JP7086828B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention executes variable display based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to which of the setting values of the plurality of stages is set. Regarding gaming machines with different probabilities.

Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values and can control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set set value. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902

However, in Patent Document 1, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, there is a problem that the setting confirmation work cannot be appropriately executed because it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed. ..

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a setting confirmation work.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting value changing process) capable of setting a setting value related to a probability of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state). ,
A setting confirmation control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set by the setting means can be confirmed, and
An interrupt process execution means that executes an interrupt process that can execute a game-related process,
A variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes into a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous for the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable means from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
A variable time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a change period for changing the variable means to the first state, and
With a normal variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) based on the passage of a game medium through a predetermined area (for example, a passing gate 41) and derives and displays a display result. ,
A normal variable display measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a normal figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring a normal variable display period for variable display of normal identification information, and
When the display result of the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per drawing), the normal variable means (for example, variable) is in a state where the game medium can pass through a specific area (for example, an open state). Winning ball device 6B) and
An ordinary variable time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an electric chew open time timer) for measuring a passable period during which the ordinary variable means can pass.
A special variable display means (for example, a CPU 103 that clocks with a special figure fluctuation time timer) capable of variablely displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol) and displaying a variable display result, and
A special variable display timekeeping means (for example, CPU 103) that measures a special variable display period for variable display of special identification information, and
It is equipped with an external output means capable of outputting a specific signal to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall).
The setting confirmation control means can control the setting confirmation state even when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interruption process is executed.
The interrupt process is executed after the setting confirmation state is completed, and after the interrupt process is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the change period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state ends. The timekeeping of the change period is interrupted until, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time measurement of the change period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 is set when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. The timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is stopped based on the control of the confirmation state, and the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the normal variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is changed. The time measurement of the normal variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time measurement of the normal variable display period is restarted (for example, when the CPU 103 is executing the variable display of the normal symbol). Stops the timekeeping of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state, and restarts the timekeeping of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the passable period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state ends. The timekeeping of the passable period is interrupted until the time is completed, and the timekeeping of the passable period is restarted when the setting confirmation state is completed (for example, the CPU 103 is in the open state when the variable winning ball device 6B is open). The timekeeping of the valid period of the electric power chew open time timer is stopped based on the control of the setting confirmation state, and the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric power chew open time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the special variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timekeeping of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the timekeeping of the special variable display period is restarted (for example, when the CPU 103 is executing the variable display of the special symbol). Stops the timekeeping of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state, and restarts the timekeeping of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
The external output means can output the specific signal when controlled to the setting confirmation state (for example, a security signal is output when controlled to the setting confirmation state) .
The aspect of the special variable display means is different from the variable display result when controlled to the setting confirmation state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the setting confirmation work can be suitably executed when the setting confirmation is desired to be performed immediately.
(1) The variable display is executed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, and the player decides which of the set values of multiple stages (for example, set values 1 to 6) is set. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) having a different probability of being controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state).
A storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing the set value information for specifying the set value, and
A determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition, and
Numerical data extraction means (for example, CPU 103) for extracting numerical data (for example, MR1) for determining that the determination means controls to the advantageous state, and
Prior to the determination of the determination means, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means (for example, MR1) and the determination value set according to the set value information stored in the storage means (for example, a hit / fail determination table). And a determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining that the advantageous state is controlled based on the above.
When the determination means makes the determination, the set value information stored in the storage means is specified, and the determination value is set according to the specified set value information.
A common determination process is performed when it is determined that the control is controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied and when it is determined that the control is controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied. (For example, the same pass / fail determination module is executed in 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably determine the advantageous state when determining the advantageous state in the gaming machine in which the set values of a plurality of stages are set.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The range of determination values determined by the determination means is set from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020 as shown in FIG. 11-3).
The predetermined reference value is common regardless of the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the reference value is common to 1020 regardless of the set value).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load when determining the advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
A collation means (for example, as shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4) for collating whether or not the stored set value information is the same as the previous set value information is executed. Each time, the set value information match determination for determining whether or not the current set value information is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous hit / fail determination is performed).

According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the set value information can be guaranteed.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
The collation means executes collation every time it determines whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is numerical data controlled in the advantageous state (for example, the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 is a big hit. The set value information is collated every time the hit / fail judgment module for judging whether or not the data is numerical data controlled by the game state is executed).

According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the set value information can be guaranteed.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
An error notification means capable of executing error notification based on the fact that the set value information collated by the collation means is different from the set value information that should be stored (for example, the set value as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 11-4). Error-related processing such as processing in which a command capable of specifying error information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and error information is displayed on the effect control board 12 side to notify that the set value has become abnormal. Execute) further.

According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured by notifying the inaccuracies of the set value information by error notification.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls the progress of the game,
Further provided with an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means.
The effect control means controls the error notification means to execute the error notification based on the transmission of the abnormal setting value information from the game control means (for example, the setting value abnormality error information can be specified). Command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 executes error-related processing such as displaying error information for notifying that the set value has become abnormal).
The game control means puts the game into a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued based on the abnormal set value information (for example, on the main board 11 side, as shown in 92FS056 of FIG. 11-4, the game can be continued. Impossible game stop state).

According to such a configuration, since the advantageous state is not determined based on the abnormal set value information, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Further provided with a special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state.
The range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled by the special state is constant regardless of the set value (for example, the range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled by the small hit game state is constant regardless of the set value. ),
The determination means determines whether or not there is numerical data controlled in the special state within a certain determination value range (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled to a small hit gaming state within a certain determination value range. Determine if there is numerical data).

According to such a configuration, the processing for determining the special state can be shared regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game information display part. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the shift mode of the 1st hold indicator and the 2nd hold indicator. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a round display. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the staging control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), (C). Is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a time chart showing the display time of the item displayed on the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor when a setting value abnormality error occurs or when the setting is restored from a power failure. It is a figure. (A) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change processing, and (B) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode when a setting value abnormality error occurs or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display device when it recovers from the power failure during setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end processing in a feature part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in a feature part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing in a feature part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-side game stop processing in a feature part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the judgment value range of the random number for judgment of a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing of the hit / fail determination module executed by 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2 by the feature unit 092F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing of the hit / fail determination module by a feature part 093F.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per ordinary figure", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on / off, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit middle effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the staging control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signal from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is transmitted via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not there is reception (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. It should be noted that each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120).
), The transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is made.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the staging control board 12. In the staging control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this big hit end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the staging control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various staging devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such production control,
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. Displaying the decorative symbol Stops and displays the final decorative symbol that is the result of the display. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect process ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The big hit middle effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the big hit production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of Feature Unit 207SG of the Present Embodiment)
Next, the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 with the left side as the center and the door closing position where the front surface is closed. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a, and when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 207SG003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area 207SG002L where the game ball can flow down, and the game board. The right side of the image display device 5 in No. 2 is formed in the right gaming area 207SG002R where the gaming ball can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball launched relatively weakly (left-handed) by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is a left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball launched (right-handed) stronger than a game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG 201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the state. Further, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the set value change state in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ).

The setting switching main body unit provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052, is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 207 SG 201 so that the board case 207 SG 201 can be operated without opening the board case 207 SG 201.

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 207SG003 when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. The lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by using a setting key. Although the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, these may be shared by one key.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 207SG201 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment has a position. 1 First special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special figure, 1st reserved display capable of displaying 1st reserved storage number Instrument 207SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 207SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal figure hold indicator 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a probability change lamp 207SG that lights up in the probability change state, and a time reduction lamp 207SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, if the variation display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

When the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A uses two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type to display the variation display result. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the variation with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may overlap.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 207SG025A and second hold display 207SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the reserved memory. In the unit 207SG, the light is turned off toward the left side).

In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding storage and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure holding memory and two second special figure holding storages (only the LED at the left end of the first holding indicator 207SG025A). Is lit and the two LEDs on the left of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure hold memory is 0 due to the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. After that, the variable display based on the first special figure hold storage is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round display 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit differs depending on the type of jackpot.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment has the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position, respectively, during variable display or the like. The origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the 1 movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. The origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting this is connected to the origin detection sensor 207SG332.

