JP7222514B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine, when game balls enter a ball entrance provided in a game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In recent gaming machines, there is a tendency to calculate game performance information based on the above prize balls. It has a base measuring means for measuring.

JP 2017-113139 A

However, there is room for improvement in terms of calculating accurate game performance information.

An object of the present invention is to calculate accurate game performance information in view of such circumstances.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes main control means for calculating predetermined information based on the number of game balls paid out and the number of game balls discharged based on the number of game balls entered into the ball entrance provided in the game area. And, effect control means for controlling a variable effect based on the entry of a game ball into the start hole of the ball entrance, power supply means for supplying power, and payment for controlling the payout of the game ball and output control means, wherein the main control means does not calculate the predetermined information when the power is not supplied, and calculates the predetermined information when the power is supplied. When the power supply is performed, the effect control means can display an image related to the power supply on the display means, and the main control means can display the image related to the power supply as the If a ball is entered into the ball entrance during the first period displayed on the display means, the predetermined information is not calculated. The predetermined information can be calculated when a ball is entered into the ball entrance during a second period in which the image is displayed on the display means.

As a result, there are times when the predetermined information is not calculated when the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, and when the predetermined information is calculated when the notification means is performing the predetermined notification. predetermined information can be calculated.
For example, when the glass frame 4 or the like is open, the notifying means informs that the door is being opened from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent acts. This notification continues for a predetermined period of time (regardless of whether there is an abnormality) even after the door has changed from being opened to being closed.
In this way, from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent acts, there are cases where the notification is accompanied by the notification while the door is open and cases where the notification is accompanied by the notification when the door is closed. First, by calculating the predetermined information when the door is closed and the notification is required, it is possible to calculate the accurate predetermined information while the game is being played while preventing fraud.

According to the present invention, accurate game performance information can be calculated.

1 is an external front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is an external rear view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a diagram showing a special symbol winning determination table and a normal symbol winning determination table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table and a normal symbol determination table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a diagram showing areas of a main ROM and a main RAM according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the indicator which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing main control board main processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart showing set value change processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart showing main control board timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart showing input switch detection processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing processing when detecting a first starting port according to the first embodiment of the present invention; It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of the 2nd starting opening detection concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a normal winning opening detection process according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a frame open detection process according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows special design related processing concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol variation start processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special design fluctuation concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows winning game processing concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing game performance information management processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart showing input system processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing calculation system processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing display system processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; It is a flow chart which shows production control board main processing concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart showing the effect control board timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing main command reception processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention; It is a flow chart which shows the effect setting process at the time of start winning according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a time chart 1 for explaining features of a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a time chart 2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is a time chart 3 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a time chart 4 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 5 is a time chart 5-1 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 5 is a time chart 5-2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 6 is a time chart 6-1 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 6 is a time chart 6-2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 7 is a time chart 7 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 8 is a time chart 8 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 9 is a time chart 9 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a flow chart showing input system processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart 1 explaining the characterizing part of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart 2 explaining the characterizing part of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a time chart 3 for explaining features of a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a modified example of input system processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing input system processing according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows collation processing concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko game machine 1 will be described as an example of a game machine according to the present invention. In the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower" refer to the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. pointing.

(External configuration of pachinko game machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 1 is pivotally supported by an outer frame 2 for installation on a game machine installation island (not shown) of a game parlor, and a game board 6 shown in FIG. a glass frame 4 pivotally supported by the middle frame 3 and opposed to the front side of the game board 6 so that the game board 6 can be visually recognized through transparent glass; and the middle frame 3 and a receiving tray member 5 which is pivotally supported by the glass frame 4 and positioned below the glass frame 4 and capable of storing game balls. In addition, the glass frame 4 and the receiving plate member 5 may be configured as a separate type, or may be configured as an integrated type.

In addition, the middle frame 3 is provided with a shooting device (not shown) for shooting game balls into the game area 7 of the game board 6, and a shooting handle 8 for making this shooting device perform a shooting operation. is provided. The shooting handle 8 is gripped by the player and can be rotated within a predetermined range so that the shooting intensity when shooting the game ball into the game area 7 can be adjusted by the amount of rotation. It's becoming For example, when it is rotated by the first rotation amount (when it is the first firing intensity), the game ball is shot to the left side of the game area 7 (so-called "left hitting" is possible), and the first When the ball is rotated by a second amount of rotation larger than the amount of rotation (in the case of the second firing intensity), the game ball is shot to the right side of the game area 7 (so-called "right-handed shot"). ” is possible).

Although not shown, the firing handle 8 is provided with a handle touch sensor. This handle touch sensor is turned ON when the player grips the shooting handle 8 , and the ON signal is input to the payout control board 300 . Thereby, it can be grasped that the shooting handle 8 is held by the player.

Also, the glass frame 4 is provided with a light emitting device 9 (lamp, LED, etc.) so that the pachinko game machine 1 can be decorated by emitting light. For example, in the later-described "special symbol winning determination process" (see FIG. 19), based on the fact that the winning is determined, by emitting light in rainbow colors, it is possible to execute the effect of notifying the winning. .

Also, the glass frame 4 is provided with a speaker 10 for outputting voice and sound effects. For example, when the "normal game state" described later is controlled, the music corresponding to the "normal game state" can be output, and when the "probability variation game state" described later is controlled, the "probability variation game It is possible to output music according to the state.

The receiving tray member 5 is composed of an upper receiving tray 5a and a lower receiving tray 5b. When the amount of game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 5a exceeds a predetermined amount, the game balls are dispensed to the lower receiving tray 5b. It has become. In addition, on the receiving tray member 5, when the game is over, a ball ejection button 11 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 5a to the lower receiving tray 5b, and a game ball for a game ball lending device (not shown). a ball lending button 12 for requesting the payout of the game ball, a card return button 13 for requesting the return of the value-value medium inserted in the game ball lending device, and a balance display section 12a for displaying the balance of the value-value medium. Also provided is a ball lendable lamp 12b for notifying that the ball lending by operating the ball lending button 12 is possible.

Further, the tray member 5 is provided with a performance button 14 and a performance lever 15 that can be operated by the player when the operation promoting performance is executed. In addition, the receiver member 5 can be operated by the player to adjust the volume of sound and sound effects output from the speaker 10, adjust the amount of light emitted from the light emitting device 9, and adjust the amount of light emitted from the image display device 26, which will be described later. A cross key button 16 is provided for adjusting the amount of emitted light. Note that the effect button 14 and the effect lever 15 may be provided independently, or may be provided integrally.

Next, based on FIG. 2, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Various control boards such as a main control board 100, an effect control board 200, a payout control board 300 and a payout device 304, and a power supply board 400 are provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 (exactly , these various control boards are attached to the rear surface of the middle frame 3).

A RAM clear switch 105 is also provided on the main control board 100 . The RAM clear switch 105 is a switch for initializing game information that is rewritten when a game is played. For example, when the closing time of the gaming parlor is reached while the variable probability gaming state is reached, if the administrator turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 105, the gaming information in the variable probability gaming state is cleared, and at the opening time of the next day. , It can be started from the normal game state.

Although the RAM clear switch 105 is provided on the main control board 100, it is not limited to this, and may be provided on another board. For example, it may be provided on the power substrate 400 . Alternatively, it may not be provided on the substrate.

Also, on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, a setting change device 31, which will be described later, is provided. The setting change device 31 has a setting change keyhole 31a for inserting a setting change key (not shown) managed by a store clerk, and a setting change button 31b for sequentially switching a set value in a plurality of stages, which will be described later. , a setting confirmation button 31c for confirming setting values to be set in the pachinko game machine 1, and a setting display section 31d for displaying the setting values currently set in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided.

When the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31a and rotated by 90 degrees, the setting value can be changed. In this state, when the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the current setting value is displayed on the setting display section 31d. 31d is switched and displayed, and when the desired setting value is displayed in the setting display section 31d, the setting confirmation button 31c is pressed, and the setting change key is rotated 90 degrees. When it is rotated to the original position and pulled out, the set value to be set in the pachinko game machine 1 is determined.

On the other hand, when the power is turned on without inserting the setting change key into the setting change keyhole 31a, or when the power is turned on with the setting change key inserted in the setting change keyhole 31a (not rotated 90 degrees). When it is turned on, or when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed, the set value cannot be changed. In this case, the currently set value (the set value stored in the main RAM 103) is inherited.

Note that the setting value changing method is not limited to such a method, and other methods may be used. For example, without providing the setting confirmation button 31c, the setting value may be confirmed by rotating the setting change key from the position rotated 90 degrees to the original position and pulling it out. The setting value may be set according to the rotation position by allowing rotation in a plurality of steps. For example, when rotated 45 degrees, the set value becomes "1", when rotated 90 degrees, the set value becomes "2", and when rotated 135 degrees, the set value becomes "3". (In this case, the setting change key is always inserted).

Also, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed, the setting value cannot be changed. In addition, it may be an essential requirement to turn on the power in a state in which the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31a and rotated by 90 degrees.

Also, the setting change device 31 may be provided at any place as long as it is on the back of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. For example, it may be provided on the main control board 100 . Alternatively, the setting values may be displayed on another display unit without providing the setting display unit 31d. For example, the set values may be displayed on the "first special symbol display device 27a" or "second special symbol display device 27b" of the symbol display device 27, which will be described later. Also, the setting values may be displayed on the image display device 26 . Also, the setting value may be displayed on the display 104 (for example, the rightmost segment), which will be described later. With this configuration, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, changing the setting value includes not only changing the current setting value to a different setting value, but also changing the current setting value to the same setting value. For example, the former corresponds to changing the setting value to any of the setting values “2” to “4” when the current setting value is “1”, and the latter corresponds to changing the setting value to “1”. , it corresponds to changing the set value to "1".

(Structure of game board 6)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 6 is made of veneer material or synthetic resin material, and an image display device 26 is detachably attached to the back side thereof. In addition, the game board 6 is formed with a game area 7 in which game balls can roll. A member 19 is formed. In addition, the game area 7 includes a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a first starting hole 21 through which a game ball can enter, and a stage 17 for facilitating ball entry into the first starting hole 21. Then, a second starting opening 22 into which a game ball can enter, a normal winning opening 23 into which a game ball can enter, and a winning is determined by a "special symbol winning determination process", and a winning game is executed. a large prize winning port 24 into which game balls can enter when the game is in progress, and an out port 25 for discharging the game balls that have not entered the starting ports or the normal winning port 23 outside the game area (game ball discharge gutter). , a movable body 28 that can move in the vertical direction, and a game nail, a pinwheel, and the like (not shown) are provided.

The diameter of the out port 25 is formed to a size that allows a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time, thereby preventing the game balls from staying near the out port 25.例文帳に追加

Incidentally, hereinafter, a game in which a winning is determined in the "special symbol winning determination process" and the big winning opening 24 is opened a predetermined number of times may be referred to as a "winning game".

(Regarding gate member 20)
The gate member 20 is provided in the right central portion of the game area 7, and allows the game ball to pass through when the game ball is shot to the right side of the game area 7, i.e., when the game ball is hit to the right. It's becoming In addition, it is always open upwards to always allow the passage of game balls. Then, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the later-described "passing gate detection processing" is performed, and it is determined whether or not to project the later-described projecting member (not shown) provided in the second starting port 22. A "normal symbol winning determination process" is performed, and a "normal symbol variation game" for deriving the determination result of the "normal symbol winning determination process" is executed after a normal symbol variation time (to be described later) has elapsed.

When the game ball further passes through the gate member 20 while the "normal symbol variation game" based on passage through the gate member 20 is being performed, the execution of the "normal symbol variation game" based on the passage is suspended. Except for the "normal symbol variation game" being executed, a maximum of "4" can be reserved. Specifically, in the main RAM 103, a reserved storage area for the "normal symbol variation game" is provided, and the reserved storage area is the "relevant storage area" corresponding to the currently varying "normal symbol variation game". Then, the "first storage area" corresponding to the "normal symbol variation game" to be performed after the currently varying "normal symbol variation game" is completed, the "second storage area", and the "third storage area". area" and a "fourth storage area", and when the currently varying "normal symbol variation game" finishes varying, it is stored in the "relevant storage area" and in the "first storage area". The determination information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "first storage area", and the determination information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area". The determination information (random value) stored in the "storage area" is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "fourth storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area", and the "fourth storage area" is transferred. ” becomes empty.

In addition, although the "normal symbol hit determination process" is not mentioned in the flow chart described later, it is a process performed in the "normal symbol related process" of step S106 of FIG. With reference to the symbol hit determination table, it is determined whether the normal symbol is "hit" or "losing". Also, the gate member 20 used a member through which the game ball can pass, but it may be a gate member 20 through which the game ball can enter using a ball entrance.

(Regarding the first start port 21)
The first starting port 21 is provided in the central part of the game area 7, and when the game ball is shot to the left side of the game area 7, so-called "left hitting", the game ball enters. It is possible. In addition, it is always open upwards and always allows game balls to enter. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 21, for example, "3" game balls are paid out as prize balls, and in addition to the prize balls, a "special symbol hit determination process" is performed, and a special game ball described later is performed. The symbol, the decorative symbol image, and the fourth symbol image are variably displayed, and the determination result (special symbol and decorative symbol) of the "special symbol hit determination process" is derived (determined display) after the fluctuation time described later has passed. A variation game is executed.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 21 while the "symbol changing game" based on the ball entering the first starting hole 21 is being performed, the "symbol changing game" based on the entering ball enters. is suspended, and a maximum of "4" can be suspended except for the "symbol variation game" that is being executed. Specifically, in the main RAM 103, a reserved storage area for the "symbol variation game" corresponding to the first start port 21 is provided, and the reserved storage area corresponds to the "symbol variation game" that is currently changing. a "relevant storage area" to be played, a "first storage area" corresponding to a "symbol variation game" to be played after the currently varying "symbol variation game" is finished, and hereinafter referred to as a "second storage area"; It consists of a "third memory area" and a "fourth memory area". The judgment information (random value) stored in the "first storage area" is transferred to the "second storage area", and the judgment information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "second storage area". The determination information (random value) stored in the "third storage area" is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "fourth storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area", and the "third storage area" is transferred. 4 storage area" becomes empty.

(Regarding the second starting port 22)
The second starting port 22 is provided in the lower right part of the game area 7, and when the game ball is shot to the right side of the game area 7, so-called "right hitting", the game ball enters. Ball is enabled. In addition, unlike the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22 is not always open upward, and in principle, does not allow entry of game balls (it is in a "closed" state). That is, the second starting port 22 has a protruding member (not shown) that can protrude forward, and only when this protruding member protrudes forward ("open" state), the game It is possible to enter the ball.

Regarding whether or not to allow the game ball to enter by projecting the protruding member forward, when it is determined that the hit is determined in the above-described "normal symbol hit determination process", the "second It is possible to open and close in the opening and closing manner shown in 2 opening and closing manner of the starting port. Then, when game balls enter the second starting port 22, for example, "2" game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the above-described "symbol variation game" is executed in addition to the prize balls.

When a game ball enters the second starting hole 22 while the "symbol changing game" based on the ball entering the second starting hole 22 is being performed, the "symbol changing game" based on the ball entering the second starting hole 22 is played. is suspended, and a maximum of "4" can be suspended except for the "symbol variation game" that is being executed. Specifically, in the main RAM 103, a reserved storage area for the "symbol variation game" corresponding to the second starting port 22 is provided, and the reserved storage area corresponds to the currently changing "symbol variation game". a "relevant storage area" to be played, a "first storage area" corresponding to a "symbol variation game" to be played after the currently varying "symbol variation game" is finished, and hereinafter referred to as a "second storage area"; It consists of a "third storage area" and a "fourth storage area". The stored determination information (random value) is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "first storage area", and the "second storage area" is stored in the " The determination information (random value) stored in the "third storage area" is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "fourth storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area", and the "fourth storage area" is transferred. storage area is empty.

In this embodiment, a projecting member movable in the front-rear direction is used as the second starting port 22, but a so-called "electric tulip" having movable wing pieces may be used.

In the following description, a game ball enters the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22, performs "special symbol hit determination processing", and displays the special symbol, the decorative symbol image, and the fourth symbol image in a variable manner. Then, after the variation time has passed, the determination result (special symbol, decorative symbol image, and fourth symbol image) of the "special symbol hit determination process" is derived (confirmed display). Or simply called "game of 1 variation".

In addition, when the game ball of "1" enters the first start port 21, the game ball of "1" enters the "first special symbol display device 27a" and the "image display device 26". When the "symbol variation game" based on the hitting of the ball is executed and the game ball "1" enters the second starting port 22, the "second special symbol display device 27b" and the "image display device 26" are displayed. , the "symbol variation game" is executed based on the entry of the game ball of "1". Therefore, the "symbol variation game" is a general term for games played with the "first special symbol display device 27a" and the "image display device 26", and the "second special symbol display device 27b" and " "Image display device 26" is a general term for games played on the "image display device 26".

In addition, in the present embodiment, deriving the determination result (special symbol, decorative symbol image, and fourth symbol image) of the "special symbol hit determination process" after the variation time in the "symbol variation game" has passed ( The special symbol, the decorative symbol image and the fourth symbol image) are called "fixed display". On the other hand, in the "symbol variation game", temporarily stopping the decorative symbol image before the variation time elapses is referred to as "temporary stop display" of the decorative symbol image. Examples of the "temporary stop display" include "reach", which will be described later, and "shake fluctuation display" before "fixed display". The ``shaking fluctuation display'' before the ``fixed display'' means that the decorative pattern image is, for example, ``temporarily stopped display'' at ``767'' or the like, and then ``fixed display'' at ``767''. It is a variable display that is performed at the branch point of "temporary stop display" for the display of the failure, and after deriving "777" by performing a reversal effect, "777" is "fixed display". .

(Regarding the regular prize gate 23)
The normal winning openings 23 are provided in the lower left of the game area 7 with "3" and "1" in the lower right, totaling "4". , When the so-called "left-handed" is performed, the game ball can be entered, and the "1" normal winning opening 23 at the lower right is when the so-called "right-handed" is performed. , a game ball can enter. In addition, the normal prize winning opening 23 is always open upward like the first starting opening 21, and always permits entry of game balls. Then, when game balls enter the normal winning hole 23, for example, "8" game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the arrangement position of the normal winning openings 23 can be arbitrarily changed, and the number thereof may be less than "4". Also, the number of prize balls may be different between the "3" normal winning holes 23 on the lower left and the "1" normal winning holes 23 on the lower right.

(Regarding Grand Prize Gate 24)
The big winning opening 24 is provided below the first starting opening 21, and a game ball can be entered when so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. In addition, the big winning opening 24 has an opening and closing door, and in the "special symbol winning determination process", when it is determined as winning, a winning game is executed, the opening and closing door tilts forward, and the game ball allowed to enter the ball. Then, when game balls enter the big winning hole 24, for example, "10" game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, in the winning game, the opening/closing door of the big winning opening 24 is opened (tilted forward) over the number of awarded rounds shown in FIG. Then, it opens (tilts forward) for 29.5 seconds per round, and when the entry of 10 game balls is detected by the later-described large winning hole detection SW 24a before the passage of 29.5 seconds, 29.5 seconds have elapsed. Even if it is before, close the opening and closing door, proceed to the next round, and repeat this for the specified number of rounds. On the other hand, when 29.5 seconds (so-called "attacker full open") elapses before 10 game balls are detected by the big winning hole detection SW 24a, the opening/closing door is closed to proceed to the next round. become. In this case, one round game ends without reaching the stipulated number of 10 balls entered per round, which is disadvantageous for the player.

In the present embodiment, an opening/closing door that tilts forward is used as the big prize opening 24, but a so-called "electric tulip" may be used, or a "shutter member" that advances and retreats in the front-rear direction may be used. good. Also, in the present embodiment, the board configuration is such that "1" large winning openings 24 are arranged, but the board configuration may be such that "2" pieces are arranged.

In addition, the arrangement of each winning opening can be set as appropriate. For example, the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22 are provided so as to be separated vertically, and when hitting to the left and when hitting to the right, any starting A game ball may enter the mouth.

(Regarding the image display device 26)
The image display device 26 is provided above the stage 17, and is capable of displaying the aforementioned "symbol variation game" and effect images. That is, based on the fact that the game ball entered the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 and the "special symbol hit determination process" was performed, the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, The right decorative pattern image 26c is varied (vertically scrolled) in the variable display area. In addition, even when the game ball enters the first start port 21 and the game ball enters the second start port 22, the left decorative pattern image 26a, the middle decorative pattern image 26b, and the right decorative pattern image 26a are common. The pattern image 26c is fluctuated (vertically scrolled) in the variable display area (the special pattern display device is different, but the decorative pattern image used in the image display device 26 is common).

Then, the performance image is displayed within the fluctuation time described later, and when the fluctuation time elapses, if the winning is achieved, for example, "7" is stopped in each decorative design image, and the decorative design combination of "777" is performed. Winning is reported by making a definite display. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, for example, the combination of the decorative symbols "765" is displayed as a confirmation to notify that the game is a loss.

Separately from each decorative design image, a fourth design image 26d (the "fourth" design next to the left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, and the right decorative design image 26c) is displayed on the right side of the display area. It can be displayed in the lower part, and in synchronism with each decorative pattern image, variable display and fixed display are possible. In addition, the image display device 26 displays a first start opening reservation number image 26e that displays the number of reservations of the "symbol variation game" at the first start opening 21 as "0" to "4", and at the second start opening 22 A second start opening reservation number image 26f displaying the number of reservations of the "symbol variation game" as "0" to "4", and a reservation ball image showing the number of reservations of the "symbol variation game" in the first opening opening 21. 1st starting opening 1st reserved ball image display area 26g to be displayed, 1st starting opening 2nd reserved ball image display area 26h, 1st starting opening 3rd reserved ball image display area 26i, 1st starting opening 4th reserved ball image 26 display area j, a second starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26k that displays the number of reserved balls in the "symbol variation game" in the second starting opening 22 with a reserved ball image, and a second starting opening second reserved ball image 26k. The display area 26l, the second starting opening third reserved ball image display area 26m, and the second starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26n can be displayed.

The number of reservations displayed in the first starting opening reserved number image 26e and the number of reservations displayed in the first starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26j is always synchronized, and the number of reservations displayed in the second starting opening reserved number image 26f and the second starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26k to the second starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26n. Be sure to synchronize with the number of holds made. For example, when "4" is displayed in the first starting opening reserved number image 26e, "4" is displayed in the first starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26j. is displayed.

The left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, the right decorative design image 26c, and the fourth design image 26d can display design images from "1" to "8". If the judgment result of "" is a win, any combination of "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", "666", "777", "888" Displayable. On the other hand, when the determination result of the "special symbol winning determination process" is a loss, it is possible to display a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols described above. If it is a loss, in the special symbol variation pattern described later, when a special symbol variation pattern with "reach" is determined, for example, a combination of symbols such as "767" is confirmed and displayed, and a special symbol without "reach" is displayed. When the symbol variation pattern is determined, for example, a combination of symbols such as "765" is definitely displayed.

Note that "reach" means a state in which the left decorative design image 26a and the right decorative design image 26c are displaying the same number image (temporary stop display), and the middle decorative design image 26b is being variably displayed. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the "special symbol winning determination process" is a winning, it is always configured to go through "reach", so the player can expect a win. You can say that.

The fourth pattern image 26d may simply display a one-digit number or a two-digit number instead of combining the above-described patterns. You may enable it to identify the kind of , a loss, and a design.

