JP7191709B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko game machine capable of changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate). Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine in which a setting key portion for changing a setting value is covered with a cover. Furthermore, in a pachinko game machine, since there is a time difference between the startup of the main board and the performance control board when the power is turned on, the main board prohibits command transmission to the performance control board for a predetermined period of time. disclosed.

JP 2017-60546 A JP 2010-233645 A JP-A-2001-321545

However, when changing settings in a gaming machine such as that described in Patent Document 3, waiting for a predetermined amount of time for processing before changing the settings or informing the user of the setting changes would be annoying for the person who sets the settings. and other inconveniences.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows setting values to be set without the operator feeling troublesome .

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game control means for controlling the progress of a game;
Production control means for controlling production according to predetermined information transmitted from the game control means;
setting permitting means capable of controlling a setting permitting state for setting a set value relating to the probability of the advantageous state;
determining means for determining whether or not the setting permission state is set;
The effect control means can analyze the predetermined information transmitted from the game control means after a specific period has passed since the power was turned on,
The game control means does not transmit the predetermined information to the effect control means until the specific period elapses, and starts transmitting the predetermined information to the effect control means after the specific period elapses,
The determination means is
determining whether or not the setting permission state is set before the specific period elapses;
determining whether the period during which the setting permission state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period;
The game control means is
Based on the determination that the determination means is in the setting permission state, it is possible to notify the setting permission state before the specific period elapses,
When the determination means determines that the period during which the setting permission state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period, transmission of the predetermined information is started.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
a game control means for performing a game by shooting a game medium and controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production according to predetermined information transmitted from the game control means;
setting permitting means capable of controlling a setting permitting state for setting a set value relating to the probability of the advantageous state;
determining means for determining whether or not the setting permission state is set;
The effect control means can analyze the predetermined information transmitted from the game control means after a specific period has passed since the power was turned on,
The game control means starts transmitting the predetermined information to the effect control means after the specific period has passed,
The determination means determines whether or not the setting permission state is set before the specific period elapses,
The game control means is
Based on the determination that the determination means is in the setting permission state, it is possible to notify the setting permission state before the specific period elapses,
not executing a specific process that is executed when a game medium passes through a starting area when being controlled to the setting permission state;
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress feeling annoyance when setting the setting value.

(1) A gaming machine according to another aspect,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state;
A title notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of informing the title corresponding to the suggested effect,
The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, FIGS. 9(D) and (F)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of the suggestive effects,
In a plurality of types of suggestive effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period may be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9(C)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which suggestive effect is to be executed, thereby improving interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
At a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
The execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even after the title is announced.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The suggestive effect executing means executes at least a first suggestive effect (for example, reach effects of super reach A and super reach B) and a second suggestive effect (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E) as the suggestive effects. is possible and
The title notifying means may notify the title corresponding to the second suggestive effect from the start of the second suggestive effect in the second suggestive effect.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect, so the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
A ratio of control to the advantageous state may be higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed.

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The suggestive effect executing means may be capable of executing the suggestive effect in an effect mode related to the title notified during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
a detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player;
A specific display execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that performs specific display (for example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31AK051) corresponding to the detection means,
The specific display execution means is
As the specific displays, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047 and a stick image 31AK051) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display are displayed. is possible and
changing the first specific display to the second specific display after displaying the first specific display in a non-effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. 17(E), FIG. 18(I));
During the effective period of detection by the detection means, an action effect using the changed second specific display may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18(J) and (K)).

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
As a suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of the control to the advantageous state, a first suggestive display whose display size is the first size (display by the shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed during the shutter effect shown in FIG. 19(a) etc.) and a second suggestive display whose display size is the second size (e.g. second size reach title image 31AK062 displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19(d)) (for example, image Display device 5, production control CPU 120) is further provided,
The display means is
Multiple types of elements with different aspects (element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 19(a) and (d)) It is possible to display a specific image (such as a fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d)) composed of
When both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display are displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display. (the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d) may be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestive display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the specific image has been displayed.

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 figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in an advance notice production|presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine regarding the characteristic portion 176F. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine regarding the characteristic portion 176F. 17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining operations and states of setting key switches and clear/setting switches related to the characteristic portion 176F; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process which CPU performs regarding the characteristic part 176F. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing setting value confirmation processing executed by a CPU regarding a characteristic portion 176F; FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining RAM clear processing executed by a CPU regarding the characteristic portion 176F; FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a setting change process executed by a CPU regarding a characteristic portion 176F; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process related to the characteristic portion 176F. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing power-off detection processing relating to a characteristic portion 176F; FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation in a setting change state regarding the characteristic portion 176F; FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation in a setting confirmation state regarding the characteristic portion 176F; It is a figure for demonstrating the rise timing of the main board|substrate and the production|presentation control board regarding the characteristic part 176F. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining processing in a setting change state regarding the characteristic portion 176F; It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine regarding the characteristic portion 178F. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine related to the characteristic portion 178F. 17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining operations and states of a setting key switch and a clear/setting switch related to the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process which CPU performs regarding the characteristic part 178F. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing setting value confirmation processing executed by a CPU regarding a characteristic portion 178F; FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining RAM clear processing executed by a CPU regarding the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a setting change process executed by a CPU regarding a characteristic portion 178F; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process related to the characteristic portion 178F. 14 is a flow chart showing power-off detection processing relating to a characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 13 is a flowchart of opening/closing portion confirmation processing regarding a characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining opening and closing of an opening/closing portion relating to the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining opening and closing of an opening/closing portion relating to the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation in a setting change state regarding the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation in a setting confirmation state regarding the characteristic portion 178F; FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining another configuration of an opening/closing portion related to the characteristic portion 178F; It is a flowchart which shows another game control main process which CPU performs regarding the characteristic part 178F.

(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 constituting 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. A first 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.

In addition, the "variable display" of the 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 symbols, scrolling display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of 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.

On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstructing nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

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 rotation 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 immediately executed) , 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 jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

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 (period of changing the normal figure) than in the normal state, or 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. The time saving state is a special pattern (especially the second special pattern)
This is an advantageous state for the player because the efficiency of the variation of is improved.

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 This may be performed by turning on/off, 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 combinations described later, the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are variably displayed. 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 to 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 game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 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 variable probability 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 a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect 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 process 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 receiving 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 according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, 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 according to the 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 processing 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 ended.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting 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 scope 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 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, ready-to-win effects such as normal reach and super-to-win A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as a suggestive effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is normal reach < super reach E < super reach D < super reach C < super reach B, as represented by the number of black stars in FIG. <It becomes higher in the order of super reach A.> In addition, you may provide the reach which confirms that it will become a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is performed via normal reach. Further, during the ready-to-win effect of the super reach, there is a case where a developing effect to develop (promote) to a more reliable reach is executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc. and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops to super reach, which is one level higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops by two levels or more is also provided. Also, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is announced at a predetermined timing after establishment of the reach. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, for the super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, the title of the reach is notified only by display, and for the other super reach, the title is notified by display and sound. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices for reach with a high degree of reliability than for reach with a low degree of reliability. As a result, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's sense of anticipation, thereby improving the performance effect. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or not depending on the reliability. Also, even in the same ready-to-win effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (linear script, square script, etc.) of title characters may be changed according to the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like.
(Example of production operation of characteristic portion 31AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in this embodiment will be described. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. FIG. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9(A) shows that variable display of decorative patterns is performed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. FIG. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the "left" and "right" stops and the ready-to-win state is entered. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.
(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as when the introductory portion of the ready-to-reach effect (also referred to as super ready-to-win effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 appears as shown in FIG. 9(D). Title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, "SP Reach A"
) is displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "super reach A") is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of the super reach A. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. The succeeding portion of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win A is executed. A production in which characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if an ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

It should be noted that when the lines are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super ready-to-win effect, the speaker 8 may output sounds corresponding to the lines. Also, the words are not limited to being displayed in balloons as shown in FIG.
(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect, as shown in FIG. , characters of "SP reach B") are displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of super reach B. be. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. The succeeding portion of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win B is executed.

In this way, in super ready-to-win A and super ready-to-win B, the title of ready-to-win is reported when a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Also, in Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the title is In the introductory part until the notification is given, the super ready-to-win effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach will be achieved after the start of the super reach effect and which title will be announced. In super reach A and super reach B, it is not limited to making the production mode until the title is announced completely common, but at least one You may make it make the part into a common production|presentation mode. For example, in the introductory portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a Super Reach production (for example, a production that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified after that. can be By doing so, the performance effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the performance. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach is to be achieved.
(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, the characters "SP reach D") is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is announced by outputting a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 8 (here, "Kill the enemy"). In this way, in super reach D, the title is announced at the start of the super reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the level of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9(H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the degree of reliability of the reach.

It should be noted that the voice notification of Super Reach D is not to notify the title name as it is, but to notify the contents of Reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of title notification by sound is varied depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

After the title is announced in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach performance. In addition, FIG. 9(I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9(C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(J), character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, dialogue 31AK004 of character 31AK001 is displayed, and a super reach D reach effect in which character 31AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. be.
(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the characters "SP reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. Along with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is performed. executed. In this way, in Super Ready-to-Wear E, titles are announced together with the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In super reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win E with low reliability of big hit, the title is notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win performance, thereby preventing the player from having excessive expectations. On the other hand, in the reach effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is announced (Fig. 9 (D), (F), ( H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the super ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach even in the super reach performance such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with high reliability of big win, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win with low reliability of big win, the progress of the ready-to-win performance may be stopped and the title may be announced.
(Title announcement timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in super ready-to-reach A and super ready-to-reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period of time has passed after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, and in super ready-to-win D and super ready-to-e E, the super ready-to-win effect is announced. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified after a predetermined period has passed after the start of super reach performance, and super reach D and super reach D with low reliability of big hit are announced. In E, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, but in the case of reach with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low reliability of big hit, super. The title may be announced after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the ready-to-win effect.
(Title display area)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, the title is announced on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in super reach D and super reach E, the image display device 5 A title is announced in a part (second area) of the screen of . By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, when the hit reliability is high, title notification is performed in a wider display area than when the reliability is low, so effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title may be displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. It may be a thing (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. In addition, the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach A and super reach B, and the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach D and super reach E.

