JP7155223B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for a player.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state for the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko game machine, based on the fact that a command indicating that the main board side is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is transmitted to the effect control board side, the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is in progress. (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902

However, in Patent Literature 1, there is insufficient countermeasures against irregular command reception during the setting confirmation state, and there is room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately execute control when an irregular command is received in a setting confirmation state. do.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game control means capable of proceeding with a game;
Based on the information from the game control means, production control means capable of controlling the production,
setting means capable of setting a set value related to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state;
setting confirmation means capable of controlling a setting confirmation state in which setting values can be confirmed based on the establishment of a specific condition;
interrupt processing execution means for executing interrupt processing capable of executing game-related processing;
an information display unit controlled by the game control means;
special variable display means capable of variably displaying special identification information and displaying variable display results in the special variable display section of the information display section;
special variable display timing means for timing a special variable display period during which special identification information is variably displayed;
normal variable display means capable of displaying a display result by variably displaying the normal identification information in the normal variable display portion of the information display portion based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area;
normal variable display timing means for timing a normal variable display period for variable display of normal identification information;
a storage means capable of storing game information;
initialization means capable of initializing the game information stored in the storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means;
a setting permission state control means capable of controlling a setting permission state for permitting setting of the setting value ;
The setting confirmation means is controllable to the setting confirmation state when power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interrupt process is executed,
When the setting confirmation state ends, the interrupt processing is executed, and after the interrupt processing is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the game machine is stopped,
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means to perform an operation based on information used when the variable display of the special identification information is executed,
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on information used when variable display of the special identification information is executed when being controlled to the setting confirmation state,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the special variable display period is being clocked, and then the power supply to the game machine is resumed and the setting confirmation state is controlled, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end of the special variable display period, and the timing of the special variable display period is restarted when the setting confirmation state ends,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the normal variable display period is being counted, and then the power supply to the game machine is resumed and the setting confirmation state is controlled, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the normal variable display period is interrupted until the period ends, and the timing of the normal variable display period is resumed when the setting confirmation state is finished,
When being controlled to the setting confirmation state, it is possible to perform a display on the information display unit that enables recognition of being controlled to the setting confirmation state ,
game information stored in the storage means is initialized when power supply to the game machine is started in a state in which the setting operation means is in the predetermined state and the initialization operation means is in the first state;
When the power supply to the game machine is started in a state where the setting operation means is in the specific state and the initialization operation means is in the first state, the setting permission state is controlled;
When the power supply to the game machine is started in a state in which the setting operation means is in the specific state and the initialization operation means is in the second state, the setting confirmation state is controlled;
The storage means
Having a predetermined area for storing at least the game information, and a specific area for storing set value data indicating a set value corresponding to an address higher than the predetermined area,
Having an area for storing information not used in the game between the predetermined area and the specific area,
It is characterized by
According to such a feature, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) with different advantages for the player,
Game control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) for controlling production based on commands output from the game control means,
An extraction means (eg, S101 in FIG. 5) for extracting random values (eg, MR1 to MR3),
The game control means is
variable display can be executed based on the random value extracted from the extracting means (for example, S112 in FIG. 5);
A specific command (for example, random number transmission commands 1 to 4) obtained by processing the random number (for example, 83FS031 in FIG. 11-4) is output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS032 in FIG. 11-4, FIG. 4 of S27),
The effect control means restores the random value from the specific command output from the game control means (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 11-5), and effects corresponding to variable display based on the restored random value (For example, pre-reading notice effect) is controlled (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 11-6).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the capacity of the main side as the game control means.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific command is a command (for example, random value transmission commands 1 to 4) for prefetching to specify a variable display pattern for executing variable display.

According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern is specified by the sub-side as the effect control means by pre-reading without pre-reading the variable display pattern on the main side, so that the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced. can.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific command is a command configured by converting the random value extracted from the extracting means from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands (for example, FIG. 11-3),
The game control means collectively outputs the plurality of commands (eg, 83FS032 in FIG. 11-4 and S27 in FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, by outputting a plurality of commands collectively, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means, so that the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above,
The production control means restores the random value (eg, 83FS042 in FIG. 11-5) by analyzing the plurality of commands in a predetermined order (eg, FIG. 11-3),
It further comprises storage means (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 11-5) for storing the variable display pattern command based on the restored random value.

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random value restored on the sub side, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side. .

(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
The game control means outputs a classification command (eg, variation pattern distribution state designation command) that can specify the classification of the variable display pattern (eg, the category of the variation pattern table) to the effect control means (eg, FIG. 11- 83FS022, 83FS023 of 4 and S27 of FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting the division command capable of specifying the division of the variable display pattern, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (5) above,
The game control means sets an advantageous state command (for example, a pattern designation command) that can specify whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player as a command different from the specific command. Output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS027, 83FS029, 83FS030 in FIG. 11-4).

According to such a configuration, the information about the most important win-or-fail result is specified on the main side and output to the sub side, so safety can be enhanced. In addition, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the advantageous state command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above,
The effect control means sets a table for determining a variable display pattern (for example, 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 11-5) based on the division command and the advantageous state command, and sets the set table. and the restored random number value, control the effect corresponding to the variable display (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 11-5, 83FS066 in FIG. 11-6).

According to such a configuration, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the classification command and the advantageous state command and the restored random number value, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side is reduced. can do.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
As an effect corresponding to the variable display, a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the specific command is executed (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 11-6).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side and the look-ahead effect regarding the variable display is executed, the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a special design display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st suspension indicator and a 2nd suspension indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table for losing. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents. 4 is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changes in display contents of a display monitor; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. 4 is a flowchart showing setting change processing; 9 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing; 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value abnormal error or recovery from power failure during setting change. It is a diagram. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the holding display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change process, and (B) is when a set value abnormal error occurs, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a special design display apparatus at the time of resetting from the power failure during setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption processing for game control. 10 is a flow chart showing setting value change processing in the characteristic portion 10F. 10 is a flow chart showing setting value confirmation processing in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop completion|finish process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the production|presentation control command in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control main process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flow chart showing sub-side game stop processing in the characteristic portion 40F. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command in the characteristic part 83F. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a starting winning determination process in a characterizing portion 83F; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining processing related to conversion and restoration of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 in the characteristic portion 83F; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of winning-time random number determination processing in a characteristic portion 83F; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis processing in the characteristic part 83F. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-reading notice processing in a characteristic portion 83F; FIG.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

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

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 207SG of this Embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape, and a game board (gauge 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which game balls can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which game balls can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by operating the ball operating handle 30 flows down. This is the game area where a game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general prize winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R includes a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first start winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this state. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the game machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) is also

A setting-switching main body portion provided with operation portions that can be operated by a player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052, is housed in the substrate case 207SG201 together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the substrate case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Operation becomes possible by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003 using the key. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a game arcade clerk or the like, it can be operated only by the clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by means of a setting key. In the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged on the substrate case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and placed on top of the board case 207SG201. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories device 207SG025A, a second pending display device 207SG025B capable of displaying the second pending memory number, a normal symbol display device 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, a normal pattern pending display device 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal pattern pending memory number, A round display 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state in which game balls are launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 207SG133 that lights in the variable probability state, and a short time lamp 207SG134 that lights in the high base state (shorter time state) are collectively arranged.

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

When the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the variation display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B performs variation display with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first suspension display 207SG025A and the second suspension display 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. With these first pending display 207SG025A and second pending display 207SG025B, if the number of pending memories is 1, only the LED at the left end lights up. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display device corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the part 207SG, the lights are extinguished toward the left direction).

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory is preferentially executed. It looks like Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 207SG025A is lit and the left two LEDs of the second suspension indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure suspension memory is 0 by the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure suspension memory After that, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). Incidentally, as the jackpot types in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, jackpot B that is a 10-round jackpot, and jackpot C that is a 15-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 lights up differs depending on the types of these jackpots.

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

It should be noted that the effect control board 12 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can move between their respective origin positions and effect positions during variable display, etc. an origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is positioned at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321;
An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting that the movable body 207SG322 is positioned at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322 is connected.

FIG. 8-8(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic portion 207SG in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

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

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result will be "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big win" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

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

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

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for a large winning opening that notifies that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

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

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

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation, Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

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

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the ranges shown in FIGS. 8-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

8-10 show variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and variation A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach-loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-10, for the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β is set shorter than Also, for the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed Toku-zu fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, super reach β, super reach α, since it is set so that the degree of expectation for the big hit becomes higher in the order of the variation display result "big hit", the normal reach variation pattern and In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into types of fluctuation patterns, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these variations After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value for determining the pattern type, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. This is not a limitation, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern will be normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect will be performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that results in non-ready-to-lose after being executed twice, a variation pattern that results in super-ready-to-lose by performing pseudo-continuous effect three times, and so on.