FIG. 8-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the second special diagram in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variation display result is "miss", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variation display result designation command indicating a preliminary determination result that the variation display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) is determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the large winning opening that notifies that the period during which the large winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to identifiablely display the special figure reserved storage number on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to identifiablely display the special figure reserved storage number on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 (staging control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start). The command E103H is a set value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the set value has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value changed state). The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the set value change operation has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value confirmation state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and updates of numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data in which the CPU 103 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And transmission operation to output various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the feature unit 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIGS. 8-9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each random value is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-10 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and also varies. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. The display result determination table (set value 3) shown in -11 (C), the display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), and the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-12 (B) ( Set value 5), display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-12 (C) (set value 6), jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (A) (for the first special symbol), FIG. 8-13 ( In addition to the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal map display result judgment table (not shown), and the normal figure. A fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) is included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) are explanatory views showing display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values are assigned as shown in the tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The individual display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

8-13 (A) and 8-13 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine. In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination values shown in FIGS. 8-13 are assigned to each jackpot.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the fluctuation display result to "big hit" and the fluctuation display result to be "small hit". A fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits, which is used when it is pre-determined, and a fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss, which is used when it is pre-determined to make the fluctuation display result "miss", are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) are used. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take.

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a jackpot variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the jackpot type is jackpot A. The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is for jackpot B and jackpot C is prepared in advance, and these jackpot variation pattern determination tables (for jackpot C) are prepared in advance. The fluctuation pattern judgment table for (for A) and the jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C) includes the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the loss pattern determination table is used for loss when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control. The fluctuation pattern determination table A, the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and the total number of reserved storages 5 to 8 in the low base state. A loss pattern determination table C used in a certain case and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss as shown in FIG. 8-16.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored.

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 21. The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Random numbers that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR4, are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-tested area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

As shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the display monitor 207SG029 has a base value calculated in a normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 ball in all game states. Base L (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the first out 6000 ball in all game states, and base 1 in all game states. Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all-game state. It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "bL." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207S.
It is displayed in G029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main board 11 executes control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals. The display color of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine is displayed. When the set value set to 1 is "2", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed. When the set value set in is "5", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", the display monitor is displayed. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can specify the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without executing the setting value changing process described later by the CPU 103. ing.

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value change processing described later was being executed before the power failure (the power failure occurred during the execution of the setting value change processing) is set. (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear process for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 207SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (207SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa014c.

In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed) (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed). 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Performs recovery processing to return to the state of (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a hot start notification command to the staging control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

Further, in the 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on, the pachinko game is operated while operating the clear switch. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the above-mentioned processes of 207SGSa009 to 207SGSa016 are executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and the release sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the staging control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGsa023), and as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGsa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (207SGSa026; N), the processes of 207SGsa025 and 207SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (207SGsa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is exemplified in which all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in the 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 is interrupted periodically at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (207SGSa029) and allow interrupts (207SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

Further, in the 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the staging control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution wait timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the above, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. , The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute notification of error occurrence, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the set value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the embodiment in which the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the RAM clear process is not limited thereto. Is not when it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021 but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014). It may be executed in Y).

FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the beginning in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) at the specified address (207SGsa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) that stores the RAM clear flag. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is continued. Specify the address of 207SGSa042 and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is assigned an address (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. Temporary setting value is stored. Further, the RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). Other addresses (F003 or later) store game information including special figure hold storage, normal figure hold storage, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. Further, a value indicating a factory-shipped state (for example, a set value "0") is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the value indicating the factory default state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be executed. You may be urged to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by displaying on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in the address excluding the set value.

The feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 or later in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used as a game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is processed by the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing a set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and also starts lighting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold display. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa052, FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is not any of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether or not any value 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102, or when the set value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the set value is cleared in the 207SGSa020), the set value is set in the address F000 in the RAM 102. Set "1" (set value is reset to "1") and proceed to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). When any value 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In the 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process to wait until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by -1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGsa055 and 207SGSa056 are repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGSa056; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa057).

After executing the power cutoff detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and if there is an operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Update the content (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", "2", which is a setting value one step more advantageous to the player than the "1", is set as a temporary setting value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than the "2", is provisionally set. A value 1 larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value, is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowing setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a temporary set value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 is stored in the address F001 or the process of storing a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 by repeatedly executing the processes of 207SGSa062 to 207SGsa065. The process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or tentative set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGsa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a provisional set value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), the temporary setting value is further stored in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored in the address F000 and the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGSa070).

When the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are the same (207SGsa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072 and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. When the value of the set value and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGsa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is changed to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the provisional set value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set value.

Further, the CPU 103 sends a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. CPU103 in the set value confirmation process
First, all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are started to light (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold display are displayed. The blinking of the device 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa102, FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode that is not any of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa103).

Further, the CPU 103 sends a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power-off detection process execution start wait timer (207SGSa105) for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed. ). Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by -1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGsa106 and 207SGSa107 are repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGSa107; Y). Executes a power failure detection process (207SGSa108). The power failure detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power failure detection process (207SGSa057) of the set value change process described above.

After executing the power cutoff detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of the 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are terminated. All segments constituting the above are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation end notification command (207SGSa115) to the effect control board 12, and ends the set value confirmation process.

In this way, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the round display 207SG131 are lit, and the first hold display device 207SG025A, second. By starting the blinking of the hold display 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, etc., are changing the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 or the set value. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment in which only the LED of No. 1 is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting patterns of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the jackpot A and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. As long as it does not correspond to either B or the jackpot C, the lighting mode is not particularly limited.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment responds to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. The present invention exemplifies a mode in which the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are changed in set value. It may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open. By turning on and the clear switch, the setting value change process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIGS. 8-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value change process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value change process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Then, when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated while the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. (Clear switch is OFF) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B), and 8-25 (E), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is first turned off by turning off the power. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIGS. 8-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a power failure detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less (207SGS081). If there is no power cutoff signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends, and if there is a power cutoff signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, the CPU 103 executed the same power supply cutoff detection process (207SGS200) as the above-mentioned 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108. Later, S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed.

Although the feature portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is used as a first special symbol display device 207SG004A, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a first hold display device 207SG025A, a second hold display device 207SG025B, and the like. The present invention exemplifies a form composed of a design display 207SG020, a normal figure hold display 207SG025C, a round display 207SG131, a right-handed lamp 207SG132, a probability variation lamp 207SG133, and a time saving lamp 207SG134, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The game information display unit 207SG200 may include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B even if they are not included.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, there are cases where the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) and the set value confirmation process is being executed (set value confirmation state). Although an embodiment in which the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit in the same manner is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change process. Depending on the case and the case where the set value confirmation process is being executed, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be turned on or blinked in different modes. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or the blinking mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is possible to inform in an easy-to-understand manner whether or not there is.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on. 1 Display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the display mode (lighting mode) of the special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The present invention is not limited to this, but the display mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is illustrated. If the display mode is different from the display mode in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol is displayed. It is not necessary to light some of the segments constituting the display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display 207SG131 constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. Although the embodiment in which one segment is lit and all the segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are blinking is illustrated, the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinking, and the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are configured. For blinking of all segments, it may not be executed or only a part of it may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and unless it is a combination corresponding to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lights of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is a plurality. There may be.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed by using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B has been exemplified. The present invention is not limited, and for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an LED for error notification, and the LED may be turned on or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 for displaying a base value is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited thereto. The machine 1 may not be equipped with the display monitor 207SG029. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 in this way, it is sufficient to newly provide a display means for displaying the set value (or a temporary set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. ..

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body is formed. A new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is performed depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed. Although the embodiment for determining whether or not to execute is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is determined. It may be determined according to the operating distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The present invention exemplifies a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by using the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, or the like in a mode different from that during the game. Is not limited to this, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, and the round display constituting the game information display unit 207SG200. The device 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game as long as it can be notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. ..

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The present invention exemplifies a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by using the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, or the like in a mode different from that during the game. Is not limited to this, and the "mode different from that during the game" may include different blinking cycles, different brightness, different emission colors of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are performed. As a process, a mode of executing the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the setting value change start. From the time when the command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received, the operation control at the time of non-detection of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command. , The actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, An example is exemplified in a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a set value change state or a set value confirmation state by lighting or blinking the round display 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited thereto. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device A description indicating that the 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinked may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the gaming information display unit 207SG200). By doing so, a clerk of the game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold. It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being mistakenly recognized as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the set value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the embodiment in which the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the RAM clear process is not limited thereto. Is not when it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021 but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014). It may be executed in Y).