The method of differentiating the display area for title notification according to the ready-to-win effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the ready-to-win effect. For example, when the hit reliability is high, the title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than when the reliability is low. Further, when the display area for title notification is changed according to the ready-to-win effect, the display area may be changed as in this embodiment, or the display location may be changed.
(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the title announcement in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, super reach D with lower reliability of big hit than super reach A and super reach B is displayed without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification in , the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming repetitive. In addition, in the title notification of the super reach E, which has a lower reliability of the big hit than the super reach D, the expectation suggestive display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his sense of anticipation due to the display of the expectation suggesting display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with the low reliability. At least a part of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach E may display the expectation level suggestion display.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the indication indicating the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars. You may make it display the numerical value which carried out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, half of the black stars may be displayed to increase the number of levels of expectations.
(Title display end timing)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in the super reach A and the super reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Also, in super reach D and super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a final effect, which will be described later, is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach performance. Further, by doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily because the effect can be improved at any time.

In addition, although the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification and expectation suggestive display according to the reliability of the big hit may be executed.
(Decision production)
After each ready-to-win performance is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (final stage of the variable display), a decision performance for informing whether or not the display result will be a ``jackpot'' is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "loss". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), an effect is executed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 . After that, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the friendly character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. A fixed decoration pattern is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the friendly character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified during the ready-to-win effect, the title notification is finished before the final effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the decided effect, and to perform a well-balanced title notification.

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the ready-to-win production of super ready-to-win, the decoration pattern is reduced in the lower right part of the image display device 5 to execute variable display, but during the ready-to-win production. The display of the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decoration pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of ready-to-win effect.

In addition, in the case of displaying on the image display device 5 the characters permanently displayed during the pending display, the active display, the variable display, and the display related to mobile phone interlocking, they are not displayed appropriately during the ready-to-win effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the ready-to-reach effect. may be At that time, during low-reliability ready-to-win effects such as super ready-to-win E, these displays may remain displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the low-reliability ready-to-win effect, and to make the player pay attention to the ready-to-win effect in the highly-reliable ready-to-win effect. (development production)
Next, an example of the effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the ready-to-reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), as shown in FIG. As shown, the ready-to-win effect is interrupted and an effect is executed in which the screen is torn. After that, when it develops to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the title of super reach A is announced, and the reach performance of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11(D), the title of super reach B is announced, and the reach performance of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the development target reach title notification, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the destination reach is a reach in which title notification is performed by display and sound, the title notification is performed again by display and sound.

Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), and may be a effect such that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display as if a malfunction) is displayed. You may do so. By setting it as such production|presentation, an unexpected production|presentation can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a fake development production such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop. (Suggestion of expectations)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the degree of expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and gradually You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation suggestive display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. A production that fits in one of the white stars is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, tone quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (every number of stars). At the stage where the number of black stars corresponding to the level of expectation fits in the level of expectation suggestive display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 12(F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is raised one step at a time, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation rises by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation by half a step. In this case, different sounds or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half black stars are displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Moreover, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the expectation-suggestion effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, the same black star image will be displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectations that increase at once, and the black stars will increase according to the number of stages of expectations that will increase. You may make it perform the production|presentation which does.
(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main substrate 11, the effect based on the command is executed in different effect modes. In each production mode, the background displayed on the image display device 5, the character, the motif, the sound output from the speaker 8, etc. may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changed by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L show an example of the effect operation of the title notification and the degree-of-expectation effect in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation suggesting effects are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the ready-to-reach performance based on the fluctuation pattern of super ready-to-reach D is the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D2, which is different in performance mode from the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is specified, title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12(G). At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of READY is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone) is output. Also, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The effect is executed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. At this time, a sound "pong" is output from the speaker 8 indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At the stage where the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation suggestive display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted in such a manner that they shine, as shown in FIG. 12(L). In this way, by varying the notification mode of the title according to the effect mode (state when the ready-to-win effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect is diversified and the effect is enhanced. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach D variation pattern is specified, but depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), other reach effect ) may be made to have different presentation modes. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed), whether or not to report the title of ready-to-win, and the execution ratio of the title to be reported may be varied. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the title of ready-to-win may not be announced. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

In this embodiment, the expectation level is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation level indication display, and the expectation level suggestion effect is executed to gradually increase the number of black stars. It is also possible to execute an expectation level suggesting effect in which the number of displays suggesting is gradually reduced. Such an expectation level suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation level suggesting effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.
(Another example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation degree suggesting effect in which the display indicating the degree of expectation of the expectation degree suggesting display is increased step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of step by step. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the title Super Reach D is notified, and after completing the effect of increasing the number of black stars in stages, as shown in FIG. A development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. The title of Reach C is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestive display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 has moved, it is also possible to execute a development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestive display are changed.
(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, a title advance notice for giving notice of the degree of reliability of a big hit is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach A is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14(B), a title announcement is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red. Thus, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not performed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is performed. In the title announcement shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the title of Reach is notified by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display of the title.

Further, when a title announcement is executed in which the display mode (display color) of the title is changed, after the display mode of the title is changed, a sound corresponding to the display mode after the change may be output. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Also, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.
(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) such as the advance effect and the development effect, which increases the expectation of being controlled to the big hit advantage state. By doing so, once the title is reported, an effect that raises the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the announcement effect and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001).

If it is a super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not to execute a title announcement) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super ready-to-win title is determined according to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "losing", for example, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A). As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the super reach title is "black", "red", one that changes from "black" to "red", and one that changes from "black" to "fruit pattern". , and those that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the title. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the presentation effect will be improved.

In addition, the "fruit pattern" may be such that the characters of the title are displayed in bold and the characters themselves are the "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be the "fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, it is sufficient that the display color changes after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Also, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of a super reach that has a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or fewer than in super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, in the normal mode the display color of the title is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. Determines the display color of the title in different proportions. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the manner of execution of the title announcement (display color and display color change timing) depending on the presentation mode, the presentation is diversified and the presentation effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, the advance notice of the big hit reliability is executed according to the display mode of the character's words (for example, the display color of the words, etc.) in the ready-to-win effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of super ready-to-win, the display color of the character's words in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win (whether or not to execute advance notice of the words) is decided (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect is determined, for example, by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(C). As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display colors of the words in the ready-to-win effect are "white", "red", and those that change from "white" to "red", in this order (ascending order). Reliability is high. That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the words. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the words, and the production effect will be improved. As for the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Also, the reliability of the big win may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the same effect mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the dialogue notice, the reliability of the big win may be increased when the same effect mode is used. Also, the reliability of the big win may differ depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation modes of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the big win reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the big win reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the special mode may determine the display color of the words at a rate different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

It should be noted that, in place of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit may be executed by a change in the effect mode of the ready-to-win effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the reliability of the big win differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not super-ready-to-win (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other advance notice effects and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, 31AKS002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and the dialogue notice in the case of super reach. and at least one of the speech announcement may be made executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice are explained as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of ready-to-win, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice differ in the number of executable rendering modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed). By doing so, the production is varied and the production effect is enhanced. In the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the number of executable effects may be changed arbitrarily, and the number and types of executable effects may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a sense of unity, and the player can easily grasp the reliability of the big win.
(Action production)
When the effect mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode will change may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and an effect effect in which the image affects at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. After the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or lines may be changed. The effect mode of effect effect (effect effect image, etc.) may be common to both the title and the dialogue. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or lines does not change even though the action effect is executed. When the action effect is to be executed, whether or not to execute the effect effect, the execution timing, and the mode of effect may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, depending on the presentation mode of the action presentation, the rate at which the presentation mode of at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the presentation mode changes due to the action presentation) may be different. It is possible to make the ratio of the dialogue notice and the change of which production mode (the ratio of which effect is applied) different, or the ratio of what color (how many stages) the change is made to be. . By executing such an action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title or the words will be affected when the action effect image is displayed, thereby improving the effect. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes, whether or not to execute the action production and the production mode may be determined at different ratios according to the production modes. By doing so, it is possible to execute an action effect according to the effect mode, and the effect of the effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either the title or the dialogue is selected according to the effect content of the ready-to-win effect (for example, the action of the character, the effect content in the battle effect, etc.). may change. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the contents of the ready-to-win effect.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments are not essential components, and can be omitted as appropriate.
(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5 , a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3 . Although expressed as a sub-liquid crystal here, the sub-display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot-matrix LED. The sub-liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. The sub-liquid crystal executes various effects such as advance notice effects and display of pending display. For example, the title notification may be executed in the sub-liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed after the title notification as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. In this case, after announcing the title on the image display device 5, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. By doing so, the title and the expectation level suggesting display can be displayed without interfering with the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation level suggesting display become easy to understand.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of the title of the ready-to-win effect as a suggestive effect has been described. may For example, as a preview effect (for example, a pre-read preview effect), when executing a pre-read zone effect that shifts to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) with different background images and effect modes on the image display device 5, the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. In the case of presenting a mission ("reach with 7", "annihilate the enemy using a stick controller", etc.) and executing a mission effect that gives the player an advantage when the mission is accomplished, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.
(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing for deriving the display result comes, a decided effect is executed to notify whether or not the display result will be a "big hit", and then the display result is shown ( 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the player's operation, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super ready-to-win effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 enters the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C)-(F) and 18(G)-(I), a ready-to-win effect is executed in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 face each other.

Along with the ready-to-win effect, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17(C). As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared to indicate that an operation effect is to be executed. The reliability of the big win differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect will be executed during the ready-to-win effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. change to

After that, as shown in FIG. 18H, a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. Effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, an action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. It should be noted that the operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

After that, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the restriction line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. , a display prompting an operation to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation valid period during which the operation to the stick controller 31A is valid.

Here, when an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. Note that if no operation is detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The reliability of the jackpot is high. Even when an operation performance image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation performance image with high reliability during ready-to-win performance, so that the performance effect is improved and the expectation of the player is increased. can be maintained.

17 and 18 omit the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation. may be executed. The determination of operation effects and operation effect images (whether there is an operation effect, whether there is an operation effect image to be displayed, whether there is an effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.
(Modification 2 of Characteristic Portion 31AK)
A suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state may be performed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestive display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestive display may be executed. In the shutter effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the start of the variable display. In addition, in the ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win effect, an effect to display a ready-to-win title indicating the development destination of the ready-to-win effect is executed. A specific image may be included and displayed when either the shutter display or the reach title display is displayed. The ready-to-win title effect may be the same as the title announcement in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

A specific image is an image with a high degree of reliability of a big hit that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image as element E1, a melon image as element E2, an apple image as element E3, a watermelon image as element E4, and a strawberry image as element E5. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Also, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. also,
All of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit within each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter performance is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the reliability of the big win is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when the ready-to-win title is displayed during execution of the ready-to-win effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the reliability of the big win is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. It should be noted that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as the image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the ready-to-win title effect are executed. For example, white image<blue image<red image<fruit pattern image may be prepared in order of the degree of reliability of the big hit (for example, a red shutter or a reach title with red characters). Then, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big win.

