JP7109389B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, when a game ball enters a starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the game area, a jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, It is known to determine the mode of variable performance for notifying the result of the lottery of big wins, and execute the variable performance in the determined mode.
In such a gaming machine, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of stages of setting values that are determined so that the above-described jackpot lottery probability is different in order to vary the degree of advantage for the player. A variable value is known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2017-109081 A Japanese Patent No. 6198159

As described above, the setting values are extremely important and are determined so that the lottery probabilities of the big wins are different. is provided, and the setting value can be set only when the setting change state is set.
Here, when the setting value is set (changed), the lottery probability of the big win is also changed. Therefore, when the setting change state is set, the setting change state is set accordingly. Predetermined processing such as initialization processing for clearing previously acquired game-related information (for example, a random number for a jackpot lottery acquired when a game ball enters the starting area) is executed. It's becoming
The setting change state is an important state in which set values can be set, and predetermined processing such as initialization processing executed in conjunction with the setting of the setting change state is also an important processing for clearing game-related information. is. Therefore, it has been desired to be able to reliably grasp that the setting change state has been set and that a predetermined process has been executed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of reliably grasping the setting of a predetermined state related to set values and the execution of a predetermined process.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention is configured as follows.
(1) The present invention comprises setting means capable of setting a set value relating to a lottery for whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification, said setting means. One of a plurality of states including at least a setting change state in which setting values can be set by the A gaming machine which is set to be able to execute a predetermined process at any point after the end and another state is set, after the setting change state is set until the end, wherein the plurality of states include , a power failure recovery state based on recovery from a power failure, wherein the notification means is capable of executing notification regarding the setting change state during setting of the setting change state, and a predetermined period after the end of the setting change state. In addition, it is possible to execute specific notification regarding the predetermined processing, further execute notification regarding the power failure recovery state, and the notification regarding the setting change state and the specific notification regarding the predetermined processing are performed by the power supply. It is characterized in that it is executed with priority over the notification regarding the disconnection/recovery state .

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined process can be executed at any point from the setting of the setting change state in which the setting value can be set to the end of the setting change state, and the setting change state is being set. A notification regarding the setting change state can be executed in , and a specific notification regarding a predetermined process can be executed over a predetermined period from the end of the setting change state.
That is, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the notification regarding the setting change state and the notification regarding the predetermined process are executed without duplication, the setting of the setting change state and the execution of the predetermined process are reliably notified. be able to. In addition, since the notification regarding the predetermined processing is executed following the notification regarding the setting change state, a sufficient notification time can be ensured by combining both notifications, and a situation in which the execution of the notification is not noticed can be prevented. be able to.
As a result, it is possible to reliably grasp the setting of a predetermined state (setting change state) related to the set value and the execution of predetermined processing.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined process is a process of erasing information stored in a predetermined storage unit, and when the setting change state ends and the setting change state is deleted. The notification means can execute the specific notification for the predetermined period from the end of the setting change state, and the predetermined process at the specific time is executed, the specific notification in the same mode as the specific notification may be executed for the predetermined period from the specific time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of reliably grasping the setting of a predetermined state regarding a set value and the execution of a predetermined process.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front door opened; FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is the front schematic diagram and external perspective view of the 2nd big prize-winning opening of a pachinko machine. It is a back schematic diagram of the game board of the pachinko machine. 1 is an external perspective view of a main control board of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a winning symbol random number determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the variation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation|variation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessary product operation table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a game state setting table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start prize-winning opening control table of a pachinko machine. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram regarding mode setting when the pachinko machine recovers from power failure; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram regarding mode setting when the pachinko machine recovers from power failure; It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a power-off recovery time process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the power interruption evacuation processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the control state setting process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the setting change state control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the setting confirmation state control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a playable state control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of the first start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the first big winning hole detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second big winning hole detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the specific area|region detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the general area detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of processing when a general winning opening is detected in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a process at the time of an outlet opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special figure-related control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a special game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of round game control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol stop post-processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific state control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the generation|occurrence|production control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the release control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific state alerting|reporting setting table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of specific state notification control processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses game balls as game media. Although not shown in particular, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for renting out game balls is provided. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting banknotes and lending game balls is stored. After inserting banknotes (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, it is possible to receive game balls from the game ball lending device R. It is possible.

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. A body frame 2 which is a rectangular frame body attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable by means of a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and which has a hollow portion (not particularly shown), and the body frame. A front door 3 is attached to the door 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so that it can be opened and closed, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed in the front.

A speaker serving as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine frame 1, as shown in FIG. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the body frame 2 . The front door 3 also has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving tray 7 positioned below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving game balls, and attached to the right of the receiving tray 7 for receiving game balls. An operation handle 5 for performing a shooting operation, and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached one each to the left and right upper sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a front door effect lamp DL is provided on the outer periphery of the front door 3 to produce effects by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns. is provided with a state notification lamp EL that emits light in various colors to notify various specific states caused by the establishment of predetermined conditions. Both the front door effect lamp DL and the status notification lamp EL are composed of LEDs capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors.

In this pachinko machine P, when the body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. As a result, the game board 11 positioned behind can be viewed through the transparent plate 4 .

In addition, game balls rented by the game ball renting device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are led to the upper tray 6.例文帳に追加The upper tray 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls, and when the upper tray 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls to be lent or put out after that are guided to the receiving tray 7. It's like Also, although not shown, the bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls and an opening/closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening and closing plate, but by moving the opening and closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached integrally with the opening and closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening and closing plate also moves in the same direction, and the discharge hole is discharged. A hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the receiving tray 7. - 特許庁

Further, the operating handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operating handle 5, the game balls received in the upper tray 6 are sent to a shooting device (not particularly shown), and are fired at an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 5. A game ball is shot toward a game area 12 by a shooting device. The game ball thus launched is guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rises to reach the game area 12 .

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 when the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 are closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a substantially circular portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area in which game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game areas 12 are a first game area 12a on the left side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and an area on the right side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P. and the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 are different in the possibility of game ball entry depending on the firing intensity of the launcher. Specifically, when the firing strength of the firing device is less than a predetermined strength (strength to the extent that the game ball fired by the firing device does not reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the first game area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the firing device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the game ball fired by the firing device can reach the highest point in the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the second game area 12b. enter the

Also, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of game balls irregular, a general winning hole 14 into which game balls can enter, and a starter. 1st start prize-winning port 15 and 2nd start prize-winning port 16 as areas, gate 20 through which game balls can pass, first attacker device 17 and second attacker device 54 that operate by satisfying predetermined conditions, and game An out port 19 for guiding the ball out of the game area 12, a performance display device 21 as a performance device that performs performance as the game progresses, a board performance lamp GL and a character performance device YS are provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. It is provided with a second general prize winning port 14b. When game balls enter the general winning hole 14, a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. The number and position of the general prize winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

The first starting prize winning port 15 is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position to the right of the center of the game area 12 (that is, inside the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed to the left and right. Then, when the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting prize winning port 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning prize port 16.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. As a result, the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 is facilitated.
In addition, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. It may be composed of a cover member that rotates back and forth about a horizontal axis to open and close the second starting prize winning port 16, or slides up and down to open and close the second starting prize winning port 16. A shutter member may be used.
In addition, the installation position of the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16 is not particularly limited. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a jackpot lottery is performed, and among a plurality of predetermined special symbols. Any one special symbol is determined from. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed, the contents of the special game (for example, the opening and closing pattern of the second big winning port 55 in the round game during the special game), etc. A game profit such as execution of a special game can be received according to the type of the determined special symbol.
In addition, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number can be used. good. In addition, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning port (second starting winning port 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning port (first starting winning port 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. , or may be different. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 is three, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16 is The number of prize balls paid out is one.

The gate 20 is provided above the second starting prize opening 16, as shown in FIG. When the game ball passes through this gate 20, a lottery for normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-described second start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

The first attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16, as shown in FIG. The first attacker device 17 includes a first big winning hole 18 into which a game ball can enter, and a first opening/closing door 18b for opening and closing the first big winning hole 18. - 特許庁The first opening/closing door 18b can be displaced between an open position for opening the first big prize winning opening 18 and a closed position for closing the first big winning prize opening 18 .
In the normal state, the first open/close door 18b is positioned at the closed position (that is, the first open/close door 18b is closed) and the first big prize winning port 18 is closed. Although it is impossible to enter the game ball, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, a round game other than a specific round game (in this embodiment, 1 Round to 3 rounds, and 6 rounds to 10 rounds), the first opening and closing door 18b is positioned at the open position (that is, the first opening and closing door 18b opens), the first big prize opening 18 is opened, The 1 opening/closing door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the first big winning hole 18, so that the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加
Also, when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 18, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out.
Although not particularly shown, inside the first big winning hole 18, the game ball that entered the first big winning hole 18 is discharged to the outside of the first big winning hole 18 (back side of the game board 11). There is also provided a first big winning opening outlet for playing.

The second attacker device 54 is provided below the first attacker device 17, as shown in FIG. The second attacker device 54 includes a second big winning hole 55 into which a game ball can enter, and a second opening/closing door 55b for opening and closing the second big winning hole 55. - 特許庁The second open/close door 55b can be displaced between an open position for opening the second large prize winning port 55 and a closed position for closing the second large prize winning port 55 .
In the normal state, the second opening/closing door 55b is positioned at the closed position (that is, the second opening/closing door 55b is closed), and the second big winning opening 55 is closed. Although it is impossible to enter the game ball, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the second opening and closing door 55b is in the open position in a specific round game (4 rounds and 5 rounds in this embodiment) (that is, the second opening and closing door 55b opens) and the second large winning opening 55 is opened, and the second opening and closing door 55b functions as a receiving tray member that guides the game ball to the second large winning opening 55 , the game ball can be entered into the second big winning hole 55.例文帳に追加
Also, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 55, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the second attacker device 54 is provided with a specific area 57 and a general area 58 into which game balls that have entered the second big winning hole 55 can enter. Also, the inside of the second attacker device 54 is inclined so as to gradually decrease from the left end to the right end.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, inside the second attacker device 54, a shutter section 59 capable of opening and closing the specific area 57 is provided. The shutter part 59 is a plate member that can project and retract with respect to the game board 11, and repeats projecting and retracting in a predetermined operating pattern during execution of the special game. When the shutter part 59 protrudes from the game board 11, the specific area 57 is closed, and the game ball rolling on the bottom of the second attacker device 54 cannot enter the specific area 57. It will enter the general area 58 . On the other hand, when the shutter part 59 is immersed in the game board 11, the specific area 57 is in an open state, and the game ball that has rolled on the bottom inside the second attacker device 54 moves to the specific area 57 or the general area 58. You will enter either Thus, whether or not the game ball that has entered the inside of the second attacker device 54 (entered the second big winning hole 55) enters the specific area 57 depends on whether or not the game ball has entered the second attacker device 54. It depends on the timing of entering, the timing of projecting and retracting the shutter portion 59, and the like.
It should be noted that the shutter section 59 is not limited to the configuration described above, and may be configured to alternately open and close the specific area 57 and the general area 58, for example. Also, the shutter section 59 may not be provided.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the second attacker device 54 has a specific area discharge port 57b for discharging game balls that have entered the specific region 57 out of the second big winning hole 55. , and a general area discharge port 58b for discharging game balls that have entered the general area 58 to the outside of the second big winning hole 55 are provided. That is, the game ball that has entered the specific area 57 is guided to the discharge passage 57c that connects the specific area 57 and the specific area discharge opening 57b, reaches the specific area discharge opening 57b, and is outside the second large winning opening 55 (game (back side of board 11). On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the general area 58 is guided to the discharge passage 58c that connects the general area 58 and the general area discharge port 58b, reaches the general area discharge port 58b, and reaches the second big winning port 55. It is designed to be discharged to the outside (back side of the game board 11).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the opening/closing mode (opening/closing pattern) of the second opening/closing door 55b in a specific round game is set differently according to the type of the determined special symbol.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls enter the specific area 57 during a specific round game, the game state after the special game ends is It is set to a game state that combines a high probability game state and a time saving game state which are advantageous game states for. On the other hand, when a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during a specific round game (that is, when all the game balls entering the second big winning opening 55 enter the general area 58 ), the game state after the end of the special game is set to a game state (normal game state) that combines the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state.
The opening/closing pattern of the second opening/closing door 55b and the setting of the game state will be described in detail later.

Out port 19, as shown in FIG. A game ball that has not entered any of the second big winning holes 55 is accepted. The game balls received by the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The effect display device 21 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. A liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21 in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display section 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. (not shown) is variably displayed, and a variable effect is performed to notify the player of the result of a big win lottery, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device. For example, a drum-type display device or the like that uses a plurality of drums with patterns attached to the outer periphery to perform various displays may be used.

The board effect lamp GL, as shown in FIG. 3, is provided above the game area 12, and is an effect device that emits light in various colors and light-emitting patterns. The board effect lamp GL is composed of an LED capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. It should be noted that the installation position and the installation number of the board effect lamps GL are not particularly limited.

The performance device YS is a performance device that performs performance by moving in a predetermined manner. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a first role effect device YS1 and a second role effect device YS2 as the role effect device YS.
The first accessory effect device YS1 is vertically moved within a range from an initial position corresponding to the upper center of the game area 12 to a movable position corresponding to approximately the center of the game area 12 by a drive motor M1 (see FIG. 7). It is movable. In addition, the second accessory effect device YS2 is driven by the drive motor M2 (see FIG. 7) to move left and right within the range from the initial position corresponding to the left part of the game area 12 to the movable position to the right of the initial position. It is movable. Both the first role product production device YS1 and the second role product production device YS2 are stationary at their respective initial positions in a normal state, and at various timings (for example, when a predetermined production is executed, etc.), they are moved to the movable positions. move up to

In addition, at the front position of the upper tray 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch effects that are executed during a game, waiting, or the like. The effect operation device 9 is composed of an operation dial 9a that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that can be pressed. The operation button 9b may be provided with a dedicated lamp (for example, an LED capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors), and may be illuminated in a predetermined manner at a predetermined timing to improve the presentation effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the lower right part of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12, there is a first special symbol display device 30 as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game. , a second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol reservation display device 38, a second special symbol reservation display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32 and a normal symbol reservation display device 33 are provided.

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine P is designed to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P has a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a button 36 that can be pressed. A card return button 37 is provided.

Also, on the back side of the game board 11, as shown in FIG. 5, a main control board 100 that stores set values, the control state of the pachinko machine P, etc., which will be described later, and controls the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P. is housed in a transparent box-shaped main control board case 150, and a launch payout control board 200 for controlling the launch of game balls and the payout of prize balls is housed in the transparent box-shaped launch payout control board case 250. The sub-control board 300 is installed in a housed state, and controls various effects. The sub-control board 300 is housed in a transparent box-shaped sub-control board case 350, and relays the operation to the game ball lending device R. The game ball lending control board 400 is installed in a transparent box type game ball lending control board case 450 .

A power board 600 for supplying power to each board is provided on the back side of the game board 11 , and a power switch 650 is provided on the power board 600 .
The power switch 650 can be switched on or off. When the power switch 650 is turned on, power is supplied from the power board 600 to each board, and when the power switch 650 is turned off, power is supplied from the power board 600 to each board. will stop supplying power to the
In this specification, the fact that the power switch 650 is turned on and power is supplied is also referred to as "the power is turned on" or "the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on". The stoppage of the supply of power is also referred to as "the power is turned off" or "the power of the pachinko machine P is turned off".

(Overview of main control board 100)
The main control board 100 will be described in detail below.
The main control board 100 stores the set values, the control state of the pachinko machine P, etc., and controls the basic operations of the pachinko machine P, as described above.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stages from a set value 1 to a set value 6 are defined as the setting regarding the ball output, and the probability of winning a jackpot, which will be described later, differs depending on the set value. It's like For example, setting value 6 is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than setting value 1, and the higher the probability of winning the jackpot, the higher the possibility of winning a prize ball. is changed, the payout amount of prize balls assumed in the pachinko machine P is changed. In addition, a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 that defines the probability of winning a jackpot, which will be described later, is provided corresponding to each of the set values 1 to 6, and when the set value is changed, it is provided for each set value. The whole jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is changed.

Further, when the power is on, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is in a playable state in which a game can be executed, a setting confirmation state in which set values can be confirmed, and a set value can be confirmed. It stays in one of four control states: a setting change state in which it is possible to change, and a game stop state in which it is impossible to execute a game, confirm or change a set value. Then, when the control state of the pachinko machine P is in the setting change state, the set value can be changed (switched) by performing a predetermined operation.
The storage and change of set values, the control state that is set when the power is turned on, and the like will be described in detail later.

(Configuration of main control board 100)
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 in this embodiment is a rectangular plate-shaped board, and is a single-sided board (single-layer board) in which a wiring pattern is provided only on one side. Note that the main control board 100 may employ a double-sided board (two-layer board) in which wiring patterns are provided on both sides.

Also, on the surface of the main control board 100, as shown in FIG. 6, a one-chip type main IC 104 integrally configured with a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 and a main RAM 103, a main information display device 105, a connector 106, a setting switch 108, a RAM clear switch 109, and the like are provided.

(Main CPU 101, Main ROM 102, Main RAM 103)
The main CPU 101 is a device that performs various arithmetic processing. In addition, the main ROM 102 stores spec codes indicating specs of the pachinko machine P (types of high and low odds of winning a jackpot, method of determining the game state after the end of a special game, etc.), control programs necessary for the game, tables, etc. (described later). It is a device (Read Only Memory) having a storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, etc.). In addition, the main RAM 103 can store the aforementioned set values, the control state of the pachinko machine P, various data relating to the progress of the game, etc., and is also used for temporary storage of data during arithmetic processing by the main CPU 101. It is a device (Read Write Memory) having a readable and writable storage area.
The main CPU 101 reads control programs and tables stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from various sensors and timers, which will be described later, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the result of processing, processing such as transmission of commands to other substrates (sub-control substrate 300, etc.) is performed.

Although not shown, the storage area of the main RAM 103 in this embodiment is roughly classified into a predetermined top address (for example, F00H (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are represented in hexadecimal notation. Hereinafter, ) to a predetermined final address (for example, F200H), and a specific starting address (for example, F300H) to a specific final address (for example, F400H) and an unused area.

Also, although not shown, the use area includes four areas, namely, a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, arranged in order from a predetermined leading address to a predetermined final address. ing.
The first area stores a setting value and a gaming machine state flag indicating a control state during stay (game enabled state, setting confirmation state, setting change state, game stop state). In addition, in the second area, a checksum of the main RAM 103 calculated when the power is turned off and a backup for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the backup processing of the main RAM 103 performed when the power is turned off are stored. A flag is stored. Further, in the third area, information such as error information that has occurred in the pachinko machine P is stored.
In addition, in the fourth area, various data related to the progress of the game (information on special symbols during fluctuation to be described later, launch position of game ball (game area 12 where game ball is launched), first special figure reservation number, second Special pattern pending number, probability variable number of times, time saving number of times, execution phase data showing progress of special pattern game, normal pattern pending number, normal pattern execution phase data showing progress of normal pattern game, special pattern is not changing information to that effect, etc.) is stored. In addition, the data stored in the fourth area is not limited to these. For example, it is set so that a special variation pattern is determined when the number of variations after the special game ends reaches a specific number. In the pachinko machine P, information such as the above-mentioned specific number of times may be stored.