(Explanation of feature section 10F)
Next, the feature unit 10F will be described. The feature unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing a set value change process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 9-1, the same processing as in FIG. 8-22 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In the process of FIG. 8-20, the RAM clear process was executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) was executed. Therefore, at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b), no information about the game remains in the storage area. However, the RAM clear process (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in the 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y). As a result, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. The feature unit 10F will be described on the premise that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first executes the game stop start process (10FS001). The details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. After the game stop start process, all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are started to be lit (207SGSa051). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

Further, the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002) after executing a process of clearing the set value changing flag (207SGSa066). The details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value (or temporary set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing the set value confirmation process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 9-2, the same processing as in FIG. 8-23 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes the game stop start process (10FS001). The details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. This game stop start process is a process common to the game stop start process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop start process, lighting of all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off (207SGSa111; N) in the 207SGSa111, the CPU 103 executes the game stop end process (10FS002). The details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. This game stop end process is a process common to the game stop end process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 ends (207SGSa112). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

(About various timers)
Next, the game stop start process will be described. During the game, a plurality of timers clock the time and period related to the game. The CPU 103 stops the timing of these plurality of timers when the game is stopped. These a plurality of timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 having the large winning opening. The CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state to the closing state of the big prize opening door by the attacker opening time timer. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for timing the interval period between rounds during the jackpot game state. The CPU 103 measures the time from the end of one round to the start of the next round by the inter-round interval period timer.

The V-cover opening time timer is a predetermined switch (in a V-probability-changing gaming machine that controls the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a probable-changing state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. It is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid, which is controlled in the open state and the closed state, which is provided in front of the sensor for detecting the V probability change. In the V probability variation gaming machine, the V lid is opened in a predetermined round among a plurality of rounds. The area where the V lid is open is called the V winning area. The CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state of the V-cover to the closing state by the V-cover opening time timer. The V-passing waiting time timer is a timer for timing the V-winning time for determining that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 determines that a game ball that has passed through a predetermined switch with a delay even after the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed from the open state (winning in the large winning opening just before the closing of the large winning opening door). A game ball that has passed the switch) is also determined to be a V prize within the valid period. The CPU 103 measures the validity period of the V prize, which is effectively determined by the V passage waiting time timer.

The electric chew opening time timer is a timer that measures the opening time when the electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, which is a variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), is controlled to be in the open state. .. The variable winning ball device 6B changes between a closed state and an open state, and the CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state to the closed state of the variable winning ball device 6B by the electric chew opening time timer. ..

The special figure fluctuation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of the special symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol fluctuation time timer. The normal figure fluctuation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of a normal symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the end of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal fluctuation time timer.

The fanfare time timer is a timer that measures the period during which the fanfare effect is executed, which is the period for notifying that the big hit is controlled at the start of the big hit. The fanfare period is a period in which the fanfare effect as an effect operation for notifying the start of the jackpot game state is executed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the fanfare effect to the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

The ending time timer is a timer that measures the period during which the ending effect, which is the period for notifying the end of the big hit at the end of the big hit, is executed. The ending period is a period during which the jackpot end process is executed, and is a period during which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the ending effect to the end of the ending effect by the ending time timer.

As other timers other than the above-mentioned timers, the CPU 103 includes a special figure fluctuation stop period timer, a normal figure fluctuation stop period timer, and the like. The special symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the derivation display of the variable display of the special symbol to the start of the variable display of the next special symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the derivation display of the variable display of the special symbol to the start of the variable display of the next special symbol by the special symbol fluctuation stop period timer. The normal symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.4 seconds) from the derivation display of the variable display of the normal symbol to the start of the variable display of the next normal symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the derivation display of the variable display of the normal symbol to the start of the variable display of the next normal symbol by the timer for the normal symbol fluctuation stop period.

(Game stop start processing)
Next, the game stop start processing in the feature unit 10F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the game stop start processing in the feature unit 10F. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker open time timer is operating in the game stop start process (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker opening time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the operating attacker opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not running (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is running (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the inter-round interval period timer is not operating (10FS011; N), it is determined whether or not the V-cover opening time timer is operating (10FS012). In 10FS012, if the V-cover opening time timer is operating (10FS012; Y), the operating V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the V-cover opening time timer is not operating (10FS012; N), it is determined whether or not the V-passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013). In 10FS013, if the V-passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013; Y), the operating V-passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the V-passing waiting time timer is not operating (10FS013; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew open time timer is operating (10FS014). In 10FS014, if the electric chew open time timer is operating (10FS014; Y), the operating electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew open time timer is not operating (10FS014; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015; Y), the operating special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not operating (10FS015; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS016). In 10FS016, if the normal figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS016; Y), the operating normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the normal fluctuation time timer is not operating (10FS016; N), it is determined whether or not the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017). In 10FS017, if the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017; Y), the operating fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the fanfare time timer is not running (10FS017; N), it is determined whether the ending time timer is running (10FS018). In 10FS018, if the ending time timer is operating (10FS018; Y), the operating ending time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not operating (10FS018; N), it is determined whether or not a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is operating as another timer (10FS019). In 10FS019, if the other timer is in operation (10FS019; Y), the other timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not running (10FS019; N), the other process (10FS021) is executed, and then the process ends.

Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, a process of disabling the firing of the ball striking handle 30, a process of disabling various sensors provided in the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, a process of disabling the detection of various errors, It includes processing to invalidate the payout of prize balls. Due to the other processing (10FS021), various processings are invalidated and the game is not normally executed.

(Game stop end processing)
Next, the game stop end process in the feature unit 10F will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing the game stop end processing in the feature unit 10F. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker open time timer is stopped in the game stop end process (10FS030). In 10FS030, if the attacker opening time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker opening time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether or not the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). In 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the inter-round interval period timer is not stopped (10FS031; N), it is determined whether or not the V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS032). In 10FS032, if the V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS032; Y), the stopped V-cover opening time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the V-cover opening time timer is not stopped (10FS032; N), it is determined whether or not the V-pass waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033). In 10FS033, if the V-passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033; Y), the stopped V-passing waiting time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the V-passing waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS034). In 10FS034, if the electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the operating electric chew open time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew open time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the stopped special figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS035; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036). In 10FS036, if the normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036; Y), the stopped normal figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the normal figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS036; N), it is determined whether or not the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037). In 10FS037, if the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037; Y), the stopped fanfare time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the fanfare time timer is not stopped (10FS037; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038). In 10FS038, if the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038; Y), the stopped ending time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not stopped (10FS038; N), it is determined whether or not a timer such as the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is stopped as another timer (10FS039). In 10FS039, if the other timer is stopped (10FS039; Y), the other timer that is stopped is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not stopped (10FS039; N), the other process (10FS041) is executed, and then the process is terminated.

Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, a process for enabling the firing of the ball striking handle 30, a process for enabling various sensors provided in the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, and a process for enabling the detection of various errors. It includes processing to enable the payout of prize balls. By the other processing (10FS041), various processings are enabled and the game is normally executed.

(About the effect of the feature part 10F)
As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 is the period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Stops the timekeeping of, and restarts the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state is set. The timekeeping of the period of the interval period timer between rounds is restarted based on the end. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game due to the subtraction of the interval period between rounds in the setting confirmation state. Can be done.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of the V winning, and confirms the setting. Based on the end of the state, the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game due to the subtraction of the valid period of the V prize in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 has a valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. The timekeeping is stopped, and the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the variable winning ball device 6B is in a state where the variable winning ball device 6B can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 clocks the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Is stopped, and the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the variable display of the special symbol is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 clocks the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Is stopped, and the timing of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the variable display of the normal symbol being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the fanfare effect is being executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the fanfare effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. ..

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the ending effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. ..

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and before the next variable display is started. The timekeeping of the period of the variable stop period timer is stopped, and the time measurement of the period of the special figure variable stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Regarding a modified example of the gaming machine related to the feature unit 10F)
Although the feature portion 10F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. included. A modified example of the feature portion 10F will be described below.

We have described a gaming machine that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on the variable display results of special symbols and decorative symbols (so-called first-class gaming machine), but a special variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the gaming area. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a gaming ball winning (V-winning) in the special winning opening (V winning opening), and first and second types It may be applied to a gaming machine (a type-two-type mixer) in which the above is combined. When the start winning to the second starting winning opening is detected, the big hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the big hit display result is obtained. Game control similar to the jackpot based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening is executed, such as being controlled by the state. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit, the small hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. It is controlled to the state, and the special variable winning ball device for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When the game ball is accepted by the special variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hit game state, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (V area) and is detected by a predetermined switch, it is variable for big hits. The second-class big hit game control in which the winning ball device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100.