When performing the shutter display and the ready-to-win title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light to notify. The common sound and light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for fruit patterns is executed. Also, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the common sound and the specific sound may be partially overlapped in their output periods.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19(b), variable display of decorative patterns is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 19(c), the reach state is entered.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19(d), the super ready-to-win effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are displayed as a reach title display. The ready-to-win title image 31AK062 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Also, in the ready-to-win title image 31AK062, characters of "battle ready-to-win" are displayed to indicate that a ready-to-win effect accompanied by a battle effect is to be executed.

Further, when the ready-to-win title effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. Furthermore, after outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "Hot", which indicates that the reliability of the big win is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestive display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in the ready-to-win title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the common sound and the specific sound have been explained in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, a battle ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(e). An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production ends, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number patterns. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols are stopped, and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 forming the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the ready-to-win title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high degree of reliability for big wins has been displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d). Therefore, attention can be paid to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination of the shutter effect (whether or not to use the shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In this case, the shutter performance may be determined based on the determination result of the title display color in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be executed more easily. Further, the determination relating to the ready-to-win title effect may also be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination relating to the shutter effect.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 176F)
In the pachinko game machine, Patent Document A (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-60546) discloses a game machine capable of changing set values such as the probability of winning a jackpot (ball output rate). Further, Patent Document B (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-233645) discloses a gaming machine in which a setting key portion for changing a setting value is covered with a cover. Furthermore, in a pachinko game machine, there is a time difference between the start-up of the main board and the effect control board when the power is turned on. JP-A-2001-321545).

However, when changing settings in a game machine such as that described in Patent Document C, waiting for a predetermined amount of time for processing before changing the settings or informing the user of the setting changes would be troublesome for the person making the settings. and other inconveniences.

This characteristic part 176F is made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and aims to provide a gaming machine in which the setting can be changed without feeling troublesome.

Characteristic portion 176F of the present embodiment will be described below. A front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment is omitted because it is the same as the characterizing portion 31AK described above. FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. FIG. 21 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 176F001 formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface, and a game machine for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of a frame (underframe) 3. 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 3, a glass door frame 176F003 having a glass window is provided between a door open position at which the front surface of the game machine frame 3 is opened and a door closed position at which the front surface is closed, centering on the left side. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 176F003, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 176F003 is closed.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the main board 11 in the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 176F004 to which fraud prevention measures such as caulking are applied, and the back of the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. installed in the Further, on the main board 11, a setting key switch for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed. 176F005 normally functions as a clear switch for clearing flags, counters and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and changes set values such as the probability of winning a big hit (percentage of winning balls) to be described later in the setting change state. A clear/set switch 176F006 is provided that functions as a setting switch for Although the clear/setting switch 176F006, which is used both as a clear switch and a setting switch, is provided on the main substrate 11, a setting switch dedicated to changing the set value may be provided in addition to the clear switch.

A setting switching main body provided with operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the setting key switch 176F005 and the clear/setting switch 176F006, is accommodated in the board case 176F004 together with the main board 11. The /setting switch 176F006 is exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear left portion of the board case 176F004 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 176F004.

Since the substrate case 176F004 having the setting key switch 176F005 and the clear/setting switch 176F006 is provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 3 is closed, and it is difficult to operate the board case 176F004. Operation is enabled by opening the game machine frame 3 using a key. Also, since the setting key switch 176F005 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. Also, the setting key switch 176F005 is also a switch that can perform a switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, and an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pressing operation). In the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 3 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 3 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.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 . A control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, but after the power is turned on, the main board 11 may be changed due to the difference in the processing capability of each CPU and the difference in the contents to be processed. CPU1 for production control of production control board 12 for CPU103
20 rises late. Therefore, even if the control command is transmitted before the effect control board 12 starts up, the main board 11 waits for the effect control board 12 to start up and sends the control command to the effect control board 12 because the effect control board 12 misses the control command. to send control commands.

The control command is, for example, an effect control command that is 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. Furthermore, the control commands include commands such as a power failure restoration command (S7 shown in FIG. 23) transmitted when power is restored and an initialization designation command (S9 shown in FIG. 23) transmitted after RAM clear processing. is

A display monitor 176F007 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged in the substrate case 176F004. This display monitor 176F007 is connected to the main board 11 and arranged in the upper left part of the board case 176F004.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) includes each winning opening (first large winning opening, second large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning openings, Hereafter, the number of game balls entering a game ball (also referred to as an "entrance area") is totaled, and various types of winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios based on the totals are displayed on the display monitor 176F007. By displaying these winning information on the display monitor 176F007, it is possible to confirm various winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios after installation in the game arcade. Furthermore, the display monitor 176F007 can display the setting status of the set values such as set values and changed set values in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Of course, the main board 11 may be provided with a dedicated display monitor for displaying the setting status of set values such as set values and changed set values.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 176F of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit and the small hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process (S110) of the special symbol process process (S25), by using the display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to the set value, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit and the small hit is set to change. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 1 is the highest payout rate, and the higher the value in the order of 1 to 6, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the higher the value is in the order of 2 to 6, the lower the advantage is.

In 176F of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big and small wins changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the rate), the probability of changing probability, the number of times of time reduction, the number of balls, etc. may be changed. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the game characteristics according to the set value.

For example, when the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the variable probability state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable probability loop type). When the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game balls pass through a predetermined switch provided 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 the probability variable state based on the above, the game property (so-called V probability variable type) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big win game is different according to the variable special figure. . When the set value of 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 game balls enter the special variable winning ball device 7 during high base (during time reduction control). Based on passing through the provided predetermined switch, it is a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state.

Next, operations of the setting key switch 176F005 and the clear/setting switch 176F006 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining operations and states of the setting key switch 176F005 and the clear/setting switch 176F006. First, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 176F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Become. If a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 176F005 and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON, and the clear/setting switch 176F006 is turned OFF when the power is turned on, the setting confirmation state is entered. The clear/set switch 176F006 has a keyhole so that ON/OFF operation cannot be performed unless a predetermined setting key is inserted into the keyhole.

Here, the setting change state is a state in which the setting value is changed by pressing the clear/setting switch 176F006, and the setting confirmation state is a state in which the clear/setting switch 176F006 is pressed only by confirming the setting value. The setting value cannot be changed even if the On the other hand, if the clear/set switch 176F006 is turned on when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 176F005 is turned off, the memory in the RAM 102 is cleared (RAM clear). If the clear/set switch 176F006 is turned off when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 176F005 is turned off, the power is restored.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the same process as the flowchart of the game control main process shown in FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (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 clear/set switch 176F006 is ON (S3). When the power is turned on with the clear/setting switch 176F006 in the ON state, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the clear/set switch 176F006 is ON (S3; Yes), the process proceeds to 176FS011.

If the clear/set switch 176F006 is OFF (S3; No), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (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 (S4; No), the process proceeds to 176FS011.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (S5). . In S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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 (S5; No), the process proceeds to 176FS011.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS006). When the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS006; Yes), a setting value confirmation process is executed to display the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 176F007. By viewing the display monitor 176F007, the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is set to a state in which it is possible to check (setting confirmation state) (176FS007).

Also, when the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF (176FS006; No), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (176FS008). When the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF (176FS006; No), display of game-related information such as the base value is started on the display monitor 176F007. In the characteristic part 176F of the present embodiment, after the CPU 103 starts up, it is possible to enter the setting confirmation state, so the period of waiting until the effect control board 12 is activated in consideration of the time elapsed in the setting confirmation state ( specified period) has been changed. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (176FS009), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (176FS010). If the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not timed out (176FS010; No), the process 176FS009 is executed again to wait for the period until the effect control board 12 is activated.

Also, when the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (176FS010; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of power supply stop (S6). In the recovery process (S6), 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 control command at the time of restoration with respect to the production|presentation control board 12 assuming that the pachinko game machine 1 was restored in the state before a power failure (S7). After transmitting the control command for recovery, the CPU 103 proceeds to S10.

When the clear/set switch 176F006 is ON (S3; Yes), when backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (S4; No), and when it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (S5; No), 176FS011 proceed to The CPU 103 executes RAM clear processing for clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (176FS011). After executing the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS012).

When the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF (176FS012; No), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (176FS013). When the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF (176FS012; No), display of game-related information such as the base value is started on the display monitor 176F007. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (176FS014), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (176FS015). If the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not timed out (176FS015; No), it waits for a period until the effect control board 12 is activated by executing 176FS014 again. CPU103 transmits the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 after starting the production|presentation control board 12 (S9). CPU103 progresses to S10 after transmitting the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12. FIG.

When the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS012; Yes), the CPU 103 executes setting change processing for changing the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 (176F016). By executing the setting change process, the CPU 103 enters a state (setting change state) in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by the operation of the clear/setting switch 176F006 by a store clerk or the like. do.

After executing the setting change process (176F016), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (176FS017). In the characteristic part 176F of the present embodiment, after the CPU 103 starts up, it is possible to change the setting state, so the waiting period ( specified period) has been changed. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (176FS018), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (176FS019). When the effect control board startup start waiting timer has not timed out (176FS019; No), 176FS018 is executed again to wait for the period until the effect control board 12 is started. CPU103 transmits the control command according to the setting value stored in the address F000 of RAM102 to the production|presentation control board 12 after starting the production|presentation control board 12 (176FS019a). After transmitting the control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 proceeds to S10.

After transmitting the control command at the time of recovery (S7), after transmitting the control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (S9), after transmitting the control command to the effect control board 12 (176019a), the process proceeds to S10. The CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 104 (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) (S11), and the interrupt is permitted (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.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing setting value confirmation processing executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first displays the setting value stored at the address F000 (see FIG. 25B) in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 176F007 (176FS020). Then, the CPU 103 outputs a security signal from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like (external information ON) while performing setting confirmation notification by means of a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11. to notify that it is in the "setting confirmation state" (176FS021). The output of the setting confirmation notification and the security signal may be continued until the setting confirmation state is completed, or may be output only once.

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS022). When the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS022; Y), the CPU 103 maintains the setting confirmation state by repeatedly executing 176FS022, and waits until the setting key switch 176F005 is turned OFF.

When the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF (176FS022; N), the CPU 103 terminates the display of the set values on the display monitor 176F007 (176FS023) and terminates the setting confirmation state.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the RAM clearing process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (176FS030). If the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (176FS030; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (176FS031). If backup data is stored in RAM 102 (176FS031; Y), CPU 103 designates the second address from the top in RAM 102 and proceeds to 176FS034 (176FS032).

On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (176FS030; Y) or if the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (176FS031; N), an initial value (for example, "1") is set to the first address in the RAM 102. Go to 176FS032 (176FS033).

