JP4725313B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Among pachinko machines, for example, there is a type in which a plurality of electric actors are provided, and a player can acquire many prize balls by a series of opening and closing operations of the plural electric actors (for example, Patent Document 1). reference.).

  More specifically, a display device including a plurality of display devices including a first display device and a second display device, and a plurality of variable winning devices including a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device. An example will be described.

  When a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and the game ball passes through a through gate or the like provided in the game area, a big win lottery is performed. When a big win state occurs based on the lottery result, the special variable winning device is opened.

  The special variable winning device maintains an open state until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls have won. And if the said conditions are satisfied, a special variable prize-winning apparatus will be in a closed state. When a game ball wins a special variable winning device, a small lottery is performed. The lottery results are stored up to the predetermined number, that is, up to four times in the above example. Then, the identification information is variably displayed on the first display device as many times as this number of times, and the result of the small win is notified by the stop mode. The hitting probability is about 996/1000, for example, and the hitting state is generated with a considerably high probability. Therefore, in many cases, the small hit state occurs four times in the maximum number, that is, in the case of the above example.

  When the small hit state occurs, after the identification information is variably displayed on the first display device, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific manner. Then, after the identification information is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and stopped, the small winning state is set, and the first variable winning device is opened. Here, similarly to the special variable winning device, the first variable winning device is in an open state until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls have won. And if the said conditions are satisfied, a 1st variable prize-winning apparatus will be in a closed state.

  During the occurrence of the small hit state, the second small lottery is performed when a game ball wins the first variable winning device. This lottery result is stored for the predetermined number up to once per small portion, that is, up to four times in the above example. Then, for each occurrence of the small hit state, the second display device performs the variable display for this number of times, and the winning result is notified by the stop mode. The second small hitting probability is, for example, about 996/1000, similar to the above-described small winning probability, and the second small winning state is generated with a considerably high probability. Therefore, in many cases, the second small hit state is generated four times in the case of the maximum number, that is, in the case of the above example, for each occurrence of the small hit state.

  When the second small hit state occurs, after the identification information is variably displayed on the second display device, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific manner. Then, after the identification information is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the second small hit state is set, and the second variable winning device is opened. Here, the second variable winning device is in an open state until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls wins. And if the said conditions are satisfied, a 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus will be in a closed state.

  Therefore, when the big hit state occurs, the series of opening / closing operations of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as described above are repeatedly performed, and the player can acquire many prize balls. When the series of opening / closing operations are completed, the jackpot state is completed.

  Conventionally, the control processing of each display device and each variable winning device is sequentially executed in periodic processing (game control routine) executed by main control means (main control board) that controls the overall control of the pachinko machine. It has become so. Hereinafter, the control of the first display device, the second display device, the first variable winning device, and the second variable winning device in the big hit state will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. In the regular process of FIG. 28, for the sake of convenience, control processes for devices other than the first and second display devices and the first and second variable winning devices are omitted.

  First, in step S5001, external output processing is executed. That is, a control signal or the like corresponding to the setting contents of each display device and each variable winning device updated in the previous periodic process is transmitted to each display device and each variable winning device. Subsequently, the first display device control processing in step S5002, the second display device control processing in step S5003, the first variable winning device control processing in step S5004, and the second variable winning device control processing in step S5005 are executed in this order. These series of processes (periodic processes) are repeatedly executed at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. In FIG. 29, vertical broken lines are engraved at a cycle of 4 msec, and each process performed in the same periodic process is shown between the same vertical broken lines.

  In the first display device control process, a display timer corresponding to a variation time of 10 seconds (10000 msec) is set, and a control signal based on the value of the display timer is output, whereby the variation in the first display device is started or stopped. Is controlled. The second display device is also controlled in the same manner as described above. However, the actual output of the control signal to the display device is the external output processing in the periodic processing at the timing when the display timer is set or the next periodic processing at the timing when the display timer becomes 0 Since it is time, the actual fluctuation start timing and stop timing are shifted by one cycle (4 msec). The same can be said for the control of the variable winning device.

  When the variable display is performed on the first display device, the variable is stopped in the periodic process TM1 at the timing when the display timer becomes 0 as shown in FIG. In the case of a small hit state, a stop timer corresponding to a stop time of 0.5 seconds (500 msec) is set in the first display device control process of the regular process TM1, and a hit stop display is performed based on this. Then, the stop timer is subtracted by 4 msec for each periodic process, and in the periodic process TM2 at the timing when the stop timer becomes 0, the first variable winning device is opened to generate a small hit state. That is, in the first variable winning device control process of the regular process TM2, the variable flag for opening the first variable winning device is turned on, and the opening time of the first variable winning device is equivalent to 5 seconds (5000 msec). Set the variable timer. Then, the variable timer is subtracted by 4 msec for each periodic process, and the variable flag is turned off in the periodic process TM3 at the timing when the variable timer becomes zero. The control signal is output based on such on / off of the variable flag, whereby the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device is controlled. Of course, the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device is controlled in the same manner as described above.

  Now, in the case of a type including a plurality of display devices and a plurality of variable winning devices corresponding to the display devices as described above and moving in conjunction with each other, the predetermined variable winning device is set while the predetermined variable winning device is in an open state. The display may be stopped on the other display device, or the stop display may be performed on another display device while the stop display is performed on the predetermined display device (the identification information stop display in a specific mode). . In these cases, the player is interested in whether or not a hit stop display is made on the display device. On the other hand, the player is interested in whether or not the game ball will win the variable winning device while the predetermined variable winning device is in the open state, and is concentrated on the variable winning device. There are many. Accordingly, a stop display is made on a predetermined display device while the predetermined variable winning device is in an open state, or a stop display is made on another display device while a hit stop display is made on the predetermined display device. Then, the player is distracted and may not be able to concentrate on the game.

  In order to avoid such a problem, for example, (1) after a variable display is started on a predetermined display device, when the predetermined variable winning device is in an open state, the variable winning device is in a closed state. The display timer is not advanced until the variable winning device is closed until the variable winning device is closed, and then the display timer is advanced again to display the variation. (2) While the variation display is being performed on the predetermined display device When the display timer is set when there is an opportunity to start variable display in another display device, at least while the variable display is stopped and the stop display is performed on the predetermined display device, Prevent the display timer of another display device from advancing, and after the expiration display period of the predetermined display device has elapsed, take measures such as starting to advance the display timer of the other display device again and performing a variable display. Rukoto is considered.

  However, as described above, it is confirmed that the stop timer of the first display device has become 0 in the first display device control process (step S5002), and the first variable in the first variable winning device control process (step S5004). In the case where the variable flag of the winning device is turned on, for example, in the first display device control process (step S5002), the second display device control process (step S2) of the periodic process TM2 at the timing when the stop timer of the first display device becomes zero. In the stage of S5003), the variable flag of the first variable winning device has not been turned on yet. Accordingly, in the second display device control process, it is confirmed that the stop timer of the first display device has become 0, and the display timer of the second display device is started to be subtracted. For this reason, the actual variation time in the second display device is 9996 msec, which is 4 msec shorter than the set value 10000 msec. As a result, the fluctuation time may be shortened, which may affect the performance of the gaming machine.

  In order to deal with such a problem, for example, in the first display device control process (step S5002), it is confirmed that the stop timer of the first display device has become 0, and the variable flag of the first variable winning device is turned on. It is also envisaged to adopt a configuration. Of course, the same applies to the relationship between the second display device control process and the second variable winning device control process.

Here, the flow of processing when such a configuration is adopted will be described. For example, FIG. 29 illustrates a case where the display timer of the second display device is set at the timing when the periodic process TM4 is performed during the variable display of the first display device. Here, the display timer set as the fluctuation time of 10 seconds (10000 msec) is subtracted until the previous periodic process TM5 of the periodic process TM1 at the timing when the display timer of the first display device becomes zero. On the other hand, after the regular processing TM1, the subtraction display period (TM1 to TM2) in the first display device and the opening period (TM2 to TM3) of the first variable winning device are not subtracted. In the next periodic process TM6 of the periodic process TM3 at the timing when the variable timer of the first variable winning device becomes 0, the variable timer of the first variable winning apparatus has become 0 (the variable flag has been turned off). ) Is started and subtraction of the display timer of the second display device is started. Thereafter, the variable display stops in the periodic process TM7 at the timing when the display timer becomes zero. When the second small hit state is set, a stop timer is set and a stop display is performed for a predetermined period, and then the second variable winning device is opened in the periodic process TM8 when the stop timer becomes 0. And a second small hit state is generated.
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  However, when the above countermeasure is taken, as can be seen from the example shown in FIG. 29, for example, in the second display device control process in step S5003, has the variable timer set to 0 in the first variable winning device control process in step S5004? The display timer is advanced by determining whether (the variable flag has been turned off) or not. That is, since the display timer starts to be subtracted from the next periodic process TM6 of the periodic process TM3 at the timing when the variable flag is turned off, in the periodic process TM3, the value remains 9996 msec which is the value subtracted in the periodic process TM5. is there. Therefore, the actual change time in the second display device is 10004 msec, which is 4 msec longer than the set value 10000 msec. Such an increase in the variation time may affect the performance of the gaming machine. For example, there is a possibility that the opening timing of the second variable prize-winning device that is in the open state after the stop display on the second display device is shifted, resulting in a change in the ball-out rate within a predetermined time. Even if the above external output processing (control signal output processing) is performed at the end of the periodic processing, there is a possibility that such a problem may occur in the same way depending on the routine order in each control processing. It appears more prominently when the period is relatively long.