In such a type 1 and type 2 mixer, a small hit time timer may be provided to measure the effective period for determining that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening (V region) is effective. The CPU 103 also determines that the game ball that has passed the predetermined switch with a delay even after the special variable winning ball device is changed from the open state to the closed state by the small hit time timer is also a winning within the valid period. The CPU 103 measures the period during which the winning of the special winning opening is effectively determined by the small hit time timer. Then, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. , The timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer may be restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the small hit game state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, various controls are executed for the setting confirmation state, but as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, even if the same control is executed even in the setting change state. good. For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of various timers based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting change state when it is in a state advantageous to the player, and the various timers are based on the end of the setting change state. You may want to restart the timekeeping.

The timer control may be changed depending on whether the variable display of the special symbol results in a big hit display result or an off display result. Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol results in a big hit display result, the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped based on the control to the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. If the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol results in an incorrect display result, the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation time timer may not be stopped even if it is controlled to the setting confirmation state. .. In this way, the timer is stopped because the jackpot display result, which is in an advantageous state for the player, is disadvantageous to the player, but the timer is stopped because it is not disadvantageous to the player regarding the off-display result. You can prevent it from stopping. As a control method, it may be determined whether the current game state is a jackpot display result or a missed display result before the game stop start process accompanying the set value confirmation process is executed. Then, when the setting confirmation is executed during the execution of the variable display of the out-of-order display result, the symbol stop period is reached without stopping the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer during the execution of the out-of-order variable display. Occasionally, the special figure fluctuation stop period timer may be stopped.

The control of the timer may be changed depending on whether the set value is advantageous to the player or unfavorable to the player. For example, if the setting confirmation state is reached when the setting value is favorable to the player, the various timers are stopped, but when the setting value is unfavorable to the player, the various timers are stopped. You may not stop.

(Explanation of feature section 40F)
Next, the feature unit 40F will be described. The feature unit 40F has a feature regarding the processing of the effect control command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Noise due to static electricity, etc. may occur during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. In such a case, the staging control command may be unintentionally transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. The processing when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in the feature unit 40F in the present embodiment. In FIG. 10-1, some effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) described above. The commands added are command F1XXH and command F2XXXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a big hit is obtained among the winning determination results and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) in which the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value among the determination results at the time of winning.

Various effect control commands shown in FIG. 10-1 are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 at predetermined timings. Upon receiving various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. A part of the various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

(About processing based on the fluctuation pattern specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to display the variation of the displayed decorative pattern. Further, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constantly small symbol in a reduced form of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to constantly display the variation of the small symbol to be displayed.

(About the processing based on the 1st fluctuation start command and the 2nd fluctuation start command)
As the symbol for variable display, a decorative symbol, a special symbol, and a fourth symbol may be provided as a fourth symbol following the normal symbol. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbol (first and second special symbols) is fluctuating, and is fluctuated by a constant operation in a manner that is always visible in a display device such as an image display device 5, for example. Is displayed. By displaying the fourth symbol in a variable manner, the effect content including the variable display of the decorative symbol may disappear from the screen for a moment, or the movable body may display all or part of the screen of the image display device 5. Even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative pattern, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the display is currently in a variable state. The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variation start command to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

(Regarding the processing based on the designated command while the big winning opening is open)
During the jackpot game, a round game that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 into an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player is executed, for example, 15 times. During the round game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the closed state (second state), so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to the open state based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving the command designated during the opening of the big winning opening.

(Processing based on the 1st start opening prize designation command and the 2nd start opening prize designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first start opening winning designation command, so that the first hold information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 is stored. Display the hold display corresponding to. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, and is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Display the hold display corresponding to the hold information.

(About processing based on the symbol specification command and variation type specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect and a winning hold change effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first starting port to emit light when a starting winning is generated. The effect control CPU 120 draws a lottery for a flash effect at the time of winning based on the jackpot expectation degree based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. Then, when the lottery is won, the lamps emit light in different modes depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 emits red light when the expectation of a big hit is high, and emits white light when the expectation is not so high. Is controlled so that the lamp does not emit light. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with the flash effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that control may be made so as to emit only light and not output sound.

The hold change effect at the time of winning is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display displayed when the start winning is generated to a mode different from the usual one. The effect control CPU 120 draws a lottery for the hold change effect at the time of winning based on the jackpot expectation degree based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. Then, when the lottery is won, the hold display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, the hold display is displayed in red, green, and blue in order from the one with the highest expectation of big hit, and the hold display is displayed in white in the normal mode in the case of losing the lottery or the deviation fluctuation without reach. .. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with a hold change effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that the control may be performed so that the sound is not output only by the pending change.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command to execute the pending change effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that only one of the flash effect at the time of winning and the hold change effect at the time of winning may be executed. Further, at the time of winning a prize, an effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by the output of the sound.

Next, the staging control main process executed in the feature unit 40F will be described. FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing the staging control main process in the feature unit 40F. In FIG. 10-2, the same processing as in FIG. 8-29 is designated by the same reference numerals and a part of description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 10-2, the processes related to 207SGS413 to 207SGS415 and 207SGS417 to 207SGS424 in FIGS. 8-29 are deleted, and the sub-side game stop process is added after 207SGS412.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. Executes the setting value-related notification processing for executing the notification that the operation is in progress (notification during setting value change) and the notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification during setting value confirmation) (207SGS412). In the set value-related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting variable value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

After executing the set value-related notification process in the 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop process, when the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 10-3.

After the sub-side game stop process is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). When the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N) Proceed to 207SGS412, and when the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). Proceed to 207SGS427.

FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing a sub-side game stop process in the feature unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible to prevent the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible to prevent the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In the 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 controls to display the variation of the decorative symbol or constantly display the variation of the small symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from executing. After that, the process ends.

In the 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command receiving buffer, and determines whether or not the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening has been received. If it is determined that the designated command is not received while the large winning opening is open, the process proceeds to 40FS014. If it is determined that the designated command is received while the large winning opening is open, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for opening the big winning opening during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In the 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. .. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. If it is determined that the variation type specification command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can.
After that, the process ends.

In the 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted to the staging control board 12 from a device that sends a command for confirming the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of shipment from the factory. .. When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted with a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command connected to the staging control board 12.

If it is determined in 40FS018 that the test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. When it is determined that the test command has been received, the control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is determined by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal display of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this way, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, the commands shown in FIG. 10-1. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). By discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing the effect. After that, the process ends.

(About the effect of the feature part 40F)
As shown in FIG. 10-3, the staging control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting change state, so that the variation pattern specification command is used. Do not perform reception-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the staging control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting confirmation state, so that the variation pattern specification command is used. Do not perform reception-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if the special winning opening opening designation command is received, the large winning opening opening designated command is discarded. The control based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the big winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if the special winning opening opening designation command is received, the large winning opening opening designated command is discarded, so that the large winning opening opening designated command is discarded. The control based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the big winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first start winning entry is won. In order to discard the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, the first start winning entry is won. In order to discard the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the staging control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting change state, and is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the staging control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting confirmation state, and is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command such as 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, no erroneous command remains even if the setting change state or setting confirmation state ends, and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 10-2, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting to display the image notifying that the setting is in the setting change state is set, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on, set to display an image notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state. By doing so, it can be shown that the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like It is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means of the above from malfunctioning.

As shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 10-3, the control according to the test command is executed even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. By doing so, it is possible to execute the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

(Regarding a modified example of the gaming machine related to the feature unit 40F)
Although the feature portion 40F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. included. A modified example of the feature portion 40F will be described below.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the effect control command reception buffer for each transmitted command when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, instead of analyzing the commands in order and discarding them one by one, all the commands stored in the effect control command receiving buffer may be discarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the initialization command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 by the CPU 103 based on the end of the setting change state. Then, based on the reception of the initialization command, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded. Further, even in the setting confirmation state, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded based on the reception of the predetermined command.

In the above-described embodiment, when the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the process based on the effect control command is not executed even if the effect control command other than the command related to the setting change or the setting confirmation is received. explained. However, the process based on the reception of the staging control command while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be executed internally. Even in such a case, the control executed when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has a higher priority than the control based on receiving other effect control commands. On the screen of the image display device 5, an image according to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is displayed on the appearance. Regarding the sound, during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the channels other than the channel that outputs the notification sound during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be muted.

In the above-described embodiment, the process of analyzing the command received while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is executed. However, when it is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, even if a command is received, it may not be analyzed.