In addition, in the non-use area, data such as the number of shot balls and the number of prize balls paid out after the start of the game in the initial state such as after shipment from the factory is stored. Specifically, the number of prize balls based on the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 55 The total number of prize balls (hereinafter referred to as the total number of prize balls), the total number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the first big prize hole 18 or the second big prize hole 55 (hereinafter referred to as the total number of prize balls for special electric accessories) ), the total number of prize balls based on the number of game balls entered into the first start prize-winning port 15, the second start prize-winning port 16, the first big prize-winning port 18 and the second big prize-winning port 55 (hereinafter referred to as the total prize number of balls), etc. are stored.
In this non-use area, information related to the game such as the ball output rate, the special electric accessory ratio, and the accessory ratio is calculated based on the above-mentioned data such as the number of balls fired and the number of prize balls. ing.
Here, the ball output rate is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, and is a value calculated by the total number of prize balls/the number of shot balls. In addition, the special electric role product ratio is the ratio of the special electric role product total prize balls to the total number of prize balls, and is a value calculated by the special electric role product total prize balls/total prize balls. Also, the role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls, and is a value calculated by the total number of prize balls/total number of prize balls.

The data stored in the non-use area is not limited to these, and for example, the total number of winning balls based on the entry of game balls into the general winning opening 14 may be stored. .
Further, in this specification, the data such as the number of shot balls and the number of prize balls paid out stored in the non-use area is also referred to as "game performance data". This information is also referred to as "game performance display information".

(Main information display device 105)
The main information display device 105 is a device for displaying various types of information, and is composed of four 7-segment displays with decimal points arranged side by side. The main information display device 105 in this embodiment does not incorporate a processing device such as a CPU that independently performs arithmetic processing on received data, and only performs display based on data received from the main IC 104 .
Specifically, the setting values stored in the use area (first area) of the main RAM 103 are displayed during the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. Further, during the playable state, the game performance display information stored in the non-use area of the main RAM 103 is displayed. Further, when the game is stopped or an error occurs in the pachinko machine P, a code indicating that fact is displayed.
Note that the main information display device 105 may be configured by a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display, or the like, instead of the 7-segment display. If the main information display device 105 does not have a built-in device for independently processing the data received from the main IC 104, it may incorporate another device. A driver circuit or the like may be incorporated.

(Connector 106, setting switch 108, RAM clear switch 109)
A plurality of connectors 106 are provided on the surface of the main control board 100 to connect various harnesses, cables, and the like.
Also, the setting switch 108 is referred to for setting the control state (playable state, setting confirmation state, setting change state, game stop state) when the power is turned on. The setting switch 108 is provided with an operation portion (not particularly shown) having a keyhole, and can be rotated with a predetermined key inserted into the keyhole. In a normal state, the setting switch 108 is turned off, but when a rotating operation is performed, the setting switch 108 is turned on.
A RAM clear switch 109 is used to clear various data stored in the main RAM 103 and to change set values. The RAM clear switch 109 is provided with a push button 109a (see FIG. 6) that can be pushed. When the push button 109a is not pushed, the RAM clear switch 109 is off. However, when the push button 109a is pushed, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the power is turned on (recovered from a power failure), the power is turned on in the control state that was in place before the power was turned off (immediately before the power failure occurred). ON or OFF of the setting switch 108, ON or OFF of the RAM clear switch 109, ON or OFF of the body frame open detection sensor 2a described later (that is, opening or closing of the body frame 2), power supply One of the control states is set according to whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the backup processing of the main RAM 103 that is performed when the is turned off, and whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 103 .
By operating the push button 109a (the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on) in the setting change state, the setting value can be changed (switched). As described above, the setting values are stored in the use area of the main RAM 103, and when the setting values are changed, the setting values stored in the use area of the main RAM 103 are changed. becomes.

The devices and electronic components provided on the surface of the main control board 100 are not limited to those described above. A switch or the like for this purpose may be provided.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, both clearing of data stored in the main RAM 103 and change of setting values are performed by operating the RAM clear switch 109. It is not limited. For example, a setting change switch independent from the RAM clear switch 109 is provided, the RAM clear switch 109 is set to be used for clearing the data stored in the main RAM 103, and the setting change switch is set to be used to change the setting value. can be set to

It should be noted that the main RAM 103 in this embodiment contains various data related to the progress of the game (the first special figure reservation number, the second special figure reservation number, the progress of the special figure game, etc.) in addition to the above-described game performance data and setting values. Execution phase data indicating the situation, the number of normal pattern reservations, normal pattern execution phase data indicating the progress of the normal pattern game, etc.) are stored.
Further, the devices and electronic components provided on the surface of the main control board 100 are not limited to those described above. A switch or the like for this purpose may be provided. Further, both clearing of information stored in the main RAM 103 and change of set values are performed by the RAM clear switch 109, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a setting change switch independent from the RAM clear switch 109 is provided, the RAM clear switch 109 is set to be used for clearing the information stored in the main RAM 103, and the setting change switch is set to be used to change the setting value. can be set to

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The control means described above comprises a main control board 100, a launch payout control board 200, a sub control board 300, a game ball lending control board 400 and a power supply board 600, as shown in FIG.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 is connected with the launch payout control board 200, the sub-control board 300 and the power supply board 600, and the launch payout control board 200 is connected with the game ball lending control board 400. is connected. Furthermore, the main control board 100 and the launch payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall, etc.). It is
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch payout control board 200 controls both the launch of game balls and the payout of prize balls. board) and a board for controlling the payout of prize balls (payout control board) may be provided separately.

As described above, the main control board 100 mainly controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16. It controls a special game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a normal game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20.例文帳に追加
As described above, the main control board 100 includes the main CPU 101, the main ROM 102, and the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 7). As described above, the main CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on the signals from the detection sensors and timers, which will be described later, and performs arithmetic processing. and send commands to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a general winning hole detection sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 14 and a game ball entering the first start winning hole 15. A first start winning opening detection sensor 15a that detects that the game has entered, a second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and a game to the first big winning opening 18 A first big winning hole detection sensor 18a that detects that a ball has entered, a second big winning hole detection sensor 55a that detects that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 55, and a specific area 57 A specific area detection sensor 57a that detects the entry of a game ball, a general area detection sensor 58a that detects the entry of a game ball into a general area 58, and a detection of the reception of a game ball into an out port 19. Out hole detection sensor 19a, gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that a game ball has passed through gate 20, setting switch 108, RAM clear switch 109, and a magnetism detection sensor for detecting magnetism directed toward game board 11. , a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves emitted to the game board 11, and a vibration detection sensor 72 for detecting vibration caused by fraud such as shaking the pachinko machine P are connected.

In addition, as a general winning hole detection sensor, a general winning hole detection sensor 14c that detects that a game ball has entered the first general winning hole 14a, and a game ball that has entered the second general winning hole 14b. are connected separately.
The magnetism detection sensors include a magnetism detection sensor 70a that detects magnetism directed toward the periphery of the first start prize winning port 15, a magnetism detection sensor 70b that detects magnetism directed toward the periphery of the second start prize winning port 16, and the first big prize. A magnetism detection sensor 70c that detects magnetism directed to the periphery of the mouth 18 and a magnetism detection sensor 70d that detects magnetism directed to the periphery of the second big prize winning port 55 are connected separately.
The radio wave detection sensors include a radio wave detection sensor 71a for detecting radio waves emitted to the upper part of the game board 11, a radio wave detection sensor 71b for detecting radio waves emitted to the center of the game board 11, and a radio wave detection sensor 71b for detecting radio waves emitted to the center of the game board 11. Radio wave detection sensors 71c for detecting the emitted radio waves are connected separately.

A detection signal output from each detection sensor and a signal indicating ON or OFF of each switch are input to the main control board 100 .

The magnetic detection sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d turn on when they detect magnetism, and output magnetic detection signals corresponding to each sensor to the main control board 100. During the detection of magnetism, the magnetic detection signals are continuously generated. output. In the main control board 100, it is possible to grasp which part the magnetism is directed to based on the type of the input magnetic detection signal. When the magnetism detection sensors 70 a , 70 b , 70 c , and 70 d no longer detect magnetism, they are turned off and stop outputting magnetism detection signals to the main control board 100 .
The radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, and 71c are turned on when radio waves are detected, and output radio wave detection signals corresponding to each sensor to the main control board 100. During radio wave detection, the radio wave detection signals are continuously output. be. In the main control board 100, it is possible to ascertain which part the radio wave is emitted from, depending on the type of the radio wave detection signal that is input. When the radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, and 71c stop detecting radio waves, the radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, and 71c turn off and stop outputting radio wave detection signals to the main control board 100. FIG.
When the vibration detection sensor 72 detects that the pachinko machine P is vibrating, it is turned on and outputs a vibration detection signal to the main control board 100. During detection of vibration, the vibration detection signal is continuously output. . When the vibration detection sensor 71 stops detecting the vibration of the pachinko machine P, it turns off and stops outputting the vibration detection signal to the main control board 100 .

Further, although not shown, the specific area detection sensor 57a is provided in the discharge passage 57c (see FIGS. 4B and 4C) connecting the specific area 57 and the specific area discharge port 57b. The general area detection sensor 58a is provided in a discharge passage 58c (see FIGS. 4B and 4C) connecting the general area 58 and the general area discharge port 58b. Then, as described above, the game ball that has entered the specific area 57 is discharged from the specific area outlet 57b to the outside of the second big winning opening 55, and the game ball that has entered the general area 58 is discharged from the general area outlet 58b to the second It is designed to be discharged to the outside of the big winning opening 55 . Therefore, the game ball discharged from the second big winning hole 55 is always detected by the specific area detection sensor 57a and the general area detection sensor 58a. That is, the specific area detection sensor 57a and the general area detection sensor 58a also function as sensors for detecting that a game ball has been discharged from the second big winning hole 55. As shown in FIG.

Further, the main control board 100 includes, as devices to be controlled, a starting prize winning opening solenoid 16c that drives the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning prize opening 16 to open and close, and a first opening/closing door 18b of the first big winning prize opening 18. 1st big prize winning opening solenoid 18c that drives to open and close the second big winning prize opening solenoid 55c that opens and closes the second door 55b of the second big winning prize opening 55; And, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol reservation display device 38, the second special symbol reservation display device 39, and the normal symbol reservation The display device 33 and the main information display device 105 are connected.
The solenoids are driven by the main control board 100 to control the opening and closing of the second starting winning opening 16, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 55, and to control the projection and retraction of the shutter section 59. , and display control of each display device is performed.

The launch payout control board 200, although not particularly shown, is equipped with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM in the same manner as the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. .

As shown in FIG. 7, the launch payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5a for detecting the player's touch with the operation handle 5 as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball, and An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotational angle), a shooting stop switch 5c for stopping shooting of game balls, and a ball feeder for sending game balls received in the upper tray 6 to a shooting device (not shown). A solenoid 60 and a shooting motor 61 for shooting game balls are connected. Further, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200. FIG.

When the control signal from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b is input to the ejection payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the ejection motor 61 to shoot the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing payout control board 200, the energization of the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 is stopped to stop the firing of the game ball.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the launch payout control board 200 is provided with a game ball stored in a game ball storage section (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 for putting out balls, a payout counting switch 63 for detecting and counting the put out game balls, and a shot ball detection sensor 64 for detecting that the game balls are shot by the shooting motor 61 are connected. ing. When the ejection payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the ejection payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled as follows. At this time, the number of game balls put out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been put out.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, the firing payout control board 200 includes a body frame open detection sensor 2a for detecting the open state of the body frame 2 and a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3. , and a saucer full detection sensor 7a for detecting the full state of the saucer 7 are connected.

The body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on when it detects that the body frame 2 is open, and outputs a body frame open detection signal to the firing payout control board 200. While the body frame 2 is open, The body frame open detection signal is continuously output. Then, when the body frame open detection signal is input, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a body frame open command to the main control board 100 .
On the other hand, when the body frame open detection sensor 2a stops detecting that the body frame 2 is open, it turns off and stops outputting the body frame open detection signal. When the input of the body frame open detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the body frame 2 has been closed, and stops transmitting the body frame open command to the main control board 100 .

The front door open detection sensor 3a is turned on when it detects that the front door 3 is open, and outputs a door open detection signal to the ejection payout control board 200. During the opening of the front door 3, the door An open detection signal is continuously output. Then, when the door open detection signal is input, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a door open command to the main control board 100 .
On the other hand, when the front door open detection sensor 3a stops detecting that the front door 3 is open, it turns off and stops outputting the door open detection signal. When the input of the door open detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the front door 3 is closed, and stops sending the door open command to the main control board 100 .

The tray full detection sensor 7 a is provided at a predetermined position of the tray 7 . When the receiving tray 7 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, the stored game balls reach the above-mentioned predetermined position.
The tray full detection sensor 7a is turned on when it detects that the game ball has reached the above-described predetermined position, and outputs a tray detection signal to the discharge payout control board 200. While reaching the predetermined position, the tray detection signal is continuously output. Then, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a saucer full command to the main control board 100 when the saucer detection signal is input.
On the other hand, when the receiving tray full detection sensor 7a stops detecting that the game ball has reached the above-described predetermined position, it turns off and stops outputting the receiving tray detection signal. Then, when the input of the saucer detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the full state of the saucer 7 has been cancelled, and stops sending the saucer full command to the main control board 100 .

Further, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R is connected to the launch payout control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 7, the launch payout control board 200 includes, via the game ball lending control board 400, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card return controller. A card return switch 37a for detecting a pressing operation of the button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 sends the game ball to the game ball lending device R. to send a lending request signal requesting the lending of the When the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be set.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 instructs the game ball lending device R to Send a return request signal to request the return of the card. When the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to discharge the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls effects that are executed during a game, standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processing, a sub-ROM 302 for storing control programs for executing effects, data and tables necessary for executing effects, and a calculation A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing is provided, and is connected so as to enable one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 .

In addition, the sub CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and performs image control for controlling image display. board (not shown in particular), audio control board (not shown in particular) for controlling audio output, illumination control board (not shown in particular) for controlling lighting of various lamps, etc. ), to an operation control board (not shown in particular) for controlling the movement of the character production device YS, a command for executing the production is transmitted.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately. ) may be provided, and the substrate may control both audio output and lighting.

Further, the sub-control board 300 is connected with the effect display device 21 through the image control board, and is connected with the sound output device 10 through the sound control board. In addition, the sub-control board 300 includes a front door effect lamp DL, a status notification lamp EL, a board surface effect lamp GL, and a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a via the illumination control board. and a pressing operation detection sensor 9d for detecting pressing operation of the operation button 9b. Further, drive motors M1 and M2 are connected to the sub-control board 300 via an operation control board.

The image control board includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, etc., although not shown. The image ROM of the image control board stores image data such as patterns and backgrounds to be displayed on the performance display device 21 . Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the image CPU controls the image display by the effect display device 21 by storing the image data read from the image ROM in the image RAM.

The audio control board includes a sound chip (CPU), sound ROM, sound RAM and the like, although not shown. The sound ROM stores sound data such as voices and BGM output from the voice output device 10 . Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the sound data read from the sound ROM is stored in the sound RAM, thereby controlling the sound output from the sound output device 10. FIG.

The illumination control board controls lighting and extinguishing of the front door effect lamp DL, the status notification lamp EL, and the board surface effect lamp GL based on commands from the sub-control board 300 . In addition, the electric decoration control board outputs a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a depression signal output from the depression operation detection sensor 9d based on the depression operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, it transmits a predetermined command to the sub control board 300 .

The operation control board controls driving of the drive motor M1 and the drive motor M2 based on commands from the sub-control board 300 . When the driving motor M1 is driven, the first performance accessory device YS1 is vertically movable, and when the driving motor M2 is driven, the second performance accessory device YS2 is horizontally movable.

The power board 600 supplies power to each board via the main control board 100 . This power supply board 600 is provided with a backup power supply (not particularly shown).
Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a power interruption detection circuit for detecting the voltage value of the supplied power. This power interruption detection circuit detects a power interruption when the voltage value of the supplied power falls below a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch 650 is turned off or an unexpected power interruption occurs). When the power failure generation signal is output to the main control board 100, and when the voltage value exceeds a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch 650 is turned on or when the power is recovered from an unexpected power failure) case), it is determined that the power has recovered from the power failure, and the output of the power failure generation signal to the main control board 100 is stopped.

When the main CPU 101 detects the power failure occurrence signal (power failure occurs), the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 103, sets the backup flag, and Various data stored in the storage area of the RAM 103 (setting value, game machine state flag indicating control state, checksum, backup flag, error information, various data related to the progress of the game (first special figure pending number, second 2 Perform a backup process to retain the number of reserved special figures, execution phase data indicating the progress of the special figure game, the number of reserved figures of the normal pattern, the execution phase data of the normal pattern indicating the progress of the normal pattern game), game performance data, etc.) . When the power failure occurrence signal is no longer detected (recovered from power failure), the checksum calculated at the time of power failure is compared with the checksum calculated at the time of recovery from power failure, and the power failure occurs. By checking the backup flag that is set when the (whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the backup process described above) is determined.
When it is determined that no mismatch has occurred, the main CPU 101 cancels the prohibition of access to the main RAM 103, and various commands indicating the content of data necessary for controlling the presentation when the power is restored. is transmitted to the sub control board 300 .

Here, in order to prevent the processing at the time of occurrence of power failure from becoming complicated, the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment is not provided with a power failure detection circuit. No backup processing is performed. Therefore, when the power is restored from the power failure, the sub CPU 301 controls the effects based on the above-described various commands sent from the main CPU 101, so that an appropriate effect can be executed at that time.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 109 turned on (while the push button 109a is being pressed), the main RAM 103 stores An initialization process is executed to clear the data other than the set values.

Although the details will be described later, when the power is turned on (returned from power failure) with the RAM clear switch 109 turned on, the game state at the time of power failure, other switches on or One of the playable state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state is set according to the situation such as off, the occurrence of an abnormality, or the like.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when either the playable state or the setting confirmation state is set at the time of power failure recovery, the initialization process described above is executed at that time.
Also, when a game stop state is set based on the occurrence of a backup abnormality described later when power is restored, the initialization process is executed at that time, but when power is restored, the backup abnormality will not occur. If the game stop state is set even though it has not occurred, the initialization process is not executed.
In addition, when the setting change state is set when the power is restored, the initialization processing is not executed at that time, and the initialization processing is executed when the set setting change state is completed. there is

Also, the data to be cleared in the above initialization process may be only various data relating to the progress of the game. That is, the game performance data and set values may remain stored without being cleared. The game performance data may be cleared by performing a specific operation.