(Regarding the pattern display device 27)
The pattern display device 27 is provided outside the game area (outside the outer rail member 18), which is an area different from the game area 7 of the game board 6. As shown in FIG. As also shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 displays a first game which is controlled by the main control board 100 to execute a "symbol variation game" based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 21. A special symbol display 27a and a second special symbol display 27b for executing a "symbol variation game" based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 22 are provided. Here, the first special symbol display device 27a and the second special symbol display device 27b are composed of "7" segment display devices, and in the "symbol variation game", the special symbols are changed to "-" from the start of variation. ” (horizontal bar pattern) flashes, and when it comes to the timing of deriving the judgment result of the “special pattern hit determination process”, if it is a loss, the “-” (horizontal bar pattern) is lit (confirmed display), and it is a hit. If there is, for example, "7" is illuminated (determined display). In other words, the “special pattern” refers to a pattern whose display is controlled by the main control board 100 .

In the following description, the "special design", the left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, the right decorative design image 26c, and the fourth design image 26d are simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Sometimes I say.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100 to indicate the suspension of the "symbol variation game" based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 21. A first special symbol suspension display 27c that displays the number, and a second special symbol suspension display 27d that displays the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22. , is provided.

The first special symbol holding display 27c and the second special symbol holding display 27d are each composed of "2" dot LED indicators, and are held by "turning off", "lighting", and "blinking". It is possible to display the number of For example, if the number of pending is '0' then both dot LED indicators are 'off', if the number of pending is '1' then one is 'on' and the other is 'off'. If the number of pending is "2", both are "lighting", and if the number of pending is "3", one is "lighting" and the other is "blinking", and the number of pending When it is "4", both are "blinking".

In addition, the first special symbol reservation display 27c displays the number of reservations displayed as the above-described first starting opening reservation number image 26e, and the first starting opening reservation ball image display area 26g to the first starting opening reservation ball image display. Always synchronized with the number of reservations displayed in the area 26j, the second special symbol reservation display 27d displays the number of reservations displayed as the second starting opening reservation number image 26f described above, and the second starting opening reservation ball. The image display area 26k to the number of holds displayed as the second start opening hold ball image display area 26n are always synchronized. For example, when both the first special symbol reservation display 27c "blinks" (when the number of reservations is "4"), "4" is displayed as the first start opening reservation number image 26e, and the first start "4" held ball images are displayed in the mouth held ball image display area 26g to the first starting mouth held ball image display area 26j.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 displays normal symbols which are controlled by the main control board 100 to execute a "normal symbol variation game" based on the game ball passing through the gate member 20. A display 27e is provided. The normal symbol display device 27e is composed of "2" dot LED display devices, and in the "normal symbol variation game", from the start of variation, one is lit and the other is extinguished, and one is extinguished. , and the mode of lighting the other, are repeatedly executed, and when it comes to the timing of deriving the determination result of the "normal symbol hit determination process", if it is a loss, one side is lit and the other is turned off. If there is, a fixed display is performed by extinguishing one and lighting the other.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is controlled by the main control board 100 to display the number of suspensions of the "normal symbol variation game" based on the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20. A normal symbol reservation display 27f is provided. It should be noted that the normal symbol reservation display 27f, like the first special symbol reservation display 27c and the second special symbol reservation display 27d described above, is composed of "2" dot LED indicators. Since the display mode of the number of is also the same, detailed description is omitted.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is controlled by the main control board 100 for display, and indicates the number of openings of the big winning opening 24 in the winning game described above. A round indicator 27g is provided for displaying "Number reference)". The round indicator 27g is composed of "2" dot LED indicators, one of which lights up when "5 rounds of winning game" is being executed, and the other of which lights up when "10 rounds of winning game". is running. In addition, in the present embodiment, "5 rounds of winning games" and "10 rounds of winning games" are provided, so it is configured with "2" dot LED indicators. Depending on the number of games played, the number of dot LED indicators can also be changed. For example, when "3" types of winning games are provided as winning games, "3" dot LED indicators can be used.

(Internal configuration of pachinko game machine 1)
The pachinko game machine 1 has a main control board 100, an effect control board 200, a payout control board 300, and a power supply board 400 mounted behind the middle frame 3 (see FIG. 2). Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 and the effect control board 200 only communicate one-way from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200 via a harness or the like (not shown). are connected so that Also, the main control board 100 and the payout control board 300 are connected via a harness or the like so as to enable two-way communication. In addition, the power supply board 400 receives supply of external power via a power plug (not shown), and sends the supplied external power to any of the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300. It is connected so that it can be supplied

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected via a harness, a relay board, etc. so as to enable input from various switches, and controls display to various displays, , and various solenoids are connected via harnesses, relay boards, etc., so that drive control can be performed. In addition, the effect control board 200 is connected via a harness, a relay board, etc. so that input from various SW is possible, and a harness and so that display control to various displays is possible. They are connected via a relay board or the like.

(Regarding main control board 100)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs control processing, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program necessary for the control processing, and a main CPU 102 that can read and write necessary for the control processing. A RAM 103 is provided. Although not shown, it also includes an interrupt controller circuit that gives an interrupt signal to the main CPU 101, a hard random number generation circuit that generates random numbers within a certain range, and the like. Note that the control processing in the main CPU 101 will be detailed later using a flowchart.

(About production control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 200 includes a sub CPU 201 that performs effect control processing, a sub ROM 202 that stores a control program necessary for the effect control process, and reading and writing necessary for the effect control process. A possible sub-RAM 203 is provided.

Although not shown, it also includes an interrupt controller circuit that gives an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 201, a hard random number generation circuit that generates random numbers within a certain range, and the like. Further, the effect control includes display control of the image display device 26, sound output control of the speaker 10, light emission control of the light emitting device 9 and the board lighting device 29 described later, and control of the board driving device 30 described later. A VDP (Video Display Processor), an image ROM and a VRAM, which are responsible for the display control of the image display device 26, a sound source IC, an audio ROM and an audio RAM which are responsible for the audio output control of the speaker 10, and light emission. A lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, a lamp RAM, and the like are provided for controlling light emission of the device 9 and the board lighting device 29 . Note that the control processing in the sub CPU 201 will be detailed later using a flowchart.

(Regarding payout control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 300 includes a payout CPU 301 for performing payout control processing, a payout ROM 302 for storing control programs necessary for the payout control processing, and reading and writing necessary for the payout control processing. A possible payout RAM 303 is provided. A payout device 304 is connected to the payout control board 300 via a harness or the like. By controlling the payout device 304, game balls are paid out to the upper tray 5a.

Specifically, in the main control board 100, for example, when the information that the game ball is detected from the first start hole detection SW21a described later is input, the main control board 100 is set to pay out "3" balls. A payout command signal is transmitted from 100 to the payout control board 300, and the payout control board 300 receiving this controls the payout device 304 to pay out "3" prize balls to the upper tray 5a. Then, when the payout of "3" balls is completed, a payout completion signal is transmitted from the payout control board 300 to the main control board 100, and the information that the game ball is detected is input from the first start hole detection SW21a. Complete the payout of game balls for what you have done.

Also, the discharge control board 300 is connected to the firing handle 8 via a harness or the like, and the firing handle 8 is gripped when the player touches the above-described handle touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8. The amount of rotation of the firing handle 8 is input according to the amount of the firing volume (not shown) provided on the firing handle 8 .

Also, the payout control board 300 is connected to a launcher 305 via a harness or the like, and by controlling the launcher 305 , game balls are launched into the game area 7 . Specifically, the payout control board 300 receives information that the player is gripping the shooting handle 8 from the shooting handle 8 and inputting the amount of rotation of the shooting handle 8 , and the shooting corresponding to the amount of rotation of the shooting handle 8 . The intensity controls the shooting device 305 to shoot a game ball.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 300 is connected to receive an input signal from the ball lending button 12 shown in FIG. When the lending button 12 is operated by the player, the payout control board 300 controls the payout device 304 to display the number (for example, "125" balls) corresponding to "1" operation of the lending ball button 12. ) are put out to the upper tray 5a.

(Regarding the power supply board 400)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300 are connected to the power supply board 400 via harnesses and the like, and as described above, the power supply plug (not shown). , the supplied external power is supplied to any of the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300. Although not shown, the power supply board 400 is provided with a conversion circuit or the like for converting external power (AC 100 volts) to DC 24 volts.

(Regarding frame open detection SW3a)
The frame open detection SW3a is provided in the middle frame 3, and is used when the glass frame 4 is opened, when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are opened, or when the middle frame 3 is opened. It is possible to detect the "open" state, such as, and to detect the "closed" state when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are closed. In other words, the frame open detection SW 3a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and information indicating the closed state is input to the main control board 100 when the switch is in the above-described "closed" state. will be On the other hand, when it is in the above-described "open" state, the above-described "closed" state information is not input to the main control board 100, and by not inputting, the main control board 100 is in the above-described "open" state. can be detected.

(Regarding gate detection SW 20a)
The gate detection SW 20 a is provided inside the passage opening of the gate member 20 of the game board 6 and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate member 20 . In other words, the gate detection SW 20a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and when the passage of the gaming ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Become. Then, the main control board 100 to which the detected information is input does not execute the "normal symbol variation game" in the normal symbol suspension display 27f, and the number of suspensions of the "normal symbol variation game" is "0". In the case of , immediately control to execute the "normal symbol variation game", and when the number of suspensions of the "normal symbol variation game" is "1" to "3", "normal symbol variation game" , and when the number of suspensions of the "normal symbol variation game" is "4", control is performed not to suspend the execution of the "normal symbol variation game".

(Regarding the first starting opening detection SW 21a)
The first starting opening detection SW21a is provided inside the winning opening of the first starting opening 21 of the game board 6, and is a SW for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting opening 21. That is, the first starting hole detection SW21a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when a game ball is detected to enter, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. will be Then, the main control board 100, which has received the detected information, instructs the payout control board 300 to pay out "3" game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the first starting port 21. process.

Further, the main control board 100 does not execute the "symbol variation game" in either the first special symbol display 27a or the second special symbol display 27b, and the first special symbol reservation display 27c, When the number of reservations on the second special symbol reservation display 27d is "0", the first special symbol display 27a is immediately controlled to execute the "symbol variation game", and the first special design reservation display is performed. When the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" in the device 27c is "1" to "3", the execution of the "symbol variation game" is suspended, and the first special symbol suspension display device 27c displays " When the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" is "4", the execution of the "symbol variation game" is controlled not to be suspended.

In addition, the main control board 100 displays the "symbol variation game" on the first special symbol suspension display 27c, except when the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" on the first special symbol suspension display 27c is "4". A first start winning prize command indicating that the number of reservations has been updated (increased) is transmitted to the effect control board 200. As a result, even in the effect control board 200, the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" in the first special symbol suspension display 27c can be recognized. In addition, when the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" in the first special symbol suspension display 27c is "4", the first starting opening winning command may be transmitted to the effect control board 200.

(Regarding the second start opening detection SW 22a)
The second starting opening detection SW22a is provided inside the winning opening of the second starting opening 22, and is a SW for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 22. That is, the second starting hole detection SW22a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when a game ball is detected to enter, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. will be Then, the main control board 100, which has received the detected information, instructs the payout control board 300 to pay out "2" game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the second starting port 22. process.

In addition, the main control board 100 does not execute the "symbol variation game" in either the first special symbol display 27a or the second special symbol display 27b, and the second special symbol reservation display 27d When the number of reservations is "0", the second special symbol display 27b is immediately controlled to execute the "symbol variation game", and the second special symbol reservation display 27d performs the "symbol variation game". When the number of suspensions is "1" to "3", control is performed to suspend the execution of the "symbol variation game", and the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" on the second special symbol suspension display 27d is When the number is "4", control is performed so that the execution of the "symbol variation game" is not suspended.

In addition, the main control board 100 displays the "symbol variation game" on the second special symbol suspension display 27d, except when the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" on the second special symbol suspension display 27d is "4". 2nd start entrance prize-winning command which shows having updated (increased) the number of pending|holding is transmitted with respect to the production|presentation control board 200. As a result, even in the effect control board 200, the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" in the second special symbol suspension display 27d can be recognized. In addition, when the number of suspensions of the "symbol variation game" in the second special symbol suspension display 27d is "4", the second start opening winning command may be transmitted to the effect control board 200.

(Regarding the second start port opening/closing solenoid 22b)
The second starting port opening/closing solenoid 22b is provided behind the second starting port 22, and is a solenoid for causing the projecting member provided in the above-described second starting port 22 to perform an opening/closing operation. That is, the second start opening opening/closing solenoid 22b and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc. In this case, the second starting port opening/closing solenoid 22b is driven and controlled in order to open and close in the opening/closing mode shown in "opening/closing mode of the second starting port" in FIG. 6(B).

(Regarding normal winning opening detection SW 23a)
The normal winning hole detection SW23a is provided inside the winning hole of the normal winning hole 23 of the game board 6, and is a SW for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal winning hole 23. In other words, the normal winning hole detection SW 23a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the detected information is input to the main control board 100 when a game ball is detected to enter. will be Then, the main control board 100, which receives the detected information, causes the payout control board 300 to pay out "8" game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the normal winning hole 23. I do.

(Regarding the big winning opening detection SW 24a)
The big winning hole detection SW 24 a is provided inside the big winning hole 24 of the game board 6 and is a SW for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning hole 24 . In other words, the big winning hole detection SW 24a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the detected information is input to the main control board 100 when a game ball is detected to enter. will be Then, the main control board 100, which has received the detected information, causes the payout control board 300 to pay out "10" game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the big winning hole 24. I do. In addition, the main control board 100 transmits to the effect control board 200 a large winning opening winning command indicating that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 24 . As a result, the effect control board 200 can also recognize the entry state of the game ball into the big winning opening 24 .

(Regarding the grand prize opening opening/closing solenoid 24b)
The large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b is provided behind the large winning opening 24, and is a solenoid for opening and closing the door provided in the large winning opening 24 described above. That is, the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and when the main control board 100 determines a win in the "special symbol win determination process", In order to open and close the opening/closing door over the number of awarded rounds shown in FIG.

(Regarding out detection SW 25a)
The out detection SW 25 a is provided inside the entrance of the out port 25 and is a SW for detecting that a game ball has entered the out port 25 . In other words, the out detection SW 25a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the detected information is input to the main control board 100 when an entry of a game ball is detected. become. Thereby, the out number can be grasped in the main control board 100 .

Even if the out detection SW 25a detects the entry of the game ball, the payout control board 300 does not pay out the prize ball. Also, even if the out detection SW 25a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined lottery (for example, special symbol hit determination processing, normal symbol hit determination processing, etc.) is not performed. Also, even if the out detection SW 25a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined effect by the effect control board 200 (for example, effect using the image display device 26 or the like, effect using the speaker 10, winning lamp not shown) The production used) will not be performed.

(Regarding the first special symbol display 27a)
The first special symbol display device 27a is provided in the symbol display device 27, is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and executes a "symbol variation game" based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 21. It is a display for That is, the first special symbol display 27a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 controls the "symbol variation game" on the first special symbol display 27a. When the execution condition is satisfied, display control of the "symbol variation game" is performed on the first special symbol display device 27a. It should be noted that the fulfillment of the execution condition of the "symbol variation game" in the first special symbol display device 27a means that a negative determination is made in the processing of step S105-2-4 in the "special symbol variation start processing" (see FIG. 19) described later. applicable when

(Regarding the second special symbol display 27b)
The second special symbol display device 27b is provided in the symbol display device 27, is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and executes a "symbol variation game" based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22. It is a display for That is, the second special symbol display 27b and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 controls the "symbol variation game" on the second special symbol display 27b. When the execution condition is established, the second special symbol display 27b is controlled to display the "symbol variation game". It should be noted that the fulfillment of the conditions for executing the "symbol variation game" in the second special symbol display device 27b means that a negative determination was made in the processing of step S103-2-1 in the "special symbol variation start processing" (see FIG. 19). time applies.

(Regarding the first special symbol holding display 27c)
The first special symbol holding display 27c is provided in the symbol display device 27, and is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and the "symbol variation game" based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 21 is performed. An indicator for displaying the number of pending. That is, the first special symbol holding display 27c and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 detects the game ball from the first starting opening detection SW21a. , the display control of the first special symbol reservation indicator 27c is performed (turning off from lighting or blinking from lighting) when the upper limit value ("4" pieces) of the reservation is not reached. On the other hand, when the "symbol variation game" based on the game ball entering the currently fluctuating first start port 21 ends, the display control of the first special symbol reservation display 27c (from blinking to lighting, or lighting ).

(Regarding the second special symbol holding display 27d)
The second special symbol holding display device 27d is provided in the symbol display device 27 and is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and the "symbol variation game" based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 is performed. An indicator for displaying the number of pending. That is, the second special symbol holding display 27d and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 detects the game ball from the second starting opening detection SW 22a. is input, if the upper limit value ("4" pieces) of the reservation is not reached, the second special symbol reservation indicator 27d is displayed and controlled (turned off to light, or blinked from lighting). On the other hand, when the "symbol variation game" based on the fact that the game ball enters the second start port 22 that is currently fluctuating is completed, the second special symbol reservation display 27d is displayed and controlled (from blinking to lighting, or lighting ).

(Regarding normal symbol display 27e)
The normal symbol display device 27e is provided in the symbol display device 27, and is a display device for executing the "normal symbol variation game" whose display is controlled by the main control board 100. FIG. In other words, the normal symbol display 27e and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 determines that the conditions for executing the "normal symbol variation game" in the normal symbol display 27e are When established, the normal symbol display device 27e displays and controls the "normal symbol variation game".

(Regarding the normal symbol holding display 27f)
The normal symbol pending display 27f is provided in the symbol display device 27, and is display-controlled by the main control board 100 to indicate the number of pending "normal symbol variation games" based on the game ball passing through the gate member 20. It is a display for displaying. In other words, the normal symbol holding display 27f and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the main control board 100 inputs the information that the game ball is detected from the gate detection SW 20a. When the upper limit value ("4" pieces) is not reached, the display control of the normal symbol holding indicator 27f is performed (lighting from light off, or blinking from light on). On the other hand, when the currently fluctuating "normal symbol variation game" ends, the display of the normal symbol reservation display 27f is controlled (from flashing to lighting or from lighting to extinguished).

(Regarding the round indicator 27g)
The round display device 27g is provided in the pattern display device 27, is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and is a display device for displaying the number of openings of the big winning opening 24 in the winning game described above. In other words, the round indicator 27g and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the "symbol variation game" determined as a win in the "special symbol win determination process" ends, and the first At the timing of displaying a special symbol (for example, "7") indicating winning on the special symbol display 27a or the second special symbol display 27b, the lighting of the round indicator 27g corresponding to the determined winning game is controlled. When the winning game is being executed, the round indicator 27g is continuously controlled to turn on, and when the winning game ends, the round indicator 27g is controlled to go out. In addition, in the present embodiment, the round indicator 27g is provided because it has two types of the number of awarded rounds. do not have.

(Regarding the setting change device 31)
The setting change device 31 is provided on the rear side of the middle frame 3 and is a device for setting setting values to be set in the pachinko game machine 1 . The setting change device 31 includes a setting change keyhole 31a, a setting change button 31b, a setting confirmation button 31c, and a setting display section 31d, as described above with reference to FIG. When the setting change key is inserted in and rotated 90 degrees, information indicating that state is input to the main control board 100, and the main control board 100 displays the current set value on the setting display section 31d. to control.

Further, when the setting change button 31b is operated in a state in which the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31a and rotated 90 degrees, information indicating the operation is input to the main control board 100, and the main control board 100 The control board 100 controls the setting display section 31d to display the setting value next to the current setting value. For example, when the setting change button 31b is operated while the setting value "1" is displayed in the setting display section 31d, the setting value "2" is displayed in the setting display section 31d, and the setting value "2" is changed. When the setting change button 31b is operated while the settings are displayed on the setting display section 31d, the setting value "3" is displayed on the setting display section 31d, and the setting value "3" is displayed on the setting display section 31d. When the setting change button 31b is operated while the setting change button 31b is being is operated, the set value "1" is displayed on the setting display section 31d. Further, when the setting confirmation button 31c is operated while the current setting value is displayed on the setting display section 31d, information indicating the operation is input to the main control board 100, and the main control board 100 , the setting values displayed in the setting display section 31d are stored in the main RAM 103. FIG. After that, the game is controlled based on the set values stored in the main RAM 103 (for example, the special symbol hit determination table corresponding to the set values is referred to).

Although dedicated buttons are provided as the setting change button 31b and the setting confirmation button 31c, existing buttons (operation means) may be used. For example, RAM clear switch 105 may be used.

(Regarding light emitting device 9)
As described in FIG. 1, the light-emitting device 9 is composed of lamps, LEDs, etc., and can decorate the pachinko game machine 1 by emitting light. For example, if information indicating the closed state is not input from the frame open detection SW 3a described above, the middle frame 3 emits light in a light emission mode for notifying that the middle frame 3 is in the open state. That is, the light emitting device 9 and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the light emitting device 9 emits light under the control of the effect control board 200 .

(Regarding speaker 10)
As described with reference to FIG. 1, the speaker 10 can output voice and sound effects. For example, if the closed state information is not input from the above-described frame open detection SW 3a, a notification sound indicating that the middle frame 3 is in the open state is output. That is, the speaker 10 and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the sound described above is output from the speaker 10 under the control of the effect control board 200 .

(Regarding board illumination device 29)
The board illumination device 29 is provided on the game board 6, and can decorate the pachinko gaming machine 1 by emitting light, like the light emitting device 9 provided on the glass frame 4 described above. That is, the board lighting device 29 and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the board lighting device 29 emits light under the control of the effect control board 200 . A light guide plate that can display a predetermined image by projecting light may be provided as the board illumination device 29 .

(Regarding the board driving device 30)
The board driving device 30 is provided on, for example, the game board 6 and the movable body 28, and is composed of a motor or the like for moving the movable body 28 in the vertical direction. In other words, the board driving device 30 and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and the board driving device 30 is driven and controlled by the control of the effect control board 200 .

(Regarding movable body 28)
The movable body 28 is provided on the game board 6 and is capable of actions such as "falling", "rocking", and "rotating". By performing these operations, it suggests the possibility that a winning game will be given, or the possibility that a probability variation gaming state will be given.

(Regarding effect button detection SW 14a)
The effect button detection SW 14a is provided in the effect button 14, and is a SW for detecting that the effect button 14 is pressed by the player when the effect button 14 is in the operation effective period. That is, the effect button detection SW 14a and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and information indicating that the effect button 14 has been pressed is input to the effect control board 200. ing. Then, the effect control board 200 that receives the information indicating that the effect button 14 has been pressed controls the effect corresponding to the depression of the effect button 14 via the image display device 26 and the speaker 10 . Here, for the effect button 14, for example, in a "symbol variation game", an operation valid period is set for a predetermined time, and the effect button detection SW 14a detects only depression when the operation valid period is set.

(Regarding the production lever detection SW 15a)
The effect lever detection SW 15a is provided in the effect lever 15, and is a SW for detecting that the effect lever 15 is operated by the player when the effect lever 15 is in the operation valid period. That is, the production lever detection SW 15a and the production control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and information indicating that the production lever 15 has been operated is input to the production control board 200. ing. Then, the effect control board 200 that receives the information indicating that the effect lever 15 has been operated controls the effect corresponding to the operation of the effect lever 15 via the image display device 26 and the speaker 10 . Here, for the effect lever 15, for example, in the "symbol variation game", an operation valid period is set for a predetermined time, and the effect lever detection SW 15a detects only the operation when the operation valid period is set.

(Regarding cross key detection SW 16a)
The cross-key detection SW 16a is provided on the cross-key button 16, and is a SW for detecting that the cross-key button 16 has been pressed by the player. That is, the cross key detection SW 16a and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, etc., and information indicating that the cross key button 16 has been operated is input to the effect control board 200. It's becoming

As described above, by operating the cross key button 16, it is possible to adjust the amount of light emitted from the light emitting device 9 and the amount of light emitted from the image display device 26, which will be described later. Specifically, when the up button of the cross key button 16 is pressed, the amount of light can be increased (in stages), and when the down button of the cross key button 16 is pressed, the amount of light is decreased (in stages). When the right button of the cross key button 16 is pressed, the volume can be increased (stepwise), and when the left button of the cross key button 16 is pressed, the volume can be lowered (step by step). .