In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 and the lamp at the time of winning have been described as a predetermined effect means operated by the effect control CPU 120 when the effect control command is received. However, the predetermined staging means may be any as long as the staging control means 120 is executed based on the reception of a command. For example, an operating means operated by the player or a movable member provided in the gaming machine may be used as a predetermined effect means. In such a case, when the operating means vibrates or the movable member operates due to the reception of a predetermined command, a command for executing these operations is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Even if it is done, the control to discard the command may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, a command other than a command for terminating the setting change state or the setting confirmation state such as the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It may be controlled not to.

In the above-described embodiment, the lamp provided in the gaming machine may be made to emit light or sound may be output from the speaker together with the control to operate the image display device 5. In such a case, the command may be discarded when a command related to the lamp or the speaker is received so that these effect means do not operate during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the advance notice effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command is executed has been described. However, the advance notice effect to be executed may be executed by receiving one of the commands, and when the command related to the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted due to the occurrence of the start winning, the command related to the fluctuation pattern is transmitted. The advance notice effect may be executed based on the above. In such a case, even if a command related to the fluctuation pattern is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may be discarded.

In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the advance notice to be executed may be executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command or the variation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Then, various notices may not be executed by determining that the notice cannot be executed at the timing of determining whether or not the notice can be actually executed. In addition, when executing the look-ahead notice effect in the continuous fluctuation display other than the time of winning, the lottery of the notice is executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the fluctuation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends at the timing when the notice is actually started, the notice based on the received command may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the command received in the process of 40FS021 in 40FS001 is discarded has been described. However, the timing for discarding the received command may be the timing after it is determined that the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416; Y). By doing so, when a plurality of irregular commands are received, the commands can be discarded at once.

In the above-described embodiment, once an irregular command is received during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, it is possible to restrict the reception of another irregular command thereafter. good.

(Explanation of feature units 092F and 093F)
Next, the feature portions 092F and 093F of the present embodiment will be described.

Regarding the feature unit 092F, the CPU 103 confirms the set value information in the winning random value determination process (process executed in the start winning determination process of S101) and the special symbol normal process (S110), and the current setting. The hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the value is read, the range of the judgment value is specified from the current game state based on the data of the hit / fail judgment table, the specified judgment value and the random value MR1 held and stored at the time of starting winning. An example of determining whether or not a jackpot is correct by comparing with and will be mainly described.

Regarding the feature unit 093F, when the set value is stored, the CPU 103 stores and sets the hit / fail determination table corresponding to the set value in advance, and performs the winning random value determination process (process executed in the start winning determination process of S101). ) And the special symbol normal processing (S110), the information of the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table stored in advance corresponding to the set value is referred to, and the judgment is made from the current gaming state based on the data of the hit / fail judgment table. An example of determining whether or not a jackpot is correct by specifying a range of values and comparing the specified determination value with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of starting winning will be mainly described.

Further, the feature units 092F and 093F are controlled to the jackpot gaming state when it is determined whether or not the variable display start condition is controlled before the variable display start condition is satisfied and when the variable display start condition is satisfied. An example of executing a common determination process for determining whether or not to be performed will also be described.

The main difference between the technology of the feature unit 092F and the technology of the feature unit 093F is that when the hit / fail judgment table used by the feature unit 092F for determining a big hit or the like stores the set values (the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6). It is a technique that is not selected (for example, 207SGSa071 etc.) but is selected and used at the time of actual jackpot determination, while the hit / fail determination table used by the feature unit 093F for jackpot determination or the like is stored at the time of storing the set value (for example, 207SGsa071 etc.). For example, it is a technique selected and used in 207SGSa071 etc.).

In the feature units 092F and 093F, a setting in which the jackpot type is selected and determined to be one of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" will be described as an example. The jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from the combination of the plurality of types.

Further, in the feature units 092F and 093F, as an example of the process of determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol (decorative symbol), the CPU 103 has a plurality of variation patterns based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. An example of executing a process of determining a fluctuation pattern to be executed from is described.

In the feature units 092F and 093F, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type and a random number value for determining the variation pattern may be provided as an example of the process of determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol. Then, the CPU 103 first determines the variation pattern type from the plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random value for determining the variation pattern type, and then determines the variation based on the random value for determining the variation pattern. A process of determining a variation pattern to be executed from a plurality of variation patterns belonging to a pattern type may be executed.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 determines the random value at the time of winning (see FIG. 11-1), and the variable display result is "big hit" according to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result based on the occurrence of the starting prize. Whether or not it is decided as "small hit", whether or not it is decided as "small hit", which type of big hit is determined according to MR2, random value for determining the fluctuation pattern It is determined which fluctuation pattern the MR3 becomes the determined value. Then, in the winning random number value determination process, a value that specifies that the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" in the EXT data of the symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the big hit type, or A value for specifying the jackpot type is set, and control is performed for transmission to the effect control board 12. In the winning random value determination process, the random value MR3 as the determination result of the variation pattern is added to the EXT data of the winning variation pattern notification command that notifies the variation pattern determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random value MR3. A value that specifies the corresponding fluctuation pattern is set, and control is performed to transmit the effect to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the big hit type. In addition to being able to recognize, the fluctuation pattern can be recognized based on the value set in the winning fluctuation pattern notification command. In the effect control board 12, when the variable display result is specified from the winning variation pattern notification command, the symbol designation command may not be transmitted.

As an example of the symbol specification command, the command C400H is used as the first symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is "missing", and the command C401H is the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability change". The command C402H is the second symbol specification command according to the above, and the command C402H is the third symbol specification command according to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probability change". It is the 4th symbol designation command according to the case of "hit". The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

[Control of feature unit 092F]
When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 092F, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set by the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 11-2). It is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as "big hit" or "small hit". Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these decisions, the CPU 103 wins the prize in FIG. 11-1 in S101 of FIG. 5 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). By executing the hourly random value determination process, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 whether or not the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, and the determination of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is disturbed. Do things based on the numerical MR3. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit", and the decoration It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. be able to.

FIG. 11-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S101 of FIG. 15 (hereinafter, “step S” is abbreviated as “S” in the flowchart) as the winning random number value determination process. be.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 11-1, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like, for example, to confirm the current game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Identify the state (92FS001). The CPU 103 may specify that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic change flag is on.

Following the processing of 92FS001, a hit / fail determination module capable of performing a big hit determination and a small hit hit / fail determination is executed (92FS002). The hit / fail determination module is a subroutine program that makes a hit / fail judgment such as a big hit. Specifically, there are a plurality of win / fail judgment tables based on the set value information which is information on the set values such as the big hit winning probability (big hit probability) and the small hit winning probability (small hit probability) corresponding to the currently stored set values. It is a process to select from the types of tables. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS003).

If it is not a "big hit" in 92FS003 (92FS003; No), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "small hit" based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS004). If the 92FS004 is not a "small hit"(92FS004; No), a setting is made to send a symbol designation command to the staging control board 12 according to the case where the variable display result is "missing"(92FS004; No). 92FS005). As an example, CPU103
May set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "00H".

In the case of "small hit" in 92FS004 (92FS004; Yes), the setting for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" to the staging control board 12 is set. Do (92FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H". At the time of starting winning, the symbol designation command is based on the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment, and in addition to the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment such as the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, the judgment result of the big hit type. Is a command that can indicate.

If there is a big hit in 92FS003 (92FS003; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type (92FS007). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the start port buffer value, which is data that can distinguish which of the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" is the start prize at the time of storing the reserved data at the time of the start prize. Varies from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table according to the fluctuation special map (“1st special map” corresponding to “1” or “2nd special map” corresponding to “2”). Select the table data for determining the jackpot type corresponding to the special figure. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability" and "probability variation" based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "2nd special figure" are provided, and a variable special figure (a special figure having a variable display) specified corresponding to a "starting port buffer value" is provided. ), One of the data tables is selected and used for the jackpot type determination.

Next, a setting is made to send a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the processing of 92FS007 to the staging control board 12 (92FS008). As an example, when it is determined in 92FS008 that the jackpot type is determined to be a "probability variation" jackpot, the EXT data in the symbol specification command is set to "01H", and the jackpot type is determined to be a "non-probability variation" jackpot. If it is determined, the EXT data in the symbol designation command may be set to "02H".

After executing any of the processes of 92FS005, 92FS006, and 92FS008, it is provided to read the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 from the reserved data and select and determine the variation pattern to be executed from the plurality of types of variation patterns. Using the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of the read random value MR3 is determined (determined) (92FS009). Then, a setting for transmitting a winning variation pattern specification command for designating the variation pattern according to the determination result by 92FS009 to the staging control board 12 is made (92FS010).