Further, when the main CPU 101 no longer detects the power failure occurrence signal (returns from the power failure), at the time when a game possible state or a setting change state described later is set, or when the setting confirmation state described later is set. When set, at the time when the setting confirmation state ends, an initial for executing an initial process for stopping the character product production device YS (the first character product production device YS1, the second character product production device YS2) at the initial position. A process execution signal is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, when this initial processing execution signal is received, in the sub control board 300, the initial processing of the character product production device YS is executed.
Specifically, when this initial process is executed, both the first role product production device YS1 and the second role product production device YS2 move to the movable position and then to the initial position. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the time from the start of the initial process to the end thereof is 25 seconds.

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Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102. FIG.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special game and the normal game progress in parallel. As the game state when proceeding with these two games, either a low probability game state (so-called non-probability variable state) or a high probability game state (so-called probability change state), and a non-time-saving game state or time-saving game state Any game state and any game state combined with are set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game state combining a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game state), or a game state combining a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state (hereinafter, Any game state of high probability time saving game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery, which will be described later. Also, the high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a value higher than that of the low-probability gaming state. That is, during the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to win the jackpot through the jackpot lottery than during the low-probability gaming state.
In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is less likely to open), and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In addition, in the time-saving gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than in the non-time-saving gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be in an open state), and the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening 16. state.
In the initial state immediately after shipment from the factory or after resetting, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, a jackpot is won. A lottery will be held. When the jackpot is won by lottery for this jackpot, the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 is opened, and the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55. A special game is executed, and the game state after the end of the special game is set to one of the game states depending on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game. It is designed to be

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning hole 15 and the first general winning hole 14a. ing. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b enters the first big winning hole 18, enters the second big winning hole 55, passes through the gate 20, and enters the second starting winning hole 16. A ball can be entered into the second general winning hole 14b. Then, during the normal game state, the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a (so-called leftward hit), and during the high-probability time-saving game state and during the special game, the game ball enters the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the second The player is made to hit the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hitting) so that the ball enters the start winning opening 16 or the second general winning opening 14b.
Specifically, during the high-probability time-saving game state and during the special game, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

In addition, the lottery for the jackpot includes various random numbers obtained when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102. This is done based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes, as the random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot decision random number used for judging the jackpot, the winning pattern random number used for deciding the type of the special pattern, and the above-described variable effect. It has a variation mode number for determining the pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determining the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number and a variation pattern random number.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, hardware random numbers built into the main control board 100 are used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random numbers. This jackpot decision random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Also, the random numbers used for determining the variable effect pattern are not limited to the three types described above. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used. Alternatively, multiple random numbers may be used.

Then, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are obtained for the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It's like
This reservation storage area is a first reservation storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special random number) obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and the first It consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as a second special random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the 2 start winning opening 16. These reserved storage areas are each composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, a total of four sets of the first special random numbers, and a total of four Group storage is possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the first special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the first reservation storage area. It's becoming For example, in a state where the first special random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the first storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage part of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the second storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage section of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage section of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state in which the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this entry The first special random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16, the second special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the second reservation storage area. The specific storage process is the same as the above-described storage of the first special random number, so the description is omitted.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reservation number) stored in the first reservation storage area is the first special figure reservation number counter ( Especially not shown), the number of sets of the second special random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) stored in the second reservation storage area is the second special reservation number counter ( (not shown).
In this specification, as described above, the storage of the first special random number and the second special random number in the reserved storage area is also referred to as "reserved" or "reserved storage". The number of figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are also simply referred to as "the number of reservations".

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a , has a fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 .
Note that the tables for the jackpot lottery are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make judgments or decisions based on random numbers.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not a jackpot is achieved. and a determination table.
Also, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8L, each of the low-probability determination table and the high-probability determination table is provided with six types corresponding to the set values being set.
Specifically, the low-probability determination table includes a first low-probability determination table 110a that is referred to when the setting value is "1", and a second low-probability determination table 110a that is referred to when the setting value is "2". A determination table 110b, a third low-probability determination table 110c referred to when the set value is "3", a fourth low-probability determination table 110d referred to when the set value is "4", and a set value of " A fifth low-probability determination table 110e, which is referred to when the set value is "5", and a sixth low-probability determination table 110f, which is referred to when the set value is "6", are provided.
The high-probability determination table includes a first high-probability determination table 110g that is referred to when the set value is "1", a second high-probability determination table 110h that is referred to when the set value is "2", The third high-probability determination table 110i that is referenced when the value is "3", the fourth high-probability determination table 110j that is referenced when the setting value is "4", and the setting value is "5" and a sixth high-probability determination table 110l that is referred to when the set value is "6".

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one jackpot determination random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, one of the jackpot decision random number determination tables 110 is selected according to the set value set in the pachinko machine P and the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, and the obtained jackpot decision random number and A lottery for a big win is performed based on the selected big win determination random number determination table 110.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 8(a), according to the first low-probability determination table 110a, it is determined that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10205, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10206 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/319.7.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), according to the second low probability determination table 110b, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10208, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10209 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this second low probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/315.1.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), according to the third low probability determination table 110c, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10212, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10213 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the third low probability determination table 110c is approximately 1/309.1.

As shown in FIG. 8(d), according to the fourth low probability determination table 110d, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10215, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10216 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the fourth low probability determination table 110d is approximately 1/304.8.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), according to the fifth low-probability determination table 110e, when the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10219, it is decided to be a jackpot, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 10220 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the fifth low probability determination table 110e is approximately 1/299.2.

As shown in FIG. 8(f), according to the sixth low probability determination table 110f, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10223, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 10224 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the sixth low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/293.9.

As shown in FIG. 8(g), according to the first high-probability determination table 110g, when the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 11024, it is decided to be a jackpot, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 11025 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first high-probability determination table 110g is 1/64.0.

As shown in FIG. 8(h), according to the second high-probability determination table 110h, when the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 11040, it is decided to be a jackpot, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 11041 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the second high-probability determination table 110h is approximately 1/63.0.

As shown in FIG. 8(i), according to the third high-probability determination table 110i, when the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 11057, it is decided to be a jackpot, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 11058 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this third high-probability determination table 110i is approximately 1/62.0.

As shown in FIG. 8(j), according to the fourth high-probability determination table 110j, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11074, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11075 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the fourth high probability determination table 110j is approximately 1/61.0.

As shown in FIG. 8(k), according to the fifth high-probability determination table 110k, when the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 11092, it is decided to be a jackpot, and other jackpot decision random numbers (0 to 10000, 11093 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the fifth high probability determination table 110k is about 1/60.0.

As shown in FIG. 8(l), according to the sixth high-probability determination table 110l, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11110, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11111 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the sixth high-probability determination table 110l is approximately 1/59.0.

As described above, when comparing the high-probability determination table and the low-probability determination table with the same associated set values, the high-probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability of about five times that of the low-probability determination table. is set to be

In addition, the jackpot determination random number determined as a jackpot in the low probability determination table is included in the jackpot determination random number determined as a jackpot in the high probability determination table associated with the same set value as the low probability determination table. is set. In other words, the jackpot determination random number determined as a jackpot in the low-probability determination table is also determined as a jackpot in the high-probability determination table associated with the same set value.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), is referred to when a jackpot is won by the first special symbol random number. and a second start winning opening determination table 111b that is referred to when a jackpot is won by a second special random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one winning symbol random number within the numerical range of 0-199 is acquired. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the hit of either the first start winning hole determination table 111a or the second start winning hole determination table 111b according to the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111 .

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "jackpot symbols") that are determined when the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "losing symbols") that are determined in each case.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), according to the first start winning hole determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0-99, and the winning symbol random number is 100-199. When the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning hole determination table 111a, both the probability of determining the special symbol X1 and the probability of determining the special symbol X2 are 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), according to the second start prize winning hole determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 159, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 160 to 199. Special symbol X2 is determined when it is. That is, in the second start winning hole determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 80%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 20%.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any of the winning symbol random number determination tables 111; , different jackpot symbols may be determined.

In addition, when the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the losing symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. Further, when the lottery for the big win based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the losing symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when a loss is made.

A reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used to determine a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols are determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 executes the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21, etc.) for notifying the result is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used for determining the variation time and mode of the variation production.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, as a preliminary step, reach group determination random numbers and reach group determination random number determination table 112 determines the type of group.
This reach group determination random number determination table 112 is provided in plurality for each of the game state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to (c), the game state is a non-time-saving game state and based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 Only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss will be described in detail, and the description of other reach group determination random number determination tables 112 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one reach group determination random number within the numerical range of 0-10006 is obtained. Then, when the above-described jackpot lottery results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of reservations. , the group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112 .

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery was 2 or more , the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).
In addition, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is a loss , When the second special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, no matter what the second special figure reservation number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (Fig. 10 (c)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(a), according to the first determination table 112a, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When it was 8999, the "second group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9000 to 9899, the "third group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9900 to 10006. A "fourth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), according to the second determination table 112b, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 6000. When it was 8999, the "second group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9000 to 9899, the "third group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9900 to 10006. A "fourth group" is determined.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10(c), according to the third determination table 112c, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 10006, the "second group" is determined.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss, and is not referred to when it is a big win.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used to determine the variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and the variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine the variation pattern number described later. It is for decision making.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table referred to when the result of the lottery for big win is a loss, and a big win determination table referred to when the result of the lottery for big win is a big win. and a determination table for

Further, a plurality of determination tables for failure are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, the determination table 113a for the first group is referred to when the "first group" is determined, and when the "second group" is determined, The second group determination table 113b to be referred to, the third group determination table 113c to be referred to when the "third group" is determined, and the fourth group to be referred to when the "fourth group" is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of other determination tables for failure will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one reach mode determination random number within the numerical range of 0-2038 is obtained. Then, when the group is determined by lottery for the type of group described above, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined type of group is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss The variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the table.

Specifically, for example, when the "first group" is determined by lottery for the types of groups described above, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group determination table 113a is selected. The group determination table 113b is selected, and when the "third group" is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is selected. selected (see FIGS. 11(a) to 11(d)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, even if the reach mode determination random number is any value, ), "00H" (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are hexadecimal notation. The same applies hereinafter) are determined, and the first variation table 114a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. be done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, the variation mode number "00H" is determined, The second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114 . Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number "01H" is determined, and the second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, even if the reach mode determination random number is any value, ), the variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114 .
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11(d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the variation mode number "03H" is determined, As the variation pattern lottery table 114, the third variation table 114c is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number "04H" is determined, and the fourth variation table 114d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

A plurality of big win determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of the big win lottery (that is, when the big win is won) and the type of the big win pattern determined when the big win is won.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 12(a) and (b), the first big hit determination table 113e referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the special in the non-time-saving gaming state The second big-hit determination table 113f referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and the description of the other big-hit determination tables will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won and a special pattern type is determined, a jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special pattern type and game state at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. be done. Then, in the same manner as in the determination based on the determination table for loss described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected big hit determination table. .

Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-time-saving gaming state and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first big-hit determination table 113e is selected, and the jackpot is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the special symbol X2 is determined. , the second big hit determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(a), according to the first big hit determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number "32H" is determined, The thirtieth variation table 114 e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114 . Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "33H" is determined, and the 31st variation table 114f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number "34H" is determined, and the 31st variation table 114f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), according to the second big hit determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number "33H" is determined, As the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114, the 32nd fluctuation table 114g is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number "34H" is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot determination table are provided for each type of jackpot symbol. Alternatively, a big win determination table may be provided for each game state at the time of the big win lottery, the type of the starting prize winning opening, and the type of the big win symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation performance pattern (variation performance mode, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 13(a) to (g), a first variation table 114a, a second variation table 114b, a third variation table 114c and a The fourth variation table 114d, and the 30th variation table 114e, 31st variation table 114f, and 32nd table 114g which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot will be explained, and other variation pattern lottery tables 114 is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one variation pattern random number within the numerical range of 0-249 is acquired. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number obtained and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13(a), according to the first variation table 114a, the variation pattern number "00H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of "01H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(d), according to the fourth variation table 114d, the variation pattern number "03H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of "04H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(e), according to the thirtieth variation table 114e, the variation pattern number "30H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of "31H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(g), according to the 32nd variation table 114g, the variation pattern number "33H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of "34H" is determined.
Incidentally, in the same way, the other variation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 13).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbols to be described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)), the lottery for the jackpot as described above is performed. Along with that, when the jackpot lottery is held, the result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the A variation pattern number is determined. As described above, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are for determining the variable performance pattern, and the variable mode number and the variable pattern number determine the mode and variable time of the variable performance. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variable effect is divided into the first half and the second half. The first half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable mode number, and the second half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable pattern number.

Next, the determination processing of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation production in the special game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory actuation table 116, a game state setting table 117, etc. as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. there is

The variable time determination table 115 is for determining variable time.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as the variable time determination table 115, a first variable time determination table in which the variable time of the first half of the variable performance corresponding to each variable mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half variable time) is defined. 115a, and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the second half of the variation performance corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the second half variation time) is defined (Fig. 14 (a) and ( b) see).
Then, when the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. Also, when the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first half variable time and the second half variable time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variable time of the variable performance for notifying the result of the big win lottery.
For example, if the determined variation mode number is "03H" and the variation pattern number is "04H", the first half variation time of "13 seconds" is determined corresponding to the variation mode number "03H", and the variation A second half variation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "04H". Then, the total value of these "73 seconds (=13 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, in the sub-control board 300, the aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode of the first half of the variable performance is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance is determined based on the variable pattern command.
Regarding the form of the variable production, instead of determining the form of the first half of the variable production based on the fluctuation mode command and determining the form of the second half of the variable production based on the fluctuation pattern command, the variation pattern command is used. Based on the variation mode command, the mode of the first half of the variable performance may be determined, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Also, instead of dividing the variable production into the first half and the second half, it may be divided into more parts, and the aspect of each part may be determined based on the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command. .
Also, the aspect of the variable effect may be determined based on not only the variable mode command and the variable pattern command, but also other commands. Also, it may be determined based on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command alone.

Further, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs a variable effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) special Variation display of the pattern is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning hole 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special electric accessory operation table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. is referred to for energizing (activating) the In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), the special electric role product operation table 116 includes a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined. , and a second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a round game in which either the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55 is opened is executed a total of ten times during the special game.
In the round game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened, the first big winning opening 18 is opened by opening the first opening/closing door 18b of the first attacker device 17, and then the predetermined When the game balls of the ending number enter or the predetermined opening time elapses, the first big winning hole 18 which has been open is closed and the game ends. In addition, in the round game in which the second big prize winning port 55 is opened, the second big prize winning port 55 is opened by opening the second opening/closing door 55b of the second attacker device 54, and then the second big prize winning port 55 is opened. When a predetermined number of game balls enter the game, or when a predetermined opening time elapses, the opened second big winning hole 55 is closed and the game ends.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. 15(a). In this first operation table 116a, each round game of 1 round to 3 rounds and 6 rounds to 10 rounds, the first big winning port 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or the first big winning port 18 It ends when one of the conditions is satisfied that 10 game balls, which is the end number, enter, and each round game of the 4th and 5th rounds opens the second big winning port 55 for 29.0 seconds. or 10 game balls, which is the ending number, enter the second big winning hole 55 to end the game.

Also, during each round game of the 1st round to the 3rd round and the 6th round to the 10th round, the first big winning hole 18 is set to be opened once. The opening time for one opening is set to 29.0 seconds. That is, in the above-described round game, the first large winning opening solenoid 18c is energized and controlled, so that the first opening/closing door 18b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and remains at the open position for 29.0 seconds. , to displace from the open position to the closed position (open/close pattern).
On the other hand, during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round, the second big winning opening 55 is set to be opened once. The opening time for one opening is set to 29.0 seconds. That is, in the above-described round game, the second large winning opening solenoid 55c is energized and controlled, so that the second opening/closing door 55b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and remains at the open position for 29.0 seconds. , displaced from the open position to the closed position.

Also, in the first operation table 116a, the interval time from the end of each round game to the start of the next round game and the opening of the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55 is 2. .0 seconds.

Also, when the special symbol X2 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b, as shown in FIG. 15(b). In this second operation table 116b, each round game of 1 round to 3 rounds and 6 rounds to 10 rounds, the first big winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or the first big winning opening 18 It ends when one of the conditions is satisfied that 10 game balls, which is the end number, enter, and each round game of the 4th and 5th rounds opens the second big winning port 55 for 1.0 seconds. or 10 game balls, which is the ending number, enter the second big winning hole 55 to end the game.

Further, similarly to the first operation table 115a, during each round game of 1 round to 3 rounds and 6 rounds to 10 rounds, the first big winning port 18 is opened once, The open time is set to be 29.0 seconds. The operation mode of the first opening/closing door 18b is also the same as described above.
On the other hand, during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round, the pattern of opening the second big winning hole 55 for 0.1 seconds and then closing it for 1.0 seconds is repeated ten times. That is, in the above-described round game, the second big winning opening solenoid 55c is energized and controlled, so that the second opening/closing door 55b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and remains at the open position for 0.1 second. , the operation of displacing from the open position to the closed position and staying at the closed position for 1.0 second is repeated 10 times.

Also, in the second operation table 115b, the interval time from the end of each round game to the start of the next round game and the opening of the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55 is 2. .0 seconds.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the second big winning opening 55 is 29.0 during each round game of the 4th round and 5th round in the special game. Since it is opened continuously for 29.0 seconds, it is almost certain that a predetermined number of game balls can enter the specific area 57 during the opening of 29.0 seconds. On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the second big winning opening 55 is repeatedly opened for 0.1 seconds during each round game of the 4th and 5th rounds in the special game. However, since it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 55 during this 0.1 second opening, it is almost impossible to let the game ball enter the specific area 57. ing.
That is, when the special symbol X2 is determined, it becomes more difficult than when the special symbol X1 is determined to enter the game ball into the specific area 57 during each round game of the 4th and 5th rounds. ing.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting the game state after the special game is finished when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the special game is finished is determined according to whether or not a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the special game. It has become so.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. A first state setting table 117a to be referred to and a second state setting table 117b to be referred to when a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during the special game are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(a), when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the special game, the special game ends regardless of the type of the determined special symbol. The subsequent game state is set to the high-probability game state, and the number of continuations of the high-probability game state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number) is set to 10000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high probability game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10000 times.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16(a), in the above case, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability game state, and at the same time, it is set to the time-saving game state, and the time-saving game state is continued. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of time saving) is set to 10000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the time saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the high-probability game state is about 1/64 to 1/59. , The high probability game state and the time saving game state will continue.