The amount of light may be set in three stages of "strong", "medium", and "weak", or may be further divided into five stages. Also, the volume may be set in three stages of "high", "middle", and "low", or may be further set in five stages. Also, a level gauge image indicating the degree of adjustment of the amount of light or sound volume, or an adjustment sound may be emitted.

The adjustment of the amount of light and the adjustment of the volume can be performed when the "symbol variation game" is not being performed, but may be performed even when the "symbol variation game" is being performed. . In this case, it is preferable to adjust without generating the above-mentioned level gauge image or adjustment sound, or by displaying in a small size and outputting adjustment sound at a low volume. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect image and the effect sound corresponding to the "symbol variation game" from being hindered by the level gauge image and the adjustment sound.

(Regarding the special symbol hit judgment table)
The special symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 5A is stored in the main ROM 102 . Here, in the present embodiment, setting values in "4" stages can be set by the setting change device 31 described above. Then, when "1" is set as the setting value, the main CPU 101 refers to the special symbol winning determination table for the setting value "1" shown in (A) and performs "special symbol winning determination processing". If other set values are set, a special symbol hit determination table for each set value (not shown) is referred to and a "special symbol hit determination process" is performed. In addition, "common to the first start port and the second start port" means that even if the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special This indicates that the symbol hit determination table is common. Note that the setting value that can be set by the setting change device 31 is not limited to the "4" stages, and can be any value. For example, "6" stages or "3" stages may be used.

In the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "1" of (A), when the game state is "normal game state" and when it is "time saving game state", "special symbol hit determination process" , the probability of being determined as "hit" is "1/300", the probability of being determined as "losing" is "299/300", and the game state is "variable probability game state", In the "special symbol win determination process", the probability of being determined as "win" is "1/30", and the probability of being determined as "losing" is "29/30". That is, when the gaming state is "probability variable gaming state", the probability of being determined as "hit" fluctuates "10" times than "normal gaming state" or "time-saving gaming state". The "game state" can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the "normal game state" or the "time-saving game state".

In the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "1" in (A), the hit determination probability is as described above. The probability of being determined as "hit" in "hit determination processing" is different. For example, in the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "4", when the game state is the "normal game state" and when it is the "time-saving game state", in the "special symbol hit determination process" The probability of being determined as "hit" is "1/280", the probability of being determined as "losing" is "279/280", and when the game state is "probability variable game state", "special symbol In the hit determination process, the probability of being determined as "hit" is "1/28" and the probability of being determined as "losing" is "27/28". In this way, by enabling different hit probabilities to be set for each set value, it becomes easier for the amusement arcade to manage the put-out balls.

In addition, in the "time-saving gaming state" and the "variable probability gaming state", compared to the "normal gaming state", as shown in FIG. 5 (B) described later and FIG. In the "symbol hit determination process", an advantageous opening and closing mode is selected as the opening and closing mode of the protruding member of the second start port 22 when it is easy to hit the "hit" and when the "hit" is hit. The "game state" is the most advantageous game state for the player, the "time-saving game state" is the most advantageous game state for the player, and the "normal game state" is the most disadvantageous game state for the player.

In the following, the "normal gaming state" and the "time-saving gaming state" may be collectively referred to as the "low probability state", and the "probability variable gaming state" may be referred to as the "high probability state". . In addition, the “low probability state” may be referred to as “non-variable short state” or “non-variable short state”, and “probability variable gaming state” and “time-saving gaming state” are collectively referred to as “variable short It may be called "medium", "variable short state", or "improved ball entry rate state".

(Regarding normal pattern hit judgment table)
The normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B is stored in the main ROM 102 . Then, when the game state is the "normal game state", the probability of being determined as "win" in the "normal symbol winning determination process" is "4/256", and the probability of being determined as "losing" is " 252/256”, and when it is “time-saving gaming state” and “probability variation gaming state”, the probability of being determined as “hit” in “normal symbol winning determination processing” is “251 /256”, the probability of being determined as “losing” is “5/256”. Therefore, when it is "time saving game state" or "probability variation game state" than when it is "normal game state", it is easier to determine "hit" in "normal symbol hit determination process", game It can be said that it is an advantageous game state for the player. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, no set value is provided in the normal symbol hit determination table, but a set value may be provided in the same manner as the special symbol hit determination table. For example, the set value "1" may be easier to hit in the normal symbol hit determination than the set value "2".

(About the special design decision table)
The special symbol determination table in FIG. 6(A) includes a case of "hit" as a result of the "special symbol hit determination process" performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 21, and a case of "hit". (1) A table for the first start port 21 and a game ball in the second start port 22, which is referred to when determining the special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 27a. As a result of performing "special symbol hit determination processing" based on the fact that the ball is entered, the special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27b in the case of "hit" and the case of "losing". (2) a table for the second starting port 22, which is referred to when determining the , and these are stored in the main ROM 102. Then, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol by referring to a table corresponding to the starting hole into which the game ball entered in the "special symbol determination process" (see FIG. 19), which will be described later.

Then, in the special symbol determination table of (1) in FIG. 6(A), when the result of the "special symbol win determination process" is "win", the main CPU 101 determines "special symbol A", " Any special pattern is determined from among "special pattern B" and "special pattern C". Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 21, obtain a random number for determining the special symbol, refer to the obtained random number for determining the special symbol, select any special symbol decide. For example, if the obtained random number for determining the special symbol is "0 to 9", "special symbol A" is determined, and if the random number for determining the acquired special symbol is "10 to 64", "special symbol B" is determined. is determined, and if the acquired random number for special symbol determination is "65 to 99", "special symbol C" is determined. Then, when the special symbols are determined, the "number of rounds to be provided" and the "game state after winning" are determined uniquely. When "special symbol A" is determined, "10" rounds are given as the "number of given rounds", and "probability variable game state" is given as the "game state after winning". Further, when "special symbol B" is determined, "5" rounds are given as the "number of given rounds", and "probability variable game state" is given as the "game state after winning". Further, when "special symbol C" is determined, "10" rounds are given as the "number of given rounds", and "normal game state" is given as the "game state after winning". On the other hand, if the result of the "special symbol win determination process" is "losing", the main CPU 101 determines a "special symbol D", and the "special symbol D" contains the "granted round number", Since the "game state after winning" is not defined, no winning game is provided.

In addition, in the special symbol determination table of (2) in FIG. 6A, when the result of the "special symbol win determination process" is "win", the main CPU 101 determines "special symbol E", " One of the special symbols is determined from the "special symbols F". A specific determination method is the same as (1) in FIG. Then, for example, if the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "0 to 64", "special symbol E" is determined, and if the random number for determining the acquired special symbol is "65 to 99", "special symbol Determine F. When "special symbol E" is determined, "10" rounds are given as the "number of given rounds", and "probability variable game state" is given as the "game state after winning". Further, when "special symbol F" is determined, "10" rounds are given as the "number of given rounds", and "normal game state" is given as the "game state after winning". On the other hand, if the result of the "special symbol hit determination process" is "losing", the main CPU 101 determines "special symbol G".

In this way, the ratio of "probability variation gaming state" is given, the first start port 21 is "65%", the second start port 22 is also "65%", so "probability variation gaming state" There is no difference in the rate of entry into the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22 . On the other hand, the “number of rounds given” is based on the number of balls entered into the first start hole 21 because “10” rounds are always given to the second start hole 22 and “5” rounds are never given. It can be said that giving a winning game based on the ball entering the second start hole 22 is more advantageous for the player than giving a game. In this embodiment, no set value is provided in the special symbol determination table, but a set value may be provided. For example, the determination ratio of the special symbols may differ between when the set value is "1" and when the set value is "4". In that case, the rate of entry into the "probability variable gaming state" is common to all set values, but the "number of rounds given" may be set differently for each set value. For example, the number of advantageous rounds may be more likely to be given when the set value is "1", or the number of more advantageous rounds may be more likely to be given when the set value is "4".

(Regarding normal design decision table)
The normal symbol determination table in FIG. 6B is stored in the main ROM 102, and as a result of performing the "normal symbol hit determination process" based on the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20, it is "hit". It is a table referred to when determining the normal symbol to be definitely displayed on the normal symbol display device 27e depending on whether there is one or when it is "losing". When the game state is the "normal game state" and the result of the "normal symbol winning determination process" is "win", the main CPU 101 determines that the "normal symbol In the determination process", the "normal symbol A" is determined, and if "losing", the "normal symbol B" is determined. In addition, the main CPU 101 determines whether the game state is the "time-saving game state" or the "probability variable game state". , In the "normal symbol determination process" performed in the "normal symbol related process", the "normal symbol C" is determined, and in the case of "losing", the "normal symbol D" is determined.

It should be noted that, in the normal symbol as well, the content to be provided is uniquely determined, as in the above-described special symbol. When "normal pattern A" is determined, the protruding member of the second starting port 22 opens "1" time at "0.9S", and when "normal pattern B" is determined, the second starting port 22 projecting member does not open. Further, when the "normal symbol C" is determined, the protruding member of the second starting port 22 is opened "3" times at "1.8S", and when the "normal symbol D" is determined, the second The projecting member of the starting port 22 does not open. Therefore, when the "time-saving gaming state" or the "variable probability gaming state" is "hit" than the "normal gaming state", the opening and closing mode of the protruding member of the second start port 22 is advantageous, it can be said that the game state is advantageous for the player.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, no setting value is provided in the normal symbol determination table, but a setting value may be provided in the same manner as in the special symbol determination table. For example, for each set value, the probability of being determined to be hit in the "normal symbol hit determination process" may be changed, and in the case of the set value "1", it is easier to hit than in the case of the set value "4". It may be, or vice versa. Moreover, the opening/closing mode of the second starting port 22 may be different for each set value. For example, in the case of the set value "1", it may be opened and closed in an opening and closing manner that is more advantageous than in the case of the set value "4", or vice versa.

(About the special symbol variation pattern table)
The special symbol variation pattern table of FIG. 7 is stored in the main ROM 102 and is a table referred to when determining the variation time in the "symbol variation game". When the game state is the "normal game state", the main CPU 101 selects "variation pattern 1" to "variation pattern 5" when the result of the "special symbol win determination process" is "loss". Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. Specifically, when the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, obtain a random number for determining the variation pattern, and refer to the obtained random number for determining the variation pattern. , determine the variation pattern. Although not shown, when the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, a reach determination random number is acquired, and the reach determination random number corresponds to the random number for executing reach. When doing so, determine one of the variation patterns from "variation pattern 2" to "variation pattern 5", and if the random number for reach determination does not correspond to the random number for executing reach, select "variation pattern 1" You may make it decide. On the other hand, when the game state is the "normal game state", the main CPU 101 refers to the random number for determining the variation pattern when the result of the "special symbol win determination process" is "win". , "Variation Pattern 6" to "Variation Pattern 11".

Then, when the variation pattern is determined, the “details of presentation” and the “variation time” (seconds S) are uniquely determined. When "variation pattern 1" is determined, "regular variation" is determined as "description content", and "7S" is determined as "variation time". Here, "normal fluctuation" refers to fluctuation that does not reach reach. Further, when "variation pattern 2" is determined, "normal reach" is determined as the "description", and "15S" is determined as the "variation time". Here, "normal reach" refers to a reach that does reach, but does not perform a special development effect (for example, a change effect of the middle decorative pattern image 26b after temporary stop display due to a failure). Since the selection rate at the time of "hit" is low and the selection rate at the time of "loss" is high, it is positioned as a reach with a low expectation of winning.

Further, when "variation pattern 3" is determined, "super reach" is determined as the "description", and "40S" is determined as the "variation time". Here, "super reach" refers to a reach in which a development effect is performed during the execution of reach (normal reach), and a real image is displayed on the image display device 26 at the development destination, for example. Since the selection ratio is higher than "normal reach" and the selection ratio at the time of "loss" is lower than "normal reach", it is positioned as a reach with a higher expectation of winning than "normal reach".

Further, when "variation pattern 4" is determined, "pseudo run 2 normal reach" is determined as the "effect content", and "50 s" is determined as the "variation time". In addition, although "pseudo consecutive" will be described in detail later, "pseudo consecutive 2 normal reach" has a higher expectation of winning than only "normal reach", and a reach with a lower expectation of winning than "super reach" Positioned as Further, when "variation pattern 5" is determined, "pseudo-run 3 super reach" is determined as the "effect content", and "70S" is determined as the "variation time". "Pseudo-ream 3 super reach" is positioned as a reach with a higher expectation of winning than only "super reach". In addition, "variation pattern 6" to "variation pattern 9" are different from "variation pattern 2" to "variation pattern 5" only in "loss" or "hit", and the effect content and variation time are the same. , the description is omitted.

Further, when "variation pattern 10" is determined, "pseudo-run 4 super reach" is determined as the "effect content" and "90S" is determined as the "variation time". Here, "pseudo run 4 super reach" is a variation pattern that is selected only in the case of "hit". Hit" is confirmed. Further, when "variation pattern 11" is determined, "full rotation reach" is determined as the "details of effect", and "120 seconds" is determined as the "variation time". Here, the "full rotation reach" means that the left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, and the right decorative design image 26c are "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", This is a reach that scrolls with "666", "777", and "888" aligned, and finally displays "777" as a fixed display. It should be noted that "fluctuation pattern 11" may be selected only when "special symbol A" in FIG. 6 is determined. In this case, not only "hit" but also "probability variable game state" is given as a game state after winning, so that the player is made to play the game while wishing for "full rotation reach". It can lead to improvement of amusement interest.

In addition, the main CPU 101 determines whether the game state is the "time-saving game state" or the "probability variable game state", and as a result of the "special symbol hit determination process" being performed, if the result is "losing". , "Variation pattern 12" to "Variation pattern 15". When "variation pattern 12" is determined, "reduced variation" is determined as "description content", and "2S" is determined as "variation time". Here, the "shortening variation" refers to a variation that does not reach the reach and stops the left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, and the right decorative design image 26c at the same time, and the game state is "time saving game When it is "state" and when it is "probability variation gaming state", as a result of performing "special symbol hit determination processing", if it is "losing", this "shortening variation" is likely to be selected. Because it is, it is possible to efficiently digest the “time-saving gaming state” and “probability variable gaming state”.

Further, when "fluctuation pattern 13" is determined, "reach swaying" is determined as the "description", and "10S" is determined as the "variation time". Here, the "ready-to-win" means, for example, to temporarily stop and display the "7" symbol as the left decorative design image 26a and to incite whether or not to temporarily stop and display the "7" symbol as the right decorative design image 26c. It is a production that incites whether or not reach is formed. As a result of performing the "ready-to-win" pattern, for example, when the "8" pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative pattern image 26c, the ready-to-win is not formed, and for example, the "7" pattern is temporarily displayed as the right decorative pattern image 26c. In the case of stop display, a reach is formed, and develops into a "variable short medium super reach" in "fluctuation pattern 15" and "fluctuation pattern 17" described later.

Further, when "variation pattern 14" is determined, "super reach in variable short time" is determined as the "content of effect", and "30S" is determined as the "variation time". Here, "variable short super reach" is a "time saving game state" and "probability variable game state" dedicated "super reach", different from "super reach" performed in "normal game state" ing.

Further, when the "variation pattern 15" is determined, the "description content" is determined as "stretching reach→variable short medium super reach", and the "variation time" is determined as "40S". "Variation pattern 16" and "Variation pattern 17" are different from "Variation pattern 14" and "Variation pattern 15" only in "Loss" or "Hit", and the content and variation time are the same. Description is omitted. It should be noted that the selection rate of "Reach Inflame → Variable Short Medium Super Reach" is higher than "Variable Short Medium Super Reach" at the time of "winning", and the selection ratio at the time of "Loss" is higher than "Variable Short Medium Super Reach". Because it is configured to be low, it is positioned as a reach with a higher expectation of winning than the “variable medium super reach”.

The special symbol variation patterns described above are not limited to those shown in FIG. 7, and may further include a plurality of special symbol variation patterns. For example, even in the normal game state, "shortening variation" (2S) may be provided. Also, the special symbol variation pattern table to be referred to may be changed according to the number of balls held in the "symbol variation game" of the first start port 21, or the number of balls held in the "symbol variation game" of the second start port 22. The special symbol variation pattern table referred to by may be made different. For example, in the case of "losing", if the number of held balls is "4", choose "normal fluctuation" of "variation pattern 1" rather than the case where the number of held balls is "1". You may make it easy and improve the operation of a game.

In addition, when a loss is determined in the "time-saving gaming state" or "probability variable gaming state", as a result of starting the "symbol variation game" of the second starting port 22, the number of balls held in the second starting port 22 When it becomes "0", for example, the holding 0 o'clock normal fluctuation (loss) consisting of 30S may be selected to secure the time for the game ball to enter the second start port 22.

Also, the special symbol variation pattern table to be referred to may be changed depending on the set value. For example, a special symbol variation pattern that is easy to select for each set value may be provided, or a special symbol variation pattern that can be selected only by the set value may be provided. As a result, it is possible to guess (or comprehend) what the set value is from the effect contents of the executed special symbol variation pattern, which leads to an improvement in game interest.

Next, examples of various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described below.

(Look-ahead effect)
The look-ahead effect is, at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, the pre-determination process is performed prior to the hit determination process in the special symbol variation start time process, and the pre-determination process is determined. It is a production that is executed based on the result. When the look-ahead effect is not installed, for example, when a game ball enters the first start hole 21, in FIG. Since the special symbol hit determination process is performed in the time process, even if the determination information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area", until the determination information (random value) is moved to the "relevant storage area" , it is not determined whether it is a hit or not. Therefore, even if the judgment information (random value) of "hit" is acquired, the expectation of winning is increased at the stage before the judgment information (random value) is transferred to the "relevant storage area". Unable to perform performances, etc. However, if a look-ahead effect is installed, for example, in FIG. , continuous effects can be executed over multiple variations (including variations transferred to the storage area) until the determination information (random value) is transferred to the "relevant storage area". From the stage before the judgment information (random value) is transferred to , it is possible to raise the expectation of "hit".

A specific example of the look-ahead effect is a "suspended look-ahead effect". "Reserved look-ahead effect" mainly refers to the first starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26j and the second starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26k to This is an effect using the held ball image displayed in the second starting port fourth held ball image display area 26n. For example, when the determination information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area", when the game ball enters the first start port 21, the determination information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area" numerical value) is stored, pre-determination processing is performed. Then, when it is determined that the pending look-ahead effect is to be performed based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process, a look-ahead retained ball image different from the normal retained image is displayed in the first start opening fourth retained ball image display area 26j. do. As the look-ahead pending ball image, for example, it is possible to display multiple types and stages such as "white blinking", "blue", "green", "red", "gold", and "rainbow", and the preliminary determination process If the judgment result is "hit", one of "blinking white", "blue", "green", "red", "gold", and "rainbow" can be displayed, and the judgment result of the pre-judgment process is In the case of "losing", any one of "blinking white", "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" can be displayed. Then, only in the case of "hit", "rainbow" can be selected, and in the case of "hit", it is easy to select "red" or "gold", and in the case of "loss", "blinking white" ” and “Blue” are easy to select, and expectations for “Red” and “Gold” are increased. In addition, when the ball is entered, the image is "blinking white", but each time the "game with 1 variation" is performed, the image changes to a held ball image with a high probability of winning, such as "blue" or "green". It is also possible to display "gold" from the time of entering the ball.

Further, as a specific example of another effect of the look-ahead effect, there is a "zone effect". A “zone effect” is a effect mainly using the image display device 26 . For example, when the determination information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area", when the game ball enters the first start port 21, the determination information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area" numerical value) is stored, pre-determination processing is performed. Then, when it is determined that the zone effect is to be performed based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process, for example, in the next symbol variation game, the image display device 26 displays "When all the special symbols are aligned, enter the ○○ zone!" And so on, after performing a production to incite the rush, align the special symbols and rush into the "○○ zone", and the determination information (random value) stored in the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" will be "this storage area". Execute the "○○ zone" effect until the change moved to . During execution of this "XX zone" presentation, the image display device 26 displays a telop such as "In the XX zone". The "zone effect" is more likely to be executed when it is determined to be "win" in the preliminary determination process, and is less likely to be executed when it is determined to be "losing". A great expectation can be given to the game being given.

Further, as a specific example of another effect of the look-ahead effect, there is a "chance continuous notice". The “chance eye continuous notice” is an effect using the left decorative design image 26a, the middle decorative design image 26b, and the right decorative design image 26c mainly displayed on the image display device 26. FIG. For example, when the determination information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area", when the game ball enters the first start port 21, the determination information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area" numerical value) is stored, pre-determination processing is performed. Then, based on the determination result of the preliminary determination process, when it is determined that the chance consecutive effect is performed, for example, the "symbol variation game" corresponding to the determination information (random value) stored in the "first storage area" ”, the confirmation display of the “symbol variation game” corresponding to the determination information (random value) stored in the “second storage area”, and the determination information (random value) stored in the “third storage area”. ), the combination of decorative pattern images of the same color is stopped. For example, in the decorative pattern image, '333' and '777' are red, '111' and '555' are green, and '222' and '444' are red. , "666" and "888" are composed of blue, combinations of only red such as "337" and "773", combinations of only green such as "115" and "551", and combinations of "246" and "246". ” and “628”, which are blue-only combinations, are displayed over multiple variations, creating an effect that makes people expect that a win will be awarded in the subsequent “symbol variation game”. In addition, in the case of "hit", it is easy to select the combination with only red, and in the case of "losing", it is easy to select the combination with only blue, and when the combination of red only is confirmed and displayed I am raising my expectations.

(Pseudo consecutive notice)
The pseudo-continuous notice is an effect using the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, the right decorative symbol image 26c, and the pseudo-continuous dedicated symbols that are mainly displayed on the image display device 26. In the "game", by repeating the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern, it is an effect that makes it appear as if the variation is being performed multiple times. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the pseudo-run can be executed "2" times, "3" times, and "4" times. (In this embodiment, "four" times is a "hit" decision). As a specific effect content, for example, "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative design image 26a, "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative design image 26c, and "Pseudo" is displayed as the middle decorative design image 26b. "continued dedicated symbol (for example, ``NEXT'')" is temporarily stopped and displayed again, and all the decorative symbol images are again variably displayed (at this point, pseudo-continuous "2" times), again as the left decorative symbol image 26a. "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed, "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative design image 26c, and "pseudo continuous exclusive design (for example, "NEXT")" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle decorative design image 26b. Then, all the decorative pattern images are variably displayed again (at this point, the pseudo-run "3" times. Thereafter, the same applies to the pseudo-run "4" times). In the second temporary stop display, when "5" is temporarily stopped displayed as the left decorative design image 26a and "5" is temporarily stopped displayed as the right decorative design image 26c, the pseudo consecutive "2" times is obtained. ''-th temporary stop display, when "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative design image 26a and "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative design image 26c, it becomes a pseudo consecutive "3" times ( Henceforth, the same is true for the pseudo consecutive “4” times). In addition, after reaching the ready-to-win state, a so-called "pseudo-run after reach", in which a "pseudo-run dedicated symbol (for example, "NEXT")" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle decorative symbol image 26b, or, for example, the "first" time is displayed. At the start of the fluctuation after the temporary stop display of , a notice (symbol stop notice) that a "pseudo continuous dedicated symbol (for example, "NEXT")" will be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle decorative symbol image 26b. It is also possible to execute an effect such that a pseudo-continuation of “3” or more is confirmed by .

(Regarding main ROM and main RAM areas)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing areas of the main ROM 102 and the main RAM 103. As shown in FIG.

The main ROM 102 has a game program area for storing game programs (for example, FIGS. 10 to 21 described later) and a game data area for storing game data used by the game programs. , an empty area (16 bytes or more), a game performance program area for storing a game performance program related to game performance information (for example, FIGS. 23 to 25 described later), and a game performance area used by the game performance program and a game performance data area in which data is stored.