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in the variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. -11 (C) the display result determination table (setting value 3), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B) Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. B) In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, the losing variation pattern determination table, the normal pattern display result determination table (not shown), the normal pattern A variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the game state is a probability variable state ( When it is a high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characterizing section 207SG of the present embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, and when the set value is 3, 1/ 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time-saving state. is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

In addition, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the determination value is assigned so that the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" will be the same. It is Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), regardless of the game state or setting value, The probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as "small win" to the small win game state is set to 1/200. In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" may be varied according to the set value.

Furthermore, as described above, in each game state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "big win" and controlled to the big win game state is determined. Judgment values are assigned so that the higher the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit" (jackpot probability: set value 6 > set value 5>setting value 4>setting value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1).

In other words, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting values set at that time, and determines that the value of MR1 is as shown in FIGS. If any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in (A) to FIG. 8-12(C) is matched, it is determined to be a big hit (big hit A to big hit C) with respect to the special symbol. Also, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. In addition, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) is the probability (percentage) of the Indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming . Also, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 2
It is also to determine whether or not the stop symbol in 07SG004B should be a big hit symbol. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the display results shown in FIGS. Whether a big hit or a small hit is decided using a decision table, and a big hit decision table and a small hit decision table are provided separately for each set value, and whether the fluctuation display result is a big win or not. Whether or not, it may be determined individually whether or not to make a small hit.

In this embodiment, a total of six set values, 1 to 6, are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine The number of setting values that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed variable) This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the hit type determination random number (MR2) when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine In the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values shown in FIGS. 8-13 are assigned to each jackpot.

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the jackpot A (also referred to as a non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to a low-probability high base state, and the jackpot game A big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which high-probability control and time-saving control are executed after the end and shift to a high-probability-high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. B" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, the jackpot game state by the "jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot in which 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated.

The time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by "jackpot A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times Before the game is executed, the game ends by entering a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, the high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win B or big win C are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the big win B or the big win C, the high accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It is a so-called continuous state that occurs in

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. You may provide less than a kind or four kinds or more.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, the jackpot type is determined as the jackpot B. In other words, the fact that the decision ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value means that one of the jackpot types is not decided (the decision ratio is 0%). However, even when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, a case may be provided in which the big win type is determined to be the big win B. .

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, since the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variation display result is a jackpot differs depending on the set value, the game interest can be improved. It has become.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for judging the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is for the jackpot C to be determined as the jackpot type). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game property itself does not change, but the present invention It is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is set in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a variable probability state based on passing through, the game ball has a different rate of passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the variation special figure (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). A game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 may be used. Furthermore, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the probability of a small win is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a big win game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). .

Furthermore, in such a case where the game characteristics are changed according to the setting values, common switches may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area A switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (a game state is changed to a variable state or a variable state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state.

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

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, there is a variation pattern determination table for big hits that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is a "big hit", and a variation display result is a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is "losing" are prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot. A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-3).

Thus, when the jackpot A is won in the special game, the ratio of determining the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2) is the ratio of determining the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. In addition, when the jackpot B or jackpot C is won in the special game, the ratio for determining the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot determines the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α jackpot. It is higher than the ratio and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

That is, in the present embodiment, super reach β is likely to be determined when the type of the jackpot is "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", and the type of jackpot is "jackpot A". In some cases, the super reach α is assigned so that it can be easily determined, so that when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, a "jackpot B" or a "jackpot C" may occur. can raise the expectations of

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the set value is any of 1 to 6, the range of MR3 determination values 0 to 997 Among them, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In this embodiment, only PC1-1 is provided as a small hit variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as a small hit variation pattern, Variation patterns for small hits with set values 1 to 6 may be determined at different rates from a plurality of variation patterns.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the variation pattern determination table for loss includes Variation pattern determination table A, variation pattern determination table B for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and total number of reserved memories in the low base state is 5 to 8 A loss variation pattern determination table C used in certain cases and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the loss variation pattern determination table A, non-shortening non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach Predetermined random number values within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the β-loss variation pattern (PA2-3) as determination values as shown in FIG. 8-16.

Thus, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio of deciding the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio of deciding the normal reach fluctuation pattern are set to decrease in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Also, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, 701 to 900 of the judgment values are super reach α loss fluctuation patterns, and 901 to 997 are super reach β loss, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Each is assigned to a variation pattern, that is, if the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so the variation pattern of super reach It is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the non-execution of the variable display by .

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β loss as the variation pattern for loss are completely the same between each set value However, the present invention is not limited to this. may be slightly different (for example, about 1%).

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the result of the fluctuation display is a loss, regardless of the setting value that has been set, the determination ratio of the super reach fluctuation pattern is the same. , The present invention is not limited to this, and if the result of the variable display is a loss, regardless of the set value that has been set, the determination ratio of all the variable patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern between non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are exemplified in a form that is the same regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the variable display result is a loss, super reach α It may be the same regardless of the set value in which only one of the determination ratio of the losing variation pattern and the determination percentage of the super reach β losing variation pattern is set.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is a big hit, the set value is the same. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the result of the variation display is a loss, a configuration is exemplified in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach differs according to the set value. , Depending on the set value, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, if the determination ratio of the variation pattern differs according to the set value, it is possible to not determine any variation pattern (the determination ratio is 0%) or to set a specific variation pattern to 100% It also includes determining the ratio of

It should be noted that the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation is more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIGS. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach-losing variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally winning a starting prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting winnings that are not stored in pending memory, and when the number of pending memories is reduced, a non-reach loss variation pattern with a long variation time and no reduction ( By determining PA1-1), the time for the variable display is lengthened, and thus it is possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to 8-16 (C), it varies using a different loss variation pattern determination table depending on the total pending storage number Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first A variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the number of reserved memories of special symbols, or the number of reserved memories of second special symbols when performing variable display of second special symbols.

In addition, in each losing variation pattern determination table of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, the super reach losing variation pattern The range of random numbers assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the variation display that is actually executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss (variation pattern of the super reach loss) appearance rate) is different according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 . In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, a form is exemplified in which the ratio of the fluctuation display to be executed in the fluctuation pattern of super reach loss according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different. The present invention is not limited to this, but in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the fluctuation display is the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be executed in a pattern.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

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

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A, and although the start prize (first start prize) has occurred, the special figure that has not yet been started It stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Based on the random number MR1 for determining the variation display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern as reserved data, It stores until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B and the start prize (second start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special figure display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Based on the random number MR1 for determining the variation display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern as reserved data, The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In addition, hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning hole, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning hole The suspension information (second suspension information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize by chance may be stored in association with the suspension number in the common suspension storage unit. In this case, the starting opening data indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passed through (entered) should be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The normal pattern reservation storage part stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate, and is extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, "4").

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

Various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided in the game control timer setting section. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-17(A), the display monitor 207SG029 has a first display section 207SG029A, a second display section 207SG029B, a third display section 207SG029C, and a fourth display section 207SG029D. Each of the first display portion 207SG029A to the fifth display portion 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 207SG029A to fifth display section 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using the area outside the test object in the entire area of the ROM 101 and RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko game machine 1. .

On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states Base L which is (real time value during measurement), Base 1 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every 1st out 6000 balls in all game states, and Base 1 in all game states Base 2, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 2nd out-out every 6000 balls, and the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 3rd out-out in all gaming states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in , can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2, and Base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display section 207SG029B to display "b1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display section 207SG029B in order to display "b2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying these base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main substrate 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds. The base values displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 are displayed in different colors according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine When the setting value set to 1 is "2", each base value is displayed in blue on the display monitor 207SG029, and when the setting value set to the pachinko game machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "4", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko game machine 1 is set to "5", each base value is displayed in red on the display monitor 207SG029. 207SG02
Each base value in 9 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the game parlor clerk or the like can identify the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value change processing described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (207SGSa002). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the setting value stored in RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value stored in RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) is whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value change process (to be described later) was being executed before the power interruption (power interruption occurred during execution of the set value change process) is set. (207SGSa006). If the set value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), proceed to 207SGSa017. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

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

At 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state where the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. (207SGSa013a).

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

If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or if the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

At 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko game machine 1 is started (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed) or not ( 207SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), proceed to 207SGSa022; (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed-up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be Then, the CPU 103 assumes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored to the state before the power failure (activated by hot start), and transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the performance control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In addition, at 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

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

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

Further, at 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGSa024).