Also, as shown in FIG. 16(b), when a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during the special game, regardless of the type of the determined special symbol, after the special game ends is set to a low-probability game state, and at the same time, it is set to a non-time-saving game state. That is, after the special game ends, the normal game state is set.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X1 is determined as described above, a predetermined number of game balls are caused to enter the specific area 57 during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round. be able to. Therefore, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability time-saving game state. On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, a predetermined number of game balls cannot enter the specific area 57 during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round. Therefore, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the normal game state.

It should be noted that the game state after the end of the special game may be determined based on the type of special symbols determined by a jackpot lottery. For example, when either one of the special symbols X1 or X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to a high probability time-saving game state, and when either one is determined, the normal game state or , You may set to the game state which combined the low probability game state and the time-saving game state.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the normal game.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is shot by a shooting device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A normal symbol lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. When winning is achieved by the lottery of the normal symbols, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16. - 特許庁
This lottery for normal symbols is based on a winning determination random number obtained when a game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. is done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned winning determination random number is obtained, and the random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this general pattern reservation storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the order of passage through the gate 20 is stored from the first storage unit. It has become. Further, when the determined random number is already stored in several storage units, the determined random number is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the empty storage units. When the four winning determination random numbers have already been stored in the normal pattern holding storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning determination random number relating to this passage is not stored in the normal pattern holding storage area. .
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of winning determination random numbers stored in the general pattern reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the general pattern reservation number) is a normal pattern reservation number counter (not particularly shown) is stored in
In this specification, as described above, the fact that the hit determination random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is also referred to as "normal pattern reservation".

In addition, the hit determination random number determination table 118 is for determining whether or not the hit is determined by the normal symbol lottery, and as shown in FIGS. and a time saving determination table 118b referred to in the time saving game state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning determination random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, if the game state at the time of the lottery of the normal symbol is a non-time-saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table 118a is selected, and the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-time-saving determination table 118a are normally A design lottery will be held. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the lottery of normal symbols is the time-saving game state, the time-reduction determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected time-reduction determination table 118b. is done.

According to this non-time-saving determination table 118a, it is determined to be a hit when the determined random number is 1, and determined to be lost when the determined random number is other than this (0, 2 to 65535). Therefore, the probability of becoming a hit in this non-time saving determination table 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, it is determined to be a hit when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be a loss when the hit determination random number is other than this (0, 65001 to 65535). Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, when winning by lottery of normal symbols, winning symbols are determined, and when losing, losing symbols are determined.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start prize winning opening control table 120, etc. as tables relating to control of normal symbol variation and opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining the normal symbol variation pattern. The variation pattern of the normal design is associated with the variation time of the normal design. Then, as described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern (that is, the normal symbol variation time ) is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the game state is the non-time-saving game state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the game state is the time-saving game state, the normal The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. Then, when the normal symbol variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined normal symbol variation time. Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the lottery of the normal patterns, the normal pattern display device 32 lights up, and when the losing pattern is determined as the losing pattern, the normal pattern display device 32 is turned on. lights out.

Further, the second start winning opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16. FIG.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner determined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. The movable piece 16b of the 2-start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. In addition, when the game state is the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so the second starting winning opening The 16 movable pieces 16b are opened for a total of 2.4 seconds.

As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning port 16 are defined respectively, and according to the contents of these conditions, in the time-saving gaming state, A game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 more easily than in the time-saving game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, the normal pattern lottery is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so the game ball accompanies the progress of the game. While suppressing the decrease in the number, it is possible to acquire the opportunity of a big winning lottery.

(Summary of control state setting at power failure recovery)
As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on from off (recovered from a power failure), the control state that was in place before the power was turned off (immediately before the power failure occurred) and the power was turned on. The setting switch 108 is turned on or off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on or off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on or off (the body frame 2 is opened or closed), and the power is turned off. One of the control states is set depending on whether an abnormality (hereinafter referred to as a backup abnormality) related to the backup processing of the main RAM 103 that is performed at the time when the main RAM 103 has occurred or whether an abnormality (hereinafter referred to as a RAM abnormality) has occurred in the main RAM 103. be done.
The setting of the control state at the time of power failure recovery will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG.

It should be noted that at the time of power failure recovery, if there is a mismatch between the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure and the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure recovery, it is determined that a backup abnormality has occurred. If no inconsistency has occurred, it is determined that no backup error has occurred. Also, when the main ROM 102, the main RAM 103, etc. are newly installed and the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on, since the backup process is not executed, a backup abnormality will always occur.

Also, when data cannot be read from or written to a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 due to chip breakage or the like, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred. Only within the predetermined storage area is subject to determination of occurrence of RAM abnormality, and when data cannot be read or written outside the predetermined storage area, it is determined that RAM abnormality has occurred. not.
It should be noted that not only the predetermined storage area, but also both the predetermined storage area and the storage area other than the predetermined storage area may be determined as the occurrence of the RAM abnormality. With this setting, if data cannot be read or written in at least one of the predetermined storage area and the storage area other than the predetermined storage area, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred. may

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on for the first time immediately after shipment from the factory, the control state at the time of recovery from power failure is set assuming that the game was stopped immediately before the power failure occurred. be. It should be noted that the control state at the time of recovery from power failure may be set assuming that the player was staying in another control state instead of staying in the game stop state immediately before the occurrence of power failure.

(1) When the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 20, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the playable state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, when the power failure is restored, the control immediately before the power failure occurs. State is set. That is, the control state that is set when the power is restored remains the control state that was set immediately before the power failure occurred.
Further, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the game-enabled state and the special game is being played, the special game is restarted when the power failure is restored.
In principle, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment stays in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state only while the setting switch 108 is on. In the above case, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state, the setting change state is set when the power failure was restored, and when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting confirmation state, the power failure is restored. However, since the setting switch 108 is off, the playable state is set (changed to the playable state) immediately after the setting change state or setting confirmation state is set. . Therefore, after the power is restored, it is difficult to recognize from the appearance that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set, and it is recognized that the game ready state is set.

(2) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 20, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the playable state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, when the power failure is restored, the control immediately before the power failure occurs. State is set.
Further, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the game-enabled state and the special game is being played, the special game is restarted when the power failure is restored.
Also, in this case, when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set at the time of power failure recovery, the game ready state is not set immediately thereafter.

(3) When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the game ready state and the setting confirmation state, initialization processing (game performance data and various data relating to the progress of the game are cleared) when the power failure is restored. is performed, a playable state is set. Also, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state, the setting change state is set without performing the initialization processing when the power is restored, and the initialization processing is performed when the setting change state ends. is done. When the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the game stop state, the game stop state is set without performing the initialization process at the time of recovery from the power failure.
In addition, since various data related to the progress of the game are cleared by the initialization process, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was in the state where the game was possible, when the hold was stored or the special symbol or normal symbol When the variable display is in progress, the stored suspension is cleared, and the variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is reset. When the special game is in progress, this special game is also reset.
Also, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was in the setting change state and the set value was being changed, the set value will not be cleared in the initialization process after the power failure is restored. Even in the setting change state, the setting value (the setting value stored in the main RAM 103) that was being changed immediately before the power failure occurred is maintained as it is. Then, immediately after the setting change state is set, the playable state is set. As a result, the setting change state is terminated, so that initialization processing is performed, and the setting values being changed are determined as described later.

(4) When the setting switch 108 is ON, the RAM clear switch 109 is ON, the main body frame open detection sensor 2a is OFF, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the playable state and the setting confirmation state, the gameable state is set after the initialization processing is performed when the power is restored. Also, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state, the setting change state is set without performing the initialization processing when the power is restored, and the initialization processing is performed when the setting change state ends. is done. Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the game stop state, the game stop state is set without performing the initialization process when the power failure is restored.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the playable state, when the suspension is stored or when the special symbols or the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the stored suspension is cleared, The variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is reset. When the special game is in progress, this special game is also reset.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state and the setting value was being changed, even in the setting change state set after the power failure recovery, the settings being changed immediately before the power failure occurred The value is kept as is. Since the playable state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not terminated, the setting value being changed is not finalized at this point.

(5) When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 20, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the playable state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, when the power failure is restored, the control immediately before the power failure occurs. State is set.
Further, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the playable state and the special game is being played, the special game is restarted when the power failure is restored.
In addition, the playable state is set immediately after the setting change state or setting confirmation state is set.

(6) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the game ready state and the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is set when the power is restored. Further, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state, the setting change state is set when the power failure is restored. Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the game stop state, the game stop state is set when the power failure is restored.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the game-enabled state and the special game is being played, the setting confirmation state is set when the power failure is restored, and then the special game is restarted when the setting switch 108 is turned off. be done.
Also, the playable state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set.

(7) When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is the game enabled state and the setting confirmation state, the game enabled state is set after the initialization processing is performed when the power is restored. Also, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state, the setting change state is set without performing the initialization processing when the power is restored, and the initialization processing is performed when the setting change state ends. is done. Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the game stop state, the game stop state is set without performing the initialization processing when the power failure is restored.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the playable state, when the hold is stored or when the variable display of the special symbols or the normal symbols is being performed, the stored hold is cleared, The variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is reset. When the special game is in progress, this special game is also reset.
In addition, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state and the set value was being changed, even in the setting change state set after the power failure recovery, the settings that were being changed immediately before the power failure occurred The value is kept as is. Then, immediately after the setting change state is set, the playable state is set. As a result, the setting change state is terminated, so that the initialization process is performed and the setting values being changed are fixed.

(8) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 20, even if the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the playable state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the setting change state is changed without performing the initialization process when the power failure is restored. Initialization processing is performed when the setting is set and the setting change state ends.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the playable state, when the hold is stored or when the variable display of the special symbols or the normal symbols is being performed, the stored hold is cleared, The variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is reset. When the special game is in progress, this special game is also reset.
In addition, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state and the set value was being changed, even in the setting change state set after the power failure recovery, the settings that were being changed immediately before the power failure occurred The value is kept as is. Since the playable state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not terminated, the setting value being changed is not finalized at this time.

(9) When backup abnormality occurs and RAM abnormality does not occur when power is restored (except when setting switch 108, RAM clear switch 109, and body frame open detection sensor 2a are all ON).
That is, when the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, the backup abnormality occurs, and the RAM abnormality does not occur, the setting switch 108 is turned on. , the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the main body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, and the main body frame open detection is detected. If the sensor 2a is off, a backup error has occurred, and no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 is on, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, a backup error has occurred, and the RAM If there is no abnormality, the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, there is a backup abnormality, and if there is no RAM abnormality, the setting switch 108 is on, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the main body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, a backup error has occurred, and no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, and the main body frame When the open detection sensor 2a is ON, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred, the control state immediately before the power failure occurred is any of the playable state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state. However, when power is restored, the game stop state is set after the initialization process is executed (see FIG. 20).

(10) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, a backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has not occurred at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 20, even if the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the playable state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the setting change state is changed without performing the initialization process when the power failure is restored. When the setting is completed and the setting change state ends, initialization processing is performed.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is the playable state, when the hold is stored or when the variable display of the special symbols or the normal symbols is being performed, the stored hold is cleared, The variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is reset. When the special game is in progress, this special game is also reset.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the cases of (9) and (10) (when a backup abnormality has occurred immediately before the occurrence of a power failure), in the initialization process executed at the time of recovery from the power failure, Not only the game performance data and various data relating to the progress of the game are cleared, but also the set values are cleared. Therefore, if the control state immediately before the power failure occurred was the setting change state and the setting value was being changed, the setting value being changed immediately before the power failure occurred in the setting change state set after the power failure recovery. (the setting value stored in the main RAM 103) is not maintained, and the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to a predetermined setting value (“1” in this embodiment) as an initial value. Become. Since the playable state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not terminated, the setting value is not finalized at this time.

(11) When the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, and game stop state, the game stop state is set when power is restored. be.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a RAM abnormality has occurred when a backup abnormality occurs when power is restored and when initialization processing is executed when power is restored. Therefore, when the initialization process is not executed when the power is restored and the backup abnormality has not occurred, it may not be possible to discover (detect) the occurrence of the RAM abnormality. In this case, even if a RAM abnormality has occurred, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and processing for setting the control state at the time of power failure recovery is performed in the same manner as in the above-described case (1). .

(12) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, and game stop state, the game stop state is set when power is restored. be.
In addition, if it is not possible to find out that a RAM error has occurred, even if a RAM error has occurred, it is assumed that the RAM error has not occurred. ) is performed to set the control state at the time of power failure recovery.

(13) When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the initialization process is performed when the power failure is restored. A game stop state is set without
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, it is only within the predetermined storage area that is subject to the determination of the occurrence of the RAM abnormality, and it is impossible to read and write data outside the predetermined storage area. If so, it is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred. If it is not determined that the RAM abnormality has occurred, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the same control state setting processing at power failure recovery as in the above-described case (3) is performed. done.

(14) When the setting switch 108 is ON, the RAM clear switch 109 is ON, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is OFF, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the initialization process is performed when the power failure is restored. A game stop state is set without
If it is not determined that the RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state at the time of power failure recovery is set in the same manner as in the case of (4) above. is processed.

(15) When the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, and game stop state, the game stop state is set when power is restored. be.
In addition, if it is not possible to find out that a RAM error has occurred, even if a RAM error has occurred, it is assumed that the RAM error has not occurred, and the above-mentioned (5) ) is performed to set the control state at the time of power failure recovery.

(16) When the setting switch 108 is ON, the RAM clear switch 109 is OFF, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is ON, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when the power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, even when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, and game stop state, the game stop state is set when power is restored. be.
In addition, even if a RAM abnormality has occurred, if it cannot be found that the RAM abnormality has occurred, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the above (6) ) is performed to set the control state at the time of power failure recovery.

(17) When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup error occurs, and a RAM error occurs when power is restored. As shown in FIG. 21, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the initialization process is performed when the power failure is restored. A game stop state is set without
If it is not determined that the RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state setting at the time of power failure recovery is performed in the same manner as in the case of (7) above. is processed.

(18) When the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and a RAM abnormality occurs at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 21, when the control state immediately before the power failure occurs is any of the game ready state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the initialization process is performed when the power failure is restored. A game stop state is set without
If it is not determined that the RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is assumed that the RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state setting at the time of power failure recovery is performed in the same manner as in the case of (8) above. is processed.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a RAM abnormality occurs, the conditions for setting the setting change state (the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is ON) is established, the game stop state is set in preference to the setting of the setting change state.

(19) When a backup abnormality occurs and a RAM abnormality occurs when the power is restored. OFF, backup error occurred, RAM error not occurred, setting switch 108 is ON, RAM clear switch 109 is OFF, body frame open detection sensor 2a is OFF, backup error has occurred, RAM error has occurred If not, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned off, there is a backup abnormality, and if there is no RAM abnormality, the setting switch 108 is turned on. If the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the main body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, and the main body frame open detection sensor If 2a is ON, backup error has occurred, and RAM error has not occurred, setting switch 108 is ON, RAM clear switch 109 is OFF, body frame open detection sensor 2a is ON, backup error has occurred, RAM error is not generated, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, there is a backup abnormality, and if no RAM abnormality is generated, the setting switch 108 is On, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred. Regardless of whether it is the setting confirmation state or the game stop state, the game stop state is set after the initialization process is performed when the power is restored (see FIG. 21).

Then, when the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set when the power is restored by executing the above-described processes (1) to (19), the main information display device 105 stores the information in the main RAM 103. set value is displayed. Further, when the game ready state is set when power is restored, the main information display device 105 displays game performance display information based on the game performance data stored in the main RAM 103 . Further, when the game stop state is set when the power is restored, a code indicating that the game stop state has been set is displayed on the main information display device 105 .
If the playable state is set immediately after the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set when the power is restored, the setting value is displayed on the main information display device 105 for a moment, and then the playable state is set. The game performance display information is displayed according to the setting.

Further, when the setting switch 108 is turned on at the time of power restoration, if the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set, when the setting switch 108 is turned off after that, the setting confirmation state or setting change state during setting is changed. A process for switching the state to the playable state is executed, and the playable state is set. By setting the playable state, the display of the main information display device 105 is also switched to the corresponding content.

Further, during setting of the setting change state, on condition that the body frame open detection sensor 2a detects the opening of the body frame 2, each time the push button 109a is pressed and the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on. , the set values stored in the main RAM 103 are changed step by step. Specifically, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to a value incremented by one.
For example, if the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is "2" and the push button 109a is pressed while the body frame 2 is open, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to "2". It will be changed to "3". Then, each time the push button 109a is pushed while the body frame 2 is open, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to "4", "5", and "6". is changed to "1". It should be noted that each time the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed, the display of the setting value on the main information display device 105 is also changed.
When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the setting values stored in the main RAM 103 cannot be changed thereafter. That is, the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 at this time is determined as the new setting value.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game stop state is set when a backup abnormality occurs, and the setting change condition ( Specifically, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, and the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on. This sets the playable state. On the other hand, when the setting change condition is not satisfied, the player stays in the game stop state.
Also, when a RAM abnormality occurs, the game stop state is set. ), the setting change condition is set by satisfying the setting change condition, and then the setting switch 108 is turned off to set the playable state. On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality is not canceled when the power is restored, or when the setting change condition is not satisfied, the game stays in the game stop state.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game stop state is set based on the occurrence of backup abnormality or RAM abnormality, even if the power is turned on again, the game ready state is not directly set. A playable state is set (shifted to a playable state) through a setting change state that is set by turning on the power while the setting change condition is satisfied.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably prevent the game from proceeding while an inappropriate event, such as the occurrence of an abnormality related to the main control board 100, which may greatly affect the game, has occurred. can do.

(Summary of specific state)
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, various specific states occur when predetermined conditions are met. The specific state includes a specific state caused by establishment of the generation condition in the main control board 100 and a specific state caused by the establishment of the generation condition in the sub control board 300 . When this specific state occurs, the state notification lamp EL and the front door effect lamp DL are lit in a predetermined manner, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays in a predetermined manner, and the audio output device 10 emits a predetermined sound. Through the output, etc., a specific state notification is performed to notify the type of the specific state that has occurred, and if the specific state is a specific state due to the establishment of the generation condition in the main control board 100, By transmitting external information from the main control board 100 to the external information terminal board 500, the hall computer is notified that a specific state has occurred.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as specific states in which the above-described specific state notification is performed, main control board abnormal error, backup abnormal error, setting change state, RAM clear execution state, setting confirmation state, illegal Winning error, Winning frequency error, Large winning opening excessive winning error, Radio wave error, Magnetic error, Specific area abnormal passage error, Big winning opening ball entering/exiting mismatch error, Large winning opening abnormal detection error, Vibration error, Start winning opening abnormal winning A total of 24 types are provided: error, door open error, board surface sensor error, outlet detection sensor error, base abnormality error, movable body error, full tank error, specific area non-passage error, power failure recovery state, and accessory production device error. ing. The role product effect device error is a specific state due to establishment of the generation condition in the sub control board 300, and a specific state other than the role product effect device error is a specific state due to the establishment of the generation condition in the main control board 100.
Each specific state will be described in more detail below.