The main RAM 103 includes a game work area (area 1) used as a work by the game program, a game stack area (area 2) in which the game program saves data, an empty area (16 bytes or more), and a game performance area. It consists of a game performance work area (area 3) used as a work by the program, and a game performance stack area (area 4) in which the game performance program saves data.

The main CPU 101 calls the game performance program in the process based on the game program, executes the process based on the game performance program, and returns to the process based on the game program after finishing the process based on the game performance program.

Further, in executing the processing based on the game program, the main CPU 101 refers to the game data in the game data area, executes the processing based on the game program, and uses the game work area as a work. Also, it is possible to refer to and update the contents of the game work area and the game stack area.

Similarly, when executing processing based on the game performance program, the main CPU 101 refers to the game data in the game performance data area, executes processing based on the game performance program, and uses the game performance work area as a work area. Use as In addition, it is possible to refer to and update the contents of the work area for game performance and the stack area for game performance.

Further, when executing processing based on a game program, the main CPU 101 does not refer to the game performance data area, nor does it update the game performance work area or the game performance stack area. It is possible to refer to the game performance work area and the game performance stack area.

Similarly, when executing processing based on the game performance program, the game data area is not referred to, and the game work area and game stack area are not updated. It is possible to refer to the game stack area.

(Regarding the display mode of the indicator)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display mode of the display 104. As shown in FIG.

First, the display 104 is a display for displaying "game performance information". This "game performance information" is information calculated by a formula of "(the number of game balls paid out in the normal game state/the number of outs in the normal game state)×100".

Further, the game performance information is calculated for each interrupt (for example, every 4 ms) while the power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 1, and is calculated for each predetermined display timing (for example, every 5 seconds). ), it is possible to display the current section and the past three sections (the past three sections, 1 section before, 2 sections before, and 3 sections before). That is, display of current section→elapsed predetermined time (elapsed 5 seconds)→display of past section (1)→elapsed of predetermined time (elapsed 5 seconds)→display of past section (2)→elapsed predetermined time (5 seconds) elapsed)→display of past section (3)→elapsed predetermined time (elapsed 5 seconds)→display of current section.

Next, in FIG. 9, a "section" is set according to the number of game balls that enter the out port 25 (out balls) without winning in any of the winning ports in the normal game state.

"Section A" is a section in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 stays until 299 out balls are detected after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturer's factory and introduced into the game parlor (or after the main RAM 103 is initialized). . In this "section A", game performance information is not calculated. For example, this is based on the assumption that the administrator will check the operation (winning at the start gate and normal winning gate) from the time the amusement center is installed until the store opens. By excluding winnings and the like, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the game performance information when the player is playing the game.

"Section B" is a section to stay from the detection of the 300th out ball (section that switches from section A), and stays after switching to "section B" until 60000 out balls are detected. . In this "section B", game performance information is calculated.

"Section C" means that when 60,000 out balls are detected in "section B," the "section B" switches to "section C," and after switching to "section C," 60,000 out balls are detected. stay until In this "section C", game performance information is calculated.

"Section D" means that when 60,000 out balls are detected in "section C," the "section C" switches to "section D," and after switching to "section D," 60,000 out balls are detected. stay until In this "section D", game performance information is calculated (third calculation). Although illustration is omitted, "section E", "section F", "section G" . . .

Area 3 or area 4 of the main RAM 103 is provided with a section management area in which values corresponding to the current section are stored. For example, if the current section is "section A", "0" is stored in the section management area, and if the current section is "section B", "1" is stored in the section management area. there is The value corresponding to the current interval is updated when switching between intervals.

It should be noted that the detected number of out balls for switching the section is not limited to the above numerical value, and can be changed as appropriate.

Next, in FIG. 9, the “identifying segment” corresponds to, for example, the leftmost segment and the second segment from the left on the display 104 . Also, the “ratio segment” corresponds to, for example, the rightmost segment and the second segment from the right on the display 104 .

Further, in the "identifying segment", "bL." indicating the current section, "b1." indicating the past section (1), "b2." indicating the past section (2), past section (3 ) are displayed by flashing or lighting. In each section (excluding section A), the light blinks until 0 to 5999 out balls are detected, and lights up from 6000 or more out balls.

In addition, in the "ratio segment", the information calculated by the above formula is displayed (rounded off the first decimal place of the calculation result, and the number after the rounding is displayed), for example, when the out number is 0 , is displayed as "00", and if the number after rounding is 100 or more, it is displayed as "99.".

Next, in FIG. 9, when the display mode for each section is "section A", as described above, since this is a section in which the game performance information is not calculated, in the current section, the identification segment is "bL." is displayed blinking, and "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment.

Also, as described above, most of the "section A" is in the state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturer's factory and introduced into the game parlor, so there is a past section (past calculation information). not exist. Therefore, in the past section (1), "b1." is displayed blinking in the identification segment, "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment, and in the past section (2), " b2.” is blinking, and “--” (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment, and in the past section (3), “b3.” is blinking in the identification segment and “--” is displayed in the ratio segment (horizontal bar) is displayed.

That is, in "section A", although the identification segment is switched for each section, the ratio segment is displayed as "--" (horizontal bar) in any case.

In the case of "section B", in the current section, "bL." In the past section (1), "b1." is displayed blinking in the identified segment, "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment, and in the past section (2), "b2." is displayed in the identified segment. is displayed blinking, "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment, and in the past section (3), "b3." ) is displayed.

If it is "section C", in the current section, "bL." In the past section (1), "b1." In the section (2), "b2." It is displayed blinking, and "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment.

If it is "section D", in the current section, "bL." In the past section (1), "b1." In the section (2) of , "b2." In section (3), "b3." is flashed in the identification segment, and "--" (horizontal bar) is displayed in the ratio segment.

By displaying the current section, the past section (1), the past section (2), the past section (3), and the game performance information on the display 104 in this way, a person such as an external inspection agency can It is possible to easily confirm whether or not a proper game machine is provided when performing an inspection.

(Regarding control processing performed by the main CPU 101)
Control processing performed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 25. FIG.

(Regarding main processing on the main control board)
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the main processing performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG. This processing is started by the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on and voltage is supplied from the power supply board 400 to each control board.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a power outage (power outage state). As a result, if the power is interrupted (power outage state), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed, and if the power is not interrupted (power outage state), the process proceeds to step S2. It should be noted that during a power outage (power outage state), the process can be executed using a backup power supply (not shown).

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 101 prohibits interrupts. As a result, the main CPU 101 executes only the processing of FIG. 10 until the interrupt is permitted in S19, which will be described later. Then, when the interrupt is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 101 determines whether the RAM clear switch 105 is ON (depressed). That is, it is determined whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on while the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed. As a result, when the RAM clear switch 105 is ON, the process proceeds to step S4, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is not ON, the process proceeds to step S8.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. For example, the processing is determined based on whether or not the information indicating the closed state is input to the main control board 100 from the frame open detection SW 3a, and when the glass frame 4 is open or when the middle frame 3 is open. or when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are open (hereinafter referred to as "door open"), the information indicating the closed state is not input. It can be understood that the frame 3 is in the open state.

On the other hand, when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are not opened (hereinafter referred to as "door closed"), the main CPU 101 receives information indicating that the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are closed. You can know what the status is. If the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S7, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), the process proceeds to step S5. do.

(Step S5)
In step S<b>5 , the main CPU 101 sets “door open” information (door open notification command) in the command transmission area provided in the output port of the main control board 100 . And the command set in the command transmission area is transmitted to the effect control board 200 in the command transmission process of the main control board timer interrupt process which will be described later. Then, when the "door open" information is set, the process proceeds to step S6.

In addition, the effect control board 200 that has received the command controls the light emitting device 9 to emit light in a light emission pattern that informs that the "door is open", and the "door is open" from the speaker 10. Control is performed to output a sound (for example, "the door is open") that informs that the door is open, and a display image that informs that the "door is open" is displayed on the image display device 26 (for example, "the door is open ”) is displayed. Thereby, for example, even if the glass frame 4 is opened by an unauthorized person, the administrator can immediately grasp it.

(Step S6)
In step S6, the main CPU 101 initializes area 1 (excluding the set value storage area) and area 2 of the main RAM 103. FIG. That is, when the RAM clear switch is ON (depressed), only areas 1 and 2 are initialized, and areas 3 and 4 are not initialized. Thereby, the game performance information stored in the areas 3 and 4 can be held continuously. After initializing area 1 (excluding the set value storage area) and area 2 of main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S18.

(Step S7)
In step S7, the main CPU 101 performs error setting processing. For example, unless the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs an error cancellation operation, a command or the like relating to error information is set so that the error is continuously notified via the speaker 10 or the like.

Note that the RAM clear switch 105 is operated by the administrator after releasing the middle frame 3 from the outer frame 2, so the RAM clear switch is turned ON even though the middle frame 3 is accommodated in the outer frame 2. There is a high possibility that some kind of dishonesty has taken place. In such a case, it is determined as an error in step S7. Then, after the processing is completed, the game machine waits until an error cancellation operation is performed by the manager of the gaming machine.

(Step S8)
In step S8, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting change key is at the setting change position. For example, when it is detected that the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31a of the setting change device 31 and that the setting change key is rotated by 90 degrees, it is determined that the setting change key is at the setting change position. If the above detection is not made, it is determined that the setting change key is not at the setting change position. As a result, if the setting change key is in the setting change position, the process proceeds to step S9, and if the setting change key is not in the setting change position, the process proceeds to step S13.

(Step S9)
In step S9, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as in step S4. If the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S12, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), the process proceeds to step S10. do.

(Step S10)
In step S<b>10 , the main CPU 101 sets “door open” information (door open notification command) in the command transmission area provided in the output port of the main control board 100 . Since the content of the processing is the same as that of step S5, the description thereof is omitted. Then, when the "door open" information is set, the process proceeds to step S11.

(Step S11)
In step S11, the main CPU 101 performs set value change processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11 . Then, when the setting value changing process is completed, the process proceeds to step S18.

In this flowchart, the set value change process does not require the operation of the RAM clear switch 105, but may require the operation of the RAM clear switch 105. FIG. That is, when the RAM clear switch 105 is operated (ON), the setting change key is in the setting change position, and the frame open detection SW is not ON, the process of step S11 may be performed. .

Although not shown in FIG. 10, the setting value confirmation process may be performed when the setting value confirmation operation for confirming the current setting value is performed. As a result, it is possible to easily check the setting values when simply wanting to check the current setting values.

(Step S12)
In step S12, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting an error. For example, unless the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs an error cancellation operation, a command or the like relating to error information is set so that the error is continuously notified via the speaker 10 or the like.

Since the setting value change operation is performed by the administrator after releasing the inner frame 3 from the outer frame 2, even though the inner frame 3 is accommodated in the outer frame 2, the setting change key cannot be used. There is a high possibility that some kind of dishonesty has been committed in the event of being rotated to the setting change position. In such a case, it is determined as an error in step S12. Then, after the processing is completed, the game machine waits until an error cancellation operation is performed by the manager of the gaming machine.

(Step S13)
In step S13, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is backed up data. For example, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, a backup process (not shown) is performed to hold data, store a checksum, and turn on a backup flag. If the backup flag is ON, it is determined that there is backed up data, and if the backup flag is not ON, it is determined that there is no backed up data. As a result, when there is backed up data, the process proceeds to step S14, and when there is no backed up data, the process proceeds to step S18.

(Step S14)
In step S 14 , the main CPU 101 calculates checksums of the areas 1 to 4 of the main RAM 103 . After calculating the checksums of the areas 1 to 4 of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S15.

(Step S15)
In step S15, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the checksums of the areas 1 to 4 of the main RAM 103 are normal. For example, it is determined whether the checksum value stored in the backup process (not shown) matches the checksum value calculated in step S14. If they match, the checksum is determined to be normal. , the checksum is determined to be incorrect. As a result, when the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S16, and when the checksum is not normal, the process proceeds to step S17.

(Step S16)
In step S16, the main CPU 101 performs return processing. That is, the state before the power failure state is restored normally. Then, when the state before the power failure state is restored normally, the process proceeds to step S18.

(Step S17)
In step S 17 , the main CPU 101 initializes areas 1 to 4 of the main RAM 103 . That is, if the checksum values do not match in step S15, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 103, and all areas of the main RAM 103 are initialized. After initializing all areas of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S18.

Although all areas of the main RAM 103 are initialized in step S17, an error setting process may be executed.

(Step S18)
In step S18, the main CPU 101 sets CTC. That is, the CTC (counter timer circuit), which has the function of creating a pulse output with a constant period and the function of time measurement, etc., is set so that the main control board timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, is periodically performed every 4 ms. , set the time constant register of the CTC. After setting the CTC, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S19)
At step S19, the main CPU 101 permits an interrupt. Then, when the interrupt is permitted, it waits, and after that, main control board timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, is performed every 4 ms.

(Regarding setting value change processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S11 of the main control board main process) showing the set value changing process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S11-1)
In step S11-1, the main CPU 101 initializes area 1 (excluding the set value storage area) and area 2 of the main RAM 103. FIG. After initializing area 1 (excluding the set value storage area) and area 2 of main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S11-2.

(Step S11-2)
In step S11-2, the main CPU 101 calculates the checksums of the areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103. FIG. After calculating the checksums of the areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S11-3.

(Step S11-3)
In step S11-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the checksums of the areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103 are normal. For example, it is determined whether the checksum value stored in the backup process (not shown) matches the checksum value calculated in step S11-2. the checksum is determined to be incorrect. As a result, when the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S11-5, and when the checksum is not normal, the process proceeds to step S11-4.

(Step S11-4)
In step S11-4, the main CPU 101 initializes areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103. FIG. That is, if the checksum values do not match in step S11-3, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 103, and areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103 are initialized. After initializing the areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S11-5.

Although the areas 3 and 4 of the main RAM 103 are initialized in step S11-4, an error setting process may be executed.

(Step S11-5)
In step S11-5, the main CPU 101 sets information indicating that the setting value is being changed (set value changing command) in the command transmission area provided in the output port of the main control board 100. FIG. And the command set in the command transmission area is transmitted to the effect control board 200 in the command transmission process of the main control board timer interrupt process which will be described later. Then, when a command indicating that the set value is being changed is set, the process proceeds to step S11-6.

In addition, the effect control board 200 that has received the command controls the light emitting device 9 to emit light in a light emission pattern that notifies that the set value change process is being performed, and the set value change process is transmitted from the speaker 10. A display image (for example, , "Changing settings") is displayed. As a result, for example, even if a setting value is changed by an unauthorized person, the administrator can immediately grasp it.

It should be noted that when the set value change process is being performed, only the light emitting device 9, the speaker 10, and the image display device 26 may notify that the set value change process is being performed. The above "door is open" may be notified.

(Step S11-6)
At step S11-6, the main CPU 101 reads out the current set value and displays it on the display 104. FIG. For example, if the set value stored in the area 1 of the main RAM 103 is "1", the display 104 displays "1". When the current set value is read out and displayed on the display 104, the process proceeds to step S11-7.

(Step S11-7)
In step S11-7, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a signal indicating that the setting change button 31b of the setting change device 31 has been operated has been input (whether a set value change operation has been performed). Then, if the set value change operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S11-8, and if the set value change operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S11-10.

(Step S11-8)
At step S11-8, the main CPU 101 performs processing for changing the setting value. For example, when the setting value is "1" and a signal indicating that the setting change button is operated is input, the setting value is changed to "2", and when the setting value is "2", the setting change button is operated. If a signal indicating that the setting change button is operated is input while the setting value is "3", the setting value is changed to "4" and the setting value is changed to "4". When the setting value is "4", when a signal indicating that the setting change button is operated is input, the setting value is changed to "1". After changing the set value, the process proceeds to step S11-9.

(Step S11-9)
At step S11-9, the main CPU 101 displays the changed set value on the display 104. FIG. For example, when the set value "1" is displayed, if a signal indicating that the setting change button is operated is input, the set value "2" is newly displayed, and when the set value "2" is displayed, , when a signal indicating that the setting change button is operated is input, the set value "3" is newly displayed. display the set value "4". Then, when the setting value after change is displayed on the display 104, the process proceeds to step S11-10.

(Step S11-10)
At step S11-10, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there has been a set value confirmation operation. For example, it is determined whether or not the setting value confirmation operation has been performed depending on whether or not information indicating that the setting confirmation button 31c has been operated has been input. As a result, if information indicating that the setting confirmation button 31c has been operated has been input, the process proceeds to step S11-11, and if information indicating that the setting confirmation button 31c has been operated has not been input , the process proceeds to step S11-7.

Unless information indicating that the setting confirmation button 31c has been operated is input, the setting change key may not be returned from the position rotated by 90 degrees, or the operation of the setting confirmation button 31c may be prevented. is not input, it may be determined that the setting value confirmation operation has been performed when the setting change key is returned to the original position from the position rotated by 90 degrees.

(Step S11-11)
At step S11-11, the main CPU 101 stores the setting value in the area 1 of the main RAM 103. FIG. As a result, the setting values after the change are stored, and subsequent games are performed based on the stored setting values. After the set value is stored in the area 1 of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S11-12.

(Step S11-12)
At step S11-12, the main CPU 101 makes the display 104 non-display. That is, the set value displayed on the display 104 in step S11-9 is hidden. When the display 104 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S11-13.

(Step S11-13)
At step S11-13, the main CPU 101 sets the information (set value information command) related to the set value stored in the main RAM 103 at step S11-11 in the above command transmission area. For example, when the setting value "1" is stored in the main RAM 103 in step S11-11, a command indicating the information of the setting value "1" is set, and when the setting value "2" is stored, the setting value "2" is stored. ' is set and the set value "3" is stored, the command indicating the information of the set value "3" is set. And the command set in the command transmission area is transmitted to the effect control board 200 in the command transmission process of the main control board timer interrupt process which will be described later. Then, when the command indicating the information of the set value is set, the process proceeds to step S18 of the main control board main process.

(Regarding main control board timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing main control board timer interrupt processing performed in the main control board 100 . This processing is executed by interrupting the above-described main control board main processing periodically (for example, every 4 ms).

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 101 saves information stored in the register. After saving the information stored in the register, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 101 performs time management processing for updating the timer used in the game (for example, opening time of the big winning opening 24, etc.). After updating the timer used in the game, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value random numbers such as the random numbers for winning determination, the random numbers for determining special symbols, and the random numbers for determining variation patterns. When various random number updating processes are completed, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104)
At step S104, the main CPU 101 detects an input from each switch shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13 . Then, when an input from each SW is detected, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 101 performs processing related to special symbols. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18 . Then, when the process related to the special symbol ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 101 performs processing related to normal symbols. For example, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the "normal symbol hit determination process" is performed, and the normal symbol determination and normal symbol fluctuation time are determined. Then, when the process relating to the normal symbol ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 101 performs processing related to the payout of game balls. For example, in the input SW detection process of step S104, when winning of a game ball is detected, a command transmission area is used to transmit a payout command signal to the payout control board 300 in order to pay out the corresponding prize ball. , and receives a payout completion signal from the payout control board 300 . Then, when the process related to the payout of game balls is completed, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S<b>108 , the main CPU 101 performs processing of transmitting various commands to the effect control board 200 . For example, in the process, the main CPU 101 checks whether a command is set in the command transmission area, and if the command is set, sends the set command to the effect control board 200 or the payout control board 300. send to. In addition, the command transmitted to the effect control board 200 in the process includes a command indicating the information of the setting value described above, a command set in the flow chart described later, and the like. In addition, the command transmitted to the payout control board 300 in this process includes the above-mentioned payout command signal and the like. When the command transmission process ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 101 controls display of special symbols (variation display) in the first special symbol display 27a when the game is a "symbol variation game" based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 21. and confirmation display), and in the case of a "symbol variation game" based on the game ball entering the second start port 22, the second special symbol display 27b controls the display of special symbols (variation display and confirmation display). Also, based on the fact that the game ball entered each starting port, and the completion of the "symbol variation game" in each starting port, the first special symbol reservation display 27c and the second special symbol reservation It also controls the display of the display 27d. Then, when the display control of the special symbols is completed, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol display control (variable display and fixed display) on the normal symbol display 27e. In addition, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate member 20 and the completion of the "normal symbol variation game", display control of the normal symbol reservation display 27f is also performed. Then, when the display control of the normal symbols is completed, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 101 performs game performance information management processing. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22 and the like. When the game performance information management process is completed, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 101 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register. Then, when the saved information is returned to the register, the main control board timer interrupt processing is terminated.

(Regarding input switch detection processing)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S104 of the main control board timer interrupt process) showing the input switch detection process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S104-1)
In step S104-1, the main CPU 101 performs a first start port detection process. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14 . Then, when the process at the time of detection of the first starting port ends, the process proceeds to step S104-2.

(Step S104-2)
In step S104-2, the main CPU 101 performs processing when detecting the second start port. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15 . Then, when the process at the time of detection of the second starting opening is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-3.

(Step S104-3)
In step S104-3, the main CPU 101 performs normal winning hole detection processing. Note that this process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16 . Then, when the normal winning hole detection process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-4.

(Step S104-4)
In step S104-4, the main CPU 101 causes the payout control board 300 to pay out "10" game balls as prize balls when the information that the game ball has been detected has been input from the big winning hole detection SW 24a. Then, the process of setting the payout command signal in the above-described command transmission area is performed. In addition, in order to notify that a game ball has entered the big winning hole 24 by using the image display device 26 or the like, a big winning hole entrance ball detection signal is set in the command transmission area described above. Notification using the image display device 26 or the like means that, for example, when more than 10 game balls per round are detected by the large winning opening detection SW 24a (also referred to as over winning), the image display device 26 notifies that fact. Notification by display or sound from the speaker 10 can be mentioned. Then, when the big winning opening detection process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-5.

(Step S104-5)
In step S104-5, the main CPU 101 receives the information that the passing of the game ball has been detected from the gate detection SW 20a, and if the number of suspensions of the "normal symbol variation game" is less than "4", the main CPU 101 selects "normal game". "1" is added to the pending number of the "symbol variation game" to acquire a random number value used in the "normal symbol winning determination process" and stored in the "normal symbol variation game" pending storage area provided in the main RAM 103. . In addition, in order to perform an effect corresponding to the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20, a process of setting a gate passage command in the above-described command transmission area is performed. Then, when the passage gate detection processing is completed, the processing proceeds to step S104-6.

(Step S104-6)
In step S104-6, the main CPU 101 performs processing when information indicating that a game ball has been detected is input from the out detection SW 25a. When the out-port detection process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-7.

(Step S104-7)
In step S104-7, the main CPU 101 performs frame open detection processing. Note that this process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17 . Then, when the frame open detection time processing ends, the processing moves to step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Regarding processing when detecting the first starting port)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S104-1 of the input switch detection process) showing the first start opening detection process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S104-1-1)
At step S104-1-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the first starting opening detection SW 21a. Then, when the information that the game ball has been detected from the first starting hole detection SW21a is input, the processing is shifted to step S104-1-2, and the game ball entering is detected from the first starting hole detection SW21a. If the information has not been input, the process proceeds to step S104-2 of the input switch detection process.

(Step S104-1-2)
In step S104-1-2, the main CPU 101 causes the payout control board 300 to pay out three game balls as prize balls for the game balls entering the first starting port 21. Set the prize ball command to . Then, when the prize ball command is set, the process proceeds to step S104-1-3.

(Step S104-1-3)
In step S104-1-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the "fourth storage area" is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of pending "symbol variation games" at the first start port 21 is "4". If the "fourth storage area" is stored, the process proceeds to step S104-2 of the input switch detection process, and if the "fourth storage area" is not stored, step S104-1- 4 is processed.

(Step S104-1-4)
At step S104-1-4, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for hit determination. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the hit determination random number value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-1-5.