In 176FS034, the CPU 103 sets (stores) "00H" in the designated address. Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (176FS035). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (176FS035; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 and proceed to 176FS034 (176FS036); ;Y) terminates the RAM clearing process.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 25B, the RAM 102 in the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area. 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, in other addresses (F002, F003, etc.), in addition to clear switch backup information that can specify whether the clear switch was ON when the pachinko game machine 1 was started, special figure suspension storage and general figure suspension Game information including memory, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored.

In other words, the RAM clearing process in the characterizing part 176F of the present embodiment means that when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102 and there is backup data, addresses (F001 to FXXX ) to clear data other than the set value by storing "00H" in the address (F000) where the set value is stored. (for example, "1") and store "00H" in the remaining addresses (F001 to FXXX) in the RAM 102, thereby initializing the set values and clearing the remaining data.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 176F of the present embodiment, the setting value is stored at the top address F000 of the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102. good too. If the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102 in this way, the address immediately before the last address of the RAM 102 is used as the address for clearing the data when executing the RAM clear processing shown in FIG. is specified, and "00H" is stored sequentially from the address F000 to the immediately preceding address.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the form of clearing the data excluding the setting values of the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (the address F003 in the feature part 176F of the present embodiment) may be cleared. .

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a setting change process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 176F. In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first outputs a security signal from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like ( (external information ON) to inform that it is in a "setting change state" (176FS040). Note that the output of the setting change notification and the security signal may be continued until the setting change state ends, or may be configured only once. Then, the set value stored at address F000 (see FIG. 25B) in RAM 102 is identified (176FS041), and the identified set value is displayed on display monitor 176F007 (176FS042).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear/set switch 176F006 has been operated (176FS043). When there is an operation of the clear/set switch 176F006 (176FS043; Y), the security signal is holed from the external terminal board of the pachinko machine 1 while announcing with a speaker, LED, display device, etc. that can be controlled by the main board 11. Output to a computer or the like (external information ON) to notify that there is a setting change operation (176FS044). The output of the setting change notification and the security signal indicating that the setting change operation has been performed may be continued until the setting change state is terminated, or may be output only once.

When the clear/set switch 176F006 is operated, the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 are updated (176FS045). Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 176F007 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more disadvantageous 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 176F007 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more disadvantageous for the player than the "2", is provisionally set. It is stored in address F001 of RAM 102 as a set value. If the set value displayed on the display monitor 176F007 is "3", "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 at the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 176F007 (176FS046), and determines whether or not the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS047). When the setting changeover switch is not operated in 176FS043 (176FS043; N), the process of 176FS047 is executed without executing the processes of 176FS044 to 176FS046.

When the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS047; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 176FS043 to 176FS046 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 or store it in the address F001. A process for displaying the set values on the display monitor 176F007 is executed.

When the setting key switch 176F005 is OFF in 176FS047 (176FS047; N), the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 in the address F000. In other words, the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored at the address F001 (temporary setting value displayed on the display monitor 176F007) at the address F000, thereby changing the setting value stored at the address F001 to the final setting value. (Change the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1) (176FS048).

In addition, in the characteristic part 176F of the present embodiment, by turning off the setting key switch 176F005, a new setting value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 (temporary setting stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102). The value is stored in the address F000), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball winning to the start winning opening, the operation of the clear switch, and the pressing of the setting key switch 176F005 are exemplified. A new setting value may be set in the pachinko game machine 1 by turning off the setting key switch 176F005 after performing an operation such as an operation.

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 176F of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the RAM clear processing is executed before the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 are changed, the RAM clear processing is executed again (the setting values other than those stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102 are data). By doing so, it is possible to prevent problems such as the game being started with incorrect data stored in the RAM.

Next, the game control timer interrupt processing in the characterizing portion 176F of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process relating to the characteristic portion 176F. As shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first executes power failure detection processing (176F050) in the game control timer interrupt processing, and then executes switch processing (S21) to command control processing (S27). FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing power-off detection processing relating to the characteristic portion 176F. As shown in FIG. 28, in the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input. (176FS060). If there is no power-off signal input (176FS060; N), the process is terminated, and if there is a power-off signal input (176FS060; Y), the backup data including the set values stored in the RAM 102 are specified. (176FS061), the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (176FS062). Then, after creating check data (176FS063) to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

Furthermore, operations in the setting change state will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the operation in the setting change state regarding the characteristic portion 176F. First, when the power is off, the display monitor 176F007, which is a setting display LED, is off. Next, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 176F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Even when the setting key switch 176F005 is turned on, the display monitor 176F007, which is a setting display LED, is off.

Next, the power is turned on while the clear/set switch 176F006 is kept ON, so that the processing shifts to the "setting change state". In order to notify that the main board 11 has transitioned to the "setting change state", the main board 11 notifies of the setting change using a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 . The setting change notification on the main board 11 is performed without waiting for the effect control board 12 to start up, as will be described later. Furthermore, the main board 11 outputs a security signal (external information ON) from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like in order to inform the outside that it has transitioned to the "setting change state". state”. When the state shifts to the "setting change state", the memory in the RAM 102 is also cleared (RAM cleared), and the set values that have been set are displayed on the display monitor 176F007. Note that the "setting change state" is a state before the start of the game, and for example, the lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting slot and the game-related process such as payout of prize balls are not executed.

Next, the set value is changed each time the clear/set switch 176F006 is pressed during the "setting change state". In order to notify that the setting value has been changed, the main board 11 notifies of the setting change using a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 . The setting change notification due to the setting value being changed on the main board 11 is also performed without waiting for the production control board 12 to rise, as will be described later. Further, the main board 11 outputs a security signal (external information ON) from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like to inform the outside that the setting value has been changed. let me know. The display monitor 176F007 displays the setting values changed according to the depression of the clear/setting switch 176F006. While the setting value is being changed, it is in the "setting change state" and is in the state before the game is started. no processing is performed.

Next, the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 176F005 is operated to turn it from ON to OFF (setting key OFF). By turning off the setting key switch 176F005, the main board 11 adopts the setting values changed by pressing the clear/setting switch 176F006 and starts the game. In order to notify that the RAM has been cleared during the "setting change state", the main board 11 performs RAM clear notification by means of a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 . In addition, the main board 11 may perform RAM clear notification with a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the effect control board 12 after the effect control board 12 starts up. The display monitor 176F007 displays information about the game such as the base value. When the setting key switch 176F005 is turned off, the main board 11 starts a game and enters the game.

Furthermore, operations in the setting confirmation state will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the operation in the setting confirmation state regarding the characteristic portion 176F. First, when the power is off, the display monitor 176F007, which is a setting display LED, is off. Next, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 176F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Even when the setting key switch 176F005 is turned on, the display monitor 176F007, which is a setting display LED, is off.

Next, by turning on the power while keeping the clear/set switch 176F006 in the OFF state, the process shifts to the "setting confirmation state". In order to notify that the main board 11 has shifted to the "setting confirmation state", the main board 11 performs setting confirmation notification using a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 . The setting confirmation notification on the main board 11 is performed without waiting for the effect control board 12 to start up. Furthermore, the main board 11 outputs a security signal from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like (external information ON) in order to inform the outside that it has transitioned to the "setting confirmation state". state”. In the case of shifting to the "setting confirmation state", the setting values that have been set are displayed on the display monitor 176F007. The "setting confirmation state" is a state before the start of the game. For example, the lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting slot, the payout of prize balls, and other game-related processes are not executed.

Next, the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 176F005 is operated to turn it from ON to OFF (setting key OFF). By turning off the setting key switch 176F005, the main board 11 starts the game with the setting values displayed on the display monitor 176F007 during the "setting confirmation state". The display monitor 176F007 displays information about the game such as the base value. When the setting key switch 176F005 is turned off, the main board 11 starts a game and enters the game.

The operation of the setting key switch 176F005 is valid when the power is off and invalid when the power is on. Specifically, even if the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 176F005 is operated to turn ON from OFF while the power is ON, the process does not shift to the "setting change state" or "setting confirmation state". . As a result, it is possible to prevent the load on the game control microcomputer 100 from increasing due to the process shifting to the "setting change state" or "setting confirmation state" during the game.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are provided with respective CPUs, and during the period from the power-on to the start of the game, each CPU performs start-up processing (sequence ) is executed. However, due to the difference in processing capacity and the difference in processing contents between the respective CPUs, the start-up of the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is delayed with respect to the CPU 103 of the main board 11 . Therefore, the main board 11 transmits the control command before the effect control board 12 starts up, and the effect control board 12 cannot receive the control command, or the control command is received in the buffer but cannot be analyzed. A control command is transmitted to the performance control board 12 after waiting for the control board 12 to rise.

FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining start-up timings of the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. In the start-up sequence of the main substrate 11, after the CPU 103 starts up, wait processing (for example, processing of 176FS008 to 176FS010 shown in FIG. 23) is performed. The wait processing includes wait processing by hardware (wait by hardware) and wait processing by software (wait by software). On the other hand, in the start-up sequence of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 starts up, the initialization process of the effect control board 12 is executed, and after a specific period has passed, the timer interrupt is started and the control transmitted from the main board 11 Commands can be received. Therefore, the main board 11 waits for the specific period to pass, and performs wait processing by hardware (for example, hardware based on a WAIT signal) and wait processing by software (for example, loop processing by a program). That is, the main board 11 waits for the initialization processing of the effect control board 12 to end and the timer interrupt to start, and then transmits the control command to the effect control board 12 . After transmitting the control command, the main board 11 starts a timer interrupt.

As described above, the processing for setting change and setting confirmation is executed by the main substrate 11, and therefore can be executed after the CPU 103 is started up. Therefore, when the main board 11 performs setting change and setting confirmation processing and performs setting change notification and setting confirmation notification, the specific period has not passed in the effect control board 12, and the specific period has not passed. It is necessary to perform setting change notification and setting confirmation notification. However, in the main board 11 according to the present embodiment, setting change notification and setting confirmation notification can be performed by a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 without waiting for the elapse of the specific period. .

Concretely, the processing in the setting change state will be explained using the sequence of the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining processing in the setting change state. First, on the main substrate 11 side, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 176F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Further, on the main substrate 11 side, the power is turned on while the clear/set switch 176F006 is kept in the ON state. On the main substrate 11 side, the CPU 103 is started up and the processing is shifted to the setting change state. On the other hand, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 starts up and starts initialization processing.

On the main board 11 side, when the process shifts to the setting change state, setting change notification and external information output are performed. Also, on the main substrate 11 side, the clear/setting switch 176F006 is pressed during the setting change state, and setting change notification and external information output are performed each time a setting change operation is performed. Thereafter, on the main substrate 11 side, the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 176F005 is operated to turn off from ON (setting key OFF) in order to end the setting change state. When the setting key is turned OFF and the process is shifted to the game-enabled state, the main board 11 starts wait processing (wait processing by hardware or wait processing by software) for waiting for the elapse of a specific period.