(1) Main control board abnormality error The main control board abnormality error means that the RAM abnormality has occurred at a predetermined judgment time such as the time of power failure recovery or the start of the variable display of special symbols, and that the main RAM 103 This occurs when at least either one of the fact that the stored set value is outside the settable range (1 to 6) (hereinafter referred to as occurrence of set value abnormality) is established. This main control board abnormality error is canceled when the setting change state is set and no RAM abnormality or setting abnormality occurs.
Also, when this main control board abnormality error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(2) Backup Abnormality Error A backup abnormality error occurs when a backup abnormality has occurred at the time of power failure recovery. This backup abnormality error is canceled when the setting change state is set and no RAM abnormality or setting abnormality has occurred.
Also, when this backup abnormality error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(3) Setting change state This occurs when the setting change state is set when the power is restored. The setting change state is canceled when the setting switch 108 is turned off.
In this setting change state, external information indicating that the setting change state is being set (setting change information) is output for a predetermined minimum output time (0.128 seconds in this embodiment) or more. It is transmitted to the terminal board 500 .

(4) RAM clear execution state The RAM clear execution state is when the main RAM 103 has been initialized when the power is restored (when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 109 turned on, when the power is restored). (when a backup error has occurred), and is canceled when the initialization process is completed.
Also, when this RAM clearing execution state occurs, external information (initialization information) indicating that initialization processing has been performed is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(5) Setting confirmation state This occurs when the setting confirmation state is set when the power is restored. The setting confirmation state is canceled when the setting switch 108 is turned off.
In this setting confirmation state, external information indicating that the setting confirmation state is being set (setting confirmation information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(6) Illegal Winning Error An illegal winning error occurs when a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) or more of game balls enter the big winning hole (first big winning hole 18 or second big winning hole 55) other than during execution of a special game. This occurs when a game ball enters a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) or more into the second start winning opening 16 other than when the second starting winning opening 16 is open.
Also, when this fraudulent prize winning error occurs, external information indicating this (illegal prize winning error occurrence information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(7) Winning frequency abnormality error Winning frequency abnormality error occurs when the game ball is released from the general winning opening 14 (first general winning opening 14a, second general winning opening 14a, 2nd general winning opening 14b) or when a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 15) or more balls enter the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15, second starting winning opening 16).
Also, when this winning frequency abnormality error occurs, external information indicating this (winning frequency abnormality error occurrence information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(8) Large winning opening excessive winning error Large winning opening excessive winning error occurs when a game ball is a large winning opening (first large winning opening 18, second large winning opening 55) in two or more round games in one special game ), it occurs when more than "end number (10) + additional upper limit number (5)" is entered.
Also, when this large winning opening excess winning error occurs, external information indicating this (large winning opening excessive winning error occurrence information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(9) Radio wave error A radio wave error occurs when radio waves are detected by any of the radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, and 71c, or when any of the radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, and 71c is broken or damaged. It is released when radio waves are no longer detected or when the abnormality is resolved.
Also, when this radio wave error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(10) Magnetic error A magnetic error occurs when magnetism is detected by any of the magnetic detection sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d, or when any of the magnetic detection sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d is disconnected or damaged. This occurs when an abnormality occurs, and is released when the magnetism is no longer detected or when the abnormality is resolved.
Also, when this magnetic error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(11) Specific area abnormal passage error Specific area abnormal passage error is a special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2. This occurs when the game ball enters the specific area 57 during a specific round game in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 57 .
In addition, when the specific area abnormal passage error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection progress information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(12) Large winning slot entry/exit ball discrepancy error A large winning slot entry/exit ball discrepancy error is when a ball enters the second large winning slot 55 during the period from the start of the special game to the end of the special game at the end of the special game. This occurs when the number of game balls discharged from the second big winning hole 55 does not match the number of game balls that have been played.
In addition, when this big winning hole entrance/exit ball mismatch error occurs, the external information indicating this (large winning hole entrance/exit ball mismatch error occurrence information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer. .

(13) Large winning hole abnormal discharge error Large winning hole abnormal discharging error is the second big winning hole 55 even though the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 55 is not detected during the execution of the special game. It occurs when ejection of a game ball from the winning hole 55 is detected.
Also, when this large winning hole abnormal discharge error occurs, external information (large winning hole abnormal discharge error occurrence information) indicating this is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(14) Vibration Error A vibration error occurs when the vibration detection sensor 72 detects that the pachinko machine P is vibrating, and is canceled when the vibration is no longer detected.
In addition, when this vibration error occurs, external information indicating this (information during error detection) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(15) Startup winning opening abnormal winning error This occurs when a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) or more of balls are entered into the second start winning hole 16).
In addition, when this startup winning opening abnormal winning error occurs, external information indicating this (information during error detection) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.
It should be noted that this starting winning hole abnormal winning error is that the game ball can enter, and the entering game ball is alternately distributed to the first starting winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16 arranged downstream. It can also be applied to a pachinko machine P equipped with a possible winning slot device. In such a pachinko machine P, when a predetermined number (for example, 5) or more of game balls enter the same starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15, second starting winning opening 16) in succession, , It may be set so that a startup winning opening abnormal winning error occurs.

(16) Door open error A door open error occurs when the opening of the front door 3 is detected, and is canceled when the opening of the front door 3 is no longer detected (when the closing of the front door 3 is detected). be.
Further, when this door opening error occurs, external information (door open information) indicating this is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(17) Board sensor error A board sensor error is generated by a predetermined sensor attached to the game board 11 (in this embodiment, the first start winning hole detection sensor 15a, the second start winning hole detection sensor 16a, the first big winning hole detection This occurs when the sensor 18a, the second big winning hole detection sensor 55a, the specific area detection sensor 57a, the general area detection sensor 58a, and the gate detection sensor 20a) are not connected to the main control board 100, and the predetermined sensor is not connected to the main control board. 100 is released.
In addition, when the board surface sensor error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .
It should be noted that the sensors that are the target of the board sensor error are not limited to those described above, and only some of these sensors may be the target, or other sensors may be the target.

(18) OUT port detection sensor error An OUT port detection sensor error occurs when the OUT port detection sensor 19a is not connected to the main control board 100, and when the OUT port detection sensor 19a is connected to the main control board 100 be released.
In addition, when the out port detection sensor error occurs, external information indicating this (information during error detection) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(19) Base abnormal error Base abnormal error is for all winning openings (first general winning opening 14a, second general winning opening 14b, first start winning opening 15, second starting winning opening 16, first big winning opening 18, This occurs when the difference between the total number of game balls entered into the second big winning hole 55 and the total number of game balls received into the out hole 19 becomes a predetermined number (50 in this embodiment) or more.
Also, when this base abnormality error occurs, external information indicating this (base abnormality error occurrence information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(20) Movable body error Movable body error occurs when an abnormality such as inability to move occurs in a movable body whose operation is controlled by the main control board 100 (in this embodiment, the movable piece 16b and the shutter section 59). Canceled when the abnormality is resolved.
Also, when this movable body error occurs, external information indicating this (error detection information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .
It should be noted that the movable bodies to be subjected to the movable body error are not limited to those described above, and only some of these movable bodies may be targeted, or other movable bodies may be targeted. For example, when a game ball enters the start winning hole, the blade member that opens and closes the big winning hole is opened, and the game ball that enters the big winning hole while it is open is a special In a pachinko machine (so-called feathered game) in which a special game is executed by entering an area, it may be set so that a movable body error occurs when an abnormality occurs in the above-described feather member.

(21) Full-tank error A full-tank error occurs when the tray 7 becomes full, and is canceled when the tray 7 is no longer full (when the full-tank state of the tray 7 is canceled).
Further, when this full tank error occurs, the external information is not transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(22) Specific area non-passing error A specific area non-passing error is a specific round game (4th round, 5th round) of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, and the game ball is provided in the second big winning hole 55. When the game ball does not enter the specified area 57, that is, when the game ball does not enter the specified area 57 even though it is during a specific round game in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the specified area 57 .
Further, when the specific area non-passing error occurs, external information indicating this (specific area non-passing information) is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 for the minimum output time or longer.

(23) Power Failure Recovery State The power failure recovery state occurs when the power is turned on from off (that is, when power is restored).
Further, when this power failure recovery state occurs, the external information is not transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 .

(24) Role product production device error A role product production device error is caused by at least one of the first role product production device YS1 and the second role product production device YS2, which are the role product production devices YS whose operation is controlled by the sub-control board 300. On the other hand, it occurs when an abnormality such as the drive motor not operating occurs, and is canceled when the abnormality is resolved.
Further, as described above, since the character product effect device error is a specific state due to establishment of the generation condition in the sub control board 300, when this character product effect device error occurs, the external information is sent to the external information terminal board 500. never sent.
Note that the character product production device YS that is the target of the character product production device error is not limited to those described above, and may be limited to only a part of the character product production devices YS. The production device YS may be targeted. For example, in a pachinko machine having a role product presentation device YS provided on the front door 3, it is set so that a role product presentation device error occurs when an abnormality occurs in the role product presentation device YS provided on the front door 3. You may

(Overview of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, the outline of the processing executed by the main control board 100 with the progress of the above-mentioned special game, normal game and special game will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

At step 100, the main CPU 101 executes power failure recovery processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
At step 101, the main CPU 101 executes a setting change state control process for controlling the setting change state that is set when power is restored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102 .

At step 102, the main CPU 101 executes setting confirmation state control processing for controlling the setting confirmation state set at the time of power failure recovery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
At step 103, the main CPU 101 executes a playable state control process for controlling the playable state set at the time of power failure recovery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104 .

In step 104, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. This winning symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is circulated once, the winning symbol random number is continuously updated with the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as variable effect random numbers). After the processing of step 105 is completed, the processing of steps 104 and 105 is repeated until predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, the above-described power failure recovery process in step 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23 .
In step 130, the main CPU 101 reads the startup program from the main ROM 102, and performs various other processes when power is restored (when the power switch 650 is turned on, when power is restored from an unexpected power interruption). perform initial setting processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131 .
At step 131, the main CPU 101 sets a power interruption monitoring time timer counter, which is a standby time until the execution of the various processes described above is started after the power interruption is restored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 132 .

At step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. Then, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 131 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 133 .
At step 133, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set at step 131 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 132 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 134 . A subtraction timer is employed as the power failure monitoring time timer counter, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the determination of detection of the power failure occurrence signal is executed. It is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed.

At step 134 , the main CPU 101 permits access to the main RAM 103 . By performing this processing, various data can be stored in the main RAM 103 and various data can be read (loaded) from the main RAM 103 thereafter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 135 .
At step 135, the main CPU 101 executes control state setting processing for performing various processing such as control state setting. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 136 .

At step 136, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the initialization process are satisfied at that time. That is, whether the power is turned on (the power switch 650 is turned on) while the RAM clear switch 109 is on, or whether a backup abnormality has occurred (data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure and main RAM 103 at the time of power failure recovery). ), whether a RAM abnormality has occurred, and whether a setting fluctuation state has been set. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 109 is on and the setting change state is not set, or when a backup error occurs and no RAM error occurs. For example, it is determined that the condition for executing the initialization process is satisfied at that time. On the other hand, if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 109 is off, or if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 109 is on but the setting change state is set, a backup error occurs. If it has not occurred, or if a RAM abnormality has occurred, it is determined that the condition for executing the initialization process is not satisfied at that time.
If it is determined that the condition for executing the initialization process is not satisfied at that time, the process proceeds to step 139 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for executing the initialization process is satisfied at that time, the process proceeds to the next step 137 .

At step 137, the main CPU 101 executes initialization processing. Then, step 138 follows.
At step 138 , the main CPU 101 transmits a RAM clear command indicating that the initialization process has been executed to the launch payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300 . Then go to step 140 .

In addition, in step 139 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 136 that the conditions for executing the initialization process are not satisfied, the main CPU 101 sends a power failure recovery command indicating recovery from the power failure to the firing payout control board 200. or to the sub control board 300 . Then, go to the next step 140 .
At step 140, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a command indicating the contents of the data necessary for controlling the presentation at the time of power failure recovery. Then, the process at power failure recovery is terminated.

Next, the power failure evacuation process of the main control board 100 will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the voltage of the supplied power falls below a predetermined value, the main processing of the main control board 100 is interrupted to execute the power interruption saving processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

At step 150 , the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103 . After this process is performed, it becomes impossible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and to read (load) various data from the main RAM 103, and the stored data in the main RAM 103 is held (backup process is performed). will be done). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 151 .
At step 151, the main CPU 101 sets a power interruption monitoring time in a power interruption monitoring time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 152 .

At step 152, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. Then, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 151 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 153 .
At step 153, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring time set at step 151 has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 152 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the power interruption saving process is ended, and the above-described power interruption recovery process is executed. Determining whether the power interruption monitoring time has elapsed is performed in the same manner as in the above-described power interruption recovery process.
It should be noted that when power failure occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped during the loop from step 151 to step 153 described above.

Next, the control state setting process of step 135 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 160, the main CPU 101 determines whether the setting switch 108 is on, whether the RAM clear switch 109 is on, whether the body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, and whether a backup abnormality has occurred. and whether or not a RAM abnormality has occurred. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 161 .
At step 161, the main CPU 101 sets any one of the playable state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, or game stop state based on the result of the determination process at step 160 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 162 .

At step 162, the main CPU 101 executes processing according to the control state set at step 161 described above. For example, the main information display device 105 is caused to display display contents (set values, codes, game performance display information based on game performance data, etc.) according to the set control state. Further, when the set control state is the playable state or the setting change state, an initial processing execution signal for executing the initial processing is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, the control state setting process ends.

Next, the setting change state control processing of step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 170, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting change state is set. Then, if it is determined that the setting change state is not set, the setting change state control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change state is set, the process proceeds to the next step 171 .
At step 171, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting switch 108 is off. Then, when it is determined that the setting switch 108 is off, the process proceeds to step 175 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting switch 108 is not off (that is, it is on), the process proceeds to the next step 172 .

At step 172, the main CPU 101 determines whether the RAM clear switch 109 is on. Then, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is not on (that is, off), the process returns to step 171 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the process proceeds to the next step 173 .
At step 173, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the body frame open detection sensor 2a is on (that is, whether or not the body frame 2 is open). Then, when it is determined that the body frame open detection sensor 2a is not on (that is, it is off), the process returns to step 171 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the main body frame open detection sensor 2a is on, the process proceeds to the next step 174 .

At step 174 , the main CPU 101 changes the set values stored in the main RAM 103 . Specifically, the currently stored set value is changed to a set value incremented by "1". Then, the process returns to step 171 .
Also, in step 175 to which the setting switch 108 is turned off in step 171 described above, the main CPU 101 terminates the setting change state and sets the game ready state. By ending the setting change state, the currently stored setting value is determined. Then, go to the next step 176 .

At step 176, the main CPU 101 executes initialization processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 177 .
At step 177 , the main CPU 101 transmits a RAM clear command to the launch payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300 . Then, go to the next step 178 .

At step 178, the main CPU 101 executes various processes (change of display on the main information display device 105, etc.) associated with the setting of the playable state. Then, the setting change state control process is terminated.

Next, the setting confirmation state control processing of step 102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 180, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting confirmation state is set. Then, if it is determined that the setting confirmation state is not set, the setting confirmation state control processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting confirmation state is set, the process proceeds to the next step 181 .
At step 181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting switch 108 is off. Then, if it is determined that the setting switch 108 is not off, the process returns to step 181 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting switch 108 is off, the process proceeds to the next step 182 .

At step 182, the main CPU 101 terminates the setting confirmation state and sets the game ready state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 183.
At step 183, the main CPU 101 executes various processes accompanying the setting of the playable state. For example, an initial processing execution signal for executing initial processing is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, the setting confirmation state control processing is terminated.

Next, the playable state control process of step 103 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 190, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a playable state is set. Then, when it is determined that the playable state is not set, the playable state control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the playable state is set, the process proceeds to the next step 191 .
At step 191, the main CPU 101 executes various processes associated with the setting of the playable state. Then, the playable state control process is terminated.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment). Timer interrupt processing is executed.

At step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201 .
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is subtracted by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and when the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to "0", and when the random number counter completes one cycle, updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202 .

In step 202, the main CPU 101 controls the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a, the first big winning opening detection sensor 18a, the second big winning opening detection sensor 55a, the specific It is determined whether or not there is an input from the area detection sensor 57a, the general area detection sensor 58a, the general winning opening detection sensors 14c and 14d, and the exit opening detection sensor 19a, and based on this, a predetermined process is executed. do. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203 .
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes a special figure related control process for controlling a special figure game and a special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204 .

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general-purpose related control process for controlling a general-purpose game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205 .
At step 205, the main CPU 101 executes specific state control processing for controlling the generation and cancellation of the specific state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206 .

In step 206, signals from the general winning opening detection sensors 14c and 14d, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a, the first big winning opening detection sensor 18a, and the second big winning opening detection sensor 55a When the detection signal is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and issues a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. It is transmitted to the payout control board 200 . When the ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the prize ball counter is decremented. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207 .
At step 207 , the main CPU 101 generates starting winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16 b of the second starting winning opening 16 , opening and closing of the first big winning opening 18 and the second big winning opening 55 . Winning opening solenoid data, shutter part solenoid data for controlling the projection and retraction of the shutter part 59, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special Drawing reservation display device 38, second special drawing reservation display device 39 and normal design reservation display device 33) display data and the like are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208 .

At step 208, the main CPU 101 performs output control to perform processing such as port output for outputting each data signal generated at step 207 and command transmission for transmitting the command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 ends.

Next, the sensor detection process of step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 300 , the main CPU 101 executes gate detection processing for performing a normal symbol lottery based on the game ball passing through the gate 20 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301 .
At step 301 , the main CPU 101 executes first start winning hole detection processing for performing a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning hole 15 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302 .

At step 302 , the main CPU 101 executes second start winning opening detection processing for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 16 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303 .
At step 303 , the main CPU 101 executes first big winning hole detection processing for performing predetermined processing based on the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304 .

At step 304 , the main CPU 101 executes second big winning hole detection processing for performing predetermined processing based on the game ball entering the second big winning hole 55 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
At step 305 , the main CPU 101 executes specific area detection processing for performing predetermined processing based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 306 .

At step 306 , the main CPU 101 executes general area detection processing for performing predetermined processing based on the fact that the game ball has entered the general area 58 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 307 .
At step 307, the main CPU 101 performs a predetermined process based on the game ball entering the general winning opening 14 (first general winning opening 14a, second general winning opening 14b). Execute the process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 308 .

At step 308 , the main CPU 101 executes out-port detection processing for performing predetermined processing based on the reception of the game ball into the out port 19 . Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the gate detection process of step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is not input, the gate detection processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401 .
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal pattern pending number counter (that is, the normal pattern pending number at the present time) is less than "4". If it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the next step 402 is performed.