  Of course, there is a possibility that the same problem may occur not only in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine in which a plurality of variable winning devices are linked, but also in a type of gaming machine that simply includes a plurality of display devices and a plurality of winning devices.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the performance of the gaming machine in an appropriate state.

  In the following, each means suitable for solving the above-described problems will be described in terms of items. In addition, the effect etc. peculiar to the means to respond | correspond as needed are added.

Means 1. Detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that is launched by a predetermined launch means and that is guided to a game area and that passes a predetermined location;
Lottery means for performing a winning lottery process triggered by the input of a detection signal from the detection means;
After a predetermined change display, stop display of a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and at least if the lottery result of the winning lottery is a hit, Display means for performing a stop display for a predetermined period;
In the game area, the game ball can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be entered or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which the game ball is not enterable or difficult to enter, and the hitting is stopped by the display means. When the display is made, a plurality of combinations including the variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period are provided, and
A gaming machine comprising periodic process execution means for executing a series of processes including at least a plurality of display control processes relating to the plurality of display means and a plurality of variable control processes relating to a plurality of variable pitching means as a periodic process repeated at a predetermined cycle. In
The periodic process execution means includes
In each display control process,
A display time measuring means setting process capable of setting a display time measuring means with the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display as a specified fluctuation time when executing the fluctuation display based on the lottery result of the winning lottery;
Display time measuring means progress process capable of proceeding with the display time measuring means for each of the regular processes;
A display time measuring means determination process capable of determining whether or not the display time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified variation time;
Display time measurement capable of executing setting cancellation of the display time measuring means when the display time measuring means determining process obtains a determination result indicating that the display time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified variation time. Means release processing;
A variation display setting process capable of executing variation display setting for performing variation display on the display unit during and during the setting of the display time measuring unit;
A stop display setting process capable of executing a stop display setting for performing a stop display in the display means during and during the release of the display time measuring means;
A stop time measuring means setting process for setting a stop time measuring means that uses the winning stop display as a specified stop time when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a win;
Stop time measuring means progress process capable of proceeding with the stop time measuring means for each periodic process;
A stop time measuring means determination process capable of determining whether or not the stop time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time;
When the stop time measuring means determination process obtains a determination result indicating that the stop time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time, stop time measurement capable of executing setting cancellation of the stop time measuring means Means release processing;
A variable flag setting process capable of setting a variable flag indicating that the variable pitching means corresponding to the display means controlled by the display control process is opened together with the stop time measuring means release process;
Along with the variable flag setting process, a variable time measuring means setting process capable of setting a variable time measuring means having a predetermined opening time as the opening time of the variable pitching means is configured to be executable.
In each variable control process,
Variable time measuring means progress processing capable of proceeding with the variable time measuring means for each periodic process;
Variable time measurement means determination processing capable of determining whether or not the variable time measurement means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the opening time;
A ball number determination process capable of determining whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching means has reached a specified number;
When the determination result that the variable time measurement means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the opening time is obtained by the variable time measurement means determination process, or the ball has entered the variable entry means by the ball number determination process A variable flag release process capable of executing the setting release of the variable flag when a determination result indicating that the number of game balls has reached the specified number is obtained;
Along with the variable flag canceling process, the variable time measuring means releasing process capable of executing the setting cancellation of the variable time measuring means is configured to be executable,
Further, in the regular processing,
A plurality of display control signal output processes for outputting control signals based on the setting contents set by the variable display setting process or the stop display setting process in correspondence with the display means,
Corresponding to each variable pitching means, a control signal for opening the variable pitching means in the open state is output during setting of the variable flag, and the variable pitching means is set during release of the variable flag. A plurality of variable control signal output processing for outputting the control signal to be in the closed state;
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process;
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether the stop time measuring means relating to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process;
If a determination result indicating that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means has already been set or is set within one cycle processing is obtained, all the display means In each of the display control processes, or when a determination result is obtained that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process In each of the display control processes related to the display means other than the display means, it is possible to execute a display time measuring means stop process capable of temporarily stopping the progress of the display time measuring means by the display time measuring means progressing process. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 1, when at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is in the open state, the progress of the display time measuring means (for example, display timer) in all the display means is stopped. Furthermore, when the hit stop display is performed on the predetermined display means, the progress of the display time measuring means in the other display means is stopped. Thereby, a hit stop display is performed on the predetermined display means while the predetermined variable pitching means is in the open state, or a hit stop is displayed on the other display means while the stop display is made on the predetermined display means. It is possible to avoid the display. As a result, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player's attention is distracted and the player cannot concentrate on the game.

  Further, in the variable flag setting determination process and the stop time measurement means setting determination process, it is possible to determine whether the variable flag is set in advance in one cycle process or whether the stop time measurement means is set. It has a configuration. For this reason, regardless of the execution order of each process, it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable flag and the stop time measuring means are set in the same periodic process. As a result, in the periodic processing of the timing when the variable pitching means in the open state is closed, that is, the timing when any of the variable time measuring means reaches the predetermined opening time (timing when the variable time measuring means becomes 0), The progress of the display time measuring means can be resumed. As a result, the actual variation time of the display means can be set to the set value without causing a difference between the timings of the two. In place of the variable flag setting determination process, “whether or not the variable time measuring means related to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process. The same effect can be achieved with the configuration in which the “variable time measuring means setting determination process for determining“ is performed ”.

  The same applies to the following means. However, in setting (or canceling the setting) of the various time measuring means, not only when the time measuring means is actually set (or canceling the setting), the time measurement is also performed. The case where it is set to function as a means (or the case where the function is stopped) is included. For example, canceling the setting of the time measuring means includes a case where the value of the time measuring means is subtracted to 0 and the function is stopped. In addition, the “within one cycle process” refers to, for example, a period from when the above-described various determination processes are performed at a predetermined timing until the determination process is performed next time (for one period). Therefore, depending on the processing order of the various processes in the periodic process, “within one cycle process” can be replaced with “within the same periodic process”.

Mean 2. The variable flag setting determination process includes
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set;
A variable flag setting time determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag related to at least one of the plurality of variable ball entry means is set in one cycle process,
The stop time measuring means setting determination process is:
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether or not the stop time measuring means for any one of the plurality of display means is already set;
And a stop time measuring means setting time determining process for determining whether or not the stop time measuring means for any one of the plurality of display means is set in one cycle process. The gaming machine according to means 1.

  According to the means 2, the variable flag setting determination process is executed separately into the variable flag setting determination process and the variable flag setting determination process, and the stop time measurement means setting determination process is determined as the stop time measurement means setting determination. The process and the stop time measuring means setting time determination process are separately executed. This makes it easier to find bugs when debugging a program, and when changing the gaming machine's gaming specifications, each processing routine can be changed easily and the specifications can be changed efficiently. Can do.

Means 3. At least before executing the plurality of display control processes, the variable flag setting determination process and the stop time measurement unit setting determination process are executed,
When the determination result that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process is obtained by the variable flag setting determination process Sets an interruption flag for determining whether to interrupt the progress of the display time measuring means corresponding to each of the display means,
The stop time measuring means setting determination process obtains a determination result that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process. In the case of, the interruption flag is set corresponding to each of the other display means except the display means,
In each of the display control processes, it is determined whether or not the progress of the display time measuring unit is temporarily stopped based on whether or not the interruption flag corresponding to the display unit controlled in the process is set. A gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.

  According to the means 3, since it is possible to determine whether or not the progress of the display time measuring means is temporarily stopped based on whether or not the interruption flag is set in each display control process, each display control process is complicated. The configuration of the means 1 and 2 can be realized without doing so.

Means 4. The variable flag related to all of the plurality of variable ball entry means is configured to be able to execute a variable flag release determination process for determining whether the variable flag is already being released or is being released within one cycle process,
The setting of the interruption flag can be canceled when a determination result is obtained that the variable flags related to all of the plurality of variable ball entering means are already being released or are being released within one cycle processing. The gaming machine according to means 3, wherein

  According to the means 4, the setting of the interruption flag, the variable flag setting determining process for determining whether or not to set the interruption flag, and the stop time measuring means setting determining process are performed at least before executing a plurality of display control processes. Even in the case of execution, it is possible to grasp that the variable flag is released based on whether or not the interruption flag is set in each display control process in the periodic process at the timing when the variable flag is released. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem that the timing of restarting the progress of the display time measuring means is shifted.

  Means 5. At least one of the plurality of detection means is for detecting a game ball passing through a predetermined ball entry means (such as a through gate or a prize opening) provided in the game area. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4.

  Means 6. At least one of the plurality of detection means detects a game ball that has entered a predetermined variable entry means among the plurality of variable entry means. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

In this case, for example,
“First detection means capable of detecting a game ball,
First lottery means for performing a first winning lottery process triggered by input of a detection signal from the first detection means;
After performing a predetermined variation display, a stop display in a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery is performed, and at least if the lottery result of the first winning lottery is a win, First display means for performing a predetermined period of hit stop display for a predetermined period;
In the gaming area, it is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can enter or easy to enter, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the first display means A first variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period when a hit stop display is made,
Second detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the first variable entry means;
Second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery process triggered by the input of a detection signal from the second detection means;
After performing a predetermined variation display, a stop display in a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the second winning lottery is performed, and if at least the lottery result of the second winning lottery is a hit, based on the hit Second display means for performing a predetermined period of hit stop display, and
In the gaming area, it is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can enter or easy to enter, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the second display means As a mode example, there is provided a second variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period when a hit stop display is made.