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

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is illustrated in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are flashed over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started, only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of all the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

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

In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 is based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), or the recovery from the power interruption during the setting change described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by 1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), the processing shown in Fig. 8-26 As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal set value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game arcade via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Henceforth, CPU103
By repeatedly executing the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the game hall clerk, etc.), the display monitor 207SG029, the first The special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B perform error occurrence notification.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when an abnormal set value is set or when the power failure during the change of the set value is restored, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B notify the occurrence of an error, the game hall clerk or the like can check the occurrence of the error and the setting value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize recovery from power failure during change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and recovery from a power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized even in the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It's becoming

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

FIG. 8-21(A) is a flow chart showing RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface processing. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) in the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) where the RAM clear flag is stored. (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to 207SGSa042.If the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to , and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

In the RAM 102 in the characterizing part 207SG of this embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area as shown in FIG. 8-21(B). Among these storage areas, the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 stores the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 stores Temporary setting values are stored. Furthermore, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (after F003), game information including special figure reservation memory, general figure reservation memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored. . Backup data (including a backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, set value “0”) indicating the factory shipment state is set at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of shipment from the factory. It should be noted that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state in which a value indicating the factory shipping state is set to the leading address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change processing may be executed without fail. A display on the display device 5 or the like may prompt the user to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process.

In other words, the RAM clearing process in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in addresses other than the set value.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG in the present embodiment, a mode of clearing data other than the set value in the RAM clearing process is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. When activated by the start, only the game information stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 and subsequent addresses in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG in the present embodiment, the form of storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the processing of storing and reading RAM clear flags in RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. In addition, when storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102, since the degree of freedom of the register can be improved compared to the case of storing the RAM clear flag in the register of the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM clear flag can be changed by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flow chart showing the set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting of all segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first reservation indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value change process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value of 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). If a setting value other than 1 to 6 is stored in RAM 102, or if no setting value is stored in RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is stored in address F000 in RAM 102. is set to "1" (the set value is reset to "1"), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value from 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 as the set value (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 sets a set value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062). If the setting switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. The content is updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "1", is set as the provisional set value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "2", is provisionally set. For example, the set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102, and a value larger by one than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowed setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a provisional set value.

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

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new provisional setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or store the temporary set value in the address F001. Then, the display monitor 207SG029 displays the setting value set in the display monitor 207SG029.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF at 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the set value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and turn off all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa067a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A, and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

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

If the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 and the provisional setting value stored at address F001 are the same (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 is the same. If the set value stored at address F001 is different from the provisional set value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored at address F001 in RAM 102 is stored at address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. In other words, in the processing of 207SGSa071, the provisional setting values are updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting values.

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

FIG. 8-23 is a flow chart showing set value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first holding indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value confirmation process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa103).

In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power interruption detection process execution to wait until the power interruption detection process is executed (207SGSa105 ). Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa107). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processing of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa107; Y) executes a power-off detection process (207SGSa108). This power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game hall management computer (207SGSa
110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. Also, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the setting value in the display monitor 207SG029 is finished (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa112a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

Thus, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the lighting of the round indicator 207SG131 from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second By starting the flashing of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player or the store clerk of the game hall or the like can see from the front side of the pachinko machine 1 that the pachinko machine 1 is changing the set value or that the set value is being changed. is being confirmed.

In addition, in the characterizing unit 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, Although a form in which only one LED is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is the jackpot A, jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are set to change The lights may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (power outage), the lock switch 207SG051 is pressed while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. , and the clear switch are turned on to execute the set value change process.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25(A) to 8-25(E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display portion 207SG029C, and the fourth display portion 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) are terminated. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value changing process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value change processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 start to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. When the setting switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting values are displayed on the fourth display section 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display section 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display section 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off once, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. (The clear switch is turned off) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B) and 8-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first The display using the display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (the display of the base values shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted and the CPU 103 starts the setting value confirmation process, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are started to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display section 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for playing.

FIG. 8-24 is a flow chart showing power failure detection processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change processing and set value confirmation processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). When there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and when there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the set value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and stores the identified backup data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

In addition, in the game control timer interrupt processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

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

For example, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above embodiment, the game information display portion 207SG200 is replaced with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the normal A pattern display 207SG020, a normal pattern reservation display 207SG025C, a round display 207SG131, a right-handed lamp 207SG132, a variable probability lamp 207SG133, and a time-saving lamp 207SG134 were exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 may or may not include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the set value change process (set value change state) and the set value check process (set value check state). 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are exemplified in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether there is one or when the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is one or not.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, by lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the second The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the fluctuation display result. Although the form to be made different was exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting Mode) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result, these first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol It is not necessary to turn on some of all the segments forming the display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, all the segments and the round indicator 207SG131 which are configured with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. 1 segment lighting, right-handed lamp 207SG132, first suspension indicator 207SG025A and second suspension indicator 207SG025B All segments are blinking. Instead, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and configuration of the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B Blinking of all segments to be performed may not be performed, or may be performed only partially.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. is not limited to this, and unless the combination corresponds to the jackpot type shown in FIG. There may be.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the form of executing the notification of the setting value abnormal error using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B was exemplified, but the present invention For example, the pachinko game machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the occurrence of the setting value abnormality error may be notified by lighting or blinking the LED.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example is provided of the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine The machine 1 may not be equipped with the display monitor 207SG029. If the pachinko game machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, it is sufficient to newly provide display means for displaying the setting values (or temporary setting values) in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the setting value is changed or the setting value is confirmed during execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body A new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is executed depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed. Although the form of determining whether or not to execute has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute new first movable body initialization processing and second movable body initialization processing It may be determined according to the operation distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200 The device 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, and the ``mode different from that during a game'' may include a different flashing cycle, a different brightness, a different light emission color of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are started from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command or the set value check start notification command. As the processing, an example has been exemplified in which the operation control when each movable body is not detected and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. From the time of receiving the command and the setting value confirmation start notification command, the operation control at the time of non-detection of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command , actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by lighting or blinking the round indicator 207SG131 and the right strike lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 may be provided at a predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display section 207SG200) to explain that lighting and blinking are performed. By doing so, a store clerk or the like in a game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko game machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the indicator 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being misidentified as a failure of the pachinko game machine 1 or the like.

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

(Description on Characteristic Portion 10F)
Next, the characteristic portion 10F will be described. The characteristic part 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above.

FIG. 9-1 is a flow chart showing setting value change processing in the feature part 10F. In FIG. 9-1, the same processing as in FIG. 8-22 is given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. In the process of FIG. 8-20, the RAM clear process was executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) was executed. Therefore, at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b), no information regarding the game remained in the storage area. However, the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) may be executed when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y). As a result, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the characterizing part 10F, the explanation is based on the premise that the RAM clearing process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. After the game stop start process, lighting of all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa051). Thereafter, processing similar to that shown in FIG. 8-22 is performed.

In addition, the CPU 103 executes the game stop end process (10FS002) after executing the process of clearing the set value changing flag (207SGSa066). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. After the game stop end process, the display of the setting value (or temporary setting value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). Thereafter, processing similar to that shown in FIG. 8-22 is performed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flow chart showing setting value confirmation processing in the feature part 10F. In FIG. 9-2, the same processing as in FIG. 8-23 is denoted by the same reference numeral, and the description thereof is omitted. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. This game stop start process is a process common to the game stop start process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop start process, lighting of all segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). Thereafter, processing similar to that shown in FIG. 8-23 is performed.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off at 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes game stop end processing (10FS002). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. This game stop end process is a process common to the game stop end process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop end process, the display of the set values on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, processing similar to that shown in FIG. 8-23 is performed.

(Regarding various timers)
Next, game stop start processing will be described. During the game, a plurality of timers measure the time and period of the game. When the game is stopped, the CPU 103 stops clocking by these timers. These timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 7 having the big winning opening. The CPU 103 uses an attacker opening time timer to measure the time from when the big winning door is opened to when it is closed. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for timing the interval period between rounds during the jackpot gaming state. The CPU 103 measures the time from the end of a round to the start of the next round by using the inter-round interval period timer.

The V lid opening time timer is a V-variable game machine that controls the game state after the jackpot game is over based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. It is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid that is controlled to the open state and the closed state provided in front of the sensor that detects the V probability change. In the V probability variable gaming machine, the V cover is in an open state in a predetermined round among a plurality of rounds. Such a region where the V lid is open is called a V winning region. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the V lid is opened to when it is closed by the V lid open time timer. The V passage waiting time timer is a timer for measuring the V winning time for judging that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 controls the game ball that has passed through the predetermined switch after the special variable winning ball device 7 has changed from the open state to the closed state. A game ball that has passed through the switch) is also determined as a V prize within the effective period. The CPU 103 counts the validity period of the V prize during which the V prize is determined to be valid by the V passage waiting time timer.

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

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

The fanfare time timer is a timer for measuring a period during which a fanfare effect is executed, which is a period for notifying that a big win is controlled at the start of a big win. The fanfare period is a period in which a fanfare performance is executed as a performance operation for announcing the start of the big win game state after the big win symbols are stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the fanfare effect to the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

The ending time timer is a timer for measuring a period during which an ending effect is executed, which is a period for announcing the end of the big win when the big win ends. The ending period is a period during which the jackpot end process is executed, and is a period during which the ending effect is executed as a effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the ending effect to the end of the ending effect by the ending time timer.