It should be noted that the random number value for hit determination may be obtained before step S104-1-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-5)
At step S104-1-5, the main CPU 101 acquires a special symbol determination random number value. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the special symbol determination random number value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-1-6.

It should be noted that the acquisition of the special symbol determination random number value may be performed before step S104-1-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-6)
At step S104-1-6, the main CPU 101 obtains a random number value for determining a special symbol variation pattern. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-1-7.

It should be noted that the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern may be obtained before step S104-1-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-7)
In step S104-1-7, the main CPU 101 stores the hit determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number in an empty storage area. For example, if the "third storage area" is stored and the "fourth storage area" is empty, each random value is stored in the "fourth storage area". After each random value is stored in a free storage area, the process proceeds to step S104-1-8.

(Step S104-1-8)
At step S104-1-8, the main CPU 101 performs a winning determination process. This winning time determination process determines whether or not the random number acquired in step S104-1-4 is a win prior to the special symbol hit determination process in the special symbol variation start time process (see FIG. 19). processing. As a result, for example, if the hit determination random number value stored in the "fourth storage area" in step S104-1-7 is a hit, the notice effect ("prefetch effect" described later) is performed across a plurality of fluctuations. can be executed. When the winning determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-1-9.

(Step S104-1-9)
In step S104-1-9, the main CPU 101 sets the first starting opening winning command to the command transmission area described above in order to transmit the first starting opening winning command to the effect control board 200. FIG. In addition, the first start opening winning command also includes information on the determination result of the winning determination process in step S104-1-8, and the effect control board 200 receives the command to determine the winning time. It is possible to recognize whether the judgment result of the process is a win or a loss. Then, when the first start opening winning command is set, the process proceeds to step S104-2 of the input SW detection process.

(Regarding the process when detecting the second starting port)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S104-2 of the input switch detection process) showing the second start opening detection process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S104-2-1)
At step S104-2-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the second start opening detection SW 22a. Then, when the information that the game ball has been detected from the second start hole detection SW22a is input, the process proceeds to step S104-2-2, and the game ball entry is detected from the second start hole detection SW22a. If the information has not been input, the process proceeds to step S104-3 of the input switch detection process.

(Step S104-2-2)
In step S104-2-2, the main CPU 101 causes the payout control board 300 to pay out two game balls as prize balls for the game balls entering the second starting port 22. Set the prize ball command to . Then, when the prize ball command is set, the process proceeds to step S104-2-3.

(Step S104-2-3)
In step S104-2-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the "fourth storage area" is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of pending "symbol variation games" at the second starting port 22 is "4". Then, if the "fourth storage area" is stored, the process proceeds to step S104-3 of the input switch detection process, and if the "fourth storage area" is not stored, step S104-2- 4 is processed.

(Step S104-2-4)
At step S104-2-4, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for hit determination. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-2-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the hit determination random number value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-2-5.

It should be noted that the random number value for hit determination may be obtained before step S104-2-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-2-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-2-5)
At step S104-2-5, the main CPU 101 obtains a special symbol determination random number value. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-2-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the special symbol determination random number value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-2-6.

It should be noted that the acquisition of the special symbol determination random number value may be performed before step S104-2-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-2-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-2-6)
At step S104-2-6, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol variation pattern. The random number value acquired in the process is used in the later-described winning determination process (step S104-2-8) and special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, when the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern is obtained, the process proceeds to step S104-2-7.

Incidentally, acquisition of the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value may be performed before step S104-2-3. Then, if it is determined in step S104-2-3 that the "fourth storage area" has been stored, the obtained random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-2-7)
In step S104-2-7, the main CPU 101 stores the hit determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number in an empty storage area. For example, if the "third storage area" is stored and the "fourth storage area" is empty, each random value is stored in the "fourth storage area". After each random value is stored in a free storage area, the process proceeds to step S104-2-8.

(Step S104-2-8)
At step S104-2-8, the main CPU 101 performs a winning determination process. This winning time determination process determines whether or not the random number acquired in step S104-2-4 is a hit prior to the special symbol hit determination process in the special symbol variation start time process (see FIG. 19). processing. As a result, for example, if the hit determination random number value stored in the "fourth storage area" in step S104-2-7 is a hit, the forewarning effect ("prefetching effect" described later) is performed across a plurality of fluctuations. can be executed. When the winning determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-2-9.

(Step S104-2-9)
In step S104-2-9, the main CPU 101 sets the second starting opening winning command in the command transmission area described above in order to transmit the second starting opening winning command to the effect control board 200. FIG. In addition, the second start opening winning command also includes information on the determination result of the winning determination process in step S104-2-8, and the effect control board 200 receives the command to determine the winning time. It is possible to recognize whether the judgment result of the process is a win or a loss. Then, when the second start opening winning command is set, the process proceeds to step S104-3 of the input SW detection process.

(Regarding normal winning gate detection processing)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S104-3 of the input switch detection process) showing the normal winning opening detection process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S104-3-1)
At step S104-3-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not information indicating that a game ball has been detected has been input from the normal winning hole detection SW 23a. Then, when the information that the game ball has been detected from the normal winning hole detection SW23a is input, the processing is shifted to step S104-3-2, and the information that the game ball has been detected from the normal winning hole detection SW23a. is not input, the process proceeds to step S104-4 of the input switch detection process.

(Step S104-3-2)
In step S104-3-2, the main CPU 101 causes the payout control board 300 to pay out 8 game balls as prize balls in response to the game balls entering the normal winning hole 23. Set prize ball command. Then, when the prize ball command is set, the process moves to step S104-4 of the input SW detection process.

(Regarding frame open detection processing)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S104-7 of the input switch detection process) showing the frame open detection process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S104-7-1)
At step S104-7-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is OFF. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. Then, if the frame open detection SW is OFF (open state), the process proceeds to step S104-7-2, and if the frame open detection SW is not OFF (closed state), step S104. - Transfer the processing to 7-3.

(Step S104-7-2)
In step S 104 - 7 - 2 , the main CPU 101 sets “door open” information (door open notification command) in the command transmission area provided in the output port of the main control board 100 . Note that the processing contents are the same as those in the above-described main control board main processing, so the description thereof is omitted. When the "door open" information is set, the process proceeds to step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S104-7-3)
In step S 104 - 7 - 3 , the main CPU 101 sets “door closed” information (door close command) in the command transmission area provided in the output port of the main control board 100 . The "door closing command" is a command indicating that the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are closed. It can be recognized that it is in a closed state (relative to the outer frame 2). Note that no effect or the like is performed by receiving the command. When the "door closed" information is set, the process proceeds to step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Regarding special symbol related processing)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt process) showing the special symbol related processing performed in the main control board 100. FIG.

(Step S105-1)
In step S105-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 103 stores a flag indicating that the game is stopped. For example, when the main CPU 101 starts the variation of the special symbol, it sets a value "1" indicating that the special symbol status flag is being varied (step S105-2-13 in FIG. 19 to be described later). When stopping the variation of the symbols, the value "0" indicating that the game is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area (step S105-4-3 in FIG. 20 described later). After setting the value "0" indicating that the game is stopped, the value "2" indicating the winning game is set in the case of winning. Then, if the value "0" indicating that it is stopped is set, the process proceeds to step S105-2, and if the value "0" indicating that it is stopped is not set, the process proceeds to step S105-3. to migrate.

(Step S105-2)
In step S105-2, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19 . Then, when the special symbol variation start time processing is completed, the processing is shifted to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Step S105-3)
In step S105-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 103 stores a flag indicating that the game is changing. Then, when the value "1" indicating that it is fluctuating is set, the process proceeds to step S105-4, and if the value "1" indicating that it is fluctuating is not set, the process proceeds to step S105-5. to migrate.

(Step S105-4)
In step S105-4, the main CPU 101 performs the special symbol changing process shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 20 . Then, when the special symbol fluctuation process is completed, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5)
In step S105-5, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value "0" indicating that it is stopped is not set and that the value "1" that indicates that it is fluctuating is not set, the winning game is set, and the winning game process shown in FIG. 21 is performed. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21 . Then, when the winning game process is completed, the special symbol-related process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Regarding special symbol fluctuation start processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-2 of special symbol related processing) showing the special symbol variation start time processing performed in the main control board 100. FIG.

(Step S105-2-1)
In step S105-2-1, the main CPU 101 stores the "first storage area" to the "fourth storage area" in the "symbol variation game" reserved storage area corresponding to the second start port 22 provided in the main RAM 103. ” is not suspended. Then, if the number of reservations corresponding to the second starting port 22 is not "0", the process proceeds to step S105-2-2, and the number of reservations corresponding to the second starting port 22 is "0". If there is, the process proceeds to step S105-2-4.

(Step S105-2-2)
In step S105-2-2, the main CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the number of pending of the second starting port 22. FIG. Regarding the subtraction, as described in the above "About the second start port 22", after sliding the determination information (random value) of the "relevant storage area" to "fourth storage area", " 1” is empty. Along with this, the display of the second special symbol reservation display 27d also changes to a display mode (from "blinking" to "lighting" or from "lighting" to "lighting out") according to the number of reservations. Then, when "1" is subtracted from the number of suspensions of the second starting port 22, the process proceeds to step S105-2-3.

(Step S105-2-3)
In step S105-2-3, the main CPU 101 sets the second starting opening subtraction command in the above-described command transmission area in order to display the held ball image or the like in the image display device 26 with subtraction. Then, when the second start opening subtraction command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-2-8.

(Step S105-2-4)
In step S105-2-4, the main CPU 101 stores the "first storage area" to the "fourth storage area" in the "symbol variation game" reserved storage area corresponding to the first start port 21 provided in the main RAM 103. ” is not suspended. Then, if the number of reservations corresponding to the first starting port 21 is not "0", the process proceeds to step S105-2-5, and the number of reservations corresponding to the first starting port 21 is "0". If there is, the process proceeds to step S105-2-6.

(Step S105-2-5)
In step S105-2-5, the main CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the number of reservations of the first starting port 21. FIG. Regarding the subtraction, as described in the above "About the first start port 21", after sliding the determination information (random value) of the "relevant storage area" to "fourth storage area", " 1” is empty. Along with this, the display of the first special symbol reservation display 27c also becomes a display mode (from "blinking" to "lighting" or from "lighting" to "lighting out") according to the number of reservations. Then, when "1" is subtracted from the number of reservations of the first starting port 21, the process proceeds to step S105-2-7.

(Step S105-2-6)
In step S105-2-6, the main CPU 101 determines that the player is not playing unless the "symbol variation game" is played for a predetermined period of time. In order to display the demo screen to be displayed, a demo command is set in the command transmission area described above. Then, when the demo command is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-2-7)
In step S105-2-7, the main CPU 101 sets the first start opening subtraction command in the above-described command transmission area in order to subtract and display the held ball image and the like on the image display device . Then, when the first start port subtraction command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-2-8.

(Step S105-2-8)
In step S105-2-8, the main CPU 101 uses the determination information (random value) acquired and stored in the second start opening detection process to perform the process by subtracting the second start opening hold, On the other hand, if the processing is performed by subtracting the first start opening hold, the determination information (random value) acquired and stored in the first start opening detection processing is used to determine whether the determination information (random value) is a hit. Determine whether it is information (random value). For example, in the special symbol win determination table in FIG. 5, if the set value is "1", there are "2" winning random numbers and "598" losing random numbers. In this process, it is determined whether or not the obtained and stored determination information (random value) corresponds to one of the "2" winning random values. If so, it is determined as a "win", and if it corresponds to any one of the "598" random numbers for failure, it is determined as a "loss". When the special symbol hit determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S105-2-9. It should be noted that the following steps S105-2-9 to S105-2-12 are processed based on the determination result (win or lose) of step S105-2-8.

It should be noted that, in performing the special symbol hit determination process, after reading out the set values stored in the main RAM 103 in step S11-11 of FIG. 11, the special symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the read set values It may be read out and the special symbol hit determination process may be performed, or after storing the setting value in the main RAM 103 in step S11-11 of FIG. 11, a special symbol hit determination table (FIG. 5 ) is stored in the main RAM 103, and in the special symbol hit determination processing, the special symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 5) stored in the main RAM 103 may be used to perform the special symbol hit determination processing. good.

(Step S105-2-9)
In step S105-2-9, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol to be confirmed and displayed as a determination result of the "special symbol winning determination process" on the first special symbol display 27a or the second special symbol display 27b. For example, if the special symbol hit determination process is performed by subtracting the second start opening reservation, and if it is determined to be a hit, the table for the second start opening 22 (2) in FIG. 6 and the random number for determining the special symbol is used to determine the special symbol, the first start port reservation is subtracted, and the special symbol hit determination process is performed. A special symbol is determined using the above random number for determining the special symbol. Also, when it is determined to be a loss, a special symbol for the loss is determined in the same way. Then, when the special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S105-2-10.

(Step S105-2-10)
In step S105-2-10, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol variation pattern in the "symbol variation game". For example, if it is determined to be a loss in the "normal game state", one of the variation patterns is determined from "variation pattern 1" to "variation pattern 5", and it is determined to be a hit in the "normal game state". In the case, one of the variation patterns is determined from "variation pattern 6" to "variation pattern 11", and if it is determined to be a loss in the "time-saving gaming state" or "probability variation gaming state", "variation pattern 12 ”-“Variation pattern 15”, and if it is determined to be hit in the “time-saving gaming state” or “probability variation gaming state”, “variation pattern 16”-“variation pattern 17” Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. Then, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S105-2-11.

(Step S105-2-11)
At step S105-2-11, the main CPU 101 sets the command indicating the special symbol determined at step S105-2-9 to the command transmission area described above in order to transmit it to the effect control board 200. FIG. For example, when "special symbol A" is determined in step S105-2-9, a symbol specifying command indicating "special symbol A" is transmitted. Then, when the design designation command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-2-12.

(Step S105-2-12)
In step S105-2-12, the main CPU 101 sets the command indicating the special symbol variation pattern determined in step S105-2-10 to the command transmission area described above in order to transmit it to the effect control board 200. . For example, when "variation pattern 9" is determined in step S105-2-10, a special symbol variation pattern designation command indicating "variation pattern 9" is transmitted. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern designation command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-2-13.

(Step S105-2-13)
In step S105-2-13, the main CPU 101 sets a value “1” indicating that the special symbol state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is in the process of changing. Thereby, it can be recognized that the special symbol is changing. Also, although not shown, in the processing, a timer relating to the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is set in the main RAM 103, and counting is started. Then, in the special symbol state flag storage area, when the value "1" indicating that it is fluctuating is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

As shown in the above description of FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, in step S105-2-1, if the second start port 22 is reserved, the first start port 21 is given priority to the special symbol hit determination process. to run. This is because, as described above, it is advantageous for the player to be given a winning game based on the entry of the ball into the second starting hole 22, and the player is not disadvantaged. is consideration. In the present embodiment, priority is given to the second start hole 22, but the special symbol hit determination process is executed in the order in which the ball is entered into the first start hole 21 and the second start hole 22. You may do so.

Also, in the above FIG. 19, it is a configuration that only determines whether it is "hit" or "losing", but when it is determined that it is not "hit", it is a "small hit" different from the winning game You may make it determine whether. Then, when it is determined to be a "small win", a "small win game" is given, and the big winning opening 24 is controlled in an opening/closing mode and the number of times of opening that are more disadvantageous to the player than the "win game". can be

(Regarding processing during special symbol fluctuation)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-4 of the special symbol related process) showing the special symbol changing process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S105-4-1)
In step S105-4-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time timer set in the main RAM 103 has elapsed. For example, when "fluctuation pattern 8" is determined and "50 s" is set in the timer, it is determined whether "50 s" has elapsed. In addition, for the convenience of transmitting a symbol stop command, which will be described later, to the effect control board 200, the timing for determining that the timer has elapsed may be brought forward. For example, if it is "fluctuation pattern 8", the timer may determine that the timer has elapsed when "49 S" has elapsed. In this way, the timing at which the special symbols are confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 27a and the second special symbol display device 27b and the timing at which the decorative symbols are confirmed and displayed on the image display device 26 are significantly different. can be prevented. Then, when the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S105-4-2, and when the special symbol variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. to migrate.

(Step S105-4-2)
In step S105-4-2, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 200 a symbol stop command for stopping the decorative symbols being variably displayed on the image display device 26. set to Then, when the symbol stop command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-4-3.

(Step S105-4-3)
In step S105-4-3, the main CPU 101 sets a value "0" indicating that the game is stopped in the special symbol state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 103. FIG. Thereby, it can be recognized that the special symbol is stopped. Then, when the value "0" indicating that the game is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S105-4-4.

(Step S105-4-4)
In step S105-4-4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a value is set in the time-saving number counter provided in the main RAM 103 or not. A value is set in this time-saving number counter at step S105-5-21 of the winning game process (see FIG. 21), which will be described later. Then, if the value is set in the time saving number counter, the process moves to step S105-4-5, and if the value is not set in the time saving number counter, the process moves to step S105-4-9 do.

(Step S105-4-5)
In step S105-4-5, the main CPU 101 subtracts the value of the time saving number counter (subtracts "1"). Then, when the value of the time saving number counter is subtracted ("1" subtraction), the process proceeds to step S105-4-6.

(Step S105-4-6)
In step S105-4-6, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the reduced time counter is "0". Then, if the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction is "0", the process proceeds to step S105-4-7, and if the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction is not "0", step S105 - Transfer the processing to 4-9.

(Step S105-4-7)
At step S105-4-7, the main CPU 101 changes the game state to the normal game state. For example, in the main RAM 103, a game state storage area is provided, and "0" is stored in the case of the normal game state, "1" is stored in the case of the time-saving game state, and in the case of the variable probability game state. stores "2". Therefore, in this process, the game state storage area of the main RAM 103 is set to "0". When "0" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S105-4-8.

(Step S105-4-8)
At step S105-4-8, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit a game state command indicating the normal game state to the effect control board 200. FIG. When the game state command indicating the normal game state is set, the process proceeds to step S105-4-9.

(Step S105-4-9)
At step S105-4-9, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the "special symbol win determination process" at step S105-2-8 of FIG. 19 is "win". If the determination result of the "special symbol hit determination process" is "hit", the process proceeds to step S105-4-10, and if the determination result of the "special symbol hit determination process" is not "hit", The process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-4-10)
At step S105-4-10, the main CPU 101 sets a value “2” indicating a winning game in a special symbol state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 103. FIG. As a result, it can be recognized that the special symbol is stopped and that it is a winning game. Then, in the special symbol state flag storage area, when the value "2" indicating the winning game is set, the process proceeds to step S105-4-11.

(Step S105-4-11)
At step S105-4-11, the main CPU 101 shifts to an opening for notifying that a winning game has started. For example, in the winning game state storage area provided in the main RAM 103, the state of the winning game is stored. "1" is set, "2" is set if it is an interval between rounds, and "3" is set if it is an ending. Then, when "0" indicating opening is set in the winning game state storage area, the process proceeds to step S105-4-12.

(Step S105-4-12)
In step S105-4-12, the main CPU 101 sets the above command transmission area in order to transmit an opening command for executing an effect corresponding to the opening of the winning game to the effect control board 200. FIG. When the opening command is set, the process proceeds to step S105-4-13.

(Step S105-4-13)
At step S105-4-13, the main CPU 101 sets the time corresponding to the opening of the winning game (for example, “10 seconds”) in the counter of the main RAM 103. FIG. Then, when the time corresponding to the opening is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Regarding winning game processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-5 of special symbol-related processing) showing the winning game processing performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S105-5-1)
In step S105-5-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is in progress. It is determined whether or not "0" indicating the opening is set in the winning game state storage area provided in the main RAM 103 described above. It should be noted that when the big winning opening is opened in step S105-5-3 which will be described later, the value of the winning game state storage area changes from "0" to "1". If it is during the opening, the process proceeds to step S105-5-2, and if it is not during the opening, the process proceeds to step S105-5-5.

(Step S105-5-2)
At step S105-5-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time corresponding to the opening set at step S105-4-13 of FIG. 20 (for example, "10S") has elapsed. Then, if the time corresponding to the opening has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S105-5-3, and if the time corresponding to the opening has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. to migrate.

(Step S105-5-3)
In step S105-5-3, the main CPU 101 opens the big winning opening 24 by driving the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b. As a result, the first round of the winning game is started. In this process, the value of the win-playing state storage area is changed from "0" to "1". Then, when the big winning opening 24 is opened, the process proceeds to step S105-5-4. It should be noted that the main CPU 101 drives and controls the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b based on the number of awarded rounds defined for the special symbols determined in the special symbol determination process. For example, when "special symbol A" is determined, the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b is driven and controlled over "10" rounds, and when "special symbol B" is determined, the large winning opening is controlled over "5" rounds. It drives and controls the open/close solenoid 24b.

(Step S105-5-4)
In step S105-5-4, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit a round command for executing an effect corresponding to the winning game round to the effect control board 200. FIG. Then, when the round command is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-5)
At step S105-5-5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the big winning opening is being opened. It is determined whether or not "1" indicating that the big winning opening is open is set in the winning game state storage area provided in the main RAM 103 described above. Then, when the big winning opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step S105-5-6, and when the big winning opening is not being opened, the process proceeds to step S105-5-9.

(Step S105-5-6)
In step S105-5-6, the main CPU 101 determines whether 29.5 seconds have passed while the big winning hole 24 is open without detecting 10 balls entered by the big winning hole detection SW 24a, or the main CPU 101 detects the big winning hole. It is determined whether or not the SW 24a has detected the entry of 10 balls, or whether or not any of the closing conditions for the big winning opening has been established. Then, if the condition for closing the big winning opening is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105-5-7, and if the closing condition for the big winning opening is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. to migrate.

(Step S105-5-7)
In step S105-5-7, the main CPU 101 shifts to an inter-round interval that constitutes a period from when the big winning port 24 is closed to when it is next opened. In this process, the value of the winning game state storage area is changed from "1" to "2". Then, when "2" indicating the inter-round interval is set in the winning game state storage area, the process proceeds to step S105-5-8.

(Step S105-5-8)
In step S105-5-8, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit an inter-round interval command for executing an effect corresponding to the inter-round interval to the effect control board 200. FIG. Then, when the inter-round interval command is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-9)
In step S105-5-9, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval between rounds is in progress. It is determined whether or not "2" indicating the interval between rounds is set in the winning game state storage area provided in the main RAM 103 described above. If it is during the interval between rounds, the process proceeds to step S105-5-10, and if it is not during the interval between rounds, the process proceeds to step S105-5-16.

(Step S105-5-10)
In step S105-5-10, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to end the final round. For example, in step S105-5-13, which will be described later, as a result of updating (incrementing or decrementing) the number of rounds, if the number of remaining rounds is "0", it is determined that the last round has ended. If it is the end of the final round, the process proceeds to step S105-5-11, and if it is not the end of the final round, the process proceeds to step S105-5-13.

(Step S105-5-11)
In step S105-5-11, the main CPU 101 shifts to an ending informing that the winning game has ended. In this process, the value of the winning game state storage area is changed from "2" to "3". Also, the time corresponding to the ending of the winning game (for example, “10S”) is set in the counter of the main RAM 103 . Then, when "3" indicating the ending is set in the winning game state storage area, the process proceeds to step S105-5-12.

(Step S105-5-12)
In step S105-5-12, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit an ending command for executing an effect corresponding to the ending of the winning game to the effect control board 200. FIG. When the ending command is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-13)
At step S105-5-13, the main CPU 101 updates the value of the round number counter of the main RAM 103. FIG. The update method may be increment or decrement. For example, when "per 10 rounds" is given, "10" may be set in the round number counter in the main RAM 103 and decremented by 1 each time one round is completed. Instead of setting the counter to "10", it may be incremented by one each time one round is completed. After updating the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S105-5-14.

(Step S105-5-14)
At step S105-5-14, the main CPU 101 opens the big winning opening 24 by driving the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 24b. In this process, the value of the win-playing state storage area is changed from "2" to "1". Then, when the big winning opening 24 is opened, the process proceeds to step S105-5-15.