  Thus, in a type of gaming machine in which a plurality of variable entry means are interlocked, the operation timing of each display means and each variable entry means becomes more complicated, so that each of the means is more effective.

  Mean 7 The game according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of display control signal output processes and the plurality of variable control signal output processes are executed in an output process which is one of the periodic processes. Machine.

  According to the means 7, the signal output processing can be executed collectively, and the processing can be simplified.

Means 8. Corresponding to at least one of the plurality of display means, at least a holding means capable of holding a lottery result of the winning lottery a predetermined number of times,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the periodic process executing means is configured to sequentially execute the display control process based on a lottery result held by the holding means.

Means 9. The game area is configured to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball can enter or easy to enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter, and the plurality of variable entrance means When a game ball enters one of them, the general variable ball entry means to be in the open state,
The periodic process execution means includes
Executing a variable control process related to the general variable pitching means as one of the plurality of variable control processes;
In the variable flag setting process, when a game ball enters one of the plurality of variable ball entry means, a variable flag is set to indicate that the general variable ball entry means is in the open state. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, characterized in that.

Means 10. Detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that is launched by a predetermined launch means and that is guided to a game area and that passes a predetermined location;
Lottery means for performing a winning lottery process triggered by the input of a detection signal from the detection means;
After a predetermined change display, stop display of a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and at least if the lottery result of the winning lottery is a hit, Display means for performing a stop display for a predetermined period;
In the game area, the game ball can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be entered or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which the game ball is not enterable or difficult to enter, and the hitting is stopped by the display means. When the display is made, a plurality of combinations including the variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period are provided, and
A gaming machine comprising periodic process execution means for executing a series of processes including at least a plurality of display control processes relating to the plurality of display means and a plurality of variable control processes relating to a plurality of variable pitching means as a periodic process repeated at a predetermined cycle. In
The periodic process execution means includes
In each display control process,
A display time measuring means progressing process capable of proceeding for each regular process a display time measuring means having a fluctuation time of the fluctuation display as a specified fluctuation time when executing a variable display based on the lottery result of the winning lottery;
When at least the lottery result of the winning lottery is a win, the stop time measuring means that uses the win stop display after the end of the variable display based on the lottery result as a predetermined stop time can be advanced for each regular process. Stop time measurement means progress processing,
A variable capable of setting a variable flag indicating that the variable pitching means corresponding to the display means controlled by the display control process is opened when the stop time measuring means advances by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time. The flag setting process can be executed,
In each variable control process,
When the opening time of the variable pitching means reaches a specified opening time, or when the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching means reaches a specified number, the setting of the variable flag can be canceled. Variable flag cancellation process can be executed,
Furthermore, in the regular processing,
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process;
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether the stop time measuring means relating to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process;
If a determination result indicating that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means has already been set or is set within one cycle processing is obtained, all the display means In each of the display control processes, or when a determination result is obtained that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process In each of the display control processes related to the display means other than the display means, it is possible to execute a display time measuring means stop process capable of temporarily stopping the progress of the display time measuring means by the display time measuring means progressing process. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 10, the same effects as the means 1 can be obtained. Therefore, the same configuration as the above means 2 to 9 can be added as a subordinate configuration.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) that guides the played game balls to a predetermined game area, and each game component (general winning port, variable winning device, operating port, variable display unit, etc.) arranged in the gaming area ).

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (rail guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area extending in a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface, etc.), and each of the game areas arranged in the game area A ball ball game machine comprising game parts (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, variable display unit, etc.) and configured so that the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can be visually recognized. .

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown blank for convenience).

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by, for example, a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. The inner frame 12 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, corresponding to the range excluding the lower tray unit 13. ing. Similar to the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion, so that game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Reference numeral 24 denotes a sound output port from the speaker, and reference numeral 25 denotes a ball release lever for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 downward.

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as “handle”) 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude to the front side. An ashtray 26 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. On the other hand, an upper plate 19 serving as a ball receiving plate is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them to the game ball launching device (ball launching unit) while aligning them in a row.

  In FIG. 2, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The resin base 20 is provided with an opening detection sensor 22 that detects opening of the front frame set 14. Although not shown, an open detection switch for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is also provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a first variable winning device 31 as a first variable winning means, a second variable winning device 32 as a second variable winning means, and a third variable winning device 33 as a third variable winning means. , A fourth variable winning device 34 as a fourth variable winning means, a first opportunity corresponding opening (a winning means such as a through gate or a winning opening) 28, a second opportunity corresponding opening (a through gate or a winning opening such as a winning opening) 29), the variable display device unit 23 (including the first display device 41A as the first display device, the second display device 41B as the second display device, etc.), the general winning opening 37, the third display device as the third display device. 3 display device 41C, 4th display device 41D as a 4th display means, etc. are arrange | positioned. As is well known, when a game ball enters the general winning opening 37 or the variable winning devices 31 to 34, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) by the output of a detection switch described later. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out-port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning units (a prize-winning device, a winning port, etc.) pass through the out-port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to the direction. The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails (not shown) in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (servants) such as the windmill 27 are arranged. Yes.

  The variable display device unit 23 has a first display device 41 </ b> A that changes the color of the LED in response to the passage of the first trigger corresponding port 28 (variable display), and a color of the LED triggered by the passage of the second trigger corresponding port 29. There are provided a second display device 41B that performs change display (variable display) and a decorative symbol display device 42 that variably displays decorative symbols in accordance with the variable display by the first display device 41A and the second display device 41B.

  The display devices 41A and 41B are configured by three-color light emitting diodes (three-color LEDs) having red, green, and blue emission colors. The display contents of the display devices 41A and 41B are controlled by a main control device 261 described later. Four hold lamps 43A and 43B are provided on the left side of the first display device 41A and on the right side of the second display device 41B, respectively. In the present embodiment, the display devices 41A and 41B display whether or not a big hit is made.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a sub-control device 262 described later. In the decorative symbol display device 42, display areas 42A and 42B corresponding to the display devices 41A and 41B are provided, so that the display from the main control device 261 corresponds to the result displayed on the display devices 41A and 41B. Based on the command, auxiliary display content is determined by the sub-control device 262, and display is performed by the display control device 45.

  Although illustration is omitted, in each of the display areas 42A and 42B, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are set, and symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are configured so as to be given numbers “0” to “9”, respectively, and the decorative symbols are displayed in ascending or descending order of the numbers to constitute a series of symbol strings. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity. In such a case, in the left symbol row, the decorative symbols are displayed in descending order (in the order in which the attached numbers decrease), and in the middle symbol row and the right symbol row, the decorative symbols are also in ascending order (in the order in which the attached numbers increase). Is displayed. Then, the variable display stops in the order of left symbol sequence → right symbol sequence → middle symbol sequence. When the main control device 261 determines the jackpot, the fact is displayed on the first display device 41A or the second display device 41B, and on the decorative symbol display device 42 (the display region 42A or the display region). 42B), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same decorative symbol combination), and then the jackpot state is started. In the display area 42A or the display area 42B, stop display is performed for the same time as the stop display time in the first display device 41A or the second display device 41B. The variable display device unit 23 is provided with a center frame 23 a so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The first variable winning device 31, the second variable winning device 32, the third variable winning device 33, and the fourth variable winning device 34 are provided in four stages in the vertical direction on the right side of the game board 30. Each of these variable winning devices 31 to 34 includes one blade 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a, and changes state between an open state and a closed state by opening and closing the blades 31a to 34a. At normal times, all the blades 31a to 34a are closed and in a closed state. The variable winning devices 31 to 34 include solenoids 31b, 32b, 33b, and 34b for driving the blades 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a, respectively.

  The third display device 41C is provided between the first variable winning device 31 and the second variable winning device 32, and the fourth display device 41D is provided below the third variable winning device 33. The display devices 41C and 41D are configured by three-color light emitting diodes (three-color LEDs) having red, green, and blue emission colors, like the display devices 41A and 41B. Display contents of the display devices 41C and 41D are controlled by a main control device 261 described later. Further, on the side of the display devices 41C and 41D, four holding lamps 47 and 48 are provided corresponding to the display devices 41C and 41D, respectively.

  Here, the interlocking operation of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 and the display devices 41A to 41D will be described. The variable winning devices 31 to 34 are normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot win or is difficult to win. Then, the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32 is in an open state in which a game ball can be won or easily won in the case of a big hit (occurrence of a special game state). In addition, the third variable winning device 33 is opened when the first small winning state is reached based on the result of the small lottery, and the fourth variable winning device 34 is changed to the second small winning state based on the result of the small lottery. When it becomes, it becomes an open state.