The CPU 103 has a special figure fluctuation stop period timer, a normal figure fluctuation stop period timer, etc. as timers other than the timers described above. The special symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.5 seconds) from when the variable display of the special symbol is derived and displayed until the next variable display of the special symbol is started. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the variable display of the special symbol is derived and displayed until the variable display of the next special symbol is started by the special symbol variation stop period timer. The normal pattern fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.4 seconds) from when the variable display of the normal pattern is derived and displayed until the variable display of the next normal pattern is started. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the variable display of the normal symbol is derived and displayed until the variable display of the next normal symbol is started by the normal symbol fluctuation stop period timer.

(Game stop start process)
Next, the game stop start processing in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flow chart showing the game stop start process in the characterizing part 10F. First, in the game stop start process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is in operation (10FS010). At 10FS010, if the attacker release time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the operating attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends. If the attacker release time timer is not operating (10FS010; N), it is determined whether or not the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011). At 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is in operation (10FS011; Y), the inter-round interval period timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

If the inter-round interval period timer is not operating (10FS011; N), it is determined whether or not the V lid open time timer is operating (10FS012). At 10FS012, if the V lid opening time timer is in operation (10FS012; Y), the V lid opening time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the processing is terminated. If the V lid open time timer is not operating (10FS012; N), it is determined whether or not the V passage waiting time timer is operating (10FS013). At 10FS013, if the V passage waiting time timer is in operation (10FS013; Y), the V passage waiting time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the processing ends.

If the V passage waiting time timer is not operating (10FS013; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew opening time timer is operating (10FS014). At 10FS014, if the electric chew opening time timer is in operation (10FS014; Y), the electric chew opening time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the processing is terminated. If the electric chew opening time timer is not in operation (10FS014; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is in operation (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is in operation (10FS015; Y), the special figure fluctuation time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

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

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

Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, a process of disabling the firing of the batting operation handle 30, a process of disabling various sensors provided at the starting gate, the general winning gate 10, the out gate, and the passage gate 41, a processing of disabling the detection of various errors, This includes processing for invalidating the payout of prize balls. Other processes (10FS021) invalidate various processes and the game is not normally executed.

(Game stop end processing)
Next, the game stop end processing in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a flow chart showing the game stop end processing in the characterizing portion 10F. The CPU 103 first determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is stopped in the game stop end process (10FS030). At 10FS030, if the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker release time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker release time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether or not the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). At 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends.

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

If the V passage waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS034). At 10FS034, if the electric chew opening time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the electric chew opening time timer that is in operation is activated (10FS040), and the process ends. If the electric chew open time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the special figure fluctuation time timer being stopped is operated (10FS040), and the process ends.

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

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

Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, processing to enable firing of the batting operation handle 30, processing to enable various sensors provided in the starting port, general winning port 10, out port, and passage gate 41, processing to enable detection of various errors, This includes processing for validating the payout of prize balls. Various processes are validated by the other process (10FS041), and the game is normally executed.

(Regarding the effect of the characteristic portion 10F)
As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the period of the attacker opening time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state while the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. and restarts the timing of the period of the attacker release time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be immediately performed, and the period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state is subtracted from the setting confirmation state, and the game progresses. can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops timing of the period of the inter-round interval period timer on the basis of being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state is changed. Restarts the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on the end. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged by the progress of the game due to the subtraction of the inter-round interval period in the setting confirmation state. can be done.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the counting of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the effective period of the V prize, and confirms the setting. Based on the end of the state, the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged by the game progressing due to the subtraction of the effective period of the V winning prize in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the validity period of the electronic chew opening time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. is stopped, and the effective period of the electric chew open time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the game progresses when the variable winning ball device 6B is ready to enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. You can prevent it from being lost.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 measures the effective period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed. is stopped, and the counting of the effective period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the variable display of the special symbols in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 measures the effective period of the normal pattern fluctuation time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the variable display of the normal pattern is being executed. is stopped, and the clocking of the valid period of the normal pattern fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be immediately performed, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state while the fanfare effect is being executed, Based on the termination of the setting confirmation state, the fanfare time timer is restarted to count the validity period. In this way, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the execution of the fanfare effect and the progress of the game in the setting confirmation state. .

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the ending time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state while the ending effect is being executed, Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the validity period of the ending time timer is restarted. In this way, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and it is possible to prevent the player from being at a disadvantage due to the execution of the ending effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. .

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variable display is started. The timing of the period of the fluctuation stop period timer is stopped, and the timing of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the game progresses by subtracting the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Regarding Modified Example of Gaming Machine Related to Characteristic Part 10F)
Although the characteristic portion 10F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention can be applied to the present invention. included. Modifications of the characteristic portion 10F will be described below.

A gaming machine (so-called type 1 gaming machine) that shifts to a big win game state based on the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols has been described, but a special variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area has been described. A game machine (so-called type 2 game machine) that shifts to a big hit game state based on the game ball winning (V winning) in the special winning port (V winning port) inside, and the first and second types It may be applied in a game machine (one type and two type mixing machine) that combines the When the starting winning to the second starting winning port is detected, the big hit determination is executed, and when the determination result of the big win is obtained, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the result of the big win display becomes the big win game. The game control similar to the big hit based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening, such as being controlled to the state is executed. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit, the small hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result becomes a small hit game. A special variable winning ball device for a small hit is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When a game ball is received by a special variable winning ball device for small winning in a small winning game state and the game ball enters a special winning opening (V area) and is detected by a predetermined switch, variable for big winning. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a second-type jackpot game control in which the winning ball device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds in a jackpot game state.

In such a one-two-kind mixing machine, a small winning time timer may be provided for measuring the effective period for determining that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening (V area) is valid. The CPU 103 determines that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch with a delay even after the special variable winning ball device is changed from an open state to a closed state by the small winning time timer is a winning within the effective period. The CPU 103 measures the period during which the winning to the special winning opening is effectively determined by the small winning time timer. Then, the CPU 103 stops the counting of the validity period of the small hit time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the small winning game state is set, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state. , You may make it resume time-measurement of the effective period of a small hit time timer. In this way, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and it is possible to prevent the player from being at a disadvantage due to the progress of the game due to the execution of the control in the small winning game state in the setting confirmation state. can be prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, various controls are executed in the setting confirmation state, but as shown in FIGS. good. For example, the CPU 103 stops timing of various timers based on control to the setting change state when the state is advantageous to the player, and stops various timers based on the termination of the setting change state. may be restarted.

The control of the timer may be changed depending on whether the variable display of the special symbols results in a big win display result or a loss display result. Specifically, when the variable display of the special design results in a big hit display, the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation state is completed Based on the When the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted and the variable display of the special pattern is displaced and the display result is displayed, even if it is controlled to the setting confirmation state, the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer may not be stopped. . In this manner, the timer is stopped in order to give a disadvantage to the player with respect to the big win display result that is in an advantageous state for the player, but the timer is stopped in order not to disadvantage the player with respect to the loss display result. You can prevent it from stopping. As a control method, it may be determined whether the current game state is a big win display result or a losing display result before the game stop start process accompanying the set value confirmation process is executed. Then, if the setting confirmation is executed during the execution of the variable display of the loss display result, during the execution of the variable display of the loss, the pattern stop period was reached without stopping the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Sometimes, it may be made to stop the special figure fluctuation stop period timer.

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 40F)
Next, the characteristic portion 40F will be described. Characteristic part 40F has the characteristic about the processing of the production control command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Noise caused by static electricity or the like may occur during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. In such a case, an effect control command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 unintentionally. Processing when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in the characteristic portion 40F in this embodiment. In FIG. 10-1, some effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. 8-8(A). The added commands are command C3XXH and command C4XXH. These commands are effect control commands that indicate the contents of winning determination results such as jackpot type determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Among them, the command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will occur and the judgment result of the type of the big win, among the results of determination at the time of winning. Also, the command C4XXH is a variation type command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number value among the winning determination results.

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

(Regarding processing based on the variation pattern specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing the variation display of the decorative pattern to be displayed. In addition, in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbols, the image display device 5 may be provided with a regular small pattern in which the decoration pattern is reduced. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing variable display of the small symbols to be displayed at all times.

(Regarding processing based on the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command)
As patterns to be displayed in a variable manner, a decorative pattern, a special pattern, and a fourth pattern may be provided as the fourth pattern next to the normal pattern. The fourth pattern is a pattern indicating that the special patterns (first and second special patterns) are fluctuating. Is displayed. By variably displaying the fourth pattern, an effect is performed such that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative pattern disappears from the screen for a moment, or the movable body completely or partially occupies the screen of the image display device 5. Even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative pattern, such as when a shielding effect is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the current variable display is being performed. The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variation start command, thereby performing the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command.

(Regarding the processing based on the specified command during the opening of the big prize mouth)
During the jackpot game, a round game for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player is executed, for example, 15 times. During the round game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the closed state (second state), making it difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning hole. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in an open state based on the reception of the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds during the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the command for specifying during opening of the big winning opening.