FIG. 11-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 11-2, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (92FS020). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 92FS020, the second reserved storage number count value (count value of the counter for counting the second reserved storage number) stored in the game control counter setting unit is read, and the read value is "0". It may be determined whether or not it is.

When the number of the second special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 92FS020 (92FS020; No), the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (92FS021). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation provided in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored. In the second special figure holding storage unit, holding numbers "1" to "4" are assigned in order from the oldest data to a maximum of four holding data. The hold data of the hold number "1" in this case is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display.

Following the processing of 92FS021, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure holding storage unit is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") is shifted up one entry at a time (for example). 92FS022). Further, in the processing of 92FS022, the total reserved storage count value stored in the total reserved storage counter (counter for counting the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure) in the game control counter setting unit. May be updated to subtract 1. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value (which is the stored value of the variable special map designation buffer) that can specify whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure is set to "2". (92FS023).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in 92FS020 (92FS020; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number (count value of the counter for counting the first reserved storage number) is "0". Whether or not it is determined (92FS024). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 92FS024, the game control counter setting unit may read the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter, and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. .. As described above, the process of 92FS024 is executed when it is determined by 92FS020 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided to store data that can specify the order in which the start prizes are generated, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to decide whether to do it.

When the number of the first special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 92FS024 (92FS024; No), the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (92FS025). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation of the RAM 122 and temporarily stored. In the first special figure holding storage unit, holding numbers "1" to "4" are assigned in order from the oldest data to a maximum of four holding data. The hold data of the hold number "1" in this case is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display.

Following the processing of 92FS025, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure holding storage unit is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") is shifted up one entry at a time (for example). 92FS026). Further, in the processing of 92FS026, even if the game control counter setting unit is updated to subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter (counter that counts the total number of hold storage). good. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (92FS027).

After executing any of the processes of 92FS023 and 92FS027, the hit / fail judgment table is selected from a plurality of types of tables based on the current set value information, and the hit / fail judgment of the big hit is performed and the hit / fail judgment of the small hit is performed. It is possible to execute the same pass / fail determination module as 92FS002 (92FS028).

Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS029). Then, in the case of "big hit" in 92FS029 (92FS029; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (92FS030). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variable special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. Then, the table data for determining the jackpot type corresponding to the variable special chart is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table (92FS031). This jackpot type determination table is the same table as the data used in the above-mentioned 92FS007.

Next, by referring to the jackpot type determination table data selected in 92FS031, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined (92FS032). Specifically, by referring to the jackpot type determination table, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the variable random number buffer is assigned to each jackpot type of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation". It is determined which of the plurality of types of jackpots should be used according to which of the determined determination values is matched.

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 92FS032, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be changed to either a non-probability state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the non-probability state. The state is controlled, and the opening pattern of the jackpot game state is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (92FS033), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let me. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "0", and if it is "probability variation", it may be set to "1".

If it is not a "big hit" in 92FS029 (92FS029; No), it is confirmed whether the special figure display result is determined as "small hit" by the judgment result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS034). Then, when it is a "small hit" (92FS034; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (92FS035).

If the 92FS034 is not a "small hit"(92FS034; No), or after executing any of the processes of 92FS033 and 92FS035, the pre-determined result of whether to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state, Further, a definite special symbol is set according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (92FS036). As an example, if the special figure display result is not "small hit" in 92FS034, the "-" symbol that becomes a lost symbol corresponds to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "missed". The special symbol indicating the above is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is "small hit" in 92FS034, it corresponds to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "small hit".
A special symbol indicating the number "2", which is a small hit symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the special figure display result is "big hit" in 92FS029, either of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7" which are the big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in 92FS032. Is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the special symbol showing the number "3", which is the normal jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols, is set as the finalized special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation", the special symbol showing the number "7", which is the probability variation jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols, is set as the finalized special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in 92FS036, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (92FS037), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in 92FS024 (92FS024; Yes), after the predetermined demo display setting is made (92FS038), the special symbol normal processing is performed. finish. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is an effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been sent to the board 12. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 11-3 is a diagram showing a determination value range of a random number for determining a special figure display result. FIG. 11-3 (A) is a diagram showing a range of a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value in the set value 1 to the set value 3. FIG. 11-3 (B) is a diagram showing a range of determination values in the low probability time and the high probability time of the set value 3. 11-3 (C) to 11-3 (E) are diagrams showing other modified examples.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12 described above, different display result determination tables are used depending on the set values 1 to 6. As shown in the display result determination table of FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12, the range of the determination values that are the jackpot display results differs depending on the set values. In FIG. 11-3 (A), among the determination values, the set value 1 to the set value 3 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the random number value MR1 for determining the result of the special chart is set in the range of 0 to 65535. In the set value 1, the range of 1020 to 1237 of the random number values MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the installation value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the installation value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. Judgment values other than the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are set to be off.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the jackpot judgment value is set so that the range increases as the set value increases, but the judgment value of 1020, which is the reference value for the jackpot, is set to the set value. It is common regardless. The determination value that serves as the reference value for such a big hit is not limited to the settings 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), and is common to all the settings. Further, the range of the small hit determination value is common (constant) in all the settings, and the determination value of 65208 is set to be the reference value for the small hit regardless of the set value.

In this way, since the jackpot reference value, which is the reference value of the determination value for determining the jackpot, is common to all the settings, the processing load can be reduced in the hit / fail determination module that executes the jackpot determination, and the processing load on the main side can be reduced. The control burden can be reduced. Specifically, when the judgment value for making a big hit judgment is set in a discrete range, the process for comparing the extracted random number value with the judgment value becomes complicated, but FIG. 11 -3 When the range of judgment values as shown in (A) is set, the judgment values can be continuously compared from the predetermined reference value, which complicates the processing. Can be prevented.

Next, FIG. 11-3 (B) will be described. FIG. 11-3 (B) is a diagram for explaining the range of the determination value in the low probability time and the high probability time of the set value 3. As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12, the range of the determination value that is the jackpot display result differs depending on the game state. Specifically, in the low probability state such as the normal state or the time saving state, the range of the determination value is narrower than in the high probability time such as the probabilistic state. Further, in all the settings, the range of the set value is narrower in the low probability time than in the high probability time.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), in the same setting value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number values MR1 is set as the jackpot determination value at the time of low accuracy, and 1020 of the random number values MR1 at the time of high accuracy. The range of ~ 1348 is set as the jackpot determination value. In this way, when the set values are the same, the range of the determination values is different between the low probability time and the high probability time. However, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), the determination value that is the jackpot reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the hit / fail determination module that executes the jackpot determination, and it is possible to reduce the control load on the main side.

FIG. 11-3 (C) is a diagram showing a range of determination values in the first modification. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (C), the range of the big hit determination value is the same in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the range of the small hit determination value is the second in the second special symbol. It may be more than one special symbol. Even if the range of the small hit determination value is changed, the small hit reference value is 10000, which is the same regardless of the special symbol.

FIG. 11-3 (D) is a diagram showing a range of determination values in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (D), the small hit determination value may be set immediately after the range of the large hit determination value. For example, in the set value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1254 to 1581 immediately after that is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number values MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1273 to 1600 immediately after that is set as the small hit determination value. Even in such a case, the determination value that becomes the jackpot reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the set value.

FIG. 11-3 (E) is a diagram showing a range of determination values in the third modification. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (E), when the range of the jackpot judgment value is the set value 2, it is set continuously, but when it is the set value 3, it is set in a discrete manner. May be good. For example, in the set value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number values MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1300 to 1627 is set as the small hit determination value with a gap. Further, in the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number values MR1 is set as the big hit judgment value, the range of 1300 to 1627 is set as the small hit judgment value, and the range of 60000 to 60019 is the big hit. It is set as a judgment value. Even in such a case, the determination value that becomes the jackpot reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the set value. Further, the determination value that becomes the small hit reference value is 1300, which is the same regardless of the set value. Although the explanation is based on the jackpot judgment value of the set value 2, the set value 1 is set as the jackpot reference value so that the jackpot judgment values other than the set value 2 are set in a discrete range. May be good.

In the feature units 092F and 093F, when the hit / fail determination module as a module (subroutine) for making a hit / fail determination regarding the big hit determination of whether or not to make a big hit and the small hit determination of whether to make a small hit is executed. , The range of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value is different based on the set value information as shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), and the low probability and the high probability are shown as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B). A plurality of types of hit / fail judgment tables in which data are set so that the ranges of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value are different based on the game state such as time are selectively used.