  More specifically, when the game ball passes through the first opportunity corresponding port 28, the first display device 41A displays the three-color LED at a high speed, such as red → green → blue → red →. ) And stop display in any color after a predetermined time. High-speed color change display means, for example, that red, green, and blue are displayed in order every 4 msec. At this time, when a stop display is made in red (stop for 500 ms in this embodiment), that is, when a big win lottery is won, a big win state as a special gaming state occurs. Here, red is a display showing a big hit. That is, this display corresponds to a specific mode stop display (win stop display) in the present embodiment. Therefore, when the first display device 41A stops displaying the three-color LED in red, the first display device 41A receives this and the first display area 42A of the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponding to the first display device 41A is supplementarily supported. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (in this embodiment, it is stopped for 500 ms). And the blade | wing 31a of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 31 will be in an open state, and it is comprised so that it may be in the state (open state) where a game ball is easy to win. In the case where a game ball newly passes through the first opportunity corresponding port 28 during the variation display of the first display device 41A, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is waited (held, stored). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, up to 4 times are held, and the number of times the hold is held is displayed by the hold lamp 43A. It has become. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to 8 in order to wait for 8 fluctuation displays. However, the hold lamp 43 </ b> A may be configured to be displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  Similarly to the case where the game ball passes the first opportunity corresponding port 28, when the game ball passes the second opportunity corresponding port 29, the second display device 41B changes the three-color LED from red → green → blue → red → ... Color change display (fluctuation display) at high speed, etc., and when a predetermined time has elapsed, stop display in any color. At this time, when a stop display is made in red (stop for 500 ms in this embodiment), that is, when a big win lottery is won, a big win state as a special gaming state occurs. Here, red is a display showing a big hit. That is, this display corresponds to the stop display of the specific mode in the present embodiment. For this reason, when the second display device 41B stops and displays the three-color LED in red, the second display device 41B supplementarily displays the second display area 42B of the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponding to the second display device 41B. The decorative design is stopped and displayed in a specific combination. And the blade | wing 32a of the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 32 will be in an open state, and it is comprised so that it may be in the state (open state) where a game ball is easy to win. In the case where a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 29 during the variation display of the second display device 41B, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is waited (held, stored). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 43B. It has become.

  As described above, when a jackpot state is generated as a result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the first opportunity corresponding port 28, the first variable winning device 31 is opened, and the second opportunity corresponding port is opened. As a result of the lottery performed with the passing of the game ball to 29, when the big win state occurs, the second variable winning device 32 is opened.

  As described above, the first display device 41A or the second display device 41B directly controlled by the main control device 261 performs stop display of the big hit lottery and assists the display on the decorative symbol display device 42. This is because the main controller 261 is stored inside the sealed board box 263 as described later. That is, in view of the fact that fraudulent acts on the sub-control device 262 are easier than fraudulent acts on the main control device 261, the decorative symbol display device by the sub-control device 262 is mainly used for the display using the LED by the main control device 261. By making the symbol display using 42 ancillary, it is possible to easily find an illegal act against the sub-control device 262 by the display using the LED or the like by the main control device 261. For example, if the first display device 41A is displaying blue indicating that it is out of place but the decorative symbol display device 42 is displaying a jackpot, it is considered that an illegal act has been performed. be able to.

  Once the first variable prize-winning device 31 and the second variable prize-winning device 32 are in the open state, a predetermined number of game balls (four in this embodiment) or until a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. The open state is maintained until winning, and when the above condition is satisfied, the blades 31a and 32a are closed to be in a closed state. Therefore, when a big win state occurs, the player causes the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32 to win the predetermined number (4) of game balls at the maximum. Can do.

  Then, at least one game ball wins the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32, and after the condition is satisfied and the blades 31a and 32a are closed, the variable display is performed on the third display device 41C. Is started.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32, and the condition is satisfied and the blades 31a and 32a are closed, the third display device 41C displays the display device 41A, Similar to 41B, the three-color LEDs are color-changed and displayed at a high speed (variable display) such as red → green → blue → red →... In the present embodiment, the specified variation time (the time from the variation start to the stop) of the third display device 41C is set to 10 seconds. When the stop display is red (stop for 500 ms in this embodiment), that is, when a small lottery, which will be described later, is won, the blades 33a of the third variable winning device 33 are opened, and the third variable winning device 33 becomes a state (open state) where the game ball is easy to win. Here, red is a display indicating a small hit. That is, this display corresponds to the stop display of the specific mode in the present embodiment. The third display device 41 </ b> C can wait (hold, store) a variable display for the number of game balls won in the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32. In other words, the maximum number of variable displays held in this embodiment is four, and the number of holds is lit by the hold lamp 47. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this, and depends on the prescribed number of winnings to the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32. Then, the third variable winning device 33 performs the above opening / closing operation once for each small hit stop display (stop in red) on the third display device 41C. That is, it is performed four times, which is the maximum number of reservations. In the present embodiment, the probability of stopping and displaying in red (the probability of winning a small hit) is set to about 996/1000. That is, in the majority of cases, red is stopped and displayed on the third display device 41C, and the third variable winning device 33 is opened. However, the winning probability is not limited to such values.

  Then, at least one game ball wins the third variable winning device 33, and after the condition is satisfied and the blade 33a is closed, the variable display is started on the fourth display device 41D. Note that the operation mode, the small win winning probability, the number of holds, and the like regarding the fourth display device 41D are the same as those of the third display device 41C. In other words, when the small winning lottery is won and the fourth display device 41D is stopped and displayed in red (in this embodiment, stopped for 500 ms), the blades 34a of the fourth variable winning device 34 are opened, The variable winning device 34 is in a state (open state) where the game ball is easy to win.

  After the first variable winning device 34 is once opened, the fourth variable winning device 34 is kept open until a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses or until a prescribed number (1 in this embodiment) of game balls wins. If this condition is satisfied and the blade 34a is closed, the blade 34a is closed. Then, the fourth variable winning device 34 performs the above opening / closing operation once for each small hit stop display (stop in red) on the fourth display device 41D. However, in the same way as the third variable winning device 33, in the case of the majority, it is performed four times, which is the maximum number of reservations.

  Therefore, in the majority of cases, the third variable winning is performed by the number of times corresponding to the number of lottery lotteries performed for winning the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32 (a total of four times). A series of opening and closing operations of the device 33 and the fourth variable winning device 34 are repeatedly performed. That is, the fourth variable winning device 34 is opened for a total of 4 × 4 = 16 times.

  Then, a series of opening / closing operations of the first variable winning device 31, the third variable winning device 33, and the fourth variable winning device 34, or the second variable winning device 32, the third variable winning device 33, and the fourth. When the series of opening / closing operations of the variable winning device 34 is finished, the big hit state is finished. Of course, the opening time and the number of opening times of each of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are not limited to the above configuration.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed based on the game ball passing through the first opportunity corresponding port 28 or the second opportunity corresponding port 29. Moreover, the second opportunity corresponding port 29 is provided on the right side of the game board 30 and above the variable winning devices 31 to 34. Therefore, during the occurrence of the big hit state, while the game ball is being fired toward the right side of the game board 30 in order to win the game ball to the variable winning devices 31 to 34, the game ball is in the second opportunity corresponding port. 29 times increase. As a result, since the number of jackpot lotteries can be increased, after the jackpot is completed, the chances for the jackpot state to continue are increased.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 as a rail member that guides the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and is fired as the handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 has an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip end portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 3). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail constituting portion 51 and the outer rail constituting portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. . Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail constituting portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 3: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail constituting portion 52). . Therefore, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 30.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 integrally with the metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. It has become.

  Further, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50, and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns as a foul ball in the ball guide passage, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). Further, guide members 65 and 66 are provided near the base end portion of the firing rail 61 on the right side and the near side thereof, respectively. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position. Further, the game ball launching device is provided with a ball striking ball, and the game ball is fired with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion.

  Further, reference numeral 67 in FIG. 2 denotes a discharge port that communicates with the upper plate 19, and the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. An open / close shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67. The shutter 68 is pivotable about a shaft portion provided along the lower side thereof, and in a state where the front frame set 14 is opened (state shown in FIG. 2), the shutter 68 is urged by a biasing force such as a spring. 68 substantially closes the outlet 67. When the front frame set 14 is closed (the state shown in FIG. 1), the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. The discharge port 67 and the upper plate 19 are in communication with each other. Note that the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 15 in the opened state of the front frame set 14.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIG. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area (area formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner periphery of the rail unit 50) can be visually recognized from the outside. .

  The front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When a ball rental operation unit 120 is operated in a game hall or the like with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) disposed on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is operated according to the operation. Is lent out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine is achieved.

  Although the disclosure of the drawings is omitted, a metal reinforcing plate is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101, and this reinforcing plate also functions as a metal frame for supporting glass. Have both. More specifically, a part of the reinforcing plate is folded back to form two rows of front and rear glass holding grooves, and a pair of front and rear glass 137 having a rectangular shape is held by each glass holding groove. Yes.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Various types of control boards are arranged on the pachinko machine 10 on the back side (actually on the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so that they are arranged vertically and partially and overlapped in front and back. Furthermore, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sub-control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”. Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  In addition, the first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using a tool or the like on a unit basis. It is the structure which can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30.

  Further, the locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 is integrated with the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12, and the main body of the integrated locking mechanism G <b> 1 is provided on the back side of the inner frame 12. Therefore, in FIG. 2, only the locking claws T1 and T2 protruding from the locking mechanism G1 to the front side of the inner frame 12 are shown. Then, the locking claws T1 and T2 are locked to the back side of the front frame set 14, whereby the front frame set 14 is locked.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism as a winning detection means for detecting the passage of gaming balls such as various winning portions is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a winning switch 37 a is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 37 on the front side of the game board 30. The first variable winning device 31 is provided with a winning switch 31c, the second variable winning device 32 is provided with a winning switch 32c, the third variable winning device 33 is provided with a winning switch 33c, and a fourth variable. The winning device 34 is provided with a winning switch 34c. A first opportunity corresponding port (gate) switch 28a is provided at a position corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding port 28, and a second opportunity corresponding port (gate) switch 29a is provided at a position corresponding to the second opportunity corresponding port 29. It has been. These switches 31c and the like can function as a ball entry detection means (detection means). The switches 31c and the like are not shown in the block diagram (FIG. 5) for the sake of convenience, but electrical wiring (directly to the main board (main control device 261) directly or via a relay board ( Cable connector).