On the other hand, on the performance control board 12 side, the initialization process is completed, the timer interrupt is started, and the control command transmitted from the main board 11 can be received. The main board 11 ends the wait process and transmits a power command to the effect control board 12 when a specific period has passed. The main board 11 starts timer interruption after transmitting the power command to the effect control board 12 .

The specific period is a period from when the power is turned on until the effect control board 12 can receive the control command or can analyze the control command received in the buffer. For example, the initialization process executed by the effect control board 12 It is assumed that it is a predetermined time from the processing of Therefore, the main board 11 may transmit the power supply command to the effect control board 12 without starting the wait process when the specific period has passed when the setting key is turned OFF. That is, the main board 11 determines whether or not the period during which the setting change state is controlled is longer than or equal to the specific period. starts transmitting a power command to the performance control board 12 without waiting for the elapse of the specific period.

The main board 11 measures the time after the power is turned on with a timer or the like, and determines whether or not the period during which the setting change state is controlled at the time when the setting key is turned off is longer than or equal to a specific period. can judge. Furthermore, the main board 11 may be configured to change the period of the wait process based on the time from turning on the power until turning off the setting key. In other words, the main board 11, by varying the period of the wait process according to the period of the processing in the setting change, the effect control board 12 can not receive the control command, or it is received in the buffer but cannot be analyzed. While preventing this, the period can be shortened compared to the wait process.

In the sequence shown in FIG. 32, the control in the setting change state has been described, but control in the setting confirmation state can also be applied in the same way. In other words, when the setting key is turned off and the process is shifted from the setting confirmation state to the game enabled state, the main board 11 starts wait processing for waiting for the specific period to elapse.

(Means of characteristic portion 176F)
(1) As described above, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of changing game-related settings,
game control means (for example, the main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control board 12) for controlling production according to a predetermined command (for example, control command) transmitted from the game control means;
Determination means for determining whether or not it is controlled to a setting change state in which settings can be changed (for example, the main board 11 determines whether or not it is controlled to a setting change state based on the conditions shown in FIG. 22). ,
The production control means, after a specific period (for example, the production control board 12 can receive the control command, or the period until the control command received in the buffer can be analyzed) from the power-on, the game A predetermined command transmitted from the control means can be analyzed,
The game control means starts transmitting a predetermined command to the effect control means after the specific period has passed (for example, control command transmission S7, S9, 176FS019a),
The determination means determines whether or not the setting change state is being controlled before the specific period elapses (for example, setting change processing (176FS016)),
The game control means controls the notification regarding the setting change without waiting for the elapse of the specific period based on the determination that the setting can be changed by the determination means (for example, a speaker that can be controlled by the main board 11 ( 176FS040 )).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the setting change state without waiting for the elapse of the specific period, and it is not troublesome to change the setting.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above,
The determination means determines that the setting change state has been controlled to the playable state by a predetermined operation (for example, determines whether or not the setting key switch 176F005 is ON (176FS047)),
The game control means waits for the elapse of the specific period after it is determined by the determination means that the game is controlled to the playable state, and then starts transmitting a predetermined command (for example, directing a control command according to a set value). Sent to control board 12 (176FS019a)).

According to such a configuration, since the predetermined command can be transmitted after the effect control means is activated, it is possible to prevent the predetermined command from being unable to be received or being received in the buffer but not being analyzed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The judging means judges that the setting change state is controlled by a specific operation (for example, the setting key switch 176F005 is turned on) before the power is turned on and the power is turned on (for example, the setting key switch 176F005 is turned on). is ON (176FS012; Yes), execute the setting change process).

According to such a configuration, if the setting is not to be changed, it can be done quickly because the power is turned on.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The determination means determines whether or not a period during which the setting change state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period,
When the determination means determines that the period during which the setting change state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period, the game control means starts transmitting a predetermined command without waiting for the specific period to elapse ( For example, based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2), the effect control board activation start waiting timer is set (176FS008)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the waiting period (specific period) until the effect control means starts up in consideration of the time elapsed in the setting confirmation state, so that useless processing can be omitted.

(5) In the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The game control means outputs a signal (for example, a security signal) to the outside in the setting change state (for example, outputs a security signal from an external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like (176FS040)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp that the store clerk or the like is changing the settings without confirming by the side of the gaming machine, thereby preventing fraud.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The game control means does not execute a predetermined process (for example, a game-related process) while the setting change state continues. In particular, the predetermined process is a lottery process based on the winning of the game medium in the starting slot.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state in which the set value is not determined, and the prize balls being paid out by the lottery process or the like.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 176F)
(1) It has been explained that the setting key switch 176F005 is provided with a keyhole, and a predetermined setting key that fits the keyhole is inserted to perform ON/OFF operation. However, the setting key is not limited to a key, and may be anything similar to a key. Also, the setting key may be commonly used for the same model or the same manufacturer.

(2) The clear/setting switch 176F006 normally functions as a clear switch for clearing the RAM 102, and in the setting change state, it is a setting for changing the set value of the internal lottery winning probability (ball payout rate). I explained that it works as a switch. However, the clear switch for clearing the RAM 102 and the setting switch for changing the set value may be separately provided on the main board 11 . Also, the setting switch may be shared with the error release switch and the game start switch.

(3) Although it has been described that the display monitor 176F007 displays the setting information in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, a setting display LED for displaying the setting information may be separately provided on the main substrate 11 .

(Description of Characteristic Portion 178F)
In the pachinko game machine, Patent Document A (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-60546) discloses a game machine capable of changing set values such as the probability of winning a jackpot (ball output rate). Further, Patent Document B (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-233645) discloses a gaming machine in which a setting key portion for changing a setting value is covered with a cover.

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document B, when the game machine frame is not opened, the cover (opening/closing part) covering the setting key part (change operation means) is opened, and the possibility of fraud is high. No action was taken even when the situation arose.

This characteristic portion 178F is made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and aims to provide a game machine capable of preventing fraudulent opening and closing of the opening/closing portion that covers the change operation means.

Characteristic portion 178F of the present embodiment will be described below. A front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing portion 178F of the present embodiment is omitted because it is the same as the characterizing portion 31AK described above. FIG. 33 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. FIG. 34 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 178F001 formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface, and a game machine for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of a frame (underframe) 3. 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. Also, in the game machine frame 3, a glass door frame 178F003 having a glass window is provided between a door open position at which the front surface of the game machine frame 3 is opened and a door closed position at which the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 178F003, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 178F003 is closed.

As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the main board 11 in the characterizing portion 178F of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 178F004 to which anti-tampering measures such as caulking are applied. installed in the Further, on the main board 11, a setting key switch for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed. 178F005 normally functions as a clear switch for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and changes set values such as the probability of winning a big hit (percentage of winning balls) to be described later in the setting change state. A clear/set switch 178F006 is provided that functions as a setting switch for Although the clear/setting switch 178F006, which is used both as a clear switch and a setting switch, is provided on the main board 11, it is also possible to provide a dedicated setting switch for changing the set value in addition to the clear switch.

A setting switching main body provided with operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006, is accommodated in the board case 178F004 together with the main board 11. The /setting switch 178F006 is exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear left portion of the board case 178F004 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 178F004.

However, at the right end of the outer frame 178F001, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, an opening/closing part 178F010 (security cover ) is installed. The opening/closing part 178F010 is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 178F009 facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 178F008 extending from the rear end of the short piece 178F009 toward the left side of the pachinko game machine 1, It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 178F009 is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 178F004. The opening/closing part 178F010 is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 178F001 via the front end of the short piece 178F009. As will be described later, the left end of the opening/closing part 178F010 is connected to a vertically facing pivot provided on the back side of the substrate case 178F004, and is rotatably supported around the pivot. .

As shown in FIG. 33, the long piece 178F008 is set by abutting (or approaching) the right portion of the board case 178F004 from behind the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The right side of the board case 178F004 including the key switch 178F005 and the clear/set switch 178F006 is covered from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 are rendered inoperable by the long piece 178F008. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 3 is open, the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 move together with the gaming machine frame 3 and move away from the long piece 178F008, thereby covering the long piece 178F008. By canceling the state, it becomes an operable state.

That is, in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the opening/closing portion 178F010 restricts the operation of the operating portion including the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 3 is open, the above-described opening/closing portion 178F010 is released from the regulated state, and the operation of the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 is permitted. It becomes a permissive state where

The opening of the gaming machine frame 3 (front door opening) is detected by the main board 11 based on a signal from an open detection sensor 178F011 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 . Further, opening of the opening/closing portion 178F010 is detected by the main board 11 based on a signal from an opening/closing detection sensor 178F012 provided in the opening/closing portion 178F010.

The game machine frame 3 can be opened by an operation using a predetermined door key. Also, since the setting key switch 178F005 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game arcade, it can be operated only by the store clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the setting key switch 178F005 is also a switch that can perform a switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, and an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pressing operation). In the characterizing part 178F of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 3 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 3 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.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 . A control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 via the relay board 15, but after the power is turned on, the main board 11 may be changed due to the difference in the processing capability of each CPU and the difference in the contents to be processed. The startup of the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is delayed with respect to the CPU 103 . Therefore, even if the main board 11 transmits the control command before the effect control board 12 starts up, the effect control board 12 misses the control command. to send control commands.

The control command is, for example, an effect control command that is 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. Furthermore, the control commands include commands such as a power failure restoration command (S7 shown in FIG. 36) transmitted when power is restored and an initialization designation command (S9 shown in FIG. 36) transmitted after RAM clear processing. is

A display monitor 178F007 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged in the substrate case 178F004. This display monitor 178F007 is connected to the main board 11 and arranged in the upper left part of the board case 178F004.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) includes each winning opening (first big winning opening, second big winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning openings, The number of game balls entering a game ball (hereinafter also referred to as "entering area") is counted, and various types of winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios are displayed on the display monitor 178F007. By displaying the winning information on the display monitor 178F007, it is possible to confirm various winning information such as the consecutive ratio and the role ratio after installation in the game arcade. Furthermore, the display monitor 178F007 can display the setting status of setting values such as set values and changed setting values in the setting change state and setting confirmation state. Of course, the main substrate 11 may be provided with a dedicated display monitor for displaying the setting status of set values such as set values and changed set values.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 178F of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit and the small hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process (S110) of the special symbol process process (S25), by using the display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to the set value, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit and the small hit is set to change. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 1 is the highest payout rate, and the higher the value in the order of 1 to 6, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the higher the value is in the order of 2 to 6, the lower the advantage is.

In 178F of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big and small wins changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the rate), the probability of changing probability, the number of times of time reduction, the number of balls, etc. may be changed. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the game characteristics according to the set value.