As the hit / fail determination table, a hit / fail determination table is provided corresponding to each set value of the set value 1 to the set value 6. Specifically, in the hit / fail determination table corresponding to each set value, the data is set so that the range of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value is different based on the game state. For example, the hit / fail judgment table in which the judgment value at the time of low probability is set as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B) and the hit / fail judgment table in which the judgment value at the time of high probability is set are stored in the hit / fail judgment table of the RAM 102. It is stored in the area.

In the case of the feature unit 092F, such a hit / fail determination table is not selected and set in advance when the set value is stored, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and the hit / fail of the RAM 102 is executed when the actual hit / fail judgment is executed. A table corresponding to the current set value is selected from the judgment table storage area and used for the hit / fail judgment. On the other hand, in the case of the feature unit 093F, in such a hit / fail determination table, the table used for the hit / fail determination is selected in advance from the hit / miss determination table storage area of the RAM 102 when the set value is stored, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Therefore, the table stored in the used table storage area of the RAM 102 and stored in advance in this way is used when the actual hit / fail determination is executed.

FIG. 11-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the pass / fail determination module executed by the feature unit 092F in 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2.

As shown in FIG. 11-4, the hit / fail determination module executed by 92FS002 in FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 11-2 executes a common process (determination process). The CPU 103 can specify the set value information at the time of the winning / failing determination each time the winning / failing determination is executed in the winning / failing determination module with respect to the setting value information as the setting value information such as the winning probability of the big hit and the winning probability of the small hit. In order to refer to the data as "setting value information at the time of the previous hit / fail judgment" at the time of the next hit / fail judgment, the previous storage of the RAM 102 is updated every time as the data of "setting value information at the time of the previous hit / miss judgment". Store in the area.

In the hit / fail determination module, first, the set value information set at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in the RAM 102 is read out as the current set value information, and as described above, the previous set value information stored in the previous storage area is read. By reading the set value information at the time of hit / fail judgment and checking whether or not they match, the set value for judging whether or not the current set value information is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous hit / fail judgment. Information match determination is made (92FS050). In this way, every time the variable display is executed once, it is collated whether or not the set value information of this time is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous hit / fail determination. Such setting value information matching determination is performed, for example, in a game store where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, various noises are generated, and due to such noises, normal settings stored at startup are normal settings. The value information data may be corrupted and changed to abnormal setting value information data, or the area itself that stores the setting value information may be physically corrupted and normal data may not be stored. For the reason.

When the set value information is not the same in the set value information match determination of 92FS050, the set value information is abnormal, so that the set value abnormality error information can be specified as the information that can identify the occurrence of the abnormality in the set value. A command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 (92FS055). Then, a process of stopping the game by stopping the progress of the game control currently being executed (for example, stopping the game control program, etc.) is performed (92FS056), and the process is terminated. This makes it impossible to continue the game. When the effect control board 12 receives a command capable of specifying the set value abnormality error information, the effect control board 12 executes error-related processing such as a process of displaying error information for notifying that the set value has become abnormal.

When the process of stopping the game is executed by 92FS056 and the game is stopped, when the game is to be executed again on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off, and then the power is turned on and restarted. At that time, the game stopped state may not be resolved unless the above-mentioned setting change process is executed.

On the other hand, when the set value information is the same in the set value information match determination of 92FS050, the set value information is normal. Therefore, as described above, a plurality of types of hit / fail determination tables are provided according to the set value information and the game state. From among them, the hit / fail determination table (low-probability hit / miss determination table and high-probability hit / fail determination table) corresponding to the current set value that can be specified by the set value information is selected and read (92FS051).

Then, based on the read data of the hit / fail judgment table, from the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state), each of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value is from the common reference value as described above. The range of the determination value (the range of the big hit determination value, the range of the small hit determination value) is specified (92FS052). For example, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a high probability hit / fail determination table is selected, and a range of big hit determination values and a range of small hit determination values are specified from the table. As the hit / fail determination table, for example, a display result determination table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used.

Next, the jackpot determination is made by comparing the numerical data of the random value MR1 read in the winning random value determination processing or the special symbol normal processing with the range of the determination values from the common reference value specified by 92FS052. And it is determined whether or not the small hit determination is correct (92FS053). Specifically, when the numerical data of the random value MR1 matches the numerical data within the range of the big hit judgment value, it is judged as a big hit, and the numerical data of the random value MR1 is the numerical value within the range of the small hit judgment value. If it matches the data, it is judged as a small hit, and if the numerical data of the random value MR1 matches the numerical data in the range other than the range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value, it is a loss. Make a decision. Then, the determination result of the hit / fail determination in 92FS053 is output to the caller's winning random number value determination process or the special symbol normal process (92FS054), and the process is terminated.

Such a winning / failing determination module is executed as a common process between the winning random value determination process of FIG. 11-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 11-2, and the winning / failing determination table provided in common is set. The big hit determination and the small hit determination can be executed by selectively using the value information and the current gaming state.

[Control of feature unit 093F]
The control of the feature unit 093F differs from the control of the feature unit 092F in the following points.

In the step of 207SGsa071 in the setting value change process of FIG. 8-22, the table used for the hit / fail judgment is selected in advance from the hit / miss judgment table storage area of the RAM 102 and read out in accordance with the stored set value, and the RAM 102 is used. Stored in the table storage area. The control of the feature unit 093F is one of the processing contents of the hit / fail determination module (92FS002, 92FS028) executed as a common process in the winning random value determination process of FIG. 11-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 11-2. The unit is different from the control of the feature unit 092F. Specifically, the hit / fail judgment table used for the hit / fail judgment in the hit / miss judgment module is read out from the hit / miss judgment table stored in the used table storage area at the time of the setting change processing of the set value as described above. It is used to judge whether it is correct or not.

In the control of the feature unit 093F, the flow of the winning random number value determination process of FIG. 11-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 11-2 is the same as the control of the feature unit 093F. In the control of the feature unit 093F, the processing content of the hit / fail determination module executed by the 92FS002 and 92FS028 is partially different from the control of the feature unit 092F as shown in FIG. 11-5.

FIG. 11-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the hit / miss determination module by the feature unit 093F. In the hit / fail determination module of FIG. 11-5, the processes corresponding to 92FS050 to 92FS050 of the hit / fail determination module of FIG. 11-4 are shown as 93FS001 to 93FS007. The difference between the hit / fail determination module of FIG. 11-5 and the hit / miss determination module of FIG. 11-4 is the processing of 93FS002.

In 93F002, as described above, the hit / fail determination table selected and stored in the used table storage area during the set value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22 (low probability hit / fail determination). The table and the high-probability hit / fail determination table) are read. As the hit / fail determination table, for example, a display result determination table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used. Then, based on the data of the read-out hit / fail determination table, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are common as described above from the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). The process of specifying the range of the determination value from the reference value of (93FS003) is executed. Other processing is the same as that of the hit / fail determination module of FIG. 11-4.

The feature unit 93F stores the data of the pass / fail determination table itself corresponding to the set value at the time of the set value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22, and then stores the pass / fail determination table in the pass / fail determination module. An example of reading and using it for a hit / fail judgment is shown. However, not limited to this, at the time of the setting value change processing (207SGSa071) of FIG. 8-22, the data of the hit / fail judgment table itself is not stored corresponding to the set value, and the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value is specified. The hit / fail judgment table specific information (for example, table number designation information) is stored, and then, in the hit / fail judgment module, the data of the hit / fail judgment table itself is selected based on the stored hit / fail judgment table specific information. It may be read out and used for a hit / fail judgment.

[Main configurations and effects of feature units 092F and 093F]
Next, the main configurations and effects of the above-mentioned feature portions 092F and 093F will be described.

[1] The feature unit 092F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores set value information for specifying which of the set values 1 to 6 is, and is a pachinko gaming machine, 92FS002 in FIG. 11-1, 92FS028 in FIG. 11-1, and FIG. As shown in 92FS050 to 92FS053 of -4, the set value information is confirmed in the winning random number value determination process and the special symbol normal process, the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the current set value is read, and the hit / fail judgment table is read. Based on the data of, the range of the determination value is specified from the current gaming state, and the specified determination value is compared with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning to determine whether or not the jackpot is correct. Thereby, when the big hit is determined in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of a plurality of stages are set, the determination of the big hit gaming state can be preferably performed. For example, when making a hit / fail judgment by checking the set value information each time and setting the judgment value, the judgment value is set without checking the set value information every time. The safety of the information can be guaranteed. In addition, when determining whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state before the start condition of the variable display of the special figure game is satisfied, such as the random number value determination process at the time of winning, and when determining whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state, and as in the special symbol normal process, the special figure A common determination process is executed when it is determined whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state when the start condition of the variable display of the game is satisfied. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load when determining a big hit.