At step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403 .
At step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning determination random number, stores it in the general pattern reservation storage area, and terminates the gate detection process.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning hole detection sensor 15a is not input, the first start winning hole detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first starting prize winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input, the next step 501 is performed.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current first special figure reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the process at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the next step 502 is performed.

At step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503 .
At step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504 .

At step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
At step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot determination random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506 .

At step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot determination random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507 .
At step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot determined random number was stored at step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random numbers, winning pattern random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508 .

At step 508 , the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first start winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls entering the first starting winning opening 15 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509 .
Although not shown, the value of the first start winning hole entry ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the start of a special game, etc.). In addition, the value of the first starting winning opening ball counter is used to determine whether or not a winning frequency abnormality error, a starting winning opening abnormal winning error, a base abnormality error, etc. has occurred, and a game displayed on the main information display device 105 It is used for creating performance display information.
At step 509, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the first special random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting prize winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the next step 601 is performed.
At step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the processing at the time of detection of the second starting winning opening is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the next step 602 is performed.

At step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603 .
At step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604 .

At step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605 .
At step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot determination random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606 .

At step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot determination random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607 .
At step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot determined random number was stored at step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random numbers, winning pattern random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608 .

At step 608 , the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second start winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls entering the second starting winning opening 16 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 609 .
Although not shown, the value of the second starting winning hole entry ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the start of a special game, etc.). In addition, the value of the second starting winning opening ball counter is used to determine whether or not an illegal winning error, winning frequency abnormal error, starting winning opening abnormal winning error, base abnormal error, etc. has occurred, and is displayed on the main information display device 105. It is used for creating game performance display information to be displayed.
In step 609, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special random number has been stored, stores it in the performance transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the first big winning opening in step 303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 610, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big winning hole detection sensor 18a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first big winning hole detection sensor 18a is not input, the first big winning hole detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first big winning hole detection sensor 18a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 611 .
At step 611 , the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first big winning hole entry counter for counting the number of game balls entering the first big winning hole 18 by one. Then, the process at the time of detection of the first big winning opening is ended.
Although not shown, the value of the first big winning hole entry ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the end of a special game, etc.). In addition, the value of the first big winning hole ball counter is used to judge whether or not an illegal winning error, a big winning hole excessive winning error, an abnormal base error, or the like has occurred. Used for creating display information, etc.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the second big winning opening in step 304 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 620, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second big winning hole detection sensor 55a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the second big winning hole detection sensor 55a is not input, the second big winning hole detection process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second big winning hole detection sensor 55a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 621 .
At step 621 , the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second big winning hole entry counter for counting the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 55 by one. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the second big winning opening is ended.
Although not shown, the value of the second big winning hole entry ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the end of the special game, etc.). In addition, the value of the second big winning hole ball counter indicates whether or not an illegal winning error, a big winning hole excessive winning error, a big winning hole incoming/outgoing ball mismatch error, a big winning hole abnormal discharge error, a base abnormal error, or the like has occurred. It is used for determining whether or not, creating game performance display information to be displayed on the main information display device 105, and the like.

Next, the specific area detection processing of step 305 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 630, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the specific area detection sensor 57a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a is not input, the specific area detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 631 .
At step 631, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second big winning hole discharged ball counter for counting the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the second big winning hole 55 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 632 .

At step 632, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times (once in this embodiment). If it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has not been input a predetermined number of times, the specific area detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to the next step 633 .
At step 653 , the main CPU 101 turns on an entry flag indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 . Then, the process at the time of specific area detection ends.
Although not shown, the value of the second big winning hole discharge ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the end of the special game, etc.). In addition, the value of the second big winning hole discharge ball counter is used to judge whether or not a big winning hole incoming/outgoing ball mismatch error, a big winning hole abnormal discharge error, or the like has occurred. Used for creating display information, etc. Also, the entry flag is used to determine whether or not a specific area non-passage error has occurred.

Next, the processing at the time of general area detection in step 306 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 640, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general area detection sensor 58a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the general area detection sensor 58a has not been input, the general area detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the general area detection sensor 58a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 641 .
At step 641, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second big winning hole ejection ball counter by one. Then, the general area detection processing ends.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the general winning opening in step 307 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning hole detection sensor 14c. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the general prize winning hole detection sensor 14c is not input, the process proceeds to step 652 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the general prize winning hole detection sensor 14c has been input, the next step 651 is performed.
At step 651, the main CPU 101 increments by one the value of the first general prize winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls entering the first general prize winning opening 14a. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 652 .

At step 652, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning hole detection sensor 14d. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14d is not input, the general winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the general winning hole detection sensor 14d has been input, the next step 653 is performed.
At step 653, the main CPU 101 increments by one the value of the second general winning hole entry ball counter for counting the number of game balls entering the second general winning hole 14b. Then, the normal winning hole detection process is ended.
Although not shown, the values of the first general winning entrance ball counter and the second general winning entrance ball counter are cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the start of a special game, etc.). It has become so. In addition, the values of the first general prize winning opening ball counter and the second general prize winning opening ball counter are displayed on the main information display device 105 to determine whether or not a prize frequency abnormality error, base abnormality error, etc. has occurred. It is used for creating game performance display information.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the out port in step 308 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 660, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the outlet detection sensor 19a has been input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the outlet detection sensor 19a is not input, the outlet detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the outlet detection sensor 19a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 661 .
At step 661 , the main CPU 101 increments the value of the out-port entry ball counter for counting the number of game balls received into the out port 19 by one. Then, the out port detection processing is terminated.
It should be noted that although not shown, the value of the out-going ball counter is cleared at a predetermined erasing execution timing (for example, at the time of execution of initialization processing, etc.). In addition, the value of the out-going ball counter is used for determining whether or not a base abnormality error or the like has occurred, and for creating game performance display information displayed on the main information display device 105, and the like.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure-related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of special symbol variation start processing described later, data "01" indicating execution of special symbol variation stop processing described later, and post-stop processing described later. , data "03" indicating execution of a special game control process described later, and data "04" indicating execution of a special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "00" indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to next step 801 .
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is "1" or more. judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special random number being memorize|stored, it progresses to step 804. FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802 .

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is "1" or more. judge. And when it determines with the 1st special figure random number not being memorize|stored, it progresses to step 811. FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803 .
At step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes shift processing of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 805 .

Also, in step 804, which proceeds when it is determined that the second special random number is stored in step 801 described above, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special random number counter by "1". Execute the shift processing of the reserved storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 805 .
At step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the set value stored in the main RAM 103 and the current game state, At 804, a jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806 .

At step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a big win, which start winning opening the gaming ball entered into the big win determination random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether it is the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above step 803 or step At 804, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a loss, if the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, special A symbol Y1 is determined, and if the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, a special symbol Y2 is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103 . Also, in this special symbol determination process, the current game state, that is, the game state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807 .
In addition, in the special symbol variation start processing of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special random number and the second special random number are stored, the second special random number is given priority to the first special random number. Tokuzu random numbers are processed, but it is not limited to this, and may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

At step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined at step 806 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, information relating to the type of the determined special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of variation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808 .
In step 808, the main CPU 101 generates a variable effect related to determination of the variable effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804. Execute pattern determination processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809 .

In step 809 , the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 . As a result, when the special symbol fluctuating display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval on each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is displayed in a manner in which the first special figure reservation number can be recognized. is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 is displayed in a manner in which the second special figure reservation number can be recognized. ing. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols is performed based on the first special symbol random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is displayed to indicate that the number of first special symbol reservations is reduced by one. When the figure reservation display device 38 is controlled for display and the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols is performed based on the second special symbol random number, the second special figure reservation number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. , the display of the second special figure reservation display device 39 is controlled.
Then, go to the next step 810 .

At step 810, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "01" so that the special symbol variation stop processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing, and ends the special symbol variation start processing.
Also, in step 811 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined that the first special random number is not stored in the first reservation storage area in step 802 described above, the effect display Demonstration determination processing for displaying a demonstration in the device 21 is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 counts the time during which the special symbols are not variably displayed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special symbols being variably displayed. , a demonstration command for displaying a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined at step 806 is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the pattern is not a big hit pattern (that is, it is a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 903 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901 .
At step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbols determined at step 806 and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902 .

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbols confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, go to step 907 .
Also, in step 903, to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 900 that the pattern is not a jackpot pattern, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the starting winning opening related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot decision random number used for the determination of the lottery is In addition to confirming the current game state and the current number of reservations (first special reservation number, second special reservation number) Confirm. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904 .

At step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding ready-to-win group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of starting winning opening confirmed at step 903, the gaming state, and the number of reservations. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905 .
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 described above. is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906 .

At step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined at step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907 .
In step 907, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (jackpot determination table) selected in step 902 described above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined, and the determined variation mode number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908 .

At step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909 .
In step 909, the main CPU 101 selects a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, go to the next step 910 .

At step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time of the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variable time in the variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911 .
At step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation stop processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "01" indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to step 1001 below.

At step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time set in the variable time timer counter at step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the variation time has not passed, the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002 .
At step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stop-displaying the special symbol determined at step 806 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. stop display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003 .

At step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004 .
At step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping display of the special symbol in a stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005 .

At step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets "02" to the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1101. FIG.
At step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter at step 1004 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102 .

At step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103 .
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving frequency update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving frequency storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time-saving number storage area, the number of remaining fluctuations until the time-saving game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". In addition, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104 .

At step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs highly accurate count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high-probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high-probability game flag is turned on, the high-probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability-number storage area, the number of fluctuations remaining until the high-probability game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process of turning off the high certainty game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105 .
At step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106 .

At step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a game state command for winning a big win for transmitting the game state when winning a big win to the sub-control board 300. FIG. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107 .
At step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108 .

At step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started. memorize to Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109 .
At step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "10" as the number of rounds regardless of whether the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110 .

At step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "03" so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.
In addition, in step 1111, which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbols stopped and displayed in step 1105 are not the jackpot symbols, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and produces a game state command indicating the game state. Stored in the transmission data storage area for Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112 .

At step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the special game control processing of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1201. FIG.
At step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1108 has passed. And, when it is determined that the opening time has not passed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202 .

At step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not ending processing, which is waiting processing performed after the end of all round games in this special game control processing, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1207 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203 .
At step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a round game control process for controlling the opening and closing of the first big winning hole 18 and the second big winning hole 55 in each round game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204 .

At step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not all round games have ended. And, when it is determined that all round games have not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that all round games have ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1205 .
At step 1205 , the main CPU 101 stores a specific area passing state designation command indicating whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the specific area 57 in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the specific area passing state designation command stored here is transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206 .

At step 1206, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1207 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in step 1206 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, it complete|finishes special game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1208 .
At step 1208, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1209 .

At step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "04" so that the special game ending process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the round game control process of step 1203 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first round game (that is, one round) has started. If it is determined that the first round has not started, the process proceeds to step 1253 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the first round has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1251 .
At step 1251, the main CPU 101 turns on a start flag indicating that the round game is to be started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1252 .

At step 1252, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag indicating that the round game has ended. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1253 .
At step 1253, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the start flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the start flag is not on (that is, off), the process proceeds to step 1261 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the start flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1254 .

At step 1254, the main CPU 101 turns off the start flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1255 .
At step 1255, the main CPU 101 stores a round start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1256 .

At step 1256, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is X1. Then, when it is determined that the stopped special symbol is not X1 (that is, it is X2), the process proceeds to step 1258 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, the process proceeds to the next step 1257 .
At step 1257, the main CPU 101 selects the first operation table 116a as the special electric accessary product operation table 116 to be referred to for controlling the energization of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c during the round game. get. Then go to step 1259 .

Also, in step 1258 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined that the stop-displayed special symbol is not X1 in step 1256 described above, the main CPU 101 acquires the second operation table 116b as the special electric accessory operation table 116. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1259 .
In step 1259, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric role product operation table 116 acquired in step 1257 or step 1258 described above, and refers to the opening time of the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55 (i.e., The energization time of the first big winning opening solenoid 18c or the second big winning opening solenoid 55c) is set to the open time timer counter. Then, go to the next step 1260 .
The open time set in the open time timer counter is decremented in the timer update process of step 200 described above.

At step 1260, the main CPU 101 starts opening/closing control of the first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55 (that is, energization control of the first big winning opening solenoid 18c or the second big winning opening solenoid 55c).
Specifically, the main CPU 101 performs opening/closing control of the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55 based on the obtained special electric accessory operation table 116 and the value of the opening time timer counter. .
For example, when the stop-displayed special symbol is X1, the first big prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds during each round game of the 1st to 3rd rounds and the 6th to 10th rounds. . On the other hand, during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round, the second big winning opening 55 is opened for 29.0 seconds. During each round game of the 3rd round and the 6th to 10th rounds, the first big prize winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds. On the other hand, during each round game of the 4th round and the 5th round, the second big winning hole 55 is repeatedly opened for 0.1 seconds and closed for 1.0 seconds ten times.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1261 .

At step 1261, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the end flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the end flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1267 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the end flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 1262 .
In step 1262, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the opening time timer counter has elapsed, or the final number (10) of game balls have entered the first big winning hole 18 or the second big winning hole 55. It is determined whether any one of the conditions is satisfied. And when it determines with not satisfy|filling any conditions, it complete|finishes round game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of the conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1263 .

At step 1263, the main CPU 101 turns on the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1264 .
At step 1264, the main CPU 101 stores a round end command indicating the end of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1265 .

At step 1265, the main CPU 101 terminates the opening/closing control of the first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55 (the energization control of the first big winning opening solenoid 18c or the second big winning opening solenoid 55c). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1266 .
At step 1266, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operation table 116 acquired at step 1257 or step 1258 described above, and sets the interval time set after each round game to the interval timer counter. Specifically, an interval time of 2.0 seconds is set after the end of any round game. It should be noted that the interval time set in the interval timer counter is decremented in the timer updating process of step 200 described above. Then, the round game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1267 to which the process proceeds when it is determined in step 1261 that the end flag is ON, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time set in step 1266 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the interval time has not passed, the round game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1268 .
At step 1268, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1269 .
At step 1269, the main CPU 101 turns on the start flag. Then, the round game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end processing of step 705 mentioned above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "04" indicating execution of special game end processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1301. FIG.
At step 1301, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 1307 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1302 .

At step 1302, the main CPU 101 turns on the high certainty game flag. Thereby, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303 .
At step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets 10000 as the high probability count. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1304 .

At step 1304, the main CPU 101 turns on the time saving game flag. Thereby, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the time saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1305 .
At step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets 10000 as the number of times of time saving. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1306 .

At step 1306, the main CPU 101 turns off the entry flag. Then, go to step 1309 .
Also, in step 1307 to which the game proceeds when it is determined that the entry flag is not turned on in step 1301 described above, the main CPU 101 turns off the high certainty game flag. Thereby, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1308 .

At step 1308, the main CPU 101 turns off the time saving game flag. Thereby, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the non-time-saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1309 .
At step 1309, the main CPU 101 sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set at steps 1302, 1304, 1307 and 1308 described above. In this game state designation command, the information on or off the high-precision game flag set in step 1302 or step 1307, the information on the time-saving game flag set in step 1304 or step 1308, the information on the high-precision number of times , contains information on the number of times of working hours. Then, go to the next step 1310 .

At step 1310, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is terminated.

Next, the above-described general-purpose map-related control processing in step 204 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the general pattern execution phase data. This general-purpose map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general-purpose map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the normal pattern execution phase data includes data "10" indicating execution of normal symbol fluctuation start processing described later, data "11" indicating execution of normal symbol fluctuation stop processing described later, and normal It has data "12" indicating execution of post-symbol stop processing and data "13" indicating execution of movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol fluctuation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol fluctuation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404). Then, the general/universal map-related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is "10" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation start process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "10", the normal pattern fluctuation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the normal pattern execution phase data is determined to be "10", the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a hit determination random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, that is, whether the normal pattern reservation number counter is equal to or greater than "1". Then, when it is determined that the general pattern holding number counter is not "1" or more (that is, "0"), the normal pattern fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number counter of the general pattern reservation is "1" or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

At step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503 .
At step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes shift processing of the normal diagram reservation storage area. Specifically, the winning determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the winning number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The decision random number is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number. As a result, the hit determination random number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the election determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1504 .

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and selects the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning decision random number stored in the predetermined processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery for the normal symbol is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time-saving determination table 118a to determine the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving determination table 118b is referenced to determine the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505 .
At step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process at step 1504 is a win. Then, if it is determined that it is not a hit (that is, lost), the process proceeds to step 1507 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506 .

At step 1506 , the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined general pattern storage area of the main RAM 103 . Then, go to step 1508 .
Also, in step 1507 to which the result of the winning determination process is determined to be non-win in step 1505 described above, the main CPU 101 stores the losing pattern data in a predetermined general pattern storage area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1508 .

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the normal pattern fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the normal pattern fluctuation time counter to “3 seconds” when the current gaming state is the non-shortening gaming state, and sets the normal pattern fluctuation time counter to the normal pattern fluctuation Set the time counter to "0.6 seconds". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509 .
At step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, the normal pattern reservation display device 33 is displayed in a manner in which the normal pattern reservation number can be recognized. It's becoming Then, when the normal symbol variable display is performed, the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is display-controlled so as to indicate that the number of normal symbol reservations is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Then, go to the next step 1510 .

At step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511 .
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation stop processing of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "11", the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "11", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the normal symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has passed. When it is determined that the variation time has not passed, the normal symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602 .

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes stop display of the normal symbols. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603 .
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a normal pattern stop display time for stop-displaying a normal pattern in a normal pattern stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604 .

In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets "12" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern stop post-processing is executed in the normal pattern related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data "12" indicating execution of normal symbol stop post-processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "12", the normal pattern stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "12", the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern stop display time set in the normal pattern stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has passed. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern stop display time has not passed, the normal pattern stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702 .

At step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is a winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703 .
At step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets "13" to the normal map execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal map related control process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

In addition, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1702 that the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing in the normal symbol related control processing. Set "10" to the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control processing of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
At step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802 .

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbols was the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1803 .
At step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second starting winning opening opening control table 120, and in accordance with the game state confirmed at step 1802, electrification control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which is followed when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (release time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805 .
At step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806 .

At step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets "10" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation start processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Next, the specific state control processing of step 205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1900, the main CPU 101 executes generation control processing for controlling the generation of the specific state. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1901 .
At step 1901, the main CPU 101 executes release control processing for controlling release of the specific state. Then, the specific state control process ends.