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the payout of the game ball is electrically detected for each of the various winning openings, and the payout is immediately performed.

  Further, although not shown in the drawing, the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a collection passage and a discharge passage through which the game balls won in the general winning opening 37 and the like are guided, and these game balls discharged from the game area are these Is discharged outside the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are similarly discharged out of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, a game ball distribution unit 245 that distributes game balls paid out from a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the discharge passage is provided at the lower back of the pachinko machine 10. Furthermore, a resin speaker box 246 surrounding the back of the speaker installed toward the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower part of the back surface, and the sound quality in the low sound range is improved by the speaker box 246. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle having a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  The first control board unit 201 includes a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like; ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but in this embodiment, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  The sub-control device 262 includes a CPU that controls various effects according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board), a ROM that stores various programs, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, It has a sub-control board that includes a port for communicating with the device, a random number generator used for various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The substrate is also housed in a substrate box corresponding to the sub control substrate. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sub control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the sub control device 262 and the display control device 45 via the power relay board 266. The display control device 45 is detachably attached to the decorative symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, in a state where the display control device 45 overlaps the front and rear.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the player's operation of the handle 18, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 generates a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. Note that the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state). In the present embodiment, the payout control device 311 constitutes a grant control means (payout control means) that controls payout of prize balls as game values.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of the game hall), the state before the power is turned off is stored, and when returning to the initial state when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. .

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 23 (however, in the present embodiment, the sub-control described above is used). The device 262 is also enclosed.

  The payout mechanism 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. A payout device (payout means) 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19. In addition, a vibrator 360 that adds vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. If a ball clog occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging. Is planned.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with an opening 391 for the external relay terminal plate 230, and the external relay terminal plate 230 can be removed and operated even when the back pack unit 203 is fixed. .

  With the configuration described above, the main controller 261 (substrate box 263) can be removed by first opening the back pack unit 203, then opening the first control substrate unit 201, and fixing the main controller 261. It can be done at last by including the complicated process of releasing the fixture. For this reason, a deterrent effect can be expected against illegal acts such as removal of the main controller 261 (board box 263).

  In this embodiment, since the main control device 261 is stored in the board box 263 that is strictly sealed, it is difficult to perform an illegal act such as sending some illegal signal to the main control device 261. For this reason, it is difficult to illegally turn on LEDs such as the display devices 41 </ b> A and 41 </ b> B that are directly controlled by the main controller 261 in a “red” jackpot. Therefore, the decorative symbol display device 42 is displayed as if it was a big hit, and the big winning opening is forcibly opened using a cell or the like, so that a winning ball is obtained even if it is not a big hit. Even when such a fraudulent act is performed, such a fraudulent act can be easily found by confirming the lighting mode of the display devices 41A and 41B.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 261 (main board) of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area, a backup area 503a is provided.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to the following power recovery process (see FIG. 7). Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 10 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub control device 262, a first variable winning device 31, a second variable winning device 32, a third variable winning device 33, and a fourth variable winning device. The device 34, the first display device 41A, the second display device 41B, the third display device 41C, the fourth display device 41D, and other switches (not shown) are connected. With this configuration, the display devices 41 </ b> A to 41 </ b> D described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic unit, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and various control programs that are stored in the ROM 552. In addition to a RAM 553 that is a memory for temporarily storing data, an input / output port 554, a bus line 555, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are also provided. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs. This is provided with a counter buffer for storing various counter values to be described later.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Furthermore, the input / output port 554 is connected to the speaker 24, various illumination units, and lamps 102 to 106.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display device 41A, 41B controlled by the main control device 261 displays whether or not it is a big hit, and the decorative symbol display device controlled by the sub control device 262 In 42, display according to the display of the display devices 41A and 41B is performed. That is, the variation pattern command is a command that is output to the sub-control device 262 in order to cause the decorative symbol display device 42 to perform display in accordance with the display performed on the display devices 41A and 41B.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 10). Conversely, the restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is the power recovery process at the time of turning on the power (see FIG. 21). ) Is executed. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the gaming machine by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch that stops firing is operated. On the condition that it is not done, the launch motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is launched at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. Yes. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. In addition, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and an image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the display command transmitted from the sub control device 262. Since the main control device 261 displays whether or not the big hit is definitely made on the display devices 41A and 41B, the display command is sent for auxiliary display on the decorative symbol display device. The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is. This is provided with a counter buffer for storing various counter values to be described later.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing to the decorative symbol display device 42. It is what is displayed.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit that is connected to the RAM erase switch 323. 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 10).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery), variable display, and stop display settings using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for jackpot lottery, a reach random number counter C2 used for reach lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is moved and changed, and a jackpot random number counter C1 Random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting, variation type counters CS1 and CS2 used for variation pattern selection of decorative design display device 42, and small hit random number counter C3 used for small lottery drawing It is said. The main control device 261 constitutes the lottery means in this embodiment.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  Further, in the RAM 503, a reserved ball storage area as a storage area including one execution area and four reserved areas (holding first to fourth holding areas) corresponds to the big hit random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2. And two corresponding to the small hit random number counter C3. More specifically, in each area of the first reserved ball storage area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 are time-sequentially matched to the passing history of the game balls to the first opportunity corresponding port 28. Stored. In each area of the second reserved ball storage area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 are stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game balls to the second opportunity corresponding port 29. In each area of the third reserved ball storage area, the value of the small hit random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the first variable winning device 31 or the second variable winning device 32. The In each area of the fourth reserved ball storage area, the value of the small hit random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the third variable winning device 33. Each reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 constitutes a holding means in this embodiment.

  In detail, each of the counters is configured such that the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and the timing corresponding to each timing corresponding to the timing when the game ball passes the first timing corresponding port 28 or the second timing corresponding port 29. 28 and 29 are stored in the reserved ball storage area (first reserved ball storage area or second reserved ball storage area) of the RAM 503. In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots is 2, and the values are “337, 673”.

  In addition, the reach random number counter C2 is configured to increment one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 causes the final stop symbol to stop after the reach has occurred by shifting the final stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the last stop symbol after the occurrence of reach has also been reached. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. The reach random number counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and the timing corresponding to each timing at the timing when the game ball passes the first timing corresponding port 28 or the second timing corresponding port 29. 28 and 29 are stored in the reserved ball storage area (first reserved ball storage area or second reserved ball storage area) of the RAM 503.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach types of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol (the book) In the embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The small hit random number counter C3 is a counter used for the small hit lottery as described above. The small winning means that the third variable winning device 33 or the fourth variable winning device 34 is in an open state. In other words, the small lottery draws whether or not the stop display is made in red on the third display device 41C or the fourth display device 41D. The small hit random number counter C3 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The small hit random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the game ball has won the first variable winning device 31, the second variable winning device 32, and the third variable winning device 33. Sometimes acquired each time. In the present embodiment, the number of random number values to be won is 250, and the value is “0 to 249”. Therefore, the small win winning probability in this embodiment is about 996/1000, and the winning is made with a considerable probability. In other words, the third variable winning device 33 and the fourth variable winning device 34 are in the open state by the number of times that the small lottery is performed with a very high probability.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is periodically started, and an NMI interrupt process that is started by inputting a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, first, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then main processing will be described. Of course, the configuration of the control processing is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a normal process and a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, may not be executed as a parallel periodic process, but may be executed as a series of periodic processes in series. The main control device 261 constitutes a periodic process execution means in this embodiment.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 9, first, in step S301, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. That is, the timer interrupt processing constitutes processing for monitoring signal input from a predetermined trigger generation means (detection means) in the present embodiment.

  Thereafter, in step S302, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S303, the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2, and the small hit random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2 and the small hit random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (676, 238 and 250, respectively in the present embodiment). When cleared, each is cleared to the initial value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, and C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, trigger generation processing is executed. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, in step S <b> 501, a first opportunity corresponding port passage process accompanying the passage of the game ball through the first opportunity corresponding port (through gate) 28 is performed. In step S <b> 502, a second opportunity corresponding port passage process accompanying the passage of the game ball through the second opportunity corresponding port (through gate) 29 is performed. In step S503, a first winning opportunity generation process associated with winning in the first variable winning device 31 is performed. In step S504, a second winning opportunity generation process associated with winning in the second variable winning device 32 is performed. In step S505, a second winning opportunity generation process associated with winning a prize in the third variable winning device 33 is performed. In step S506, a fourth winning opportunity generation process associated with winning in the fourth variable winning device 34 is performed. Then, after the trigger generation process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  Here, the first opportunity corresponding port passing process in step S501 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12. In step S601, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the first opportunity corresponding port 28. The determination is made based on the detection information of the switch 28a. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first opportunity corresponding port 28, in the subsequent step S602, it is determined whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first display device 41A is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S603 on condition that there is a passage to the first opportunity corresponding port 28 and the number N of starting reserved balls is smaller than 4, and the number N of starting reserved balls is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S604, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 updated in the step S303 are stored in the first free storage area of the first reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 corresponding to the opportunity corresponding port 28. Store in the area. And the 1st opportunity corresponding | compatible opening passage process is once complete | finished. This process constitutes the winning lottery process in the present embodiment.