(Regarding processing based on the first start winning designation command and the second starting winning designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first starting opening winning designation command, thereby the first suspension information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. display a hold indication corresponding to In addition, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second starting opening winning designation command, so that the second effect stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 Display a pending display corresponding to the pending information.

(Regarding processing based on symbol designation command and variation type designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a win-time flash effect and a win-time pending change effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The win-time flash effect is a effect in which the lamps provided around the first start opening are illuminated when a start-up win occurs. A performance control CPU 120 draws a lottery for flash performance at the time of winning on the basis of the degree of expectation of a big hit based on hold information by a symbol designating command or a variation type designating command. Then, when the lottery is won, the lamp emits light in a different mode depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control emits red light for a game with a high degree of expectation for a big hit, and emits white light for a game with a low degree of expectation. control is executed so that the lamp does not emit light. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a flash effect at the time of winning and a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation. It should be noted that control may be performed so that only light is emitted and sound is not output.

The pending change effect at the time of winning is an effect of changing the display mode of the pending display displayed when the start winning occurs to a mode different from the usual mode. A performance control CPU 120 draws a lottery for a winning pending change performance on the basis of the degree of expectation for a big hit based on the pending information by a symbol designation command or a variation type designation command. Then, when the lottery is won, the pending display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, red, green, and blue are displayed in descending order of the degree of expectation for a big hit, and in the case of losing the lottery or a change in loss that does not involve reach, the suspension display is displayed in white in the normal mode. . In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation along with the winning pending change effect. It should be noted that control may be performed so that only the hold change does not output the sound.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a win-time flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes a win-time pending change effect by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. It should be noted that only one of the winning-time flash effect and the winning-time pending change effect may be executed. Also, when a prize is won, an effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by outputting sound.

Next, the production control main processing executed in the characteristic portion 40F will be described. FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing the effect control main processing in the characterizing section 40F. In FIG. 10-2, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and also has a CTC (counter/ (timer circuit) registers, etc.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether or not the command reception wait timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception wait timer times out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed and waits until the command reception wait timer times out.

When the command reception wait timer times out (207SGS405; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command has been received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (the player is After accepting the input of information, the information stored in the RAM 122 including the number of variations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When there is no reception of the hot start notification command (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of the cold notification command (207SGS408). When there is reception of the cold notification command (207SGS408; Y), the player information and effect information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations stored in the RAM 122 since the previous startup of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of (207SGS409), and notifies that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. (207SGS410) RAM clear notification processing for (executing RAM clear notification). In the RAM clear notification process, the image display on the image display device 5, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. are performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the pachinko game machine 1 is started. It is only necessary to inform the store clerk or the like of the game parlor that the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. and RA
After executing the M clear notification process, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

Moreover, when there is no reception of the cold start notification command (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). If the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. A setting value related notification process for notifying that an operation is in progress (setting value changing notification) or that a setting value is being checked (setting value checking notification) is executed (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

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

After the sub-side game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). If the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), proceed to 207SGS412, and if the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y) goes to 207SGS427.

In addition, when there is no reception of the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command in 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of the error designation command (207SGS425). . If an error designation command is received (207SGS425; Y), an error notification process (207SGS426) is executed to notify an error indicated by the error designation command. If an error designation command is not received (207SGS425; N) , 207 SGS 403 .

At 207SGS427 to 207SGS438, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes described in FIG. 10-2.

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

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

At 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command is received. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. When it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the execution of controls that do. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 controls the variable display of decoration patterns and the constant variable display of small patterns by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can be prevented from running. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening is received. When it is determined that the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening is not received, the process proceeds to 40FS014. When it is determined that the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds during the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for specifying the opening of the big winning opening during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

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

At 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second start winning hole designation command is received. If it is determined that the command for specifying the second start winning opening has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the second starting winning hole designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as not to display the pending display of the second pending information by operating the image display device 5. can do. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command is received. If it is determined that the design designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the design designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby making it possible not to execute the win-time flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp. Further, the effect control CPU 120 cancels the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby preventing execution of the winning pending change effect by operating the image display device 5.例文帳に追加. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command is received. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. When it is determined that the variation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so that the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the light emission of the lamp is not executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent execution of the pending change effect at the time of winning by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command is received. Here, the test command is a command that is sent directly to the effect control board 12 from a command sending device for checking the state of the screen and the state of the character that is provided in the game machine at the time of factory shipment. . When transmitting test commands, various test commands are transmitted in a state in which a transmission device dedicated to test command transmission is connected to the effect control board 12.例文帳に追加

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

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

(Regarding the effect of the characteristic portion 40F)
As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Do not perform receive-based control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Control based on the reception of the specified command during the opening of the special prize opening is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state. Control based on the reception of the specified command during the opening of the special prize opening is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, the winning lamp and the image display device 5 will be displayed.
It is possible to prevent the malfunction of the predetermined effect means such as.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 .

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command like 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. Further, since information is not left by discarding the received command, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is terminated, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 10-2, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting is made to display an image notifying the setting change state, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. to display an image notifying that the setting confirmation state is set. In this way, it is possible to indicate that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5, etc. It is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning.

As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 10-3, even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, control according to the test command is executed. In this way, even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 can be executed based on the test command.

(Regarding Modified Example of Game Machine Related to Characteristic Part 40F)
Although the characteristic portion 40F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention can be applied to the present invention. included. Modifications of the characteristic portion 40F will be described below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the advance notice lottery to be executed may be executed. Then, various advance notices may not be executed by judging that the advance notice is not executable at the timing of actually judging whether or not the advance notice can be executed. Also, when executing a pre-reading notice effect in continuous variable display other than when winning a prize, a notice lottery is executed based on receiving a symbol designation command or a change type command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. However, if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has ended at the timing when the notice is actually started, the notice may be executed based on the received command.

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

In the above-described embodiment, once an irregular command is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, even if a restriction is imposed so as not to receive another irregular command thereafter. good.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 083F)
Next, the characterizing part 083F of this embodiment will be described.

On the side of the main board 11, the random numbers used by the CPU 103 for game control include a random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, and a normal figure display. The random number MR4 for result determination, the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, etc. are controlled so as to be countable. The random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters by the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104 as a counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The CPU 103, at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second start winning opening is detected, numerical data of the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display. Extracted from the counter and based on the extracted numerical data, it is possible to judge the success of big hits, small hits, etc. be. The CPU 103, at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second start winning opening is detected, outputs the numerical data of the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type from the counter. Based on the extracted numerical data, it is possible to perform jackpot type determination (including determination of stop symbols for each jackpot type) for selecting and determining the jackpot type from a plurality of jackpot types. The CPU 103 extracts the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern from the counter at the timing when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is detected, It is possible to process the extracted random number value MR3 and transmit it to the effect control CPU 120 .

The random number MR1, the random number MR2, and the random number MR3 extracted at the timing when the start winning is detected are reserved and stored in the RAM 102 as reserved information (reserved data). Then, in the CPU 103, each of the success/failure determination by the random value MR1 and the jackpot type determination by the random value MR2 is performed for the performance control CPU 120 for execution of the performance such as the reserved look-ahead notice performance, and the start winning is detected. executed in time. The CPU 103 does not execute the variation pattern determination by the random number MR3 at the timing when the start winning is detected, but the effect control CPU 120 restores the processed random number MR3 and executes it. After that, at the start timing of the variable display, based on the reserved information of the random number MR1, the random number MR2, and the random number MR3, in order to execute the variable display, determination of winning or not, determination of the type of big hit, etc. And, variation pattern determination is executed.

For the feature part 083F, based on the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 on the game control side (also called the main side), the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control side (also called the sub side) When the variable display can be executed, the CPU 103 outputs a specific command obtained by processing the numerical data of the random number MR3 to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data of the random number MR3 from the received specific command. An example of controlling the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the numerical data of the restored random number MR3 will be mainly described.

First, the game state controlled by the game control of the characterizing portion 083F will be described. In the characteristic part 083F, when it is determined to be a big hit, the setting is explained as an example in which the type of the big hit is selected and determined to be either "non-probability variable" (normal big hit) or "probability variable" (variable probability big hit). do.

In the case of a normal jackpot, after the jackpot game state is completed, a time-saving state (high base state) is set until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a low probability state (non-probability variable state). . Such a game state is called a low probability high base state. After such a time-saving state is completed, it is controlled to a low-probability state (non-probability-variable state) and a low-base state (a control state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second start winning opening). Such a game state is called a low probability low base state. The state at the beginning of activation when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on is basically a low-probability-low base state.

In the case of variable probability big hit, after the end of the big win game state, it becomes a high probability state (variable probability state) and a short time state (high base state) until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Such a game state is called a high probability high base state. After such a high probability high base state is finished, it is controlled to a low probability low base state. In the case of a small win, the game state does not change before and after the small win game state ends.

FIG. 11-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 11A is an example, and other command formats may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-1, the command 8001H is the first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, the determination result (predetermined result) as to whether the variable display result is "losing", "big hit", or "minor hit", or the variable display result is "big hit" Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types should be set.