Next, the generation control processing of step 1900 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 2000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the occurrence condition corresponding to any particular state is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the occurrence conditions corresponding to any of the specific states are not established, the occurrence control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the generation condition corresponding to any of the specific states is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 2001 .
At step 2001, the main CPU 101 stores a specific state generation command indicating that the generation condition corresponding to the above-described specific state is established in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the occurrence of the specific state is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2002 .
In step 2002, the main CPU 101 executes external information transmission processing for transmitting the external information to the external information terminal board 500 when it is determined that the predetermined external information is to be transmitted for the specific state described above. . It should be noted that if it is not determined that the external information should be transmitted for the specific state described above, the main CPU 101 does nothing here. Then, the generation control processing ends.

Next, the release control processing of step 1901 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2100, the main CPU 101 determines the cancellation conditions for canceling any of the specific states (for example, if the main control board abnormality error occurs, the setting change state is set and the RAM abnormality and setting abnormality occur). (e.g., that there was no Then, when it is determined that none of the release conditions corresponding to any of the specific states is satisfied, the release control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cancellation condition corresponding to any of the specific states is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 2101 .
At step 2101, the main CPU 101 stores a specific state cancellation command indicating that the cancellation condition corresponding to the above-mentioned specific state is established in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the cancellation of the specific state is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 . Then, the release control process ends.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special game, the normal game, and the special game progress. During the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, thereby allowing the sub-control board 300 to proceed with the game. The control of the production accompanying is performed.
Further, as described above, when a specific state occurs due to the establishment of a predetermined occurrence condition, a specific state notification is provided to notify the type of the specific state that has occurred. Specific state notification will be specifically described below.
(Outline of specific state notification)
The specific state notification in this embodiment is started when a predetermined specific state notification start condition is satisfied, and ends when a predetermined specific state notification end condition is satisfied. In this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL, the front door effect lamp DL, and the like are lit in a predetermined manner, the display is performed in a predetermined manner on the liquid crystal display device 21, and the voice output device 10 emits a predetermined sound. The generated specific state is notified by the output.
Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the specific state notification start condition defined for each specific state is the same as the occurrence condition of the specific state. That is, occurrence of a specific state is defined as a specific state notification start condition. Therefore, regarding the specific state caused by the fulfillment of the generation condition in the main control board 100, the specific state notification is started by receiving the specific state generation command from the main control board 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 56, the sub-ROM 302 in this embodiment stores, for each specific state, the lighting mode of the state notification lamp EL, the lighting mode of the front door effect lamp DL, the lighting mode of the board effect lamp GL, and the voice output. A specific state notification setting table 121 is provided that defines the manner of sound output by the device 10, the manner of display on the effect display device 21, the conditions for starting specific state notification, the conditions for ending specific state notification, and control data such as the priority order to be described later. It is The sub CPU 301 refers to the specific state notification setting table 121 and controls execution of specific state notification.
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 56, the contents of the specific state notification control data corresponding to each specific state will be specifically described.

(1) Main control board abnormality error For specific state notification based on the main control board abnormality error, at least one of the occurrence of RAM abnormality and the occurrence of set value abnormality is satisfied as a specific state notification start condition (i.e., The conditions for generating the main control board abnormal error are satisfied and this specific state occurs), and the sub CPU 301 is started by receiving a specific state generation command corresponding to the main control board abnormal error.
In addition, as a specific state notification end condition, the setting change state is set, and there is no occurrence of RAM abnormality and setting abnormality (that is, the condition for canceling the main control board abnormality error is satisfied, and this specific state is canceled The process ends when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state cancellation command corresponding to the main control board abnormality error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the audio output device 10 outputs a relatively weak warning sound (hereinafter referred to as a weak warning sound), and also outputs a voice saying "Main control board abnormal error". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Main control board abnormal error, please call the staff" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the main control board abnormality error is "1" (highest priority).

(2) Backup Abnormality Error Regarding specific status notification based on a backup abnormality error, the occurrence of a backup abnormality (i.e., occurrence of a backup abnormality error condition being met and this specific status occurring) is a condition for starting specific status notification. It is defined and started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state occurrence command corresponding to a backup abnormality error.
In addition, the setting change state is set as the specific state notification end condition, and no RAM abnormality or setting abnormality has occurred (that is, the condition for canceling the backup abnormality error has been met and this specific state has been canceled). ) is defined, and the process ends when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state cancellation command corresponding to the backup abnormality error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a weak warning sound and outputs a voice saying "Backup abnormal error". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Backup abnormal error, please call the staff" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the backup abnormality error is "2" (second priority).

(3) Setting change state For the specific state notification based on the setting change state, the setting change state is set as the specific state notification start condition (that is, the condition for generating the setting change state is satisfied and the specific state occurs). is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the setting change state.
Further, as a specific state notification ending condition, it is determined that the setting change state has ended (that is, the condition for canceling the setting change state has been satisfied and the specific state has been canceled). is terminated by receiving a specific state release command corresponding to
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. Moreover, when the operation button 9b is provided with a dedicated lamp, the lamp is extinguished. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a weak warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "The settings are being changed." Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the character "setting is being changed" is displayed.
Also, the priority of the setting change state is "No. 3" (third priority).

(4) RAM clear execution state Regarding the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state, as a condition for starting the specific state notification, the execution of initialization processing (that is, the condition for generating the RAM clear execution state is satisfied, and this specific state is generated). ), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the RAM clear execution state.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (31 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. Moreover, when the operation button 9b is provided with a dedicated lamp, the lamp lights in green. Also, the voice output device 10 outputs a voice saying "memory cleared". As for this sound, various types of sound can be adopted for each model of the pachinko machine P. Furthermore, in the effect display device 21, a predetermined default screen (in this embodiment, the effect pattern 50 is superimposed on a predetermined background image in a predetermined combination (for example, "1", "2", "3", etc.). initial screen that was stopped) is displayed.
Also, the priority of the RAM clear execution state is "4th" (fourth priority).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state is set on the condition that the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on when power is restored, the setting change state ends. Initialization processing is also executed.

Here, setting values stored in the main RAM 103 can be changed during the setting change state. Since the setting value is information that greatly affects the advantage of the game, when the setting change state occurs as a specific state, in order to be able to grasp this with certainty, after the setting change state occurs It is desirable that some kind of notification is made over a certain period of time. Also, the initialization process executed when the setting change state ends is also an important process for clearing the data stored in the main RAM 103. , there is a risk that attention will be focused only on the setting change state, and there is a risk that the execution of the initialization process cannot be sufficiently recognized.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state occurs, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is continued for a predetermined time (31 seconds) from the time when the specific state notification based on the setting change state ends. is set to run. Further, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state, which is executed after the specific state notification based on the setting change state is completed, is executed when the RAM clear execution state occurs without the setting change state being set. It has the same execution contents (described above) as the specific state notification.
Specific state notification when this setting change state occurs will be described in detail later.

In addition, when the game-enabled state is set when the power is restored, and the initialization process is executed, as described above, the execution of the initialization process triggers a specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state. .

(5) Setting confirmation state For specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state, the setting of the setting confirmation state is set as the condition for starting the notification of the specific state (that is, the conditions for generating the setting confirmation state are satisfied and the specific state is generated). is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the setting change state.
In addition, as a specific state notification termination condition, the setting confirmation state is terminated (that is, the setting confirmation state cancellation condition is satisfied and the specific state is canceled), and a predetermined condition after the specific state notification is started. It is determined that a predetermined time (31 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a weak warning sound and outputs a voice saying "Setting confirmation is in progress". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Setting confirmation is in progress" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the setting confirmation state is "No. 5" (fifth priority).

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and the RAM Under the condition that no abnormality has occurred, a setting confirmation state is set (that is, a setting confirmation state occurs), and a specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state is executed. At the same time, a power failure restoration state is generated by the power failure restoration, and a specific state notification based on the power failure restoration state is also executed. As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when specific states overlap, the specific state notification based on the specific state with the highest priority is preferentially executed. .
Then, when the setting confirmation state is terminated and the playable state is set, only a part of the specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state (lighting of the front door effect lamp DL, display of the effect display device 21) ends. After that, this notification will be performed in the form of specific state notification based on the power failure recovery state. In addition, when the setting confirmation state is completed and the playable state is set, and a predetermined time or more has passed since the specific state notification was started, another notification in the specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state (state notification lamp EL lighting, turning off the board effect lamp GL, and outputting the voice) are completed, and thereafter, this notification is executed in the form of specific state notification based on the state of recovery from power failure.

(6) Illegal Winning Error Regarding the specific state notification based on the illegal winning error, as a condition for starting the specific state notification, the game ball is a large winning opening (first large winning opening 18 or second 55) that a predetermined number (5) or more of balls have entered, or that a predetermined number (5) or more of game balls have entered the second start winning opening 16 other than while the second starting winning opening 16 is open ( That is, the conditions for generating an illegal winning error are established and this specific state occurs), and the sub CPU 301 starts when it receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the illegal winning error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the audio output device 10 outputs a relatively strong warning sound (hereinafter referred to as "normal warning sound") and also outputs a voice saying "Illegal winning has been detected". Further, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Illegal Winning Detected" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the illegal winning error is "6th" (sixth priority).

(7) Winning frequency abnormality error Regarding the specific state notification based on the winning frequency abnormality error, as a specific state notification start condition, within a predetermined specified time (60 seconds), the game ball is placed in the general winning opening 14 (first general Winning hole 14a, second general winning hole 14b) or starting winning hole (first starting winning hole 15, second starting winning hole 16) or more than a predetermined number (15 balls) (that is, winning frequency abnormal error The occurrence condition is satisfied and this specific state has occurred), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the winning frequency abnormality error.
Further, as a specific state notification termination condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the audio output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "Anomaly in prize winning frequency detected". Furthermore, in the effect display device 21, the characters "A winning frequency abnormality was detected" are displayed, and the locations where the abnormality is detected (first general winning opening 14a, second general winning opening 14b, first start winning opening 15, The display of the second starting prize-winning opening 16) and the characters "Please call the attendant" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the winning frequency abnormality error is "7th" (seventh priority).

(8) Large winning opening excess winning error Regarding specific state notification based on large winning opening excessive winning error, as a condition for starting specific state notification, in two or more round games in one special game, the game ball is a large winning opening ( 1st big prize hole 18, second big prize hole 55) "end number (10) + additional upper limit number (5)" and that this specific state has occurred), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the large winning opening excessive winning error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, a lapse of a predetermined time (60 seconds) after the start of the specific state notification is defined. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the audio output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs the audio "excessive prize winning detected". Further, on the effect display device 21, the characters "excessive prize winning detected" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the large winning opening excess winning error is "8th" (eighth priority).

(9) Radio wave error For the specific state notification based on the radio wave error, the condition for starting the specific state notification is that any radio wave detection sensor 71a, 71b, or 71c detects a radio wave, or any radio wave detection sensor 71a , 71b and 71c are broken or broken (that is, the condition for generating a radio wave error is satisfied and this specific state occurs), and the sub CPU 301 responds to the radio wave error. It is started by receiving a specific state occurrence command.
Further, as a condition for ending the specific state notification, a predetermined time is set in advance after the radio wave is no longer detected or after the abnormality is resolved (that is, after the condition for canceling the radio wave error is satisfied and the specific state is canceled). It is determined that (60 seconds) has passed, and the process ends when the above-described predetermined time passes after the sub CPU 301 receives the specific state cancellation command corresponding to the radio wave error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "Radio waves detected". Furthermore, on the production display device 21, the characters "Radio waves detected" are displayed, the locations where radio waves or abnormalities are detected (radio wave detection sensors 71a, 71b, 71c) are displayed, and "Please call the staff". is displayed.
Also, the priority of the radio wave error is "9" (9th priority).

(10) Magnetic error For specific state notification based on a magnetic error, as a specific state notification start condition, magnetism is detected by any of the magnetic detection sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d, or any magnetic detection It is determined that an abnormality has occurred due to disconnection or breakage of the sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d (that is, the condition for generating a magnetic error has been met and this specific state has occurred), and the sub CPU 301 has It is initiated by receiving a specific condition occurrence command corresponding to an error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that the power is turned off. That is, when the power is turned off after the specific state notification is started, the specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "A magnet has been detected." Furthermore, in the production display device 21, the text "A magnet has been detected" is displayed, the locations where magnetism and abnormalities are detected (magnetism detection sensors 70a, 70b, 70c, 70d) are displayed, and "Please call the staff. Please" is displayed.
The priority of the magnetic error is "10" (10th priority).

(11) Specific area abnormal passage error Regarding the specific state notification based on the specific area abnormal passage error, as a specific state notification start condition, in a specific round game (4th round, 5th round) of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 , that the game ball has entered the specific area 57 provided in the second big winning hole 55 (that is, the condition for generating the specific area abnormal passage error has been established, and this specific state has occurred), It is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to a specific area abnormal passing error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that the power is turned off. That is, when the power is turned off after the specific state notification is started, the specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. As for the voice output, the voice output before the start of the specific state notification continues to be output by the voice output device 10 as it is without any change. Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the text "A specific area abnormal passage has been detected. Please call the staff" is displayed.
Also, the priority of the specific area abnormal passage error is "11" (11th priority).

(12) Large winning slot entry/exit ball mismatch error Regarding specific state notification based on the large winning slot entry/exit ball mismatch error, as a specific state notification start condition, from the start of the special game until the end of the special game as a specific state notification start condition The number of game balls that entered the second big prize hole 55 and the number of game balls that were discharged from the second big prize hole 55 did not match between The occurrence condition is satisfied and this specific state has occurred), and the sub CPU 301 is started by receiving a specific state generation command corresponding to the big winning hole entry/exit ball mismatch error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound, and also outputs a voice saying "Inconsistency in incoming/outgoing balls detected". Further, on the effect display device 21, a character is displayed that reads, "Inconsistency of ball entering/exiting big winning hole detected."
Also, the priority of the big winning hole entry/exit ball mismatch error is "12th" (12th priority).

(13) Big winning hole abnormal discharge error Regarding the specific state notification based on the big winning hole abnormal discharge error, as a condition for starting the specific state notification, the game ball enters the second big winning hole 55 during the execution of the special game as a condition for starting the specific state notification. is not detected, but the discharge of the game ball from the second large winning hole 55 is detected (that is, the occurrence condition of the large winning hole abnormal discharge error is satisfied and this specific state occurs ) is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the special winning hole abnormal ejection error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and a voice saying "abnormal discharge detected". Further, on the effect display device 21, the text "Abnormal discharge from the big winning opening has been detected" is displayed.
Also, the priority of the special winning hole abnormal discharge error is "13th" (13th priority).

(14) Vibration error Regarding the specific state notification based on the vibration error, as a specific state notification start condition, the vibration detection sensor 72 detects that the pachinko machine P is vibrating (that is, the condition for generating the vibration error is established and the specific state has occurred), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the vibration error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "Vibration detected". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the text "Vibration detected" is displayed.
The priority of the vibration error is "14th" (14th priority).

(15) Starting winning opening abnormal winning error For specific state notification based on starting winning opening abnormal winning error, as a specific state notification start condition, within a predetermined specified time (5 seconds), the game ball is the same starting winning A predetermined number (15) or more of balls have entered the opening (first start winning opening 15, second starting winning opening 16) (that is, the condition for generating a start winning opening abnormal winning error has been established, and this specific state has occurred ) is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the startup winning opening abnormal winning error.
Further, as a specific state notification termination condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a voice saying "A start-up abnormal winning has been detected." Further, on the effect display device 21, the characters "A start opening abnormal winning has been detected" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the startup winning opening abnormal winning error is "15th" (15th priority).

(16) Door open error Regarding the specific state notification based on the door open error, as a specific state notification start condition, the opening of the front door 3 is detected (that is, the condition for generating the door open error is has occurred), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state occurrence command corresponding to the door open error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that the opening of the front door 3 is no longer detected (that is, the condition for canceling the door open error is satisfied and the specific state is canceled). receives a specific state release command corresponding to the door open error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "the door is open". Further, on the effect display device 21, the characters "the door is open" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the door open error is "16" (16th priority).

(17) Board sensor error Regarding the specific state notification based on the board sensor error, as a specific state notification start condition, a predetermined sensor attached to the game board 11 (first start winning hole detection sensor 15a, second start winning hole detection The sensor 16a, the first big winning hole detection sensor 18a, the second big winning hole detection sensor 55a, the specific area detection sensor 57a, the general area detection sensor 58a, the gate detection sensor 20a) are not connected to the main control board 100 ( That is, the conditions for generating the board sensor error are satisfied and the specific state is generated), and the process is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the board sensor error.
In addition, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined sensor is connected to the main control board 100 (that is, the condition for canceling the board sensor error is satisfied and this specific state is cancelled), The process ends when the sub CPU 301 receives the specific state release command corresponding to the board sensor error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "There is a board sensor error". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Board sensor error, please call the staff" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the board surface sensor error is "17th" (17th priority).

(18) Out-port detection sensor error Regarding the specific state notification based on the out-port detection sensor error, the specific state notification start condition is that the out-port detection sensor 19a is not connected to the main control board 100 (that is, the out-port detection The condition for generating a sensor error is satisfied and this specific state occurs), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the out port detection sensor error.
Further, as a condition for terminating notification of the specific state, it is determined that the outlet detection sensor 19a is connected to the main control board 100 (that is, the condition for canceling the error of the outlet detection sensor is satisfied and the specific state is canceled). and ends when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state cancellation command corresponding to the outlet detection sensor error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound, and also outputs a voice saying "OUT SENSOR ERROR". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "OUT OUT SENSOR ERROR, PLEASE CALL A STAFF" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the outlet detection sensor error is "18th" (18th priority).

(19) Base abnormality error For specific state notification based on base abnormality error, all winning openings (first general winning opening 14a, second general winning opening 14b, first start winning opening 15, first 2 start winning opening 16, first big winning opening 18, second big winning opening 55) and the total number of game balls accepted to the out opening 19, the difference is a predetermined number (50 ) above (that is, the occurrence condition of the base abnormality error is satisfied and this specific state occurs), and the sub CPU 301 receives the specific state generation command corresponding to the base abnormality error. is initiated by
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that a predetermined time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the specific state notification was started. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the specific state notification is started, the above-described specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the audio output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and also outputs a voice saying "Bass abnormality detected". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Bass Abnormality Detected" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the base abnormality error is "19th" (19th priority).

(20) Movable body error Regarding the specific state notification based on the movable body error, as a specific state notification start condition, the movable body (movable piece 16b, shutter part 59) whose operation is controlled by the main control board 100 is not moved, etc. has occurred (that is, the conditions for generating a movable body error have been met and this specific state has occurred), and the sub CPU 301 has received a specific state generation command corresponding to the movable body error. is initiated by
In addition, as a specific state notification termination condition, it is determined that the abnormality has been resolved (that is, the condition for canceling the movable body error has been met and the specific state has been cancelled), and the sub CPU 301 responds to the movable body error. Terminates by receiving a specific state cancellation command.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL goes out. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and a voice saying "Movable body error". Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the text "Movable body error", the location where the abnormality was detected (movable piece 16b, shutter part 59), and the text "Please call the attendant" are displayed. done.
Also, the priority of the movable body error is "No. 20" (twentieth priority).