For example, when the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the variable probability state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable probability loop type). When the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game balls pass through a predetermined switch provided 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 the probability variable state based on the above, the game property (so-called V probability variable type) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big win game is different according to the variable special figure. . When the set value of 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 game balls enter the special variable winning ball device 7 during high base (during time reduction control). Based on passing through the provided predetermined switch, it is a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state.

Next, operations of the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining operations and states of the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006. First, if a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON, and the clear/setting switch 178F006 is turned ON when the power is turned on, the setting change state is established. Become. If a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON, and the clear/setting switch 178F006 is turned OFF when the power is turned on, the setting confirmation state is entered. The clear/set switch 178F006 has a keyhole so that ON/OFF operation cannot be performed unless a predetermined setting key is inserted into the keyhole.

Here, the setting change state is a state in which the setting value is changed by pressing the clear/setting switch 178F006, and the setting confirmation state is a state in which the clear/setting switch 178F006 is pressed only by confirming the setting value. The setting value cannot be changed even if the On the other hand, if the clear/set switch 178F006 is turned on when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 178F005 is turned off, the memory in the RAM 102 is cleared (RAM clear). With the setting key switch 178F005 turned off, clear/
If the setting switch 178F006 is in the OFF state, power is restored.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 178F of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the same process as the flowchart of the game control main process shown in FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is open (178FS003). The CPU 103 determines whether the opening/closing portion 178F010 is opened or closed based on the signal from the opening/closing detection sensor 178F012 provided in the opening/closing portion 178F010. When the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (open state) (178FS003; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS004). Based on the signal from the open detection sensor 178F011 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 is open.

If the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened (178FS004; No), the CPU 103 notifies the main board 11 of an error, assuming that the opening/closing portion 178F010 has been tampered with without opening the gaming machine frame 3. , an error flag is set (178FS005). Error notification performed by the main board 11 is notification performed by the main board 11 itself using a speaker, LED, display device, or the like that can be controlled by the main board 11 . On the other hand, when an error notification is performed using a speaker, an LED, a display device, or the like that can be controlled by the effect control board 12, the control command including the set error flag is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Notification by the control board 12 becomes possible. It should be noted that the CPU 103 does not execute game-related processing (for example, lottery processing based on the winning of a game ball in the starting hole, processing of paying out prize balls based on winning, etc.) while the error notification is being performed. Or stop playing. Further, when the error flag is set, the subsequent operations performed in the setting value confirmation process and the setting change process may be invalidated. For example, even if an operation to change the setting value is performed in the setting change process, the setting value is not stored.

Returning to 178FS003, if the opening/closing unit 178F010 is closed (closed state) (178FS003; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS006). If the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS006; Yes), the CPU 103 notifies the main board 11 of the error and notifies the user that the setting key switch 178F005 has been tampered with without opening the opening/closing portion 178F010. set a flag.

When the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS004; Yes), when an error flag is set (178FS005), when the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS006; No), the CPU 103 activates the effect control board. A start wait timer is set (178FS007). Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (178FS008), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS09). When the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not timed out (178FS09; No), the period (specific period) until the effect control board 12 is activated by executing 178FS009 again is waited.

In addition, when the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS010; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS010). When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (
178FS010; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (S3). When the power is turned on with the clear/setting switch 178F006 in the ON state, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (S3; Yes), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

If the clear/set switch 178F006 is OFF (S3; No), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (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 (S4; No), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (S5). . In S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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 (S5; No), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing to return the internal state of the main substrate 11 to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped (S6). In the recovery process (S6), 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 control command at the time of restoration with respect to the production|presentation control board 12 assuming that the pachinko game machine 1 was restored in the state before a power failure (S7). After transmitting the control command for recovery, the CPU 103 proceeds to S10.

When the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (S3; Yes), when backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (S4; No), and when it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (S5; No), 178FS011 proceed to The CPU 103 executes RAM clear processing for clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (178FS011). CPU103 transmits the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 after performing RAM clear processing (S9). CPU103 progresses to S10 after transmitting the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12. FIG.

The CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 104 (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) (S11
), and interrupts are permitted (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.

Returning to 178FS010, if the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS010; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the clear/setting switch 178F006 is ON (178FS012). When the power is turned on with the clear/setting switch 178F006 in the ON state, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (178FS012; Yes), proceed to 178FS018.

If the clear/set switch 178F006 is OFF (178FS012; No), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (178FS013). At step 178FS013, 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 (178FS013; No), the process proceeds to 178FS016.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (178FS013; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backup data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (178FS014). . The 178FS014 determines whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or 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 (178FS014; No), the process proceeds to 178FS016.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (178FS014; Yes), the CPU 103 executes set value confirmation processing for displaying the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the display monitor 178F007, and starts the game. A setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed (setting confirmation state) by a store clerk or the like visually recognizing the display monitor 178F007 (178FS015). After that, the process proceeds to S6.

If the backup flag is OFF and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (178FS013; No), or if it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (178FS014; No), the CPU 103 restores the contents of the RAM 102. RAM clear processing for clearing is executed (178F016). After executing the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 executes a setting value confirmation process for displaying the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 178F007 (178FS017). After that, the process proceeds to S9.

Returning to 178FS012, if the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (178FS012; Yes), the CPU 103 executes RAM clear processing to clear the contents of the RAM 102 (178F018). After executing the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 executes setting change process for changing the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (178F019). By executing the setting change process, the CPU 103 changes the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by operating the clear/setting switch 178F006 (setting change state). do. After that, the process proceeds to S9.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing setting value confirmation processing executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first sets a setting confirmation notification flag (178FS020). By transmitting a control command including the set setting confirmation notification flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 uses a speaker, an LED, a display device, etc. that can be controlled by the effect control board 12. Notification of setting confirmation is performed. By performing the setting confirmation notification, it is possible to make the surroundings aware that the setting value confirmation process is being executed. Further, a security signal may be output from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller (external information ON) to notify that it is in the "setting confirmation state".

Next, the CPU 103 displays the set value stored at the address F000 (see FIG. 38B) in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 178F007 (178FS021).

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS022). When the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS022; Y), the CPU 103 maintains the setting confirmation state by repeatedly executing 178FS022, and waits until the setting key switch 178F005 is turned OFF.

When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS022; N), the CPU 103 terminates the display of the set values on the display monitor 178F007 (178FS023) and terminates the setting confirmation state. Furthermore, the setting confirmation notification flag is cleared (178FS024). The effect control board 12 stops the setting confirmation notification by transmitting the control command that has cleared the setting confirmation notification flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the RAM clearing process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. FIG. 38A is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (178FS030). If the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (178FS030; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (178FS031). If backup data is saved in RAM 102 (178FS031; Y), CPU 103 designates the second address from the top in RAM 102 and proceeds to 178FS034 (178FS032).

On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (178FS030; Y) or if the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (178FS031; N), an initial value (for example, "1") is set to the first address in the RAM 102. Go to 178FS032 (178FS033).

In 178FS034, the CPU 103 sets (stores) "00H" in the designated address. Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (178FS035). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (178FS035; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 and proceed to 178FS034 (178FS036); ;Y) terminates the RAM clearing process.

Note that the RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 178F of the present embodiment is assigned an address (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 38(B). Among these storage areas, the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 stores the setting value 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. In addition, other addresses (F002, F
003 etc.) includes clear switch backup information that can specify whether or not the clear switch was ON when the pachinko game machine 1 was started, as well as special figure pending memory, normal figure pending memory, various counter values, various Game information including a timer, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored.

In other words, the RAM clear processing in the characterizing part 178F of the present embodiment means that when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102 and there is backup data, addresses (F001 to FXXX ) to clear data other than the set value by storing "00H" in the address (F000) where the set value is stored. (for example, "1") and store "00H" in the remaining addresses (F001 to FXXX) in the RAM 102, thereby initializing the set values and clearing the remaining data.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 178F of the present embodiment, the setting value is stored at the top address F000 of the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102. good too. When the set value is stored in the last address of the RAM 102 in this way, when the RAM clear processing shown in FIG. is specified, and "00H" is stored sequentially from the address F000 to the immediately preceding address.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the form of clearing the data excluding the setting values of the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (the address F003 in the feature part 178F of the present embodiment) may be cleared. .

FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing a setting change process executed by the CPU 103 regarding the characteristic portion 178F. In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first sets a setting change notification flag for notifying execution of the setting change process (178FS040). By transmitting a control command including the set setting change notification flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 uses a speaker, an LED, a display device, etc. that can be controlled by the effect control board 12. Setting change notification for notifying execution of setting change processing is performed. By performing the setting change notification, the surroundings can be made to recognize that the setting change process is being executed. Furthermore, a security signal (external information ON) may be output from an external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like to notify that it is in a "setting change state".

Next, the CPU 103 identifies the set value stored in the address F000 (see FIG. 38B) in the RAM 102 (178FS041), and displays the identified set value on the display monitor 178F007 (178FS042).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear/set switch 178F006 has been operated (178FS043). If the clear/set switch 178F006 is operated (178FS043; Y), a setting change notification flag is set (178FS044) to notify that the setting change operation has been performed. By transmitting a control command including the set setting change notification flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 uses a speaker, an LED, a display device, etc. that can be controlled by the effect control board 12. Setting change notification is performed to notify that a setting change operation has been performed. By performing the setting change notification, the surroundings can be made to recognize that the setting change operation has been performed. Furthermore, a security signal (external information ON) may be output from an external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like to notify that it is in a "setting change state".

Next, the CPU 103 updates the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 (178FS045). Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 178F007 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more disadvantageous 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 178F007 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more disadvantageous for the player than "2", is provisionally set. It is stored in address F001 of RAM 102 as a set value. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 178F007 is "3", "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 at the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 178F007 (178FS046), and determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS047). If the setting switch is not operated in 178FS043 (178FS043; N), the process of 178FS047 is executed without executing the processes of 178FS044 to 178FS046.

When the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS047; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 178FS043 to 178FS046 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 or store it in the address F001. A process for displaying the set values on the display monitor 178F007 is executed.

When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF in 178FS047 (178FS047; N), the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 in the address F000. That is, the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored at the address F001 (temporary setting value displayed on the display monitor 178F007) at the address F000, thereby changing the setting value stored at the address F001 to the actual setting value. (Change the set value of the pachinko game machine 1) (178FS048). Furthermore, the setting change notification flag is cleared (178FS049). The effect control board 12 stops the setting change notification by transmitting the control command for canceling the setting change notification flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

In addition, in the characteristic part 178F of the present embodiment, by turning off the setting key switch 178F005, a new setting value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 (temporary setting stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102). The value is stored in the address F000), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball winning to the starting winning opening, the operation of the clear switch, and the pressing of the setting key switch 178F005 are exemplified. A new setting value may be set in the pachinko game machine 1 by turning off the setting key switch 178F005 after performing an operation such as an operation.