  In the second opportunity corresponding port passing process in step S502, the same process as the first opportunity corresponding port passing process in step S501 is performed. Accordingly, although detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first opportunity corresponding port passing process, “first opportunity corresponding port 28” is set to “second opportunity corresponding port 29”, and “first opportunity corresponding port switch 28a” is set to “ By replacing the “second opportunity corresponding port switch 29a”, “first display device 41A” with “second display device 41B” and “first reserved ball storage area” with “second reserved ball storage area”, the second opportunity The corresponding port passing process can be described. This process constitutes the winning lottery process in the present embodiment.

  Next, the first winning opportunity generation processing in step S503 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 13. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first variable winning device 31 is determined based on the detection information of the winning switch 31c. . If it is determined that the game ball has won the first variable winning device 31, in a subsequent step S702, it is determined whether or not the number N of retained balls of the third display device 41C is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning in the first variable winning device 31 and the number of reserved balls N <4, and the number of reserved balls N is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S704, the value of the small hit random number counter C3 updated in step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the third reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, the first winning opportunity generation process is temporarily terminated. This process constitutes the winning lottery process in the present embodiment.

  In the second prize trigger generation process in step S504 and the third prize trigger generation process in step S505, the same process as the first prize trigger generation process in step S503 is performed. Accordingly, although detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first winning opportunity generation process, “first variable winning device 31” is “second variable winning device 32” and “winning switch 31c” is “winning switch 32c”. By replacing, it is possible to explain the second winning opportunity generation process. Further, in the description of the first winning opportunity generation process, “first variable winning device 31” is “third variable winning device 33”, “winning switch 31c” is “winning switch 33c”, and “third display device 41C” is. By replacing the “fourth display device 41D” and the “third reserved ball storage area” with the “fourth reserved ball storage area”, the third winning opportunity generation process can be described. The second winning trigger generation process in step S504 and the third winning trigger generation process in step S505 constitute a winning lottery process in the present embodiment.

  In the fourth winning opportunity generation process in step S506, disclosure of the flowchart is omitted, but whether or not the gaming ball has won the fourth variable winning device 34 is determined based on the detection information of the winning switch 34c, and the gaming ball Is determined to have won the fourth variable winning device 34, processing related to a fourth variable winning device control process to be described later is executed, such as setting predetermined information indicating that there is a winning in the fourth variable winning device 34. Then, the fourth winning opportunity generation process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the process is temporarily terminated as it is.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 10 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control device 261. During a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output, a current is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 10, first in step S401, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S402, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Furthermore, in step S403, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S404, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S405, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S406, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started. The contents are as described in FIG. 10 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S404 is excluded).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 2 seconds. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before power-off, and then the address before power-off is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S201 to S212 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S214 and S215 is executed in the remaining time.

  In FIG. 8, first, in step S201, external output processing is executed. That is, a control signal based on the setting contents of the display device 41A and the like updated in the previous process is transmitted to each device, and output data such as a command is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Details of this external output processing will be described later.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In the subsequent step S203, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read.

  In step S204, a measurement interruption flag setting process is executed. In this process, a measurement interruption flag for determining whether or not to interrupt the progress of the display timer as the display time measuring means is set as will be described later.

  In step S205, a first variable winning device control process as a first variable control process is executed. In this process, as will be described later, the control contents of the first variable winning device 31 are set as to what control is performed in the first variable winning device 31.

  In step S206, a second variable winning device control process as a second variable control process is executed. In this process, as will be described later, the control content of the second variable winning device 32 is set as to what control is to be performed in the second variable winning device 32.

  In step S207, a third variable winning device control process as a third variable control process is executed. In this process, as will be described later, the control content of the third variable winning device 33 is set as to what control is performed in the third variable winning device 32.

  In step S208, a fourth variable winning device control process as a fourth variable control process is executed. In this process, as will be described later, the control content of the fourth variable winning device 34 is set as to what kind of control is performed in the fourth variable winning device 34.

  In step S209, a first display device control process is executed as the first display control process. In this processing, as will be described later, the control contents of the first display device 41A are set as to what kind of control is performed in the first display device 41, and the jackpot determination and decorative symbol display device 42 (display area 42A) are set. For example, setting of a variation pattern of the decorative pattern is performed.

  In step S210, a second display device control process as a second display control process is executed. In this process, the control content of the second display device 41B is set as to what kind of control is to be performed in the second display device 41B, as will be described later, and the jackpot determination and decorative symbol display device 42 (display area 42B). For example, setting of a variation pattern of the decorative pattern is performed.

  In step S211, a third display device control process is executed as the third display control process. In this process, as will be described later, the control content of the third display device 41C is set as to what kind of control is performed in the third display device 41C, and a small hit determination is performed.

  In step S212, a fourth display device control process is executed as a fourth display control process. In this process, as will be described later, the control content of the fourth display device 41D is set as to what kind of control is performed in the fourth display device 41D, and a small hit determination is performed.

  Thereafter, in step S213, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing (steps S214 and S215). That is, in step S214, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In step S215, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S212 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the measurement interruption flag setting process of step S204 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The measurement interruption flag is a means for determining whether or not to stop the progress of the display timer in each of the display devices 41A to 41D. The first display device 41A corresponds to each display device 41A to 41D. The first measurement interruption flag for the second display device 41B, the third measurement interruption flag for the third display device 41C, and the fourth measurement interruption flag for the fourth display device 41D are stored in the ROM 502, respectively. Memory is set. Not only the measurement interruption flag but also the following various flags are similarly turned on (set) by setting their values to “1”, and are turned off (cancelled) by setting their values to “0”. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1101, it is determined based on the first to fourth variable flags whether at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is in an open state. If an affirmative determination is made here, that is, if at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is open, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1103. The determination process of step S1101 constitutes a variable flag setting determination process in the present embodiment, and the determination processes of steps S1104, S1110, S1116, and S1122 described later constitute a variable flag setting determination process. Therefore, the variable flag setting determination process in this embodiment is constituted by these processes. In addition, the variable flag release determination process is configured by the determination process in steps S1101 and S1102.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not all the first to fourth variable winning devices 31 to 34 are closed in the same normal process as the normal process in which the step S1102 is performed. This determination is made based on the values of the first to fourth variable timers corresponding to the variable winning devices 31 to 34, respectively. For example, it is determined whether the open state (variable flag is on) is any one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34, and whether or not the variable timer related to the variable winning device is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. By determining, it is determined that one of the variable winning devices in the open state is closed (the variable flag is turned off) in the same normal processing as the normal processing in which step S1102 is performed. it can. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1128.

  In step S1128, since at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is already in the open state or is in the open state (the variable flag is on) in the same normal process, all of the first to fourth are set. Turn on the measurement interruption flag. Thereafter, this process is terminated. In this case, the progress of the display timer is stopped for all the first to fourth display devices 41A to 41D.

  On the other hand, in step S1103, based on the value of the first stop timer, it is determined whether or not the first display device 41A is displaying the first big hit stop. “During the first jackpot stop display” refers to a period from when the first jackpot stop display is started in the first display device 41A until the first variable winning device 31 is opened. In the present embodiment, 0.5 second is set as the period during which the first jackpot stop display is being performed. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1104. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot stop display on the first display device 41A is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1128. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1107. If it is determined in step S1104 that the value of the first stop timer is 4 msec (1 remaining count), the first display device control process in the same normal process as the normal process in which step S1104 is performed is the first. This is a case where the value of the stop timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1104, whether or not the value of the first stop timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) in the same normal processing, that is, the first variable flag is turned on, and the first variable winning device 31 is in the open state. Is determined.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not a variation display leading to the first jackpot stop display is being performed. The determination here is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first reserved ball storage area and the value of the first display flag (or first display timer) corresponding to the first display device 41A. Is called. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1106, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1106, based on the value of the first display timer, it is determined whether or not the variation display on the first display device 41A is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1107, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1109. If it is determined in step S1106 that the value of the first display timer is 4 msec (remaining 1 count), the first display device control process in the normal process of the same time as the normal process in which step S1106 is performed is the first. This is a case where the value of the display timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1106, whether or not the value of the first display timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) in the same normal processing, that is, the first stop timer is set, and the first big hit stop display is started. It is determined whether or not.

  Note that the discrimination processing in step S1103 and later-described steps S1109, S1115, and S1121 constitutes the stop-time measuring unit setting discrimination processing in this embodiment, and the discrimination processing in step S1106 and later-described steps S1112, S1118, and S1124 is a stop time. The measuring means setting determination process is configured. Therefore, the stop time measuring means setting determination process in this embodiment is constituted by these processes.

  In step S1107, the first stop state flag is turned on. The first stop state flag is a flag for determining whether the first jackpot stop display is being performed (including when the stop display is started) or whether the first jackpot stop display is being performed. . The first stop state flag is turned on when the first jackpot stop display is being displayed, and is turned off when a state other than the first jackpot stop display is being performed.

  In subsequent step S1108, in order to perform the first big hit stop display on the first display device 41A, only the first measurement interruption flag is turned off, and the other second to fourth measurement interruption flags are turned on. Thereafter, this process is terminated. As a result, the first display timer can proceed in the first display device 41A, and the progress of the display timer is stopped for the other second to fourth display devices 41B to 41D.

  In step S1109, based on the value of the second stop timer, it is determined whether or not the second display device 41B is displaying the second big hit stop. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1110, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1110, it is determined whether or not the second big hit stop display on the second display device 41B is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1128, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1113. If it is determined in step S1110 that the value of the second stop timer is 4 msec (remaining 1 count), the second display device control process in the same normal process as the normal process in which step S1110 is performed is performed in the second display device control process. This is a case where the value of the stop timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1110, whether or not the value of the second stop timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) in the same normal processing, that is, the second variable flag is turned on, and the second variable winning device 32 is in the open state. Is determined.