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

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

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for a large winning opening that notifies that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

The command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will be made and the judgment result of the type of the big win among the results of determination at the time of winning.

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120).

The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

The setting value described in command D0XXH and the setting value change described in commands E103H to E106H will be briefly described below.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a big win changes according to the set value by a setting change operation by a person on the game hall side (game hall clerk, etc.) using an operation means such as a predetermined switch. It is configured. For example, in the CPU 103 for game control, a setting change process is executed to change the winning probability of a big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value, the setting change process that allows the probability of winning the big hit to be changed is executed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, and the probability of winning the jackpot is in the order of setting value 1 < setting value 2 < setting value 3 < setting value 4 < setting value 5 < setting value 6. get higher That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the degree of advantage increases stepwise in the order of setting values 2 to 6. FIG. It should be noted that the set values are not limited to six stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can be said that

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of set values, for example, set value 4, set value 5, and set value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning a big hit. It may be called a low setting with a low winning probability.

Further, the odds of winning a small win may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6, like the odds of winning a big win. Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 in which the variable probability control is executed, when the setting of the winning probability of the jackpot is changed, both the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability state and the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability state are set. Can be changed by setting value 1 to set value 6 (for example, both jackpot winning probability is set value 1 < set value 2 < set value 3 < set value 4 < set value 5 < set value 6)
You may make it become.

Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win.

Command F0XX, command F1XX, command F2XX, and command F3XX are random value transmission commands 1 to 4 for notifying (transmitting) random value information of random value MR3 for variation pattern determination at the time of starting winning. The random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are used to divide the numerical data of the random number MR3 into four and transmit them. The command F4XX is a variation pattern distribution state designation command (a division command capable of specifying a division of the variable display pattern) that designates the distribution state of the variation pattern (variable display pattern) at the time of starting winning.

FIG. 11-2 is a flow chart showing an example of a process executed in S101 of FIG. 5 (hereinafter, "step S" in the flow chart will be abbreviated as "S") as the starting prize determination process.

In the starting winning determination process shown in FIG. 11-2, the CPU 103 first, based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, It is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on (83FS001). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (83FS001; Yes), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (83FS002). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation memory number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, it should be able to specify the number of the 1st special figure reservation memory. At 83FS002, when the number of first special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (83FS002; No), for example, the storage value of the start buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (83FS003).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at 83FS001 (83FS001; No), and when the number of first special figure reservation storage reaches the upper limit at 83FS002 (83FS002; Yes), the normal variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (83FS004). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (83FS004; Yes), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (83FS005). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, it is sufficient if it can specify the number of second special figure reservation memory. In 83FS005, when the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value (83FS005; No), for example, it is provided in the game control buffer setting unit, and which of the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" is started The value stored in the start buffer for storing data that can be distinguished whether it is a prize or not is set to "2" (83FS006).

After executing either of the processes of 83FS003 and 83FS006, the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the start buffer value, which is the stored value of the start buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (83FS007). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (83FS008). For example, the total pending memory number count value which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of pending memory numbers of the first special figure and the second special figure) provided in the game control counter setting unit , 1 is added.

After executing the process of 83FS008, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data representing the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (83FS009). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the top of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (83FS010). In each of the first pending storage unit and the second special figure pending storage unit, it is possible to store up to four pending data (four data entries are provided), and the pending number "1" ~ "4" is given. In this case, the pending data with the pending number "1" is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display. For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start buffer value is "2", the first Numerical data indicating 2 special figure reservation storage random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set.

By executing the process of 83FS009, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating some or all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results of the special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time. do.

Following the processing of 83FS010, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (83FS011). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for transmitting the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the memory address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

Following the process of 83FS011, a winning random number determination process is executed (83FS012). After that, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table provided in, for example, the ROM 101 for the reserved storage number notification command such as the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command is set to the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (83FS013). The reserved memory number notification command set in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After executing the process of 83FS013, it is determined whether the start buffer value is "1" or "2" (83FS014). At this time, if the starting buffer value is "1"(83FS014;"1"), after clearing the starting buffer and initializing the stored value to "0" (83FS015), the processing of 83FS004 is executed. move on. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2"(83FS014;"2"), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (83FS016), End the determination process. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5) is performed to make a special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbols) "big hit" or "small hit". A determination is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small winning game state. Also, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines the winning random value at 83FS012 in FIG. 11-1. By executing the determination process, big hit determination, small hit determination, big hit type determination, etc. are performed as special figure display results. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, the special symbol display result becomes "big win" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbols. will be in a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, the performance control CPU 120 or the like on the performance control board 12 side can determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance.

FIG. 11-3 is a diagram for explaining processing relating to conversion and restoration of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 in the characteristic portion 83F according to the present embodiment. In the characteristic portion 83F, in the main processing by the CPU 103, conversion processing of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 is executed. A plurality of commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the conversion process by the CPU 103 . Then, in the sub-side processing by the effect control CPU 120, restoration processing of the random number value MR3 is executed from a plurality of commands. Specific examples of these processes will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 11-3, it is assumed that "60000" is extracted as the fluctuation pattern determination random number MR3 (ranging from 0 to 65535). In such a case, the CPU 103 converts the decimal numbers from (60000) _D to (EA60) _H into hexadecimal numbers in the main processing. Then, after conversion to hexadecimal, each digit of the random number MR3, which has become the four-digit numerical data of (EA60) _H , is divided into multiple (four) values and sent as random number transmission commands 1 to 4. do. For example, by processing each digit of the random number MR3, which has become the four-digit numerical data of (EA60) _H , such as F0-00h, F1-06h, F2-0Ah, and F3-0Eh, multiple (four ) are divided into random value transmission commands 1 to 4 and transmitted.

On the sub side that has received a plurality of random value transmission commands 1 to 4, the effect control CPU 120 takes out the lower bits (underlined part in FIG. 11-3) and judges (EA60) _H as (60000) _D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-3, 0×16 ⁰ +6×16 ¹ +A×16 ² +E×16 ³ =0×1+6×16+10×256+14×4096=60000 from the numerical values of the lower bits taken out. , the random value MR3 is restored as 60000 from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4. Thus, the random value MR3 is restored by analyzing the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order.

When executing the pre-reading notice, the information on the detailed fluctuation pattern makes it possible to execute more types of pre-reading notice than the rough information of only the fluctuation pattern type. However, if detailed information for determining the variation pattern is determined on the main side, the capacity of the main side, which has a smaller capacity than that of the sub side, will be squeezed and the processing load will increase. Therefore, the extracted random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is converted on the main side and then sent to the sub side, and after restoring the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern on the sub side, the pre-reading notice is executed to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side. can be mitigated.

A variation pattern command is a command for specifying a variable display pattern for specifying a variation pattern. Therefore, since the sub-side can specify the variation pattern command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the main-side capacity.

Further, the extracted random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is converted from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number, and the converted value is divided into a plurality of random number transmission commands 1-4. Then, a plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively output from the main side to the sub side. As a result, the sub-side can specify the variation pattern command, so the pressure on the main-side capacity can be reduced.

FIG. 11-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed by 83FS012 in FIG. 11-2 as the winning random number determination process. In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. (83FS021). CPU103 should just specify that it is in a probability variation state, when a probability variation flag is ON.

Following the process of 83FS021, the process of specifying the variation pattern distribution state is executed (83FS022). The variation pattern distribution state refers to a state in which the distribution of the variation pattern as described below is selected.

When the CPU 103 executes the variable display, it uses a variation pattern table in which the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns, and is extracted at the start winning and stored as reserved data. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of MR3 read at the start of the variable display is selected and determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

Regarding the fluctuation pattern table, a plurality of tables with different data contents (selectable fluctuation pattern types and fluctuation pattern selection allocation, etc.) are stored in RAM 102 based on predetermined table selection conditions such as variable display results and the number of pending memories. provided in a memorized manner. For example, as a variation pattern table, a probability variation jackpot time table used when determining a jackpot and determining a probability variation, a non-probability variation jack table used when determining a big hit and not determining a probability variation, and a small number of pending memories when determining a loss (for example, special figure 1 or 1 to 3 pending data of Toku-zu 2), table for use at the time of pending small number of losses, when determining the loss and when the number of pending memories is large (for example, 4 pending data of Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2) It includes a time table, a basic losing time table used regardless of the small number of retained memories when determining losing, and a small winning time table used when determining a small winning.

Such a variation pattern table is classified into a plurality of categories and stored in the RAM 102 according to game states such as the state of the jackpot probability, the state of the base, and the progress state of the time saving control. For example, the categories of the fluctuation pattern table include the first low probability base category, the second low probability base category, the first low probability height base category, the second low probability height base category, the first high probability height base category, And, a second high-term certain-height base category is provided.