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 178F of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the RAM clear processing is executed before the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 are changed, the RAM clear processing is executed again (the setting values other than those stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102 are data). By doing so, it is possible to prevent problems such as the game being started with incorrect data stored in the RAM.

Next, the game control timer interrupt processing in the characterizing portion 178F of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process relating to the characteristic portion 178F. As shown in FIG. 40, the CPU 103 first executes a power-off detection process (178F050) in the game control timer interrupt process, and after executing the opening/closing section confirmation process (178FS051), switches process (S21) to command control process. (S27) is executed. FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing power-off detection processing for the characteristic portion 178F. As shown in FIG. 41, in the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined value has been input from the power supply board (not shown). (178FS060). If there is no power-off signal input (178FS060; N), the process is terminated. (178FS061), the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (178FS062). Then, after creating check data (178FS063) to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

Next, the opening/closing portion confirmation processing will be described. When operating the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 provided on the main board 11, it is necessary to open the game machine frame 3 of the pachinko game machine 1 and access the back surface of the game board 2. However, it is conceivable that the main board 11 on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 is tampered with from the opposite side of the game island without opening the game machine frame 3 of the pachinko game machine 1 . Therefore, in the characterizing portion 178F of the present embodiment, the opening/closing portion confirmation processing shown in 178FS003 to 178FS006 in FIG. 36 is performed after the power is turned on, and the opening/closing portion confirmation processing is also performed in the game control timer interrupt processing. That is, the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 are covered with the opening/closing portion 178F010 so that the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 cannot be operated unless the opening/closing portion 178F010 is opened.

The opening/closing unit confirmation process in the game control timer interrupt process will be described in more detail. FIG. 42 is a flow chart of the opening/closing unit confirmation processing. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is open (open state) based on a signal from the opening/closing detection sensor 178F012 provided in the opening/closing portion 178F010 (178FS070). If the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (open state) (178FS070; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the open state of the opening/closing unit 178F010 is longer than or equal to a predetermined time (178FS071). When the open state of the opening/closing unit 178F010 is longer than the predetermined time (178FS071; Yes), the CPU 103 opens the gaming machine frame 3 based on the signal from the opening detection sensor 178F011 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. is open (178FS072). When the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened (178FS072; No), the CPU 103 sets an error flag (178FS073). By transmitting a control command including the set error flag from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 confirms settings using a speaker, an LED, a display device, etc. that can be controlled by the effect control board 12. Notify.

Returning to 178FS071, if the open state of the opening/closing unit 178F010 is less than the predetermined time (178FS071; No), no error flag is set. In other words, even if the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (178FS070; Yes), the error notification is not immediately performed, and the error notification is performed only when the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open for 3 seconds or more, for example. As a result, for example, even if the opening/closing unit 178F010 is temporarily opened due to vibrations caused by repeated button presses or actions of accessories, etc., even though the game machine frame 3 is not opened, an error notification is not issued. you can avoid doing it.

Note that when the error flag is set, the operation for changing the setting performed so far may be invalidated. For example, the provisional setting value described in FIG. 38B is not stored as the permanent setting value. Further, when the CPU 103 performs an error notification during an advantageous state for the player, such as during a big win, the game is stopped after the game with the big win is over. As a result, the player can surely obtain the prize balls obtained by the game with a big win, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

Returning to 178FS070, if the opening/closing unit 178F010 is not open (closed state) (178FS070; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS074). If the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS074; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the setting key switch 178F005 has been tampered with without opening the opening/closing unit 178F010, and sets an error flag (178FS073). If the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS074; No), no error flag is set.

Returning to 178FS072, if the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS072; Yes), the CPU 103 notifies that the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (178FS075). For example, the display device of the effect control board 12 is caused to display "the opening/closing part is open" to prevent forgetting to close the opening/closing part 178F010. Of course, the CPU 103 does not need to notify that the open/close unit 178F010 is open. Further, the CPU 103 may notify that it is in a setting changeable state.

Furthermore, opening and closing of the opening/closing portion 178F010 will be described in more detail. 43 and 44 are diagrams for explaining opening and closing of the opening/closing portion 178F010. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the left end portion of the opening/closing portion 178F010 includes a setting key switch 178F005 and a clear/setting switch 178F006 centered on a vertical pivot 178F010a provided on the back side of the substrate case 178F004. It is rotatably supported between a covering position covering the right side of the substrate case 178F004 and a covering releasing position rotated from the covering position. In such a case, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the front end of the short piece 178F009 is locked by the locking portion 178F015 provided on the left side of the outer frame 178F001, and the long piece 178F008 is cleared from the setting key switch 178F005. The /setting switch 178F006 is covered from the rear side, and the turning toward the rear side is restricted.

When the game machine frame 3 is opened, the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch are operated by rotating the opening/closing portion 178F010 around the pivot 178F010a (counterclockwise in plan view) with respect to the board case 178F004. 178F006 is released from the covered state and becomes operable. In other words, when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the opening/closing portion 178F010 (long piece 178F008) covers the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006, and the pachinko game is played by restricting rotation. The aircraft 1 is maintained in the restricted state. On the other hand, when the game machine frame 3 is opened, the opening/closing portion 178F010 is rotated around the pivot 178F010a (counterclockwise in plan view) with respect to the board case 178F004 to operate the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch. 178F006 can be released, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be released from the restricted state (changed to the permitted state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 44(A), the opening/closing unit 178F010 rotates around the pivot 178F010a (puts the pachinko game machine 1 in the allowable state) so that the game hall clerk or the like can operate the setting key switch 178F005. The set value of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed by operating the clear/set switch 178F006. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the allowable state, as shown in FIG. 44(B), the opening/closing portion 178F010 is rotated clockwise in a plan view, and the setting key switch 178F005 is operated by the opening/closing portion 178F010. and the clear/set switch 178F006 (if the pachinko game machine 1 is not changed to the restricted state), the opening/closing portion 178F010 will come into contact with the front end portion of the outer frame 178F001, closing the game machine frame 3. It has become impossible to

For this reason, the opening/closing portion 178F010 having this configuration can prevent the gaming machine frame 3 from being closed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the allowable state. 178F005 and the clear/set switch 178F006 can be prevented from being closed, that is, the gaming machine frame 3 can be prevented from being closed without restricting the operation of the operating portion, thereby improving security. In addition, the opening/closing portion 178F010 cannot be closed unless the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 are covered. .

Here, in order to organize the operations in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, they are summarized in a table and described in detail. First, operations in the setting change state will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the operation in the setting change state regarding the characteristic portion 178F. First, when the power is off, the display monitor 178F007, which is the setting display LED, is off. Next, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Even when the setting key switch 178F005 is turned on, the display monitor 178F007, which is a setting display LED, is off.

Next, the power is turned on while the clear/set switch 178F006 remains in the ON state, so that the process shifts to the "setting change state". The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 perform setting change notification in order to notify that it has shifted to the "setting change state". Further, a security signal is output (external information ON) from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like to inform it of the "setting change state". When the state shifts to the "setting change state", the memory in the RAM 102 is also cleared (RAM cleared), and the set values are displayed on the display monitor 178F007. The "setting change state" is a state before the start of the game. For example, the lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting slot and the process related to the game such as payout of prize balls are not executed.

Next, the set value is changed each time the clear/set switch 178F006 is pressed during the "setting change state". The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 perform setting change notification in order to notify that the setting value has been changed. Further, a security signal is output from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like (external information ON) to notify that the setting value has been changed. The display monitor 178F007 displays the setting values changed according to the depression of the clear/setting switch 178F006. While the setting value is being changed, it is in the "setting change state" and is in the state before the game is started. no processing is performed.

Next, the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 is operated to turn it from ON to OFF (setting key OFF). By turning off the setting key switch 178F005, the main board 11 adopts the setting values changed by pressing the clear/setting switch 178F006 and starts the game. The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 perform RAM clear notification in order to notify that the RAM has been cleared during the "setting change state". The display monitor 178F007 displays information about the game such as the base value. When the setting key switch 178F005 is turned off, the main board 11 starts a game and enters the game.

Furthermore, operations in the setting confirmation state will be described. FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the operation in the setting confirmation state regarding the characteristic portion 178F. First, when the power is off, the display monitor 178F007, which is the setting display LED, is off. Next, a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005, and the setting key is operated to turn it from OFF to ON. Even when the setting key switch 178F005 is turned on, the display monitor 178F007, which is a setting display LED, is off.

Next, by turning on the power while keeping the clear/set switch 178F006 in the OFF state, the process shifts to the "setting confirmation state". The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 perform setting confirmation notification in order to notify that it has shifted to the "setting confirmation state". Further, a security signal is output from the external terminal board of the pachinko game machine 1 to a hall controller or the like (external information ON) to notify that it is in a "setting confirmation state". In the case of shifting to the "setting confirmation state", the setting values that have been set are displayed on the display monitor 178F007. The "setting confirmation state" is a state before the start of the game. For example, the lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting slot, the payout of prize balls, and other game-related processes are not executed.

Next, the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 is operated to turn it from ON to OFF (setting key OFF). By turning off the setting key switch 178F005, the main board 11 starts the game with the setting values displayed on the display monitor 178F007 during the "setting confirmation state". The display monitor 178F007 displays information about the game such as the base value. When the setting key switch 178F005 is turned off, the main board 11 starts a game and enters the game.

The operation of the setting key switch 178F005 is valid when the power is off and invalid when the power is on. Specifically, even if the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 is operated while the power is ON to turn it from OFF to ON, the processing does not shift to the "setting change state" or "setting confirmation state". . As a result, it is possible to prevent the load on the game control microcomputer 100 from increasing due to the process shifting to the "setting change state" or "setting confirmation state" during the game.

(Means of feature part 178F)
(1) As described above, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of changing settings related to a player,
change operation means (for example, operation of the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006) that enables the setting to be changed by performing an operation;
an opening/closing portion (for example, an opening/closing portion 178F010) that is provided to be openable and closable and that allows the operation of the change operation means in the open state;
Equipped with an error notification means (for example, a speaker, an LED, a display device, etc. that can be controlled by the main board 11),
The notification means is
When the specific condition (for example, the condition that the game machine frame 3 is open) is established, if the opening/closing unit is in the open state, the error notification is not performed (for example, the If frame 3 is open (178FS004; Yes), error notification is not performed),
If the opening/closing unit is in the open state when the specific condition is not met, the error notification is performed (for example, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened (178FS004; No), the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (178FS003; Yes), the CPU 103 notifies the error (178FS005)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the open state of the opening/closing portion when the specific condition is not satisfied. Note that when the opening/closing unit is closed in the setting changeable state, an announcement such as "Please open the security cover" may be made instead of the error notification.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above,
An openable and closable body (for example, a game machine frame 3) provided on the front surface of the game machine,
The notification means determines that the specific condition is established when the opening/closing body is in an open state (for example, when the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS004; Yes)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the open state of the opening/closing portion when the opening/closing body is not in the open state.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the notification means is performing the error notification, the operation to change the setting by the change operation means is invalidated (for example, when the error notification is performed, the operation to change the setting performed so far is invalidated). (For example, the provisional setting value described in FIG. 38B is not stored as the final setting value.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraud by not accepting a setting change operated in a situation where there is a possibility that fraud has been committed as a setting change.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A game control means (for example, the main board 11) that controls the progress of the game is provided,
The game control means does not execute a predetermined process (for example, a game-related process) while the notification means is performing the error notification. In particular, the predetermined process is a lottery process based on the winning of the game medium in the starting slot.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where there is a possibility that an unauthorized setting change has been made, and prize balls being paid out by a lottery process or the like.