(Step S105-5-15)
In step S105-5-15, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit a round command for executing an effect corresponding to the winning game round to the effect control board 200. FIG. Then, when the round command is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-16)
At step S105-5-16, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time corresponding to the ending set at step S105-5-11 (for example, "10S") has elapsed. Then, if the time corresponding to the ending has passed, the process proceeds to step S105-5-17, and if the time corresponding to the ending has not passed, step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. to process.

(Step S105-5-17)
At step S105-5-17, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is one of "special symbol A", "special symbol B" and "special symbol E". That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol determined in the above-described "special symbol determination process" is one of "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and "special symbol E". If the special symbol is one of "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and "special symbol E", the process proceeds to step S105-5-18, and the special symbol is "special symbol A". , "special symbol B" and "special symbol E", the process proceeds to step S105-5-20.

(Step S105-5-18)
At step S105-5-18, the main CPU 101 sets the game state to the variable probability game state. Therefore, in this process, "2" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103. FIG. When "2" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S105-5-19. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the number of times is set to an infinite probability variation gaming state until the next winning game is given, but it may be set to a finite probability variation gaming state. For example, "10000" times may be set as the upper limit of the variable probability gaming state.

(Step S105-5-19)
In step S105-5-19, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit a game state command indicating the variable probability game state to the effect control board 200. FIG. And, when the gaming state command indicating that it is in the variable probability gaming state is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-20)
In step S105-5-20, the main CPU 101 sets the game state to the time-saving game state. Therefore, in this process, "1" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103. FIG. When "1" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S105-5-21.

(Step S105-5-21)
In step S105-5-21, the main CPU 101 sets a time saving number counter provided in the main RAM 103 to "100". As a result, the time saving game state of "100" times starts from the next variation. When "100" is set in the time saving number counter provided in the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S105-5-22.

(Step S105-5-22)
In step S105-5-22, the main CPU 101 sets the above-described command transmission area in order to transmit a game state command indicating the time-saving game state to the effect control board 200. FIG. Then, when the game state command indicating the time-saving game state is set, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Regarding game performance information management processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S111 of the main control board timer interrupt process) showing the game performance information management process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 101 performs input system processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23 . When the input system processing ends, the processing moves to step S111-2.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 101 performs calculation system processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 24 . Then, when the calculation system processing ends, the processing shifts to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 101 performs display system processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25 . Then, when the display system processing ends, the processing shifts to step S112 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Regarding input system processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S111-1 of the game performance information management process) showing the input system process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S111-1-1)
At step S111-1-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the game state storage area is "0". That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the game state storage area of the main RAM 103 and determines whether or not "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area. As a result, when "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area, the process proceeds to step S111-1-2, and "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area. If not set, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

In step S111-1-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state storage area is "0", but this determination process may be unnecessary. That is, the process of step S111-1-2 and below may be executed in other than the normal game state (hitting game, time-saving game state, variable probability game state).

(Step S111-1-2)
At step S111-1-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the out detection SW 25a is ON. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not information indicating that the out detection SW 25a has detected the entry of the game ball and the out detection SW 25a has detected the entry of the game ball is input. As a result, when the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the out detection SW 25a, the process proceeds to step S111-1-3, and the game ball has been detected from the out detection SW 25a. If the information indicating that it has been done has not been input, the process proceeds to step S111-1-12.

In step S111-1-2, it may be directly confirmed whether or not information indicating that the game ball has been detected is input from the out detection SW 25a, or step S104 of the input SW detection process. At -6, when the entry of a game ball is detected by the out detection SW 25a, the entry flag is turned ON, and in the processing, when it is confirmed that the entry flag is ON, the out detection SW 25a is turned on. You may make it determine that it is ON.

(Step S111-1-3)
In step S111-1-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current section is section A. That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the section management area (area 3 or area 4) of the main RAM 103 and determines whether the current section is section A (value "0"). As a result, if the current section is section A, the process proceeds to step S111-1-4, and if the current section is not section A, the process proceeds to step S111-1-8.

(Step S111-1-4)
In step S111-1-4, the main CPU 101 updates the normal out counter. Here, the area 3 or area 4 of the main RAM 103 is provided with a normal out counter. The normal out counter is configured to (cumulatively) count up when the out detection SW 25a detects the entry of a game ball in the normal game state, and the normal out counter counts the number of outs in the normal game state. can be understood. That is, when it is determined that an out ball is detected in step S111-1-2, the normal out counter is updated in this process. After updating the normal out counter, the process proceeds to step S111-1-5.

(Step S111-1-5)
In step S111-1-5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal out counter is "300". That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal out counter and determines whether the value of the normal out counter is "300". As a result, when the value of the normal out counter is "300", the process proceeds to step S111-1-6, and when the value of the normal out counter is not "300", the game performance information management process. , the process proceeds to step S111-2.

(Step S111-1-6)
In step S111-1-6, the main CPU 101 once resets the value of the out counter during normal operation (sets the value to "0"), and then increments the value of the out counter during normal operation by "1". That is, since the main CPU 101 changes to section B from step S111-1-7, which will be described later, after once resetting the normal out counter counted in section A, the "300" out ball counts as 1 in section B. Count up as the second out ball. Then, the value of the out counter during normal operation is once reset (to "0"), and then the value of the out counter during normal operation is increased by "1", and the process proceeds to step S111-1-7.

In step S111-1-6, the value of the out counter during normal operation is once reset (to "0"), but it may be continued to count up without being reset. .

(Step S111-1-7)
In step S111-1-7, the main CPU 101 performs section change processing. That is, the main CPU 101 changes the current section from section A to section B by changing the value of the section management area from "0" to "1". When the current section is changed from section A to section B, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

(Step S111-1-8)
At step S111-1-8, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. If the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S111-1-9, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), step S111. -The processing is shifted to 1-12.

(Step S111-1-9)
In step S111-1-9, the main CPU 101 updates the normal out counter. Since this process is the same as the above step S111-1-4, the description is omitted. When the normal out counter is updated, the process proceeds to step S111-1-10.

(Step S111-1-10)
In step S111-1-10, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal out counter is the section change value. That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal out counter and determines whether the value of the normal out counter is "60000". As a result, when the value of the normal out counter is "60000", the process proceeds to step S111-1-11, and when the value of the normal out counter is not "60000", the game performance information management process. , the process proceeds to step S111-2.

(Step S111-1-11)
In step S111-1-11, the main CPU 101 changes the interval and saves the final value of the game performance information in the interval before the change in the area 3 or 4 of the main RAM 103. FIG. For example, if the current section is section B, the value of the section management area is changed to "2" and changed to section C. The game performance information is stored in area 3 or area 4 of main RAM 103 . Thereby, for example, in the interval C, the final value of the interval B can be displayed in the past interval (1). Then, when the section is changed and the final value of the game performance information in the section before the change is saved in the area 3 or 4 of the main RAM 103, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

(Step S111-1-12)
In step S111-1-12, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first starting port detection SW21a is ON. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not information indicating that the first starting opening detection SW 21a has detected the entry of the game ball and that the first starting opening detection SW 21a has detected the entry of the game ball has been input. As a result, when the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the first starting hole detection SW21a, the process proceeds to step S111-1-13, and the game is started from the first starting hole detection SW21a. If the information indicating that the ball has been detected has not been input, the process proceeds to step S111-1-15.

In step S111-1-12, it may be directly confirmed whether or not the information indicating that the game ball has been detected is input from the first starting hole detection SW21a, or the input SW detection process. In step S104-1, when the entry of a game ball is detected from the first start hole detection SW 21a, the entry flag is turned ON, and in the processing, when it is confirmed that the entry flag is ON Alternatively, it may be determined that the first starting opening detection SW 21a is ON.

(Step S111-1-13)
At step S111-1-13, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. If the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S111-1-14, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), step S111. -1-15 is processed.

(Step S111-1-14)
At step S111-1-14, the main CPU 101 updates the normal middle winning prize payout counter. Here, the area 3 or area 4 of the main RAM 103 is provided with a normal middle winning prize payout counter. The normal middle winning prize payout counter counts up (cumulatively) when the first starting hole detection SW 21a, the second starting hole detection SW 22a, and the normal winning hole detection SW 23a detect the entry of a game ball in the normal game state. The number of winning prizes to be paid out in the normal game state can be grasped by the normal middle winning prize payout counter. That is, when it is determined that a ball is detected in step S111-1-12, step S111-1-15 described later, and step S111-1-18 described later, the normal middle prize payout counter is updated (each prize ball updated for a few minutes). Therefore, in this process, the number of winning balls of the first starting hole 21a, ie, "3" is counted up. Then, when the normal middle winning prize payout counter is updated, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

In addition, in the normal game state, if the game ball does not enter the second start hole 22 (board structure) or if the hit determination process is not performed even if the ball enters, the winning payout in the normal game state The number should not include the second starting port 22 . On the other hand, if the game ball enters the second starting hole 22 in the normal game state (board configuration), the winning payout number in the normal game state may include the second starting hole 22 .

(Step S111-1-15)
At step S111-1-15, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port detection SW 22a is ON. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not information indicating that the second starting hole detection SW 22a has detected the entry of the game ball and that the second starting hole detection SW 22a has detected the entry of the game ball has been input. As a result, when the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the second start hole detection SW22a, the process proceeds to step S111-1-16, and the game is started from the second start hole detection SW22a. If the information indicating that the ball has been detected has not been input, the process proceeds to step S111-1-18.

In step S111-1-15, it may be directly confirmed whether information indicating that the game ball has been detected is input from the second start hole detection SW 22a, or input SW detection processing may be performed. When the entry of a game ball is detected by the second start hole detection SW 22a in step S104-2 of step S104-2, the entry flag is set to ON, and it is confirmed in the process that the entry flag is ON. Alternatively, it may be determined that the second starting port detection SW 22a is ON.

(Step S111-1-16)
At step S111-1-16, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. If the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S111-1-17, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), step S111. -The processing is shifted to 1-18.

(Step S111-1-17)
At step S111-1-17, the main CPU 101 updates the normal middle winning prize payout counter. Therefore, in this process, the number of winning balls of the second starting hole 22a, which is "2", is counted up. Then, when the normal middle winning prize payout counter is updated, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

(Step S111-1-18)
At step S111-1-18, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal winning opening detection SW 23a is ON. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal winning hole detection SW 23a detects the entry of a game ball and information indicating that the normal winning hole detection SW 23a has detected the entry of a game ball is input. As a result, when the information indicating that the game ball has been detected has been input from the normal winning hole detection SW23a, the process proceeds to step S111-1-19, and the normal winning hole detection SW23a detects the game ball. If information indicating that a ball has been detected has not been input, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

(Step S111-1-19)
At step S111-1-19, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. Then, if the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S111-1-20, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), the game performance The process proceeds to step S111-2 of the information management process.

(Step S111-1-20)
At step S111-1-20, the main CPU 101 updates the normal middle winning prize payout counter. Therefore, in this process, the number of winning balls in the normal winning hole 23, which is "8", is counted up. Then, when the normal middle winning prize payout counter is updated, the process proceeds to step S111-2 of the game performance information management process.

As described above, when an out ball is detected (YES in step S111-1-2), various winning openings (hereinafter, the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, and the normal winning opening 23 are collectively referred to as various winning openings) ) is detected (YES in step S111-1-12, YES in step S111-1-15, YES in step S111-1-18), whether the frame open detection SW is ON (step S111-1-8, step S111-1-13, step S111-1-16, step S111-1-19). Then, in the case of "door open", the normal out counter and the normal middle prize payout counter are not updated (NO in step S111-1-8, NO in step S111-1-13, step S111-1 -16 is NO, step S111-1-19 is NO). As a result, for example, after the section B, in order to check the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, the manager opens the glass frame 4 and enters a ball into various winning holes. The winning prize payout number can be excluded, and more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the winning prize payout number and the number of outs occurring when a game is played) can be calculated.

Further, when an out ball is detected in section A, the normal out counter is updated without determining whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. This is because, as described above, section A is a section in which game performance information is not calculated, and is a section in which operation checks, etc., are assumed by the administrator from the time the amusement center is installed until the amusement center opens. It is not necessary to determine whether or not "the door is open", so that the processing of section A can proceed smoothly.

(Regarding calculation system processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S111-2 of the game performance information management process) showing the calculation system process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S111-2-1)
At step S111-2-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the game state storage area is "0". That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the game state storage area of the main RAM 103 and determines whether or not "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area. As a result, if "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area, the process proceeds to step S111-2-2, and "0" (normal game state) is set in the game state storage area. If not set, the process proceeds to step S111-3 of the game performance information management process.

In step S111-2-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state storage area is "0", but this determination process may be unnecessary. That is, the process of step S111-2-2 and below may be executed in other than the normal game state (hitting game, time-saving game state, variable probability game state).

(Step S111-2-2)
In step S111-2-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current section is section A. That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the section management area (area 3 or area 4) of the main RAM 103 and determines whether the current section is section A (value "0"). As a result, if the current section is section A, the process proceeds to step S111-3 of the game performance information management process, and if the current section is not section A, the process proceeds to step S111-2-3. Transition. Although illustration is omitted, if the current section is section A, the display data (for section A) shown in FIG. do.

(Step S111-2-3)
At step S111-2-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON. Note that the determination method is the same as the method described in the above main control board main processing. Then, if the frame open detection SW is ON (closed state), the process proceeds to step S111-2-4, and if the frame open detection SW is not ON (open state), the game performance The process proceeds to step S111-3 of the information management process.

(Step S111-2-4)
At step S111-2-4, the main CPU 101 acquires the normal middle winning prize payout counter value. That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal winning prize payout counter of the main RAM 103 and acquires the current value of the normal winning prize payout counter (acquires and stores it in the register). Then, when the normal middle prize payout counter value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S111-2-5.

(Step S111-2-5)
In step S111-2-5, the main CPU 101 acquires the normal out counter value. That is, the main CPU 101 refers to the out-counter during normal operation of the main RAM 103 and acquires the current value of the out-counter during normal operation (obtains and stores it in a register). Then, when the normal out counter value is obtained, the process proceeds to step S111-2-6.

(Step S111-2-6)
In step S111-2-6, the main CPU 101 divides the obtained normal middle winning prize payout counter value and normal middle out counter value into "(the number of game balls paid out in the normal game state/the number of outs in the normal game state)×100. ] to calculate the game performance information. After calculating the game performance information, the process proceeds to step S111-2-7.

(Step S111-2-7)
At step S111-2-7, the main CPU 101 creates display data for the current section based on the gaming performance information calculated at step S111-2-6, and saves it in a register or area 3 or area 4. . After the display data for the current section is created and saved, the process proceeds to step S111-3 of the game performance information management process.

As described above, in the normal game state and not in the section A, since the game performance information is calculated based on the normal middle prize payout counter value and the normal middle out counter value, the game performance information is calculated in real time. It is possible to grasp the latest game performance information.

Further, it is determined whether or not the frame open detection SW is ON (step S111-2-3), and if it is "door open", game performance information is not calculated (step S111-2-3). NO). As a result, for example, after the section B, in order to check the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, the manager opens the glass frame 4 and enters a ball into various winning holes. The winning prize payout number can be excluded, and more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the winning prize payout number and the number of outs occurring when a game is played) can be calculated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the door is open in the input process, the various counters (normal out counter, normal win prize payout counter) are not updated, and the calculation system process Game performance information is not calculated when it is determined to be open. However, the present invention is not limited to this aspect, and may be another aspect.

For example, when it is determined that the door is being opened, the calculation system processing may be executed without updating the various counters. In this case, since the various counters are not updated, the game performance information continues to be calculated based on the values of the various counters before the door is opened (while the door is closed). Even with this configuration, it is possible to calculate more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts and the number of outs occurring when a game is played).

(About display system processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S111-3 of the game performance information management process) showing the display system process performed in the main control board 100. As shown in FIG.

(Step S111-3-1)
In step S111-3-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to display the current section. As described above, the display of the current section→elapsed predetermined time (5 seconds elapsed)→display of past section (1)→elapsed predetermined time (elapsed of 5 seconds)→display of past section (2)→elapsed predetermined time ( 5 seconds elapsed)→Display of past section (3)→Elapsed predetermined time (5 seconds elapsed)→Display of current section. Determine whether it is the display timing. If it is the display timing of the current section, the process proceeds to step S111-3-2, and if it is not the display timing of the current section, the process proceeds to step S111-3-3.

(Step S111-3-2)
At step S111-3-2, the main CPU 101 displays the game performance information of the current section on the display 104 based on the display data saved at step S111-2-6 of the calculation system processing. Then, when the game performance information of the current section is displayed on the display device 104, the process proceeds to step S112 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S111-3-3)
In step S111-3-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to display the past section (1). That is, the main CPU 101 refers to a timer counter or the like to determine whether it is the display timing of the past section (1). Then, if it is the display timing of the past section (1), the process proceeds to step S111-3-4, and if it is not the display timing of the past section (1), the process proceeds to step S111-3-5. to migrate.

(Step S111-3-4)
At step S111-3-4, the main CPU 101 obtains the game performance information of the past section (1) based on the display data (final value data) saved at step S111-1-11 of the input system processing. Displayed on the display 104 . Then, when the game performance information of the past section (1) is displayed on the display device 104, the process proceeds to step S112 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S111-3-5)
In step S111-3-5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to display the past section (2). That is, the main CPU 101 refers to a timer counter or the like to determine whether it is the display timing of the past section (2). Then, if it is the display timing of the past section (2), the process proceeds to step S111-3-6, and if it is not the display timing of the past section (2), the process proceeds to step S111-3-7. to migrate.

(Step S111-3-6)
At step S111-3-6, the main CPU 101 obtains the game performance information of the past section (2) based on the display data (final value data) saved at step S111-1-11 of the input system processing. Displayed on the display 104 . Then, when the game performance information of the past section (2) is displayed on the display device 104, the process proceeds to step S112 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S111-3-7)
At step S111-3-7, the main CPU 101 obtains the game performance information of the past section (3) based on the display data (final value data) saved at step S111-1-11 of the input system processing. Displayed on the display 104 . Then, when the game performance information of the past section (3) is displayed on the display device 104, the process proceeds to step S112 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

As described above, by switching the display between the current section, the past section (1), the past section (2), and the past section (3), the game performance information for the current and past three sections can be grasped. be able to. In addition, since the display of the game performance information is always performed regardless of the game state, for example, even when it is controlled to the variable probability game state, it is possible to grasp the game performance information in the normal game state. can be done.

(Regarding control processing performed by the sub CPU 201)
Control processing performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 29. FIG. 26 to 29 are stored in the sub ROM 202, and the sub CPU 201 reads out the control program from the sub ROM 202 and performs control processing according to the read control program.

(About production control board main processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing performed in the effect control board 200. As shown in FIG. The processing is started by the sub CPU 201 of the effect control board 200 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on and voltage is supplied from the power board 400 to each control board.

(Step S200)
In step S200, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a power outage (power outage state). As a result, when the power is interrupted (power outage state), the process of step S200 is repeatedly executed, and when the power is not interrupted (power outage state), the process proceeds to step S201. It should be noted that during a power outage (power outage state), the process can be executed using a backup power supply (not shown).

(Step S201)
In step S201, the sub CPU 201 performs initial setting processing for initializing the values of internal registers and the like. After completing the initial setting process, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the sub CPU 201 sets CTC. That is, a CTC (counter timer circuit) that has a function to create a pulse output with a constant period and a function to measure time is set, and the effect control board timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, is performed periodically every 4 ms. , set the time constant register of the CTC. After setting the CTC, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the sub CPU 201 prohibits the interruption of the effect control board timer interrupt process which is periodically executed by interrupting the effect control board main process. When the interrupt is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the sub CPU 201 updates the random number for effect. Then, when the effect random number updating process ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the sub CPU 201 permits the interruption of the effect control board timer interrupt process which is periodically executed by interrupting the effect control board main process. Then, when the interrupt is permitted, the process moves to step S203 again, and thereafter steps S203 to S205 are looped.

(Regarding production control board timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the effect control board timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control board 200. As shown in FIG. This process is a process that is executed by interrupting the above-described effect control board main process periodically (for example, every 4 ms).

(Step S300)
In step S300, the sub CPU 201 saves the contents of the register to the stack area. After saving the contents of the register to the stack area, the process proceeds to step S301.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 201 performs main command reception processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 28 . Then, when the main command reception process ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 201 performs input processing of the operation device. For example, when the effect button 14 is operated, operation information is input from the effect button detection SW 14a, and when the effect lever 15 is operated, operation information is input from the effect lever detection SW 15a, and the cross key button 16 is operated. If so, input operation information from the cross key detection SW 16a. When the operation information is input, the sub CPU 201 controls the image display device 26, the speaker 10, and the like to perform an effect. For example, when operation information is input from the effect button detection SW 14 a, a character image is displayed on the image display device 26 and a voice effect based on the character image is output from the speaker 10 . Then, when the operation device input processing is completed, the processing proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 201 sends execution information and the like so that each effect device (for example, the light emitting device 9, the speaker 10, the image display device 26, etc.) executes the effect contents determined in steps S301 and S302. to control the output. Thereby, in each production device, the production corresponding to the production pattern variation pattern described later and the production corresponding to the operation of the production button 14 or the production lever 15 are executed. When the process of controlling the output to each effect device is completed, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 201 restores to the register the contents saved in the stack area in step S300. Then, when the contents saved in the stack area are returned to the register, the effect control board timer interrupt processing is terminated.

(Regarding main command reception processing)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart (a subroutine of step S301 of the effect control board timer interrupt process) showing the main command receiving process performed in the effect control board 200. As shown in FIG.

(Step S301-1)
In step S301-1, the sub CPU 201 determines whether an error command has been received. If the error command has been received, the process proceeds to step S301-2, and if the error command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S301-3.

(Step S301-2)
In step S301-2, the sub CPU 201 performs error notification processing. For example, when the error setting process is performed in step S12 of FIG. 10, the speaker 10 is controlled to output a voice saying "Fraud is detected", and the image display device 26 displays "Fraud is being detected". , and the light-emitting device 9 is controlled to emit light in a light-emission pattern indicating that fraud is being detected. As a result, when the setting value is about to be changed against the intention of the game clerk, it is possible to easily notice that the setting value is changed illegally.

In addition, for example, when the magnetic sensor provided on the game board 6 detects abnormal magnetism, an error command for notifying the magnetic abnormality, and the radio wave sensor provided on the game board 6 A similar notification is also made when an error command or the like for notifying an abnormality of the radio wave is received when the radio wave is detected. When the error notification process is completed, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-3)
In step S301-3, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the setting value changing command is received. If the setting value changing command has been received, the process proceeds to step S301-4, and if the setting value changing command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S301-5.

(Step S301-4)
In step S301-4, the sub CPU 201 performs a set value change notification process. The sub CPU 201 controls the speaker 10 to output a sound such as "Settings are being changed", controls the image display device 26 to display an image such as "Settings are being changed", and causes the light emitting device 9 to Control is performed to emit light in a light emission pattern indicating that the setting is being changed. Thereby, the game clerk can grasp that the setting value is currently being changed. Then, when the setting value changing informing process is terminated, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interruption process.

(Step S301-5)
In step S301-5, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a setting value information command has been received. Then, if the setting value information command has been received, the process proceeds to step S301-6, and if the setting value information command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S301-7.

(Step S301-6)
In step S301-6, the sub CPU 201 stores the setting value indicated by the setting value information command in the sub RAM 203. FIG. For example, when the setting value "1" is set in the main control board, a setting value information command related to the setting value "1" is transmitted, and the effect control board 200 that receives this is set by the main control board 100. It recognizes that the value “1” has been set, and stores the set value “1” in the sub-RAM 203 . Thereby, in the effect control board 200, it is possible to execute the effect suggesting the set value set in the main control board 100 by using the image display device 26 or the like. Then, when the set value indicated by the set value information command is stored in the sub-RAM 203, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-7)
In step S301-7, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the first starting opening winning command or the second starting opening winning command is received. Then, when the first starting opening winning command or the second starting opening winning command is received, the process is shifted to step S301-8, and the first starting opening winning command or the second starting opening winning command is received. If not, the process proceeds to step S301-9.