The first low-probability low-base category is when the number of variable display times executed during the period in which the low-probability-low base state continues (the period initialized when a jackpot occurs) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for The second low-probability low-base category is when the number of variable displays executed during the period in which the low-probability low-base state continues (the period initialized when a jackpot occurs) is a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) or more This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for

The first low-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the low-probability-high base state (time-saving state after non-probability-variable jackpot) is less than a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times). The second low-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the low-probability-high base state (time-saving state after non-probability-variable jackpot) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

The first high-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the high-probability-high base state (probability-variable state and time-saving state after the probability-variable jackpot) is less than a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times). The second high-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the high-probability-high base state (probability-variable state and time-saving state after the probability-variable jackpot) is a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times) or more.

Characteristic part 083F describes an example in which the tables set as selectable tables for the low-base state (non-time-saving state) and the high-base state (time-saving state) are different for the various variation pattern tables described above. In addition, the same table may be set as a selectable table in the low base state (non-working time saving state) and the high base state (working time saving state).

Each of the first low-probability low base category and the second low-probability low base category is a combination of a table at the time of a probability variable jackpot, a table at the time of a non-probability variable jackpot, a table at the time of a pending minority loss, and a table at the time of a small hit. A table that is configured and used for determining the variation pattern is selected according to the game state.

Each of the 1st low probability height base category, 2nd low probability height base category, 1st high probability height base category, and 2nd high probability height base category is a table at probability variable jackpot, table at non-variability jackpot, basic loss A time table and a small winning time table are combined, and the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected according to the game state.

As described above, the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern when executing the variable display is provided for each category corresponding to the game state. Therefore, in order to select and determine a variation pattern when executing the variable display, a variation pattern table according to the game state classified (divided) as described above is based on the game state when the variable display is executed. identify the category of Then, from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored corresponding to the specified category, a variation pattern corresponding to the game state including the big win determination result, the big win type determination result, the small win determination result, and the number of pending memories. A table is selected, and using the selected variation pattern table, a variation pattern to be used for variable display is determined based on the numerical data of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the reserved data.

In 83FS022, as a process of specifying a variation pattern allocation state, a variation pattern is determined based on the data of the gaming state included in the current gaming state specified in 83FS021 and used to specify the category of the variation pattern table. Processing is performed to identify the category of the table.

Next, in order to designate the category of the variation pattern table as the variation pattern distribution state specified in 83FS022, the setting for transmitting the variation pattern distribution state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (83FS023). . By receiving the variation pattern distribution state designation command at the start winning, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the category of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 included in the pending data corresponding to the start winning at the time of the start winning. can do.

Next, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, special The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the figure display result is selected (83FS024). The first special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "jackpot" before deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure, and puts the variable display result in a big win game state. A table referred to for determining whether to control or whether to control the variable display result to a small hit game state as a "small hit" based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result be. The second special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "big win" before deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure, and enters the big win game state. A table referred to for determining whether to control or whether to control the variable display result to a small hit game state as a "small hit" based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result be.

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) are assigned to the special figure display results of "big win", "minor win", and "losing".

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the game state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more than when it is a normal state (low probability state) A determined value is assigned to the "jackpot" special figure display result. Thereby, in the variable probability state, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher than when it is in the normal state.

It is determined whether or not the numerical data representing the random number MR1 extracted at 83FS009 in FIG. 11-2 is within the big hit determination range (within the big hit determination range) (83FS025). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "big hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

If 83FS025 determines that it is not within the big hit determination range (83FS025; No), the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 extracted by 83FS009 in FIG. (within the determination range) is determined (83FS026). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "small hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

When the random number MR1 is not within the small hit determination range at 83FS026 (83FS026; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (83FS027). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "00H". The design designation command is based on the judgment result of the judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment at the time of the start winning, in addition to the judgment result of the judgment result of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, as well as the judgment result of the big hit type is a command that can indicate

If the random number MR1 is within the small hit determination range at 83FS026 (83FS026
;Yes), setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "minor hit" to the effect control board 12 (83FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "03H".

If it is a big hit at 83FS025 (83FS025; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type (83FS028). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the starting opening buffer value, which is data capable of distinguishing between the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" when the pending data at the time of starting winning is stored. Depending on the variable special figure specified by (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”), it varies from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table Select the table data for big hit type determination corresponding to the special figure. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-variable probability" and "variable probability" based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "second special figure" are provided. ), one of the data tables is selected and used for judging the jackpot type.

Next, a setting is made for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of 83FS028 to the effect control board 12 (83FS029). As an example, when the 83FS028 determines that the jackpot type is determined to be a "probability variation" jackpot, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and the jackpot type is determined to be a "non-probability variation" jackpot. If so, the EXT data in the design designation command should be set to "02H".

After executing any of the processes of 83FS027, 83FS030, and 83FS029, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 is read out from the reserved data extracted in 83FS009, and the numerical data of MR3 is converted to 10 as described with reference to FIG. After converting from base to hexadecimal, the value of each digit of the converted hexadecimal numerical data is divided into a plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 (processing for processing numerical data) (83FS031). Then, the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 divided by 83FS031 are set to be collectively transmitted to the effect control board 12 (83FS032). As a result, random number transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of MR3 are transmitted by the command control process of S27 in FIG.

FIG. 11-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S75 of FIG. 6 as the prefetch variation pattern command analysis process. The effect control CPU 120 performs processing for analyzing the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted by the CPU 103 by means of 83FS027 in FIG. .

The specific condition regarding the look-ahead effect for executing the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process is the following condition. When the starting winning prize occurs, among the effect control commands shown in FIG. A plurality of types of commands are transmitted at the same time, namely, a reserved storage number notification command, a second reserved storage number notification command, and random value transmission commands 1 to 4. In the effect control CPU 120, in the command analysis process of S75 in FIG. On the condition that it is confirmed based on the data of the command stored in the reception buffer, the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process of FIG. 11-5 is executed. Thus, the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process is an analysis process that is executed at the time when the start winning has occurred.

In the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process, by checking the data of the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, all commands for random value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted collectively by 83FS032 It is determined whether or not it has been received (83FS041). When it is determined that all the commands 1 to 4 for random value transmission have been received, the random number analysis restores the variation pattern commands divided and transmitted by the commands 1 to 4 for random value transmission by analyzing them in a predetermined order. Execute the module (subroutine) (83FS042). In the random number analysis module, by executing the restoration process described as the process of restoring the fluctuation pattern judgment random number value MR3 on the sub side in FIG. , the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be restored.

Next, the random number analysis module (83FS042) determines whether or not the random number MR3 has been successfully restored (83FS043). In the 83FS043, for example, when the numerical data of the restored random number MR3 falls within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) that the random number MR3 can take, it is determined that the numerical value MR3 has been successfully restored. be done. In other words, when the numerical value of the abnormal mode is outside the predetermined range of possible numerical values, it is determined that there is an abnormality.

When it is determined that the random number MR3 is restored normally in 83FS043, by checking the data of the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the variation pattern distribution set by 83FS023 in FIG. 11-4 It is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received (83FS044). When it is determined at 83FS044 that a variation pattern distribution state designation command has been received, the category of the variation pattern table designated by the received variation pattern distribution state designation command is identified (83FS045). Thereby, the categories of the variation pattern table stored in the RAM 122 (first low probability low base category, second low probability low base category, first low probability high base category, second low probability high base category, first high probability The category of the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern regarding the look-ahead effect is selected from among the high base category and the second high term probability high base category).

Next, by confirming the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command to be transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the start winning has been received. (83FS046). When it is determined at 83FS046 that the design designation command has been received, the number of pending memories that have been transmitted is confirmed, and from among the variation pattern tables within the category of the variation pattern table specified at 83FS045, the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected. A variation pattern table used for selection determination is selected.

Next, using the variation pattern table specified in 83FS046, based on the numerical data of the random number MR3 restored by the random number analysis module (83FS042), the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected and specified (83FS047). ). Then, the variation pattern specified in 83FS047 is set by storing the lookahead variation command in the lookahead variation command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command to designate the variation pattern for the lookahead performance to the performance control CPU 120 (83FS048). , terminate the process.

Also, when the 83FS041 determines that at least one of the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 has not been received (when only some commands are received, when none of the commands are received, etc.) ( 83FS041), when it is determined in 83FS043 that the random value MR3 was not restored normally, and in each case when it is determined in 83FS046 that the symbol designation command has not been received, it is transmitted at the time of starting winning. Since it is a case where an abnormality has occurred in the coming effect control command, the prefetching variation error command is stored in the prefetching variation error command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command to designate the occurrence of the abnormality to the performance control CPU 120.例文帳に追加(83FS049), and the process ends.

FIG. 11-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S161 of FIG. 7 as the pre-reading notice process. In the pre-reading notice process shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the command in the storage area of the RAM 122 set in the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process (step 83FS061). Then, the storage area set this time and the entire other storage areas of the RAM 122 are checked to determine whether or not there is a prefetch variation error command (83FS062). The read-ahead variation error command is a command set at 83FS049 in FIG. 11-5, and is set when a command cannot be received normally or when a random value cannot be restored normally. If there is a pre-reading variation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), the pre-reading notice is set not to be executed until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command is completed (83FS067). , terminate the process.