(21) Full-tank error Regarding the specific state notification based on the full-tank error, the specific state notification start condition is that the tray 7 has become full (that is, the condition for generating the full-tank error has been met and this specific state has occurred. ) is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state occurrence command corresponding to a full tank error.
In addition, as a condition for terminating notification of the specific state, it is determined that the tray 7 is no longer in the full state (that is, the condition for canceling the full-tank error is satisfied and the specific state is canceled). Terminates upon receipt of a specific state release command corresponding to a turn error.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue. Further, the front door effect lamp DL and the board surface effect lamp GL are lit in the state before the specific state notification is started. Also, the voice output device 10 outputs a voice saying "Please pull out the ball". As for this sound, various types of sound can be adopted for each model of the pachinko machine P. Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the characters "Please pull out the ball" are displayed.
Also, the priority of the full-tank error is "No. 21" (21st priority).

(22) Specific area non-passing error For specific state notification based on specific area non-passing error, as a specific state notification start condition, in a specific round game (4th round, 5th round) of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1 , The game ball did not enter the specific area 57 provided in the second big winning hole 55 (that is, the specific area non-passing error occurrence condition was established, and this specific state occurred). , and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to a specific area non-passage error.
Further, as a condition for ending the notification of the specific state, it is determined that the next jackpot is won or the power is turned off. That is, when the jackpot is won or the power is turned off after the start of the specific state notification, the specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, and the front door effect lamp DL is lit in green. In addition, the board effect lamp GL is lit in the state before the specific state notification is started. As for the sound output, the sound that was output before the start of the specific state notification continues to be output by the sound output device 10 without change, and the display on the effect display device 21 does not change the specific state notification. The image or the like that was displayed before the start continues to be displayed without change.
Also, the priority of the specific area non-passage error is "No. 22" (22nd priority).

(23) Power failure restoration state Regarding the specific state notification based on the power failure restoration state, the condition for starting the specific state notification is that the power supply has been turned on from off (i.e., the conditions for generating the power failure restoration state have been met, and this A specific state has occurred), and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to the power failure recovery state.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that the initial processing for stopping the character product production device YS (the first character product production device YS1, the second character product production device YS2) at the initial position is completed. That is, when the initial processing ends after the specific state notification is started, the specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in blue, and the board surface effect lamp GL is extinguished. As for the voice output, the voice output before the start of the specific state notification continues to be output by the voice output device 10 as it is without any change. Furthermore, in the effect display device 21, if the initialization process is performed when the power is restored, the above-described default screen is displayed, and if the initialization process is not performed when the power is restored, the effect before the power failure occurs. screen is displayed.
In addition, the priority of the power failure recovery state is "No. 23" (23rd priority).

As described above, when the setting confirmation state is set when the power is restored (the setting confirmation state occurs), and when the specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state is executed, the setting confirmation state is terminated by the end of the setting confirmation state. ends. Along with this, a part of the specific state notification based on the setting confirmation state ends, and then the notification is performed in the specific state notification mode based on the power failure recovery state.

(24) Role product production device error Regarding the specific state notification based on the role product production device error, as a specific state notification start condition, the first role product production device YS whose operation is controlled by the sub control board 300 In at least one of the device YS1 and the second role product production device YS2, an abnormality such as the drive motor not operating has occurred (that is, the conditions for occurrence of the role product production device error have been met, and this specific state has occurred. ) is defined, and is started when the sub CPU 301 receives a specific state generation command corresponding to a role product effect error.
Further, as a specific state notification end condition, it is determined that the power is turned off. That is, when the power is turned off after the specific state notification is started, the specific state notification ends.
Further, during this specific state notification, if only the first role product production device YS1 has an abnormality, the status notification lamp EL is lit in blue, and if only the second role product production device YS2 has an abnormality, the state The notification lamp EL lights up in green, and when an abnormality occurs in both the first performance device YS1 and the second performance device YS2, the status notification lamp EL lights up in yellow. Further, the front door effect lamp DL and the board surface effect lamp GL are lit in the state before the specific state notification is started. As for the sound output, the sound output before the start of the specific state notification continues to be output by the sound output device 10 as it is without any change, and the display on the effect display device 21 is also performed without the specific state notification. The image or the like that was displayed before the start continues to be displayed without change.
Also, the priority of the role product effect device error is "No. 24" (the 24th priority).

(Outline of control of specific state notification when specific state overlaps)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the conditions that cause each specific state to occur have different contents for each specific state, and these conditions may be established separately. Therefore, when one of the specific states occurs and the specific state notification based on the specific state is being performed, other specific states may occur in duplicate.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of specific states occur in duplicate, specific state notification is performed in descending order of priority determined for each specific state. there is

(Specific example 1)
For example, during execution of specific state notification based on the winning frequency abnormality error (that is, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, the board effect lamp GL is turned off, and the voice output device 10 A normal warning sound and a voice saying "Anomaly in winning frequency is detected" is output by the effect display device 21, and the characters "Abnormality in winning frequency is detected" are displayed, and the part where the abnormality is detected is displayed. It is assumed that an illegal prize winning error has occurred when the characters "Please call the attendant" are displayed).

In this case, according to the specific state notification setting table 121, the priority of the abnormal winning frequency error is "7", and the priority of the illegal winning error is "6", and the illegal winning error is higher than the winning frequency error. Since the priority is also high, the specific state notification based on the fraudulent prize winning error is executed instead of the specific state notification based on the winning frequency abnormality error being executed. That is, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, the board effect lamp GL is turned off, and the normal output of the warning sound continues, but instead of outputting the above-mentioned sound, The audio output device 10 outputs a voice saying "Illegal winning has been detected", and instead of displaying the above-mentioned characters, the text "Illegal winning has been detected" is displayed on the effect display device 21. (See FIG. 56).

After that, when the specific state notification termination condition of the fraudulent prize winning error is satisfied and the specific state notification based on the fraudulent prize winning error is completed, the specific state notification termination condition of the winning frequency abnormal error is already satisfied at this time, and the winning frequency Since the specific state notification based on the abnormal error has ended, the specific state notification based on the winning frequency abnormal error is not restarted.

(Specific example 2)
Also, for example, during execution of a specific state notification based on a large winning opening abnormal discharge error (that is, the state notification lamp EL lights up in blue, the front door effect lamp DL lights up in red, the board surface effect lamp GL goes out, The audio output device 10 outputs a normal warning sound and a voice saying "Abnormal discharge detected", and the effect display device 21 displays the text "Abnormal discharge from the big prize opening" is displayed. ), a specific area abnormal passage error occurs.

In this case, according to the specific state notification setting table 121, the priority of the special winning hole abnormal discharge error is "13th", the priority of the specific area abnormal passage error is "11", and the specific area abnormal passage error Since the priority is higher than the special winning opening abnormal discharge error, the specific state notification based on the specific area abnormal passage error is executed instead of the specific state notification based on the large winning opening abnormal discharge error being executed. .
That is, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, and the board effect lamp GL is turned off. In addition, in the specific state notification based on the specific area abnormal passage error, with respect to sound output, the sound that was output before the start of the specific state notification does not change and continues to be output by the sound output device 10 as it is. , the normal warning sound and the sound "abnormal ejection detected" that were output in the specific state notification based on the error of the abnormal ejection from the big prize opening continue to be output. Further, instead of displaying the above characters, the effect display device 21 displays the characters "A specific area abnormal passage has been detected. Please call the staff" (see FIG. 56).

After that, when the specific state notification end condition for the specific area abnormal passage error is established and the specific state notification based on the specific area abnormal passage error is completed, the specific state notification end condition for the large winning opening abnormal discharge error is satisfied. If not, the specific state notification based on the special winning hole abnormal discharge error is resumed. On the other hand, in the above-described case, when the specific state notification termination condition for the large winning opening abnormal ejection error is satisfied, the specific state notification based on the special winning opening abnormal ejection error has ended. The specific state notification based on the winning error is not restarted.

(Specific example 3)
Also, for example, during execution of specific state notification based on radio wave error (that is, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, the board surface effect lamp GL is extinguished, and the voice output device 10 A normal warning sound and a voice saying "Radio waves have been detected" are output by the effect display device 21, the characters "Radio waves have been detected" are displayed, the radio wave detection location is displayed, and "Please read the staff ” is displayed), it is assumed that a vibration error has occurred.

In this case, according to the specific state notification setting table 121, the priority of the radio wave error is "9", and the priority of the vibration error is "14", and the radio wave error has a higher priority than the vibration error. Therefore, the specific state notification based on the radio wave error during execution is continuously performed.
After that, when the specific state notification end condition of the radio wave error is satisfied and the specific state notification based on the radio wave error is terminated, if the specific state notification end condition of the vibration error is not satisfied, the specific state notification based on the vibration error A status notification will be performed. On the other hand, in the above-described case, when the specific state notification end condition for the vibration error is satisfied, the specific state notification based on the vibration error is terminated, and therefore the specific state notification based on the vibration error is not performed. can't break

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of specific states occur in duplicate, the specific state notification is performed in descending order of priority determined for each specific state. It has become. In addition, this priority is based on specific states that can occur due to fraudulent actions or device abnormalities (large winning entrance ball entry/exit ball mismatch error, radio wave error, movable object error, etc.), and specific states where predetermined control is performed on set values (setting change state, setting confirmation state), and a specific state that can occur due to an abnormality related to the storage area of the main control board 100 (sub-RAM 103, etc.).
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly discover a more important specific state that is highly likely to hinder the progress of a fair and appropriate game.

(Specific state notification when setting change state occurs)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the initialization process is executed at the time of power failure recovery, the RAM clear execution state is generated by the execution of this initialization process, and the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is executed. be done. Further, when a setting change state is set at the time of power failure recovery, a specific state notification based on the setting change state is executed, and when the setting change state ends, the RAM clear execution state occurs due to the execution of the initialization process, Specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is executed. That is, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is executed for a predetermined time (31 seconds) from the time when the specific state notification based on the setting change state ends.
Specifically, when the setting change state is set when power is restored, the specific state notification based on the setting change state is first executed. That is, the status notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL is extinguished. When the operation button 9b is provided with a dedicated lamp, the lamp is extinguished. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a weak warning sound and a voice saying "The settings are being changed." Furthermore, on the effect display device 21, the character "setting is being changed" is displayed.

After that, when the setting change state ends, initialization processing is executed, and as described above, specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is executed for a predetermined time (31 seconds). Specifically, following the specific state notification based on the setting change state, the state notification lamp EL is lit in blue, the front door effect lamp DL is lit in red, and the board surface effect lamp GL is extinguished. When the operation button 9b is provided with a dedicated lamp, the lamp lights up in green. In addition, the voice output device 10 outputs a voice saying "memory has been cleared", and the effect display device 21 displays the default screen.

Then, when the above-described predetermined time has passed, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state ends. If another specific state has occurred at this time, the specific state notification based on the specific state is executed in accordance with the order of priority.

If a setting change state is set at the time of power failure recovery, the power failure recovery state is also generated by the power failure recovery state, and the specific state notification is executed based on the power failure recovery state. Since the state and the RAM clear execution state have higher priority than the power failure restoration state, instead of the specific state notification based on the power failure restoration state, the specific state notification based on the setting change state and the specific state based on the RAM clear execution state Notification is performed.
Further, the notification of the specific state based on the power failure recovery state ends when the initial processing ends as described above. Since it ends in 25 seconds from the time, when the specific state notification based on the setting change state and the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state are finished (predetermined time (31 seconds after the specific state notification based on the setting change state is finished) ) has passed, the specific state notification based on the power failure recovery state has ended, so the specific state notification based on the power failure recovery state is not performed.
Even if the setting change state ends immediately after the power is restored and the specific state notification based on the setting change state ends, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is not executed for a predetermined time (31 seconds). Therefore, when the setting change state occurs, the specific state notification based on the setting change state and the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state are both executed for a predetermined time (31 seconds) or longer.

By setting as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a setting change state capable of changing the setting value that greatly affects the advantage of the game is set, The specific state notification and the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state always provide notification for a predetermined time or longer. Therefore, it is possible to reliably grasp that the setting change state has occurred and that the initialization process has been executed due to the termination of the setting change state.

Next, control processing in the sub-control board 300 for executing various types of processing as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
At step 3000, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub-ROM 302, and the flags stored in the sub-RAM 303 are initialized and set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3001 .
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating the effect random number used when determining various modes of effects, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is asynchronously updated.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generating circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

At step 3100 , the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 is executed, the timer counter is subtracted by 1, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
At step 3101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, command reception interrupt processing is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3102 .

At step 3102, the sub CPU 301 executes specific state notification control processing for controlling specific state notification. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3103.
In step 3103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress of the variable effect being executed, and the operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. is input. Then, when an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. A command is stored in a transmission buffer so as to be transmitted to various control boards such as a control board, a sound control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3104.
At step 3104, the sub CPU 301 transmits various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 ends.

Next, the specific state notification control process of step 3102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 3200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not any specific state notification start condition is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the specific state notification start condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 3205 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific state notification start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 3201 .
At step 3201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the in-execution flag indicating that the specific state notification corresponding to the specific state notification start condition is being executed is ON. Then, when it is determined that the in-execution flag is ON, the specific state notification control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the in-execution flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 3202 .

At step 3202, sub CPU 301 sets a specific state notification execution command for executing specific state notification corresponding to the specific state notification start condition described above in the transmission buffer. The specific state notification execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 3104 described above, and these control boards control the execution of the corresponding specific state notification. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3203.
At step 3203, sub CPU 301 executes processing for controlling the execution of notification according to the priority of the specific state notification corresponding to the above-described specific state notification start condition. Specifically, when the execution of the specific state notification overlaps, the sub CPU 301 preferentially executes the specific state notification with the highest priority among the duplicated specific state notifications. As a result, the specific state notification having the highest priority is executed in the effect devices such as various lamps, the sound output device 10, the effect display device 21, and the like. Of the duplicated specific status notifications, other specific status notifications proceed in the background. The specific state notification given the highest priority among the specific state notifications is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3204.

At step 3204, the sub CPU 301 turns on the corresponding running flag. Then, the specific state notification control process is terminated.
Further, in step 3205 to which the sub CPU 301 proceeds when it is determined in step 3200 that the specific state notification start condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not any specific state notification end condition is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the specific state notification end condition is not satisfied, the specific state notification control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific state notification end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 3206 .

At step 3206, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the in-execution flag corresponding to the specific state notification end condition is ON. Then, when it is determined that the in-execution flag is not ON, the specific state notification control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the in-execution flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 3207 .
At step 3207, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific state notification end command for ending the specific state notification corresponding to the specific state notification end condition described above in the transmission buffer. The specific state notification end command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 3104 described above, and these control boards perform control related to the corresponding end of the specific state notification. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3208.

At step 3208, the sub CPU 301 turns off the corresponding running flag. Then, the specific state notification control process is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the control state that was maintained immediately before the power failure occurred, the setting switch 108 on or off at the time of power failure recovery, the RAM clear switch 109 on or off, the body frame open detection sensor 2a on or off The control state at the time of power failure recovery was set according to the presence or absence of off, backup abnormality, and RAM abnormality, but the judgment conditions when setting the control state are is not limited to For example, ON or OFF of other sensors such as the front door open detection sensor 3a may be added as a judgment condition. Further, any one of the above-described determination conditions (for example, ON or OFF of the body frame open detection sensor 2a) may be excluded.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting confirmation state and the setting change state are set only when power is restored, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko machine P is powered on, a setting confirmation state or a setting change state may be set by performing a predetermined operation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if the setting change state is set after the power is restored with the RAM clear switch 109 turned on, the initialization process is performed when the setting change state ends. However, the execution timing of the initialization process is not limited to this.
For example, in the case described above, the initialization process may be executed not when the setting change state ends, but when power is restored (when the setting change state is set). Also when the initialization process is executed when the power is restored, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state is executed from the time when the initialization process is executed, as in the above-described embodiment. Instead, it is desirable to execute the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state from the time when the specific state notification based on the setting change state ends (when the setting change state ends).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the initialization process is executed when the setting change state ends. may be executed. Then, the specific state notification based on the execution of the specific process may be executed from the time point when the specific state notification based on the setting change state ends. Further, when the initialization processing is executed at the same time, the specific state notification based on the execution of the above-described specific processing may be executed from the time when the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state ends.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, 24 types of specific states are provided as the specific states that occur when predetermined conditions are established. can be provided. For example, in a pachinko machine that does not have a special winning opening with the specific area 57, there are specific area abnormal passage errors related to the specific area 57, large winning opening incoming/outgoing ball mismatch errors, large winning opening abnormal ejection errors, and specific area errors. It is not necessary to provide a non-passage error.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit is set to be different for each setting value, but it is not limited to this, and the probability of determining the type of special symbol and the variation pattern for each setting value may be set differently.
It should be noted that the modifications described above can be configured in combination with each other as far as possible.

Also, the main CPU 101 that executes the setting change state control process in the above embodiment corresponds to the setting means of the present invention. Also, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 3202 in the above embodiment corresponds to the notification means of the present invention. Also, the initialization process in the above embodiment corresponds to the predetermined process of the present invention. Further, the specific state notification based on the setting change state in the above embodiment corresponds to the notification regarding the setting change state of the present invention. Also, 31 seconds in the above embodiment corresponds to the predetermined period of the present invention. Further, the specific state notification based on the RAM clear execution state in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific notification regarding the predetermined processing of the present invention. Also, the pachinko machine P in the above embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Also, the main RAM 103 in the above embodiment corresponds to a predetermined storage unit of the present invention. Further, the point in time when the power is restored from the power failure with the RAM clear switch turned on in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a specific point other than the end of the setting change state of the present invention.

P pachinko machine 21 effect display device 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
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302 sub-ROM
303 sub-RAM

Claims (2)

a setting means capable of setting a set value relating to a lottery as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
and a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification,
Any one of a plurality of states including at least a setting change state in which the setting means can set the set value is set, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied during setting of the predetermined state, the setting is in progress. state ends and other states are set,
A gaming machine that is set to be able to execute a predetermined process at any time from when the setting change state is set until it ends,
The plurality of states include a power failure recovery state based on recovery from a power failure,
The notification means is
A notification regarding the setting change state can be executed while the setting change state is being set, a specific notification regarding the predetermined process can be executed for a predetermined period after the setting change state ends, and It is possible to perform notification regarding the interruption recovery state,
The game machine , wherein the notification regarding the setting change state and the specific notification regarding the predetermined process are executed with priority over the notification regarding the power interruption recovery state . The predetermined process is a process of erasing information stored in a predetermined storage unit, and can be executed either at the end of the setting change state or at a specific time other than the end of the setting change state. can be,
The notification means is
The specific notification can be executed for the predetermined period from the end of the setting change state, and when the predetermined process is executed at the specific time, the specific notification and the specific notification are performed for the predetermined period from the specific time. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the same type of specific notification can be executed.

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