  In step S <b> 1111, it is determined whether or not a variation display leading to a second jackpot stop display is being performed. The determination here is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the second reserved ball storage area and the value of the second display flag (or second display timer) corresponding to the second display device 41B. Is called. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1112. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1112, based on the value of the second display timer, it is determined whether or not the variable display on the second display device 41B is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1113, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1115. If it is determined in step S1112 that the value of the second display timer is 4 msec (the remaining 1 count), the second display device control process in the normal process of the same number of times as the normal process in which this step S1112 is performed is the second. This is a case where the value of the display timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1112, whether or not the value of the second display timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) within the same normal processing, that is, the second stop timer is set, and the second big hit stop display is started. It is determined whether or not.

  In step S1113, the second stop state flag is turned on. Similar to the first stop state flag, the second stop state flag is a flag for determining whether the second big hit stop is being displayed or whether the second big hit stop is being displayed. It is turned on when the second jackpot stop display is being displayed, and turned off when the second jackpot stop display is not being displayed.

  In step S1114, in order to perform the second jackpot stop display on the second display device 41B, only the second measurement interruption flag is turned off, and the other first, third, and fourth measurement interruption flags are turned on. Thereafter, this process is terminated. As a result, the second display timer can proceed in the second display device 41B, and the progress of the display timer is stopped for the other first display device 41A, third display device 41C, and fourth display device 41D.

  In step S1115, based on the value of the third stop timer, it is determined whether or not the third display device 41C is displaying the first small hit stop. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1116, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1117.

  In step S1116, it is determined whether or not the first small hit stop display on the third display device 41C is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1128, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1119. If it is determined in step S1116 that the value of the third stop timer is 4 msec (the remaining 1 count), the third display device control process in the same normal process as the normal process in which step S1116 is performed is performed in the third display device control process. This is a case where the value of the stop timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1116, whether or not the value of the third stop timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) in the same normal processing, that is, the third variable flag is turned on, and the third variable winning device 33 is in the open state. Is determined.

  In step S1117, it is determined whether or not a variable display leading to the first small hit stop display is being performed. The determination here is based on the value of the small hit random number counter C3 stored in the third reserved ball storage area and the value of the third display flag (or third display timer) corresponding to the third display device 43A. Done. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1118, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1118, based on the value of the third display timer, it is determined whether or not the variable display on the third display device 41C is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1119, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1121. If it is determined in step S1118 that the value of the third display timer is 4 msec (remaining 1 count), the third display device control process in the normal process of the same number of times as the normal process in which step S1118 is performed is the third. This is a case where the value of the display timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1118, whether or not the value of the third display timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) within the same normal processing, that is, the third stop timer is set, and the first small hit stop display is started. It is determined whether or not.

  In step S1119, the third stop state flag is turned on. The third stop state flag, like the first stop state flag, is for determining whether the first small hit stop display is being performed or whether the first small hit stop display is being performed. This flag is on when the first small hit stop display is being displayed, and is off when the first small hit stop display is not being displayed.

  In step S1120, in order to perform the first small hit stop display on the third display device 41C, only the third measurement interruption flag is turned off, and the other first, second, and fourth measurement interruption flags are turned on. Thereafter, this process is terminated. As a result, the third display timer can proceed in the third display device 41C, and the progress of the display timer is stopped for the other first display device 41A, second display device 41B, and fourth display device 41D.

  In step S1121, based on the value of the fourth stop timer, it is determined whether or not the fourth display device 41D is displaying the second small hit stop. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1122. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1123.

  In step S1122, it is determined whether or not the second small hit stop display on the fourth display device 41D is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1128. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1125. If it is determined in step S1122 that the value of the fourth stop timer is 4 msec (remaining 1 count), the fourth display device control process in the normal process of the same number of times as the normal process in which step S1122 is performed is the fourth. This is a case where the value of the stop timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). In other words, in step S1122, whether or not the value of the fourth stop timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) within the same normal processing, that is, the fourth variable flag is turned on, and the fourth variable winning device 34 is in the open state. Is determined.

  In step S1123, it is determined whether or not the variation display leading to the second small hit stop display is being performed. The determination here is based on the value of the small hit random number counter C3 stored in the fourth reserved ball storage area and the value of the fourth display flag (or fourth display timer) corresponding to the fourth display device 41D. Done. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1124, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1127.

  In step S1124, based on the value of the fourth display timer, it is determined whether or not the variable display on the fourth display device 41D is the remaining one count, that is, the remaining 4 msec. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1125, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1127. If it is determined in step S1124 that the value of the fourth display timer is 4 msec (the remaining 1 count), the fourth display device control process in the normal process of the same number of times as the normal process in which step S1124 is performed is the fourth. This is a case where the value of the display timer is 0 msec (remaining 0 count). That is, in step S1124, whether or not the value of the fourth display timer becomes 0 msec (remaining 0 count) in the same normal processing, that is, the fourth stop timer is set, and the second small hit stop display is started. It is determined whether or not.

  In step S1125, the fourth stop state flag is turned on. The fourth stop state flag is for determining whether the second small hit stop display is being performed or whether the second small hit stop display is being performed, as in the case of the first stop state flag. This flag is on when the second small hit stop display is being displayed, and is off when the second small hit stop display is not being displayed.

  In step S1126, in order to perform the second small hit stop display on the fourth display device 41D, only the fourth measurement interruption flag is turned off, and the other first to third measurement interruption flags are turned on. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Thereby, the fourth display timer can proceed in the fourth display device 41D, and the progress of the display timer is stopped for the other first to third display devices 41A to 41C.

  As a result of the series of determination processes, all of the first to fourth variable winning devices 31 to 34 are in a closed state and all the first to fourth display devices 41A to 41D are performing the stop display. If it is determined that there is no such situation, all the first to fourth measurement interruption flags are turned off in step S1127. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Accordingly, the display timer can be advanced with respect to all the first to fourth display devices 41A to 41D.

  Here, the first variable winning device control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the first variable flag is on. Here, when it is determined that the first variable flag is not ON (OFF), the present process is ended as it is.

  The first variable flag is means for determining whether or not the first variable winning device 31 is in an open state, and the first variable flag is set in the determination process of step S801. In the case (in the on state), it is regarded as being in the open state, and in the case where the first variable flag is released (in the case of the off state), it is regarded as being in the closed state.

  Then, based on the on / off state of the first variable flag, in the next normal output external output processing (first variable winning device control signal output processing to be described later), various values are given to the first variable winning device 31 (solenoid 31b). A control signal is output. When the first variable flag is ON, a control signal for opening the blade 31a is output to the first variable winning device 31 (solenoid 31b), and the first variable winning device 31 is opened. On the other hand, when the first variable flag is OFF, a control signal for closing the blade 31a is output to the first variable winning device 31 (solenoid 31b), and the first variable winning device 31 is closed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the first variable flag is on, it is considered that the first variable winning device 31 is in the open state, and a first variable timer subtraction process is performed in step S802. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first variable timer is decremented by 4 msec. The first variable timer subtraction process constitutes the first variable time measuring means progress process in the present embodiment.

  The first variable timer is a variable time measuring means for specifying the opening time of the first variable winning device 31 and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening start. In this embodiment, since the opening time is preset to 5 seconds (5000 msec), the first variable timer is set to 5000 msec. Similarly, the opening time of the variable winning devices 32 to 34 is set in advance to 5 seconds (5000 msec). The opening time 5 seconds of the first variable winning device 31 corresponds to the first opening time in the present embodiment, and the opening times 5 seconds of the variable winning devices 32, 33, 34 are the second opening time, the third opening time, and the fourth opening time. Corresponds to the opening time.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the open time of 5 seconds has elapsed by taking into account the value of the first variable timer after the subtraction. This process constitutes the first variable time measurement means determination process in the present embodiment. At this time, when the opening time of 5 seconds elapses, that is, when the value of the first variable timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S803. If a positive determination is made in step S803, the process proceeds to step S804. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S803, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the first variable winning device 31 in step S805 has reached the first specified number (four in this embodiment). Determine. This process constitutes the first ball number determination process in the present embodiment. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the first variable flag and the first variable timer are released (turned off), and then the present process is terminated. The first variable flag / timer release process in step S804 constitutes the first variable flag release process and the first variable time measurement means release process in the present embodiment.

  Further, when a negative determination is made in step S805, that is, when the number of winnings to the first variable winning device 31 has not reached the first specified number, this processing is ended as it is.

  Therefore, as described above, the first variable winning device 31 maintains the open state until the opening time of 5 seconds elapses or until the first prescribed number of four game balls wins. Become.

  In the second variable winning device control process in step S206, the same process as the first variable winning device control process in step S205 is performed. Accordingly, although detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first variable winning device control process, the “first variable flag” is set to “second variable flag”, and the “first opportunity corresponding port 28” is set to “second opportunity corresponding port”. 29, “first variable timer” is “second variable timer”, “first variable prize winning device 31” is “second variable prize winning device 32”, “blade 31a” is “blade 32a”, and “solenoid 31b” is By replacing “solenoid 32b” and “control signal output processing for first variable winning device” with “second variable winning device control signal output processing” and “first specified number” with “second specified number”, 2. The variable winning device control process can be described. Similarly, the second variable timer subtraction process in step S802 constitutes the second variable time measurement means progress process, the process in step S803 constitutes the second variable time measurement means determination process, and the process in step S805 is the first. 2 ball number discriminating process, and the second variable flag / timer releasing process of step S804 constitutes the second variable flag releasing process and the second variable time measuring means releasing process.