(5) In the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The notification means performs the error notification when the open state of the opening/closing unit continues for a predetermined period or longer when the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened ( 178FS072; No) and the opening/closing unit 178F010 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) (178FS071; Yes), the error flag may be set).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to issue an error notification only for an obvious fraudulent act.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The game control means stops the game after the end of the advantageous state (for example, during a big win) when the notification means gives the error notification during an advantageous state (for example, during a big win) that is advantageous to the player. When an error is reported during an advantageous state for the player, the game is stopped after the big win game is over).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by losing the balls obtained during the advantageous state.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 178F)
(1) In the configuration described in the characteristic portion 178F, the condition (specific condition) as to whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is correctly opened is that the gaming machine frame 3 is open (front door is open). It was a condition. However, the condition is not limited to this condition. For example, the condition of whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 may be used as the condition (specific condition) of whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is correctly opened. good.

If the condition (specific condition) for determining whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is correctly opened is whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005, It is necessary to employ a configuration that allows insertion of a setting key into the setting key switch 178F005. However, in the configuration of the opening/closing portion 178F010 shown in FIG. 33, the setting key switch 178F005 is also covered in the closed state, so the setting key cannot be inserted into the setting key switch 178F005. Therefore, when adopting the condition as to whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 as the specific condition, another structure as described below is adopted as the structure for covering the circuit board case 178F004 with the opening/closing portion 178F010. .

FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining another configuration of the opening/closing portion 178F010. As shown in FIG. 47, the left end of the opening/closing portion 178F010 covers the left side of the board case 178F004 containing the clear/set switch 178F006. However, the opening/closing part 178F010 does not cover the part of the board case 178F004 where the setting key switch 178F005 is provided. Therefore, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 178F005 without opening the opening/closing portion 178F010.

By adopting such a configuration, the condition (specific condition) as to whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is correctly in the open state is not the condition as to whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 is open, but the setting key The condition can be whether or not the setting key is inserted into the switch 178F005.

In the above game machine,
When the change operation means performs a specific operation (for example, inserts a setting key into the setting key switch 178F005) in order to control the setting to a setting change state in which the setting can be changed, the notifying means detects that the specific condition is satisfied. determine that there is

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the open state of the opening/closing portion when the setting key is not inserted into the setting key switch 178F005.

(2) In the configuration described in the characteristic portion 178F, the CPU 103 waits for the startup of the effect control board 12 and executes the setting value confirmation process (178FS015, 178FS017) and the setting change process (178FS019), but the effect control board 12 The set value confirmation process and the setting change process may be executed without waiting for the rise of . FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing another game control main process executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the same process as the flowchart of the game control main process shown in FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening/closing portion 178F010 is open (178FS003). The CPU 103 determines whether the opening/closing portion 178F010 is opened or closed based on the signal from the opening/closing detection sensor 178F012 provided in the opening/closing portion 178F010. When the opening/closing unit 178F010 is open (open state) (178FS003; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS004). Based on the signal from the open detection sensor 178F011 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 is open.

When the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened (178FS004; No), the CPU 103 reports an error on the main board 11, assuming that the opening/closing unit 178F010 has been tampered with without opening the gaming machine frame 3. , set the error flag.

Returning to 178FS003, if the opening/closing unit 178F010 is closed (closed state) (178FS003; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS006). If the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS006; Yes), the CPU 103 notifies the main board 11 of the error and notifies the user that the setting key switch 178F005 has been tampered with without opening the opening/closing portion 178F010. set a flag.

When the gaming machine frame 3 is open (178FS004; Yes), when an error flag is set (178FS005), when the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS006; No), the CPU 103 operates the clear/setting switch. It is determined whether or not 178F006 is ON (S3). When the power is turned on with the clear/setting switch 178F006 in the ON state, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (S3; Yes), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

If the clear/set switch 178F006 is OFF (S3; No), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (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 (S4; No), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (S5). . In S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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 (S5; No), the process proceeds to 178FS011.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS106). When the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS106; Yes), a setting value confirmation process is executed to display the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 178F007, and By visually recognizing the display monitor 178F007, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed (setting confirmation state) (178FS107). In the setting value confirmation process (178FS107), the CPU 103 does not set the setting confirmation flag (178FS020) in the setting value confirmation process shown in FIG. For example, setting confirmation notification is performed.

Also, when the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS106; No), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (178FS108). When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS106; No), the display monitor 178F007 starts displaying game-related information such as the base value. In the characteristic part 178F of the present embodiment, after the CPU 103 starts up, it is possible to make the setting confirmation state, so the period to wait until the effect control board 12 is started in consideration of the time elapsed in the setting confirmation state are changing. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (178FS109), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS110). When the effect control board startup start waiting timer has not timed out (178FS110; No), 178FS109 is executed again to wait for the period until the effect control board 12 is started.

Also, when the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS110; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of power supply stop (S6). In the recovery process (S6), 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 control command at the time of restoration with respect to the production|presentation control board 12 assuming that the pachinko game machine 1 was restored in the state before a power failure (S7). After transmitting the control command for recovery, the CPU 103 proceeds to S10.

When the clear/set switch 178F006 is ON (S3; Yes), when backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (S4; No), and when it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (S5; No), 178FS111 proceed to The CPU 103 executes RAM clear processing for clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (178FS111). The RAM clear processing (178FS111) is the same processing as the RAM clear processing shown in FIG. After executing the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS112).

When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS112; No), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (178FS113). When the setting key switch 178F005 is OFF (178FS112; No), the display monitor 178F007 starts displaying game-related information such as the base value. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (178FS114), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS115). When the effect control board startup start waiting timer has not timed out (178FS115; No), 178FS114 is executed again to wait for the period until the effect control board 12 is started. CPU103 transmits the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 after starting the production|presentation control board 12 (S9). CPU103 progresses to S10 after transmitting the control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12. FIG.

When the setting key switch 178F005 is ON (178FS112; Yes), the CPU 103 executes setting change processing for changing the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 (178F116). By executing the setting change process, the CPU 103 changes the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by operating the clear/setting switch 178F006 (setting change state). do. In the setting change process (178FS116), the CPU 103 does not set the setting change flag (178FS040) in the setting change process shown in FIG. Notification of setting change shall be performed.

After executing the setting change process (178F116), the CPU 103 sets the effect control board activation start waiting timer based on the elapsed time from the initial setting (S2) (178FS117). In the characteristic part 178F of the present embodiment, after the CPU 103 starts up, it is possible to change the setting state. are changing. Then, the value of the effect control board activation start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (178FS118), and it is determined whether or not the effect control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (178FS119). When the effect control board activation start waiting timer has not timed out (178FS119; No), the period until the effect control board 12 is activated by executing 178FS118 again is waited. CPU103 transmits the control command according to the setting value stored in the address F000 of RAM102 to the production|presentation control board 12 after starting the production|presentation control board 12 (178FS119a). After transmitting the control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 proceeds to S10.

After transmitting the control command at the time of recovery (S7), after transmitting the control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (S9), after transmitting the control command to the effect control board 12 (178119a), the process proceeds to S10. The CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 104 (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) (S11), and the interrupt is permitted (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.

By adopting the configuration shown in FIG. 48, the production control board 12 can receive the control command from power-on, or wait for the passage of the period (specific period) until the control command received in the buffer can be analyzed. Since the setting confirmation state and the setting change state can be shifted to the setting confirmation state and the setting change state without having to perform the setting confirmation and setting change, the user does not feel troublesome.

(3) It has been explained that the setting key switch 178F005 is provided with a keyhole, and a predetermined setting key that fits the keyhole is inserted to perform ON/OFF operation. However, the setting key is not limited to a key, and may be anything similar to a key. Also, the setting key may be commonly used for the same model or the same manufacturer. Further, the setting key switch 178F005 may not be turned ON or OFF unless the opening/closing portion 178F010 is open.

(4) The clear/set switch 178F006 normally functions as a clear switch for clearing the RAM 102, and in the setting change state, it is used to change the set value of the internal lottery winning probability (ball payout rate). I explained that it works as a switch. However, the clear switch for clearing the RAM 102 and the setting switch for changing the set value may be separately provided on the main board 11 . Also, the setting switch may be shared with the error release switch and the game start switch.

(5) The display monitor 17 displays the setting information in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state.
Although the 8F007 has been described, a setting display LED for displaying setting information may be separately provided on the main board 11 .

(6) The opening/closing part 178F010 is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 178F009 facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 178F008 extending from the rear end of the short piece 178F009 toward the left side of the pachinko game machine 1. Although it has been described that it is made of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency, it is not limited to this. The opening/closing part may have any shape as long as it can cover the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006. Even a shape covering only the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006 covers the entire substrate case. It can be any shape. Further, the opening/closing portion may be opened/closed by removing or sliding the portion covering the setting key switch 178F005 and the clear/setting switch 178F006, in addition to the shape to be opened/closed by rotating.

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 scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12
Effect control board, 13 Sound control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A, 22B Start switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting operation handle, 31A Stick controller, 31B Push Button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105,125 I/O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control section.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game control means for controlling the progress of a game;
Production control means for controlling production according to predetermined information transmitted from the game control means;
setting permitting means capable of controlling a setting permitting state for setting a set value relating to the probability of the advantageous state;
determining means for determining whether or not the setting permission state is set;
The effect control means can analyze the predetermined information transmitted from the game control means after a specific period has passed since the power was turned on,
The game control means does not transmit the predetermined information to the effect control means until the specific period elapses , and starts transmitting the predetermined information to the effect control means after the specific period elapses,
The determination means is
determining whether or not the setting permission state is set before the specific period elapses;
determining whether the period during which the setting permission state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period;
The game control means is
Based on the determination that the determination means is in the setting permission state, it is possible to notify the setting permission state before the specific period elapses,
When the determination means determines that the period during which the setting permission state is controlled is equal to or longer than the specific period, transmission of the predetermined information is started.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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