[2] The feature unit 093F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores judgment value information such as a hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value based on the setting value being set to any of the set values 1 to 6. When the set value is stored, the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value is stored and set in advance, and as shown in 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1, 92FS028 of FIG. 11-1, 93FS001 to 93FS004 of FIG. 11-5, and the like. In the winning random value judgment processing and the special symbol normal processing, the information of the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table stored in advance corresponding to the set value is referred to, and the current gaming state is based on the data of the hit / fail judgment table. By specifying the range of the determination value from the above and comparing the specified determination value with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is correct. Thereby, when the big hit is determined in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of a plurality of stages are set, the determination of the big hit gaming state can be preferably performed. For example, when making a hit / fail judgment, the hit / fail judgment may be made by referring to the judgment value information using the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value in advance. Therefore, the set value information is specified and the corresponding judgment value is determined. It is possible to reduce the processing load related to the pass / fail judgment as compared with the case of setting and making the pass / fail judgment. In addition, when determining whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state before the start condition of the variable display of the special figure game is satisfied, such as the random number value determination process at the time of winning, and when determining whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state, and as in the special symbol normal process, the special figure A common determination process is executed when it is determined whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state when the start condition of the variable display of the game is satisfied. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load when determining a big hit.

[3] As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A) and the like, the range of determination values determined by the hit / fail determination module is a range of determination values from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020), for example, a reference value for a jackpot. Is set, and the predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) is common regardless of which of the set values 1 to 6 is set. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load when determining a big hit.

[4] As shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 11-5, in the hit / fail determination module, whether or not the set value information is the same as the previous set value information can be changed once, for example. A collation means for collating every predetermined period such as each display is provided. As a result, the accuracy of the set value information can be guaranteed. Regarding the collation performed by the collation means every predetermined period, the "predetermined period" is not limited to the period of each execution of the hit / fail determination module (every predetermined period in which the start winning is given, every predetermined period in which the variable display is made). For example, it may be a real-time period such as every 30 minutes. Further, the "predetermined period" is not limited to the period for each variable display once, but may be the period for each multiple variable display such as every 30 variable displays.

[5] As shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 11-5, in the collation means of the above [3], the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 extracted by the start winning determination process (S101) is in a big hit game state. The set value information is collated every time the hit / fail determination module of FIGS. 11-4 and 11-5 is used to determine whether or not the data is numerical data controlled by. As a result, the accuracy of the set value information can be guaranteed.

[6] In the collation of the set value information in the hit / fail determination module, if the set value information does not match between the previous time and this time, the set value is abnormal as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. 11-5. Error-related processing such as transmission of a command capable of specifying error information from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and display of error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal is performed on the effect control board 12 side. Run. As a result, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured by notifying that the set value information is inaccurate by error notification.

[7] In the collation of the set value information in the hit / fail determination module, if the set value information does not match between the previous time and this time, a set value abnormality error occurs as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. 11-5. A command that can specify information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and error-related processing such as a process of displaying error information for notifying that the set value has become abnormal is executed on the effect control board 12 side. do. Further, on the main board 11 side, as shown in 92FS056 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS007 in FIG. 11-5, the game is stopped so that the game cannot be continued. As a result, since the big hit is not determined based on the abnormal set value information, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

[8] As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the range of the determination value of the numerical data controlled by the small hit game state is constant regardless of the set value, and the hit / fail determination module (93FS053 in FIG. 11-4). , 93FS004) in FIG. 11-5 determines whether or not there is numerical data controlled in the small hit game state within a range of a certain determination value. As a result, the processing for determining the small hit can be shared regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

[9] In the feature unit 093F, the set value information is stored together with the hit / fail determination table in the step of 207SGsa072 in the set value change process in which the set value can be changed. Thereby, when the big hit determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of a plurality of stages are set, the big hit determination can be suitably performed.

[Main modified examples of featured parts 092F and 093F]
[1] In the feature unit 093F, in the step of 207SGSa071 in the setting value change process of FIG. 8-22, the hit / fail determination table corresponds to the stored set value information in advance from the hit / fail determination table storage area of the RAM 102. An example is shown in which the data is selected, read, and stored in the used table storage area of the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information of the setting value may not be stored, but the information of the hit / fail determination table corresponding to the setting value may be stored.

[2] As shown in FIG. 11-3, the range of judgment values judged by the hit / fail judgment module is, for example, common data starting from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020, etc.), and the positive direction (numerical value increases). An example is shown in which the data range of the judgment value is set in (direction). However, not limited to this, the range of judgment values judged by the hit / fail judgment module is, for example, a predetermined reference value (for example, 1300, etc.) as common data as end data, and the judgment value in the opposite direction (direction in which the numerical value decreases). The data range of may be set.

[3] With respect to the hit / fail determination module of FIGS. 11-4 and 11-5, the set value information matching determination shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 11-5 may not be executed.

[4] Regarding the hit / fail determination module of FIGS. 11-4 and 11-5, when the setting change process is executed, the set value information and the pass / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value are stored in advance and the pass / fail judgment module is stored. When executing, based on the stored setting value information, the consistency of whether or not the hit / fail judgment table corresponds to the set value is confirmed, and the hit / fail judgment table for which the consistency can be confirmed is confirmed. May be used to determine whether the result is correct or not. By doing so, it is possible to increase the safety (validity) of the determination in the case of determining whether or not the result is correct.

[5] Regarding the processing of the pass / fail determination module shown in FIG. 11-5, the table number data assigned to the pass / fail determination table read in 93FS002 is separately stored in the storage area, and the table number data is compared. It may be determined whether or not the set value information is abnormal based on determining whether or not the numbers are the same. In that case, the set value information is not compared in 93FS001.

[6] In the feature unit 093F, it is determined that the control is controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to at least the set value based on the setting to any set value (for example, any of the set values 1 to 6). A storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing the determination value information (for example, a hit / fail determination table) to be performed is provided. In the storage means, for example, other information such as the set value information stored separately from the hit / fail judgment table in the set value change process of FIG. 8-22 is stored in addition to the judgment value information of the hit / fail judgment table. You may do so.

[7] When making a hit / fail judgment in the hit / fail determination module, in order to confirm the consistency between the set value information and the hit / fail judgment table, the hit / fail judgment is made using both the set value information and the information in the hit / fail judgment table. The processing to be performed may be executed. If such processing is executed, the processing load will increase slightly, but the consistency of the information used for the pass / fail determination can be ensured.

(Explanation related to the association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means capable of setting a setting value regarding the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state, and a setting means.
A setting confirmation control means capable of controlling a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set by the setting means can be confirmed, and a setting confirmation control means.
An interrupt process execution means that executes an interrupt process that can execute a game-related process,
A variable means that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means capable of executing a predetermined game for changing the variable means from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
A variable timekeeping means for measuring the change period for changing the variable means to the first state, and a variable timekeeping means.
An ordinary variable display means that displays a variable display of ordinary identification information based on the passage of a game medium through a predetermined area and derives and displays a display result.
Ordinary variable display timekeeping means for measuring the ordinary variable display period, which performs variable display of ordinary identification information, and ordinary variable display timekeeping means.
When the display result of the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result, the normal variable means in which the game medium can pass through the specific area and the normal variable display means.
The ordinary variable timekeeping means for measuring the passable period during which the ordinary variable means can pass, and the ordinary variable timekeeping means.
A special variable display means that can display the variable display result by variable display of the special identification information,
Special variable display timekeeping means for measuring the special variable display period for variable display of special identification information,
Equipped with an external output means that can output a specific signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
The setting confirmation control means can control the setting confirmation state even when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interruption process is executed.
The interrupt process is executed after the setting confirmation state is completed, and after the interrupt process is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the change period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state ends. The timekeeping of the change period is interrupted until, and when the setting confirmation state is completed, the time measurement of the change period is restarted.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the normal variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timekeeping of the normal variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the timekeeping of the normal variable display period is restarted.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the passable period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state ends. The timekeeping of the passable period is interrupted until the time is completed, and when the setting confirmation state is completed, the timekeeping of the passable period is restarted.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the special variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is changed. The time counting of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time counting of the special variable display period is restarted.
The external output means can output the specific signal when controlled to the setting confirmation state .
The aspect of the special variable display means is different from the variable display result when controlled to the setting confirmation state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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