In addition, when the pre-reading notice error command is stored, even if the stored information generated after the stored information is normal, the pre-reading notice error command will continue until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command is completed. should be set not to run. Then, the pre-reading notice may be permitted by receiving a normal command after the end of the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command. Further, instead of checking the entire storage area of the RAM 122, it may be determined whether or not the command set this time is an error. Even in such a case, pre-reading notice may be restricted until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the command causing the error is completed.

In 83FS062, if there is no prefetching variation error command (83FS062), it is determined whether prefetching notice can be executed (83FS063). For example, the storage area of the RAM 122 is checked, and if the pre-reading notice effect has already been executed or the game is in the jackpot game state, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is not executable. Note that the pre-reading announcement effect may be executed in these cases as well. In 83FS063, if the pre-reading notice cannot be executed, in 83FS067 it is set so that the pre-reading notice is not executed, and the processing ends.

In 83FS063, if it is determined that the pre-reading notice can be executed (83FS063; Y), the pre-reading notice is drawn based on the pre-reading variation command set by the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process described in FIG. 11-5. (83FS064). For example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice by the pre-reading variation command, and if the pre-reading notice is to be executed, the details of the effect contents of the pre-reading notice effect are determined.

Next, in the processing of 83FS065, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the pre-reading notice is to be executed. If it is determined at 83FS065 that the pre-reading notice is not to be executed (83FS065; N), the process is terminated. When it is determined in 83FS065 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed (83FS065; Y), the decided pre-reading notice is executed (83FS066), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control corresponding to the variable display is executed based on the random number value MR3 restored by the 83FS042 from the random number transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. In addition, in 83FS066, the determined pre-reading notice is not executed immediately, but at a predetermined timing (for example,
It also includes execution at the timing at the start of fluctuation or timing during fluctuation).

In addition, when there is a prefetching fluctuation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), the case where the prefetching notice is set not to be executed has been described. It may be determined whether or not there is a command, and if there is a read-ahead variation error command, it may be set so as to limit the execution of the read-ahead notice determined by lottery.

[Main configuration and effect of characteristic part 083F]
Next, the main configuration and effects of the characterizing portion 083F described above will be described.

[1] Random number transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern by 83FS031 in FIG. 11-4 are processed by 83FS032 in FIG. Sent by Then, by 83FS042 in FIG. 11-5, the random value MR3 is restored from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing MR3, and by 83FS066 in FIG. Effect control corresponding to the display is executed. As a result, pressure on the capacity of the main side as game control means such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[2] The production control command used for the production control corresponding to the variable display is transmitted after being processed by the CPU 103 at 83FS031 in FIG. Commands 1 to 4 for transmission of numerical values are commands capable of specifying a variation pattern. As a result, pressure on the capacity of the main side as game control means such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[3] As shown in FIG. 11-3, random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are configured by converting the extracted random number M3 from decimal to hexadecimal and dividing the converted values into a plurality of commands. A plurality of commands are collectively output by 83FS032 in FIG. 11-4 and S27 in FIG. In this way, by outputting a plurality of commands at once, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means such as the effect control CPU 120, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. can do.

[4] As shown in FIG. 11-3, the random number MR3 is restored by analyzing a plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order by the 83FS043 of FIG. 11-5. Then, as indicated by 83FS048 in FIG. 11-5, a look-ahead variation command corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the restored random number value M3 is stored. As a result, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random number MR3 restored on the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. It can relieve pressure.

[5] By means of 83FS022 and 83FS023 in FIG. 11-4 and S27 in FIG. 4, the main side such as the CPU 103 designates a variation pattern sorting state that can specify the classification of the variable display pattern such as the category of the variation pattern table. A command is output to a sub side such as the effect control CPU 120. - 特許庁As a result, a variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting a command that can specify the category (division of the variable display pattern) of the variation pattern table, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced. .

[6] As shown in 83FS027, 83FS029, and 83FS030 in FIG. 11-4, on the main side such as the CPU 103, there are symbols that can specify whether or not to control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. The designated command is output as a separate command from the variation pattern distribution state designation command. As a result, the information about the most important success/failure result (big hit determination result, small hit determination result) is specified by the main side such as the CPU 103 and output to the sub side such as the performance control CPU 120, so that safety is enhanced. can be done. In addition, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the pattern designation command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

[7] As shown in 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 specifies a table for determining the variable display pattern based on the variation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command. , 83FS048 in FIG. 11-5, and 83FS066 in FIG. 11-6, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled based on the identified table and the restored random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. As a result, the performance corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the variation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command and the restored random number MR3, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side is reduced. can do.

[8] As indicated by 83FS066 in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 executes, as an effect corresponding to the variable display, a pre-reading effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the variation pattern distribution state designation command. As a result, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side such as the CPU 120 for control of the performance and the read-ahead performance regarding the variable display is executed, the pressure on the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Portions 092F and 093F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively transmitted in the 83FS032 of FIG. 11-4 has been described. However, the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 may be transmitted one by one instead of being transmitted all at once. Also, if some kind of abnormality occurs during transmission and all commands cannot be transmitted, a command related to error information may be transmitted, or the game may be stopped.

[2] In the above embodiment, it was explained that the prefetch variation command is set at 83FS048 in FIG. 11-5 and the prefetch variation error command is set at 83FS049. However, by transmitting a look-ahead variation command based on a variation pattern analyzed by one device to another device, execution of the look-ahead notice may be determined in the transmitted device.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the case of determining whether or not the pre-reading notice can be executed in the 83FS063 of FIG. 11-6 has been described. In the 83FS063, if the pending information stored before the determination includes variable display pending information that is a reach, it may be determined not to execute the pre-reading notice. Further, even when the pending information of the variable display that becomes the reach is stored, the pre-reading notice may be executed depending on the kind of the pre-reading notice to be executed. For example, if the pre-reading notice to be executed is based on the hold change, the pre-reading notice by the hold change may be executed even when the hold information of the variable display that becomes the reach is stored.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of processing methods for the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be provided. Then, MR3 may be restored by transmitting information on the processing method of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 from the main side to the sub side.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number MR3 is set in the range of 0-65535. However, the range of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be smaller or larger than this range.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, during the special symbol normal processing, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is processed in the same way as when the start winning is performed, and the random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted from the main side, The variation pattern may be identified by performing random number restoration processing on the sub side.

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Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

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

1 pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 120 performance control CPU.

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A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game control means capable of proceeding with a game;
Based on the information from the game control means, production control means capable of controlling the production,
setting means capable of setting a set value related to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state;
setting confirmation means capable of controlling a setting confirmation state in which setting values can be confirmed based on the establishment of a specific condition;
interrupt processing execution means for executing interrupt processing capable of executing game-related processing;
an information display unit controlled by the game control means;
special variable display means capable of variably displaying special identification information and displaying variable display results in the special variable display section of the information display section;
special variable display timing means for timing a special variable display period during which special identification information is variably displayed;
normal variable display means capable of displaying a display result by variably displaying the normal identification information in the normal variable display portion of the information display portion based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area;
normal variable display timing means for timing a normal variable display period for variable display of normal identification information;
a storage means capable of storing game information;
initialization means capable of initializing the game information stored in the storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means;
a setting permission state control means capable of controlling a setting permission state for permitting setting of the setting value ;
The setting confirmation means is controllable to the setting confirmation state when power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interrupt process is executed,
When the setting confirmation state ends, the interrupt processing is executed, and after the interrupt processing is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the game machine is stopped,
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means to perform an operation based on information used when the variable display of the special identification information is executed,
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on information used when variable display of the special identification information is executed when being controlled to the setting confirmation state,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the special variable display period is being clocked, and then the power supply to the game machine is resumed and the setting confirmation state is controlled, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end of the special variable display period, and the timing of the special variable display period is restarted when the setting confirmation state ends,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the normal variable display period is being counted, and then the power supply to the game machine is resumed and the setting confirmation state is controlled, the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the normal variable display period is interrupted until the period ends, and the timing of the normal variable display period is resumed when the setting confirmation state is finished,
When being controlled to the setting confirmation state, it is possible to perform a display on the information display unit that enables recognition of being controlled to the setting confirmation state ,
game information stored in the storage means is initialized when power supply to the game machine is started in a state in which the setting operation means is in the predetermined state and the initialization operation means is in the first state;
When the power supply to the game machine is started in a state where the setting operation means is in the specific state and the initialization operation means is in the first state, the setting permission state is controlled;
When the power supply to the game machine is started in a state in which the setting operation means is in the specific state and the initialization operation means is in the second state, the setting confirmation state is controlled;
The storage means
a predetermined area for storing at least the game information; and a specific area for storing set value data indicating a set value corresponding to an address higher than the predetermined area,
Having an area for storing information not used in the game between the predetermined area and the specific area,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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