(Step S301-8)
In step S301-8, the sub CPU 201 performs a start winning effect setting process shown in FIG. Note that this processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 29 . Then, when the effect setting process at the time of start winning is completed, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-9)
In step S301-9, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a door open notification command has been received. If the door open notification command has been received, the process proceeds to step S301-10, and if the door open notification command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S301-11.

(Step S301-10)
In step S301-10, the sub CPU 201 performs door open notification processing. For example, the speaker 10 is controlled to output a sound such as "the door is open", the image display device 26 is controlled to display an image such as "the door is open", and the light emitting device 9 is controlled to display the door. It is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern indicating that it is open. As a result, when the glass frame 4 or the like is opened against the intention of the game clerk, it is possible to easily notice that the opening is illegal. Then, when the door opening notification process is completed, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-11)
At step S301-11, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a door closing command has been received. Then, if the door closing command has been received, the process proceeds to step S301-12, and if the door closing command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S301-13.

(Step S301-12)
In step S301-12, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for continuing the door open notification for a predetermined period of time. The door closing command is a command sent when the glass frame 4 or the like is closed, and when the door closing command is received, the speaker 10 or the like outputs a voice such as "The door is open." There will be In this case, the output of the speaker 10 or the like is not stopped immediately, but is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the door is closed. As a result, even if a fraudulent person opens the glass frame 4 or the like for a moment to allow an unauthorized tool or the like to enter and close the glass frame 4 or the like immediately, the speaker 10 or the like cannot be detected for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds). Since a voice such as "The door is open" is output in , it is possible to make it easier for the administrator to grasp that there is a high possibility that fraud is being carried out. It should be noted that the output of the speaker 10 and the like is stopped after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Then, when the process of continuing the door opening notification over a predetermined period of time is completed, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-13)
In step S301-13, the sub CPU 201 performs processing when receiving many other commands (not shown). Then, when the processing when receiving a large number of other commands (not shown) is finished, the processing is shifted to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt processing.

(Regarding the effect setting process at the time of start winning)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S301-8 of the main command receiving process) showing the effect setting process at the time of start winning performed in the effect control board 200. As shown in FIG.

(Step S301-8-1)
In step S301-8-1, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the corresponding starting point hold is "4". That is, when the first starting opening winning command is received, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the first starting opening 21 is stored up to the "fourth storage area", and the second starting opening winning command is received. , it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the second starting port 22 is stored up to the "fourth storage area". Then, if the corresponding starting opening reservation is "4", the process proceeds to step S301-8-3, and if the corresponding starting opening reservation is not "4", the process proceeds to step S301-8-2. to migrate.

(Step S301-8-2)
In step S301-8-2, the sub CPU 201 performs pending icon display setting processing. For example, when the first starting opening winning command is received, a new starting opening is displayed in any of the first starting opening first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting opening fourth reserved ball image display area 26j of the image display device 26. When the holding icon (normal holding icon) is displayed and the second starting opening winning command is received, the second starting opening first holding ball image display area 26k to the second starting opening fourth holding ball image of the image display device 26 A new pending icon (normal pending icon) is displayed in one of the display areas 26n. When executing the "suspended look-ahead effect", the change suspended icon is displayed without displaying the normal suspended icon. When the pending icon display setting process is completed, the process proceeds to step S301-8-3.

It should be noted that the display of the normal pending icon and the display of the change pending icon performed in this process correspond to the execution of the first effect. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to each start port is stored up to the "fourth storage area", the first effect is not executed, and the symbol variation game corresponding to each start port is stored in the "fourth storage area". If it has not been stored up to this point, the first effect will be executed.

(Step S301-8-3)
In step S301-8-3, the sub CPU 201 performs winning lamp setting processing. Here, although not shown, the first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are provided with prize winning lamps. The lamp is designed to emit light for a predetermined period of time. That is, in this process, a process for causing the winning lamp to emit light for a predetermined period of time is performed. When the winning lamp setting process is completed, the process proceeds to step S301-8-4.

The winning lamp setting process is executed even when a ball is entered into each starting hole when the symbol variation game corresponding to each starting hole is stored up to the "fourth storage area". Lighting the lamp for a predetermined time corresponds to execution of the second effect. It should be noted that it may not be executed if the "fourth storage area" is stored.

Also, the winning lamp light emission effect executed by the winning lamp setting process may be an effect for simply notifying that a game ball has entered each starting hole. In this case, the winning lamp may be illuminated for about 2 seconds after the game ball enters each starting hole, and then turned off.

Further, the lighting effects of the winning lamps executed by the winning lamp setting process may be effects associated with the "suspended look-ahead effect". Specifically, when "blue" is displayed as the prefetch pending ball image, the winning lamp is lit in blue, and when "red" is displayed as the prefetch pending ball image, the winning lamp is lit in red. light up. As a result, for example, even if an effect such as erasing the look-ahead pending ball image is executed while the ready-to-win effect is being executed, it is easy to determine what color the look-ahead pending ball image was by the winning prize lamp that is emitting light. can be verified.

The timing of ending the light emission of the winning lamp may be the same as the timing of erasing the look-ahead reserved ball image. In this case, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the light emission effect of the winning lamp is the effect associated with the "holding look-ahead effect". On the other hand, the timing of ending the lighting of the winning lamp may be different from the timing of erasing the look-ahead pending ball image (either before or after).

(Step S301-8-4)
In step S301-8-4, the sub CPU 201 performs winning sound setting processing. For example, when the first start opening prize winning command is received, by outputting a winning sound from the speaker 10, an effect is performed to notify that the game ball has entered the first start opening 21.例文帳に追加That is, in this process, a process for outputting a winning sound is performed. When the winning sound setting process is completed, the process proceeds to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

The winning sound setting process is executed even when a ball is entered into each starting hole when the symbol variation game corresponding to each starting hole is stored up to the "fourth storage area". Outputting sound corresponds to execution of the second effect. It should be noted that it may not be executed if the "fourth storage area" is stored.

It should be noted that when the symbol variation game corresponding to the start opening is stored up to the "fourth storage area", the effect (second effect) that is executed even when the ball enters the start hole is a winning lamp effect or a winning sound. The production is not limited to production, and production using other devices may be used. For example, in the image display device 26, an effect of shifting to a "special stage image" may be performed. Specifically, based on the entry of the ball into the starting hole in the case where up to the "fourth storage area" is stored, the "special stage image" is displayed instead of the stage image displayed at that time. . This "special stage image" is stored up to the "fourth storage area" by making it only executed when the ball is entered into the starting hole when it is stored up to the "fourth storage area". can also arouse the desire to further enter the ball into the starting hole.

Next, features of the first embodiment will be described with reference to time charts of FIGS. 30 to 38. FIG.

(Regarding time chart 1 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 30 shows the events after the section B described above. Timing (a) is the timing when the frame open detection SW 3a detects the opening of the door, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are open. . Also, since the glass frame 4 and the like are open, the game performance information calculation process is not executed.

In the description of FIGS. 30 to 33, non-execution of the game performance information calculation process means that even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the exit opening 25, if the door is open, the normal out is performed. This corresponds to the fact that the counter and normal middle winning payout counter are not updated (input system processing in FIG. 23), and that game performance information is not calculated (calculation system processing in FIG. 24).

On the other hand, the execution of the game performance information calculation process corresponds to the execution of the input system process of FIG. 23 and the execution of the calculation system process of FIG. , and execution of these processes without game balls entering the various winning holes or the out hole 25.

Timing (b) is the timing at which the frame open detection SW 3a detects door closure, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are closed. Also, since the glass frame 4 and the like are closed, the game performance information calculation process is to be executed.

Then, between timing (a) and timing (b), it indicates that the game ball entered any one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25. Also, after the timing (b), similarly, it indicates that the game ball has entered one of the first starting hole 21, the second starting hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25.

That is, in the door open state, even if a game ball enters the various prize-winning ports or the out port 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. , when a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed.

As a result, as described above, when the manager opens the glass frame 4 and enters the ball into various winning holes in order to check the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, the winning payout that occurred while the game was not being played The number can be excluded, and more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts occurring when a game is played and the number of outs) can be calculated.

In FIG. 30, when the door is open, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. In the closed state, various counters are updated when a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, and the game performance information calculation process is also executed. , may do the same.

For example, the state in which the processing of step S1 in FIG. 10 is looped, that is, during power failure may be applied. In this case, in the power-off state, even if a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed, while the power is on. , it can be applied that when a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are updated and the game performance information calculation process is executed.

Further, for example, the state in which the processing of FIG. 11 is being performed, that is, the state in which the setting value change processing is being performed may be applied. In this case, in the state where the set value is being changed, even if a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. In the state where the interrupt is permitted in step S19 of FIG. 10 after the change processing is finished, when a game ball enters various prize winning ports or the out port 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation processing is executed. , can be applied.

In addition, the state during the setting value confirmation process, which is omitted in FIG. 10, may be applied. In this case, in the state during the setting value confirmation process, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out hole 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. In the state where the interrupt is permitted in step S19 of FIG. 10 after the confirmation process is finished, when the game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed. , can be applied.

(Regarding time chart 2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 31 shows the events after the section B described above. Timing (a) is the timing when the frame open detection SW 3a detects the door opening, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are open. . In addition, since the glass frame 4 and the like are open, it indicates that the door opening notification (audio output of "the door is open") will be executed from the speaker 10, and the glass frame 4 and the like are opened. Therefore, the game performance information calculation process is not executed.

Timing (b) is the timing at which the frame open detection SW 3a detects door closure, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are closed. Also, since the glass frame 4 and the like are closed, the game performance information calculation process is to be executed. As described in step S301-12 of FIG. 28, the notification is continued for a predetermined time even after the door is closed, so the door open notification (audio output of "the door is open") is output from the speaker 10. It shows that it is running.

Timing (c) indicates that the predetermined time has passed and the door opening notification (audio output of "the door is open") is no longer executed.

Then, between timing (a) and timing (b), it indicates that the game ball entered any one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25. , Also, between timing (b) and timing (c), it indicates that the game ball entered any one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25. Also, after the timing (c), similarly, it indicates that the game ball has entered one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25.

That is, in the door open state, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. , and when a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed.

Further, in the state where the door is open and the state where the door opening notification is performed, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. On the other hand, in the door closed state and the door open notification state, when a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed. It has become.

As a result, as described above, when the manager opens the glass frame 4 and enters the ball into various winning holes in order to check the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, the winning payout that occurred while the game was not being played The number can be excluded, and more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts occurring when a game is played and the number of outs) can be calculated.

In addition, even if the door is closed, the door open notification (regardless of whether there is an abnormality) continues for a predetermined period of time to deter fraudulent acts, and in that state (door closed state + door open notification) Since game performance information is calculated for balls entered into various winning slots, etc., more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts that occur when a game is played and the number of outs) is calculated. be able to.

Note that the door closed state and the door open notification state are states in which the player can shoot a game ball into the game area 7 and play a game. Therefore, in such a state, more accurate game performance information can be calculated by calculating the game performance information.

(Regarding time chart 3 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 32 shows a modification of FIG. That is, the door open notification is not limited to the speaker 10, and is also performed by the light emitting device 9 and the image display device 26. FIG.

Timing (a) is the timing at which the frame open detection SW 3a detects the opening of the door, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are open. In addition, since the glass frame 4 and the like are open, the speaker 10 informs the door of opening (audio output of "the door is open"), and the light emission pattern of the light emitting device 9 informs that the "door is open". Displaying "Door is open" on the light emission and image display device 26 indicates execution, and since the glass frame 4 and the like are open, the game performance information calculation process is not executed. is shown.

Timing (b) is the timing at which the frame open detection SW 3a detects door closure, indicating that the glass frame 4 and the like are closed. Also, since the glass frame 4 and the like are closed, the game performance information calculation process is to be executed. As described in step S301-12 of FIG. 28, the notification is continued for a predetermined time even after the door is closed, so the door open notification (audio output of "the door is open") is output from the speaker 10. It shows that it is running.

On the other hand, the light emission pattern for notifying that the “door is open” on the light emitting device 9 and the display of “door open” on the image display device 26 indicate that the light emission ended at the timing (b). The device 9 normally emits light, and the image display device 26 indicates that the display of "door open" is no longer displayed.

In this way, by providing a device that continues to notify and a device that does not continue to notify even after the door is closed, it is possible to prevent excessive notification, and the player can It can prevent you from feeling uncomfortable.

Timing (c) indicates that the predetermined time has passed and the door opening notification (audio output of "the door is open") is no longer executed.

Note that the light-emitting device 9 and the image display device 26 may continue to notify until the timing (c) in the same manner as the speaker 10, or either the light-emitting device 9 or the image display device 26 may continue to notify at the timing (c). Notification may continue until

Further, not limited to the above, among the light emitting device 9, the speaker 10, and the image display device 26, the notification device that continues the notification until the timing (b) and the notification device that continues the notification until the timing (c) can be arbitrarily You may choose.

Then, between timing (a) and timing (b), it indicates that the game ball entered any one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25. , Also, between timing (b) and timing (c), it indicates that the game ball entered any one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25. Also, after the timing (c), similarly, it indicates that the game ball has entered one of the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the normal winning hole 23, and the out hole 25.

That is, in the door open state, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. , and when a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed.

Further, in the state where the door is open and the state where the door opening notification is performed, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. On the other hand, in the door closed state and the door open notification state, when a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed. It has become.

In addition, in the state where the door is open and all the notification devices are performing the door opening notification, even if the game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the exit opening 25, the various counters are not updated, and the game performance information is not updated. While the calculation process is not executed, in the state where the door is closed and in the state where the door open notification is performed by some notification devices, various counters are updated when a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25. , the game performance information calculation process is executed.

By configuring as described above, as described above, it is possible to prevent excessive notification, and the same effect as in FIG. 31 can be obtained.

(Regarding time chart 4 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 33 is a time chart showing the relationship between the volume values of the door opening notification by the speaker 10 described in FIG.

33, the volume value set by the player indicates the volume value set by the player operating the cross key button 16 during the game, etc. In the example of FIG. 33, the volume value is "3". indicates that it is set to Therefore, the sound "the door is open" of the door opening notification is output with the volume value "3". Since other configurations are the same as those in FIG. 31, description thereof is omitted.

As a result, when the door is open, the door opening notification from the speaker 10 is output depending on the volume value set by the player, so that excessive notification can be prevented.

It should be noted that not only the volume value of the speaker 10 but also the light amount value of the light emitting device 9 may depend on the value set by the player.

It should be noted that, as shown in the modification of FIG. 33, without depending on the volume value set by the player, at a volume value (for example, volume value "6") that exceeds the upper limit of the volume value that can be set by the player. Door open notification may be given. This configuration has the advantage of making it easier to notice fraud.

In addition to the volume value of the speaker 10, the light amount value of the light emitting device 9 does not depend on the light amount value set by the player, and the light amount value exceeds the upper limit of the light amount value that can be set by the player (for example, the light amount A value of "6") may be used to notify that the door is open.

In FIGS. 31 to 33, when the door is open and the door is notifying, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the exit opening 25, the various counters are not updated, and the game performance information is calculated. While the processing is not executed, when the game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25 in the door closed state + door open notification, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation processing is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and the same thing may be done in other states.

For example, the state in which the processing of FIG. 11 is being performed, that is, the state in which the setting value change processing is being performed may be applied. In this case, in the state where the set value is being changed, even if a game ball enters the various winning holes or the out hole 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. In the state where the interrupt is permitted in step S19 of FIG. 10 after the change processing is finished, when a game ball enters various prize winning ports or the out port 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation processing is executed. , can be applied.

In addition, the state during the setting value confirmation process, which is omitted in FIG. 10, may be applied. In this case, in the state during the setting value confirmation process, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out hole 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. In the state where the interrupt is permitted in step S19 of FIG. 10 after the confirmation process is finished, when the game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed. , can be applied.

In addition, when applying the state during the setting value change processing or the state during the setting value confirmation processing, the notification by the speaker 10 may be performed as follows. For example, if the setting value is being changed, the voice notification "Setting change is in progress" is performed, and if the setting value confirmation process is in progress, the voice notification "Setting confirmation is in progress" is performed. End the voice notification. After that, the voice notification of "the door is open" is started, and when the door is closed, the voice notification of "the door is open" is executed for a predetermined period of time and then terminated.

That is, when the first notification (for example, "the setting is being changed") is performed, even if a game ball enters the various winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated, and the game performance information No calculation processing is performed. On the other hand, when the second notification (for example, "the door is open") performed after the first notification is performed, even if the game ball enters the various winning openings or the out opening 25, various When the counter is not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed (while the door is open), and when a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out hole 25, the various counters are updated and the game performance information calculation process is executed. When it is done (during the door closing), it will occur. It should be noted that when the first notification is performed, even if a game ball enters the various winning openings or the out opening 25, the various counters are not updated and the game performance information calculation process is not executed. When the second notification that is performed after the notification is performed, uniformly, when the game ball enters the various winning openings and the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, and the game performance information calculation process is executed. good too.

(Regarding time chart 5-1 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 34 is a time chart showing the timing between the processing performed by the main control board 100 and the processing performed by the payout control board 300 that pays out game balls based on the entered ball when a ball enters the various winning holes. is.

As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 21, a signal is input to the main control board 100 from the first starting hole SW21a. Then, a prize ball command (three balls) is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the payout control board 300 .

After that, in the main control board 100, the game performance information management process is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 21, and in the payout control board 300, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 21 is executed. A ball-based payout process is executed.

Completion timing (calculation completion) of the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing in the main control board 100 is set prior to the reception timing of the payout completion command received from the payout control board 300. When the main control board 100 receives the payout completion command from the payout control board 300, the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing has already been completed.

As a result, various processes can proceed smoothly, and the control of the main control board 100 can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The calculation completion timing in FIG. 34 is earlier than the payout completion command reception timing for the minimum number of prize balls (“2” balls at the second start port 22 in this embodiment) that occurs in the normal game state. It is set to the previous timing (early timing). As a result, regardless of the number of winning balls, the calculation system processing can be completed before receiving the payout completion command. It is possible to prevent it from being put away.

(Regarding time chart 5-2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 35 is another example of FIG. 34, and when game balls enter various winning holes in succession, processing performed by the main control board 100 and payout control for paying out game balls based on the entered balls. 4 is a time chart showing the timing of processing performed on the substrate 300. FIG. It should be noted that "continuous" assumes that the preceding ball is processed by the main control board timer interrupt processing, and the subsequent ball is processed by the main control board timer interrupt processing of the next interrupt cycle (interval). ing.

As shown in FIG. 35, for example, a game ball enters the normal winning hole 23 in (a), and following (a), a game ball enters the normal winning hole 23 in (b). A prize ball command (8 balls) corresponding to the ball is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the payout control board 300 .

Then, in the main control board 100, in the main control board timer interrupt process, the game performance information management process related to (a) is executed, and in the main control board timer interrupt process in the next interrupt period, Such game performance information management processing is executed.

On the other hand, in the payout control board 300, the payout process related to (a) is executed, and when the payout of the eight prize balls is completed, a payout completion command related to (a) is sent from the payout control board 300 to the main control board 100. sent. After that, the payout process related to (b) is executed, and when the payout of the eight prize balls is completed, the payout completion command related to (b) is transmitted from the payout control board 300 to the main control board 100.

As in FIG. 34, the completion timing (calculation completion) of the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing related to (a) is set before the timing of receiving the payout completion command related to (a). ing.

In addition, the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing related to (b) is also executed without waiting for the receipt of the payout completion command related to (a), and the completion timing (completion of calculation) is also , (b) is set before the timing of receiving the payout completion command.

In this way, in a situation where game balls enter various winning holes in succession, the game performance information management process relating to the subsequent ball entry is executed without waiting for the reception of the payout completion command relating to the preceding ball entry. Since it is configured to execute (and complete the calculation), it is possible to quickly calculate the game performance information.

In FIG. 3, for example, notification means (for example, a 7-segment display) may be provided adjacent to the symbol display device 27 to notify the number of game balls that have not yet been paid out. When the notifying means is provided, for example, when one game ball enters the normal winning hole 23, "8" is displayed on the notifying means, and "0" is displayed when the payout is completed. When applied to the example of FIG. 34, the calculation in the game performance information management process is completed before "0" is displayed on the notification means (the same applies to the case of consecutive wins in FIG. 35). As a result, the process can be executed (and the calculation completed) without waiting for the notification means to become "0", so the game performance information can be quickly calculated.

(Regarding time chart 6-1 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 36 is a time chart showing the timing of the processing performed by the main control board 100 and the processing performed by the effect control board 200 that performs a variable effect based on the ball entering when a ball enters any of the starting holes. is.

As shown in FIG. 36, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 21, a signal is input to the main control board 100 from the first starting hole SW21a. Then, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 19, the main control board 100 executes determination information acquisition and hit determination processing, and issues various commands (for example, special symbol variation pattern designation commands, etc.) to the effect control board 200. to send.

After that, in the main control board 100, the game performance information management process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 21 is executed, and in the effect control board 200 (especially the image display device 26), the variable effect , advance notice effects, reach effects, etc.) are executed.

Then, the main control board 100 completes the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management process (completion of calculation), and then transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 200 when the fluctuation time elapses. After that, in the main control board 100 (eg, the first special symbol display device 27a) and the effect control board 200 (eg, the image display device 26), the symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the hit determination is notified (notification of hit or loss) ) is performed.

That is, the completion timing (completion of calculation) of the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing in the main control board 100 is faster than the notification (confirmation display) of the hit determination result in the main control board 100 and the effect control board 200. At the time when the hit determination result is notified (determined display), which has been set before, the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing has already been completed.

As a result, various processes can proceed smoothly, and the control of the main control board 100 can be prevented from becoming complicated.

It should be noted that the timing of completion of calculation in FIG. 36 is longer than the time when the shortest variation time (7 seconds of normal variation in this embodiment) of the special symbol variation pattern (FIG. 7) selected in the normal game state has elapsed. It is set to the previous timing (early timing). As a result, the calculation system processing can be completed in advance regardless of the fluctuation time, and various processing can proceed smoothly and the control of the main control board 100 can be prevented from becoming complicated.

(Regarding time chart 6-2 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 37 is another example of FIG. 36, and when the game ball enters the first starting port 21 continuously, the processing performed by the main control board 100 and the effect control that performs the variation effect based on the entering ball 4 is a time chart showing the timing of processing performed on the substrate 200. FIG. It should be noted that "continuous" assumes that the preceding ball is processed by the main control board timer interrupt processing, and the subsequent ball is processed by the main control board timer interrupt processing of the next interrupt cycle (interval). ing.

In addition, it is assumed that the variation effect corresponding to the normal variation (loss) of the variation pattern 1 is executed for the variation effect related to (b) described later.

As shown in FIG. 37, for example, when the symbol variation game is not being played and stored in the storage area (for example, during the customer waiting effect), in (a), the first start port 21 When a game ball is entered, a signal is input to the main control board 100 from the first starting port SW21a. Then, similar to FIG. 36, determination information acquisition and hit determination processing related to (a) are executed, and various commands (for example, special symbol variation pattern designation commands, etc.) are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200. be done.

In addition, since the game ball entered the first start hole 21 in (B) following (A), acquisition of determination information and storage of the acquired determination information in the first storage area related to (B) It is executed, and the first starting opening winning command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200 .

Then, in the main control board 100, in the main control board timer interrupt process, the game performance information management process related to (a) is executed, and in the main control board timer interrupt process in the next interrupt period, Such game performance information management processing is executed.

On the other hand, in the effect control board 200, when various commands related to (a) are received, a variable effect related to (a) is executed, and when a symbol stop command related to (b) is received from the main control board 100, (i ) is reported (determined display). Further, when various commands relating to (b) are received from the main control board 100 after the inter-variation interval has passed, the variation effect relating to (b) is executed.

As in FIG. 36, the completion timing (completion of calculation) of the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management process pertaining to (a) is before the notification (confirmation display) of the hit determination result pertaining to (a). , and the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing related to (a) has already been completed at the timing of informing (determining display) of the hit determination result.

In addition, the calculation system processing (FIG. 24) in the game performance information management processing related to (b) is also executed without waiting for the hit determination result notification (confirmation display) related to (b), and the completion timing (calculation Completion) is also set before the hit determination result notification (confirmation display) related to (a).

In this way, in a situation where game balls enter the first start hole 21 continuously, the game performance information management process for the subsequent ball entry notifies (determines) the hit determination result for the preceding ball entry. Since it is configured to execute the process (and complete the calculation) without waiting, it is possible to quickly calculate the game performance information.

(Regarding time chart 7 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 38 is a time chart showing a case where a power outage occurs during a game.

In the description of FIGS. 38 to 40, non-execution of the game performance information calculation process means that even if a game ball enters the various winning openings or the exit opening 25, if the door is open, the normal out This corresponds to the fact that the counter and normal middle winning payout counter are not updated (input system processing in FIG. 23), and that game performance information is not calculated (calculation system processing in FIG. 24).

On the other hand, the execution of the game performance information calculation process corresponds to the execution of the input system process of FIG. 23 and the execution of the calculation system process of FIG. , and execution of these processes without game balls entering the various winning holes or the out hole 25.

Timing (a) indicates that the power supply is ON (energized), the power supply voltage drops from timing (c), and a power failure state occurs at timing (d).

Between timing (a) and timing (c), (a-1) indicates that the game ball is launched into the game area 7 by the player gripping and rotating the shooting handle 8. , at the timing (b), the game ball launched into the game area 7 has entered the various prize winning openings or out openings. In this case, the various counters are updated, the game performance information calculation process is executed, and new game performance information based on the ball entry is calculated in the calculation system process (FIG. 24). It shows that the value "B" is displayed instead of the value "A" that was being displayed.

On the other hand, between timing (a) and timing (c), (a-2) indicates that the game ball is launched into the game area 7 by the player gripping and rotating the shooting handle 8. , indicating that the game ball hit into the game area 7 has entered the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25 when the power failure is in effect. That is, an irregular case is assumed in which power is supplied when the game ball is launched into the game area 7, but power is cut off when the ball is entered. In this case, the game performance information calculation process is not executed.

As a result, the game performance information calculation process is executed or not executed depending on the state when the game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25, not the state when the game ball is hit into the game area 7. is determined, even if such an irregularity occurs, it is possible to calculate more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts and the number of outs occurring when a game is played).

(Regarding time chart 8 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 39 is a time chart showing a case of recovery (recovery of power) from the power failure state of FIG.

Timing (a), the power is turned on, the main control board 100, in the effect control board 200, each recovery process (for example, if the main control board, the processing of steps S13 to S16 in FIG. 10, etc. are performed). This indicates that the image display device 26 is displaying an image (restoring screen) such as "Restoring".

Timing (b) indicates that the restoration process of the main control board 100 is completed and restored. It also indicates that the display 104 displays the value "A" of the game performance information. It should be noted that, although not shown, even if a game ball enters the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25 between the timing (a) and the timing (b), the various counters are not updated, and the game performance information calculation processing is performed. is not performed.

Timing (d) indicates that the restoration processing of the effect control board 200 is completed and restored. Also, in the image display device 26, it indicates that the image "Restoring" (recovery screen) has been switched to the normal screen.

Timing (c) indicates that the game ball has entered the various prize winning openings and the out opening 25, the various counters are updated, the game performance information calculation process is executed, and the calculation system process (FIG. 24). , new game performance information based on the ball entry is calculated, and, for example, the value "B" is displayed on the display 104 instead of the value "A" that has been displayed up to that point. That is, if the main control board 100 is restored, even if the effect control board 200 is executing the restoration process and the screen during restoration is displayed on the image display device 26, the entrance to the various winning openings and the out opening 25 Update of various counters based on the ball and game performance information calculation processing are executed.

Timing (e) indicates that a game ball has entered the various prize winning openings or the out opening 25 while the normal screen is being displayed. ), new game performance information based on the ball entry is calculated, and, for example, the value “C” is displayed on the display 104 instead of the value “B” that has been displayed up to that point.

As described above, for example, even if a power failure occurs during a game, the power supply is restored, and only the main control board 100 is restored, and game balls enter various prize-winning ports, etc., the various counters are updated. Since the game performance information can be calculated, more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts and the number of outs occurring when a game is played) can be calculated.

(Regarding time chart 9 for explaining features of the first embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 40 is a time chart showing the relationship between the game performance information calculation process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole and the effect to be executed.

Timing (a) indicates that a game ball enters the first starting hole 21 in a state where the symbol variation game of the first starting hole 21 is stored up to the second storage area. In this case, the main RAM 103 stores information based on the winning ball in the third storage area, and the image display device 26 displays a new pending icon (normal pending icon or change pending icon). In addition, various counters are updated based on the game ball entering the first start hole 21, and game performance information calculation processing is executed. is calculated, and, for example, the value "B" is displayed on the display 104 in place of the value "A" that has been displayed up to that point.

Timing (b) indicates that the game ball enters the first starting hole 21 in a state where the symbol variation game of the first starting hole 21 is stored up to the third storage area. In this case, in the main RAM 103, information based on the hit is stored in the fourth storage area, and in the image display device 26, a new pending icon (normal pending icon or change pending icon) is displayed. In addition, various counters are updated based on the game ball entering the first start hole 21, and game performance information calculation processing is executed. is calculated, and, for example, the value "C" is displayed on the display 104 instead of the value "B" that has been displayed so far.

Timing (c) indicates that the game ball enters the first starting port 21 in a state where the symbol variation game of the first starting port 21 is stored up to the fourth storage area. In this case, the updating of various counters based on the game ball entering the first start hole 21 and the game performance information calculation process are executed (the value "D" is displayed instead of the value "C" by the calculation system processing). but no new pending icon (normal pending icon or change pending icon) is displayed.

That is, when a game ball enters the starting hole, updating of various counters and processing of calculating game performance information + execution of effects (display of a new pending icon) and updating of various counters and processing of calculating game performance information are performed. However, there are cases where the production is not executed.

As a result, while calculating more accurate game performance information (game performance information based on the number of wins and payouts that occur when a game is played, and the number of outs), it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the state. .

(Second embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, in the second embodiment, only the parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained, and the explanation of the parts that are common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

In the pachinko game machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the out detection SW is composed of a first out detection SW 25a and a second out detection SW 25b.

For example, as shown in FIG. 42, these out detection SWs are provided with two game ball discharge passages inside one out port 25, and a first out detection SW 25a and a second out detection SW 25a are provided in the respective game ball discharge passages. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 43, two out ports 25 are provided, and a first out detection SW 25a and a second out detection SW 25b are provided inside each of the out ports 25. You may do so.

The diameter of the out port 25 in FIGS. 42 and 43 is formed to a size that allows a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time, preventing the game balls from staying near the out port 25. there is

In addition, in FIG. 42, two game ball discharge passages (parts indicated by dotted lines in the figure) are provided inside the out port 25, and out balls can be detected in each of the game ball discharge passages. It is possible to discharge out-balls and quickly detect out-balls.

Also, in FIG. 43, two outlets 25 themselves are provided, and out balls can be detected in the respective game ball discharge passages, so quick discharge of out balls and quick detection of out balls are possible. . In addition, since an out ball can be detected in each game ball discharge passage, it is not necessary to merge the game ball discharge passages on the back side of the game board 6, and the back side of the game board 6 can be prevented from becoming complicated.

In addition, in FIG. 42, the numbers of the game ball discharge passages and out detection switches are not limited as long as they are two or more. For example, there may be three game ball discharge passages and three out detection SWs. Similarly, in FIG. 43, the number of OUT ports 25 and OUT detection switches is not limited as long as they are two or more. For example, there may be three out ports 25 and three out detection switches.

Also, in FIG. 43, the plurality of out ports 25 can be provided at arbitrary positions. For example, an out hole 25 into which a ball is entered when hitting to the left in the normal game state and an out hole 25 into which the ball enters when hitting to the right in the variable probability game state may be provided.

Also, in FIG. 43, the diameter of one of the out ports 25 may be a diameter through which one game ball can pass.

44 to 48, only differences (from the first embodiment) will be described with respect to the game performance information management processing performed in the above block diagram and board configuration.

(Step S111-1-21)
In step S111-1-21, the main CPU 101 determines whether any out detection SW is ON, or whether both the out detection SWs are ON (within one interrupt period). That is, the main CPU 101 receives information indicating that the first out detection SW 25a has detected the entry of the game ball and the first out detection SW 25a has detected the entry of the game ball, or the second out detection SW 25a. Information indicating that the detection SW 25b has detected the entry of the game ball and the second out detection SW 25b has input information indicating that the entry of the game ball has been detected, or (within one interrupt period) the first out detection SW 25a. And the second out detection SW25b detects the entry of the game ball, and the first out detection SW25a and the second out detection SW25b determine whether information indicating that the entry of the game ball is detected is input. As a result, if any of the out detection SW is ON or both of the out detection SWs are ON, the process proceeds to step S111-1-22, and if none of the out detection SW is ON, The process proceeds to step S111-1-31.

Other processes are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, so the description is omitted. However, in the second embodiment, since two out detection switches are provided, the following phenomenon occurs. obtain.

That is, in section A, when the value of the normal out counter is "299", the normal out counter is counted up by "1" when any of the out detection SW is turned ON within one interrupt period. , the value becomes "300", and the section A is changed to the section B. On the other hand, when the value of the out counter during normal operation is "299", the out counter during normal operation counts "2" when all of the out detection switches are turned ON (simultaneous detection is performed) within one interrupt period. is increased, the value becomes "301", and the section A is changed to the section B.

As described above, in the second embodiment, since there is a possibility that simultaneous detection occurs, the value of the out counter during normal operation is "300" and the period is changed to section B, and the value of the out counter during normal operation is In some cases, it becomes "301" and changes to section B. Therefore, in step S111-1-24, processing is performed to determine whether the value of the normal out counter is "300" or more.

In addition, there are cases where the value of the out counter during normal operation is "300" and the operation is changed to interval B, and where the value of the out counter during normal operation is "301" and the operation is changed to interval B. Therefore, step S111- In 1-24, after resetting the value of the normal middle out counter, "+1" is added and "+2" is added (in the flow chart, simply described as "addition").

Further, in step S111-1-29, processing is performed to check whether the value of the out counter during normal is the interval change value (60000 or more).

That is, when changing other sections (for example, when changing from section B to section C), the configuration is the same as that for changing section A to section B, and the value of the out counter during normal operation is "60000 ” (see FIG. 46), and the change to interval C when the value of the normal out counter becomes “60001” (see FIG. 47).

Although not shown in the flow chart, even in the case where the number of outs on the display 104 flashes from 0 to 5999 and lights up from 6000, as shown in FIG. value becomes "6000" and blinking is switched to lighting, and the value of the normal out counter becomes "6001" and blinking is switched to lighting.

In this way, when a plurality of out detection switches are provided, it is possible to prevent complication of the processing by appropriately changing the value for switching the interval and the value for switching the display mode of the display unit 104, and the switching of the interval and the display mode can be reliably performed. can be done.

Note that in the second embodiment, the process of determining whether the door is open (for example, step S111-1-27, etc.) may be unnecessary.

Note that the normal out counter is not provided for each of the first out detection SW 25a and the second out detection SW 25b, but is common to the first out detection SW 25a and the second out detection SW 25b. As a result, the counter is not incremented, and only one out counter during normal operation is referred to, so that the processing can be simplified.

In the above description, the value immediately before switching (for example, "299" when changing from section A to section B, "59999" when changing from section B to section C, and If the time is "5999"), the value for switching the interval and the display mode of the display 104 are changed depending on whether any of the out detection SW performs detection and when any of the out detection switches perform detection. Although it is assumed that the switching value is changed as appropriate, a fixed value (for example, "300" when changing from section A to section B, and "60000" when changing from section B to section C) is not changed. , "6000" when changing the display mode).

Specifically, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 45, when the value of the out counter during normal operation is "59999" shown in (a), in (b) the first out detection SW 25a and the second out detection SW 25a Both SW 25b are turned ON within one interrupt cycle, and simultaneous detection occurs.

In this case, the value of the normal out counter is increased by "1" to "60000", and the interval is changed from interval B to interval C. After that, in (c), the value of the out counter during normal operation is increased by "1" to be "60001" (the value of the out counter during normal operation in section C is "1").

When the value of the out counter is incremented by 1 during normal operation in (b), it is incremented by 1 without judging which out detection SW has detected the game ball. Also, when the value of the out counter during normal operation is incremented by 1 in (c), it is incremented by 1 without judging which out detection SW has detected the game ball. In addition, in (b), the section is changed by "+1" without determining which out detection SW has detected the game ball.

As a result, even if simultaneous detection occurs when the value of the out counter during normal operation is the value immediately before switching, it is possible to eliminate the need for determination processing such as which out detection SW has detected the game ball. Section changes and final value data can be saved quickly.

In FIG. 45, the change from section B to section C has been described as an example, but similar operations may be performed when changing other sections. For example, when changing from section A to section B, the same thing may be done. Moreover, the same thing may be performed when switching the display mode of the display 104 .

Next, only different points of the modification of FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S111-1-33)
In step S111-1-33, the main CPU 101 performs external data output processing for outputting detection of an out ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. For example, when the first out detection SW25a detects the entry of a game ball, the first out detection SW25a outputs information that the game ball has been detected, and the second out detection SW25b detects the entry of a game ball. outputs the information that the second out detection SW25b has detected the game ball, and when the first out detection SW25a and the second out detection SW25b simultaneously detect the entry of the game ball, the first out detection SW25a and the second out detection SW25a Out detection SW25b outputs the information that the game ball is detected. When the external data output process ends, the process proceeds to step S111-1-34.

When a plurality of (for example, two) out detection switches are provided, if the connector of one of the out detection switches is unplugged to disable detection, the number of out balls actually ejected is higher than the detected out balls. It is expected that there will be more. In such a case, applying the above-mentioned formula "(the number of game balls paid out in the normal game state / the number of outs in the normal game state) x 100", the number of outs in the normal game state is smaller than the actual number of outs. Therefore, it leads to calculation of game performance information with a higher value than when both out detection switches are functioning normally. For example, even if adjustment is made so that game balls are not paid out in the normal game state, the number of outs in the normal game state becomes smaller than the actual number of outs, so that the out detection SW does not function normally. It also leads to the calculation of the game performance information with a higher value compared to the case where the game performance information is present.

With respect to such an action, if a configuration as shown in FIG. 48 is used, external data is output for each out detection switch, so the data for each out detection switch can be managed in an external device (for example, a hall computer, etc.). By doing so, it is possible to grasp which connector of the OUT detection SW is unplugged. As a result, even though the game performance information should actually be calculated with a lower value, by disabling one of the out detection switches, the game performance information with a higher value than this value is calculated. lead to prevention. In addition, it is possible to cope with a state in which the game ball cannot be detected due to failure of the out detection SW.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50. FIG. In addition, in the third embodiment, only the parts that are different from the second embodiment will be explained, and the explanation of the parts that are common with the second embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S111-1-52)
In step S111-1-52, the main CPU 101 performs collation processing shown in FIG. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 50 . Then, when the matching process ends, the process proceeds to step S111-1-53.

(Regarding matching process)
FIG. 50 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S111-1-52 of input system processing) showing the matching process performed in the main control board 100. FIG.

(Step S111-1-52-1)
In step S111-1-52-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether the monitor timer 1 and monitor timer 2 are being set. As a result, if the watchdog timer 1 and watchdog timer 2 are set, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-3, and if the watchdog timer 1 and watchdog timer 2 are not set, step S111- The process moves to 1-52-2.

The monitoring timer 1 is a timer for monitoring whether a game is played continuously. For example, the timer is set when an out ball is detected, and the next game ball is played within a predetermined time (for example, within 15 seconds). If it is detected, it is judged that the game is played continuously, and if the next game ball is not detected within a predetermined time, the timer is cleared and it is judged that the game is not played continuously. A timer counter is provided in area 3 or area 4 of main RAM 103 .

The monitoring timer 2, when the game is played continuously, counts data (the number of payouts and the number of outs) counted in the game, and pre-stored collation data (for example, the number of payouts that occur approximately per hour). and the number of out-outs), and for example, when the monitoring timer 2 counts one hour, the matching process is performed. A timer counter is provided in area 3 or area 4 of main RAM 103 .

(Step S111-1-52-2)
In step S111-1-52-2, the main CPU 101 sets the watchdog timer 1 and watchdog timer 2. FIG. That is, when an out ball is detected, the timer counter of the monitoring timer 1 and the timer counter of the monitoring timer 2 are set if the monitoring timer 1 and the monitoring timer 2 are not set. When the monitor timer 1 and monitor timer 2 are set, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-5.

(Step S111-1-52-3)
In step S111-1-52-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the watchdog timer 1 is within a predetermined time (for example, within 15 seconds). As a result, if the monitoring timer 1 is within the predetermined time (for example, within 15 seconds), the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-5, and the monitoring timer 1 is within the predetermined time (for example, within 15 seconds). Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-4.

(Step S111-1-52-4)
In step S111-1-52-4, the main CPU 101 clears the monitor timer 1 and monitor timer 2. FIG. That is, when the out ball is detected, the monitoring timer 1 and the monitoring timer 2 are set, and the next out ball is detected, if the monitoring timer 1 exceeds the predetermined time, the game is played continuously. It judges that it is not, and clears the watchdog timer 1 and the watchdog timer 2.

(Step S111-1-52-5)
In step S111-1-52-5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the monitoring timer has reached the determination time (for example, 1 hour). That is, it is determined whether or not the game is played continuously and the monitoring timer 2 counts one hour. As a result, if the monitoring timer is within the judgment time, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-6, and if the monitoring timer is not within the judgment time, the process proceeds to step S111-1-53 of input system processing. Transition.

(Step S111-1-52-6)
At step S111-1-52-6, the main CPU 101 reads count data. That is, the value of the normal out counter and the value of the normal prize payout counter are read from the main RAM 103 and stored in the register. After reading the count data, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-7.

(Step S111-1-52-7)
At step S111-1-52-7, the main CPU 101 reads out data for verification. The collation data is, for example, data that defines the number of payouts and the number of outs that occur approximately per hour, as described above, and is stored in the main ROM 102 . Then, when the verification data is read from the main ROM 102, it is stored in the register. Then, when the matching data is read, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-8.

(Step S111-1-52-8)
At step S111-1-52-8, the main CPU 101 compares the count data stored in the register with the data for comparison. When both data are collated, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-9.

(Step S111-1-52-9)
At step S111-1-52-9, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the count data is outside the allowable range. That is, if the count data deviates significantly from the collation data, it is judged to be out of the allowable range. As a result, when the count data is out of the allowable range, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-10, and when the count data is not out of the allowable range, the process proceeds to step S111-1-52-11. Transition.

(Step S111-1-52-10)
At step S111-1-52-10, the main CPU 101 transmits a notification command. Note that the notification command is a command for notifying that there is an abnormality in the count data. , etc., to notify that there is an abnormality in the count data. Then, when the notification command is transmitted, the processing shifts to step S111-1-53 of the input system processing.

(Step S111-1-52-11)
In step S111-1-52-11, the main CPU 101 clears the monitor timer 1 and monitor timer 2. FIG. That is, it is determined that the collation process this time was normal, and the monitor timer 1 and the monitor timer 2 are cleared to prepare for the next collation process. When the monitor timer 1 and monitor timer 2 are cleared, the process proceeds to step S111-1-53 of the input system process.

In this way, it monitors whether or not the game is played continuously, and when the game is played continuously, the count data counted in the game is collated with the matching data held in advance, and the count data is counted. is out of the permissible range, it is possible to notify that the count data is abnormal.

For example, as described above, even when the out detection switch is not functioning normally, the number of outs is out of the allowable range, so it is possible to notify that the count data is abnormal. In addition, it is possible to cope with a state in which the game ball cannot be detected due to failure of the out detection SW.

The details of the means and the like described in the above (1) game machine will be described.
A first control means (for example, main control board 100) and a second control means (for example, effect control board 200) are provided, and the first control means is provided with a first entrance (for example, First start port 21, second start port 22, normal winning port 23) based on the entry of game balls (for example, the number of winning balls paid out after entering each winning port) and the first A second value (e.g., the number of outs) based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry port (e.g., the out port 25) is measured (e.g., cumulatively measured), and the first value is obtained. and the second value, and calculating means (for example, the main CPU 101 for performing input system processing and calculation system processing) for calculating predetermined information (for example, game performance information), and the second control means has a notification means (e.g., speaker 10) that performs a predetermined notification (e.g., a voice notification of "the door is open"), and the calculation means, the notification means is performing the predetermined notification Sometimes when the predetermined information is not calculated (when the door is open and the notification is being performed), and when the predetermined information is calculated when the notification means is performing the predetermined notification ( and (when the door is closed and the notification is being made).

In addition, when the predetermined information is not calculated while the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, the state is not limited to the door being opened, and may be another state. For example, it may be in a state in which set value change processing is being performed. In this case, the predetermined notification may be a voice notification saying "Settings are being changed". Further, the notification means is not limited to the speaker 10, and may be another device. For example, it may be the light emitting device 9, the image display device 26, or a combination thereof. Further, in this case, when the predetermined information is calculated while the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, the set value changing process may be completed.

Further, when the predetermined information is not calculated while the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, for example, a setting value confirmation process may be performed. In this case, the predetermined notification may be a voice notification saying "Settings are being checked". Further, the notification means is not limited to the speaker 10, and may be another device. For example, it may be the light emitting device 9, the image display device 26, or a combination thereof. Further, in this case, when the predetermined information is calculated while the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, the setting value confirmation process may be completed.

Further, the predetermined notification may be an image "Restoring" displayed on the image display device 26 when the power is restored (see FIG. 39). In this case, when the notification means does not calculate the predetermined information while performing the predetermined notification, the state in which the main control board 100 is performing recovery processing ((a) to (b) in FIG. 39) ). Also, in this case, when the predetermined information is calculated while the notification means is performing the predetermined notification, the main control board 100 is in a state where the recovery process is completed (after (b) in FIG. 39). There may be. Further, in this case, the image display device 26 constitutes the notification means.

In this embodiment, a pachinko game machine was used as an example, but the contents described in this embodiment can also be applied to a reel-type game machine (slot machine), or a rock-and-ball game machine. It can also be applied to an arrange ball game machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Middle frame 3a Frame open detection SW
4 glass frame 9 light emitting device 10 speaker 21 first starting port 22 second starting port 23 normal prize winning port 25 out port 26 image display device 100 main control board 200 effect control board 300 payout control board 400 power supply board

Claims (1)

main control means for calculating predetermined information based on the number of game balls paid out and the number of game balls discharged based on the number of balls entered into the ball entrance provided in the game area;
Effect control means for controlling a variable effect based on the fact that a game ball has entered the starting port of the ball entrance,
power supply means for supplying power;
a payout control means for controlling the payout of game balls,
The main control means is
when the power supply is not performed, the predetermined information is not calculated;
When the power is supplied, the predetermined information can be calculated,
The production control means is
When the power supply is performed, an image related to the power supply can be displayed on the display means,
The main control means is
While the predetermined information is not calculated when a ball is entered into the ball entrance during the first period in which the image related to the power supply is displayed on the display means,
The predetermined information is calculated when a ball is entered into the ball entrance during a second period, which is a period after the first period and in which an image related to the power supply is displayed on the display means. is possible,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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