  Next, the third variable winning device control process in step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the third variable flag is on. Here, when it is determined that the third variable flag is not ON (OFF), the present process is ended as it is.

  The third variable flag is a means for determining whether or not the third variable winning device 33 is in an open state, and the third variable flag is set in the determination process of step S901. In the case (in the on state), it is regarded as being in the open state, and in the case where the third variable flag is released (in the case of the off state), it is regarded as being in the closed state.

  Based on the on / off state of the third variable flag, various types of the third variable winning device 33 (solenoid 33b) are used in the next normal output external output processing (third variable winning device control signal output processing described later). A control signal is output. When the third variable flag is ON, a control signal for opening the blade 33a is output to the third variable winning device 33 (solenoid 33b), and the third variable winning device 33 is opened. On the other hand, when the third variable flag is off, a control signal for closing the blade 33a is output to the third variable winning device 33 (solenoid 33b), and the third variable winning device 33 is closed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S901, that is, if the third variable flag is on, the third variable winning device 33 is considered to be in the open state, and a third variable timer subtraction process is performed in step S902. Each time this process is performed, the value of the third variable timer is decremented by 4 msec. The third variable timer subtraction process constitutes the third variable time measuring means progress process in the present embodiment.

  The third variable timer is variable time measuring means for specifying the opening time (5 seconds) of the third variable winning device 33, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening start. .

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the open time of 5 seconds has elapsed with reference to the value of the third variable timer after the subtraction. This process constitutes the third variable time measuring means determination process in the present embodiment. At this time, when the opening time of 5 seconds elapses, that is, when the value of the third variable timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S903. If an affirmative determination is made in step S903, the process proceeds to step S904.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S903, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the third variable winning device 33 in step S905 has reached the third specified number (four in this embodiment). Determine. This process constitutes the third ball number discrimination process in the present embodiment. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S904.

  Proceeding to step S904, the third variable flag and the third variable timer are released (turned off), and then the process ends. The third variable flag / timer release process in step S904 constitutes the third variable flag release process and the third variable time measurement means release process in the present embodiment.

  Further, when a negative determination is made in step S905, that is, when the number of winnings to the third variable winning device 33 has not reached the third specified number, this processing is ended as it is.

  Therefore, the third variable winning device 33 maintains the open state until the opening time of 5 seconds elapses or until the third specified number of four game balls wins as described above, and the closed state is established when the above condition is satisfied. Become.

  In the fourth variable winning device control process in step S208, the same process as the third variable winning device control process in step S207 is performed. Therefore, although a detailed description is omitted, in the description of the third variable winning device control process, the “third variable flag” is “fourth variable flag”, and the “first small hit state” is “second small hit state”. , “Third variable timer” is “fourth variable timer”, “third variable prize-winning device 33” is “fourth variable prize-winning device 34”, “blade 33a” is “blade 34a”, and “solenoid 33b” is “solenoid” 34b ”,“ control signal output processing for third variable winning device ”is replaced with“ fourth variable winning device control signal output processing ”, and“ third specified number ”is replaced with“ fourth specified number ”. The winning device control process can be described. However, the prescribed winning number (fourth prescribed number) for the fourth variable winning device 34 is set to one. Similarly, the fourth variable timer subtraction process in step S902 constitutes a fourth variable time measurement means progress process, the process in step S903 constitutes a fourth variable time measurement means determination process, and the process in step S905 is the first. The 4-ball number discrimination process is configured, and the fourth variable flag / timer cancel process in step S904 configures a fourth variable flag cancel process and a fourth variable time measurement unit cancel process.

  Next, the first display device control process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the first big hit stop is being displayed in consideration of the value of the first stop state flag. If an affirmative determination is made here, that is, if the first big hit stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the first measurement interruption flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1414. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1404.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the first display device 41A is performing color change display (variable display) by looking at the on / off status of the first display flag. If an affirmative determination is made here, that is, if the first display flag is on, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and the flow proceeds to step S1409. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, that is, when the first display flag is not on, it is considered that the variable display is not being performed, and the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls is greater than zero. At this time, when the number N of starting reserved balls is 0, this process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the number of starting reserved balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1406, 1 is subtracted from the number N of starting reserved balls. In a succeeding step S1407, a process for shifting the data stored in the first reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas on hold in the first holding ball storage area to the execution area side. Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area.

  Thereafter, in step S1408, a variable display setting process is executed. Details of the variable display setting process will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process (same as the variable display setting process in step S1418) constitutes the first variable display setting process in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S1500, a first display flag / timer setting process is performed to indicate that a condition for performing color change display (variable display) is satisfied in the first display device 41A. This process constitutes the first display time measuring means setting process in the present embodiment.

  Specifically, the first display flag and the first display timer are set. The first display flag is means for determining whether or not the variable display is being performed (including the variable display standby), and the first display flag is set during the determination process in step S1404. If it is displayed (in the on state), it is considered that the variable display is being performed. If the first display flag is canceled (in the off state), the variable display is in the stop display corresponding to the stopped state. It is considered to be.

  The first display timer is a display time measuring means for specifying the variation time, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. For example, when the variation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), it is set to 10000 msec. As will be described later, the first display timer is decremented by 4 msec every time the normal process is performed once. Then, based on the settings of the first display flag and the first display timer, color change display (variation) is performed on the first display device 41A in the next external output processing (first display device control signal output processing) of the next normal processing. When a control signal for starting (display) is output, color change display is started in the first display device 41A. The first display device 41A is a three-color LED as described above, and changes color to green if the lit color is red, blue if it is green, and red if it is blue. In the present embodiment, the variation time is predetermined as a predetermined value for each of the display devices 41A to 41D and the like. For example, in the present embodiment, the specified fluctuation time of the first display device 41A is preset as 30 seconds. This specified variation time 30 seconds corresponds to the first specified variation time in the present embodiment. However, the variation time may be selected and determined from a plurality of variation patterns.

  In a succeeding step S1501, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S1501: YES), a jackpot variation pattern is determined in step S1502, the jackpot symbol is set as a symbol command in step S1503, and the variation start process is terminated. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach type of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. In addition to determining a rough symbol variation mode, the symbol variation more finely, such as the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 Determine aspects. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. In addition, the symbol command in step S1503 instructs the jackpot symbol in a predetermined section, and the stop controller is determined by the sub-control device 262 as described later. Specifically, when “1” indicating the jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command (step S1503), the decoration symbol to which any one of the numbers “0” to “9” is attached is sub-control device 262. Is determined as a stop symbol.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1501, that is, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S1504. In step S1504, it is determined whether or not reach is reached. This determination is made based on the value of the reach random number counter C2 stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 uses the reach random number counter C2 to stop the last stop symbol after the reach symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear detachment” where the symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol and “completely disengagement” where the reach does not occur are selected by lottery. For example, C2 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear outreach and C2 = 2 to 21 corresponds to reach other than front / rear disengagement, and C2 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete disengagement. If it is determined that it is reach (step S1504: YES), the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not reach (step S1504: NO), that is, when it is “completely out”, a dislocation variation pattern is determined in step S1510, and in FIG. “4”) is set in the symbol command, and this variation start process is terminated.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the front / rear reach is reached. If it is determined that the front / rear reach has been reached (step S1505: YES), a deviation variation pattern is determined in step S1506, and the front / rear pattern (in this embodiment, “2”) is used as a symbol command in step S1507. After setting, this variation start process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach is not a back-and-forth shift (step S1505: NO), that is, a reach other than a back-and-forth shift is determined, a shift variation pattern is determined in step S1508, In the embodiment, “3”) is set as the symbol command, and this variation start process is terminated.

  When the outlier variation pattern is determined in steps S1506, S1508, and S1510, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. And so on. Also, the symbol command in step S1507, step S1509, and step S1511 indicates a predetermined classification of symbols that are out of the same manner as in step S1503 and the like. Specifically, when “2” indicating a front / rear off symbol is set as a symbol command (step S1507), the sub-control device 262 that has received the symbol command is stored in the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 553. The symbol corresponding to the back and forth reach is determined as the stop symbol. When “3” indicating a symbol other than front / rear detachment is set in the symbol command (step S1509), the sub-control unit 262 displays a symbol corresponding to the reach other than front / rear detachment stored in the reach symbol buffer of the RAM 553. Determine as a stop symbol. When “4” indicating a completely disconnected symbol is set in the symbol command (step S1511), the sub-control device 262 determines a symbol corresponding to the completely disconnected symbol stored in the completely disconnected symbol buffer of the RAM 553 as a stop symbol. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 17, when step S1404 is YES, that is, when the first display flag is on, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and the process proceeds to step S1409 to perform the first display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first display timer is subtracted by 4 msec. For example, when the first display timer of 10000 msec is set, the value of the first display timer is 9996 msec in the first display timer subtraction process in the next normal process for the next time the first display timer is set. The first display timer subtraction process constitutes the first display time measuring means progress process in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S1410, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time (first specified fluctuation time) has elapsed in consideration of the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. This process constitutes the first display time measuring means discrimination process in the present embodiment. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S1410. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1410, the first display flag and the first display timer are canceled [off (cleared)] in step S1411, and the first display device 41 performs a stop display in step S1412. Stop display setting is performed, and this process ends. The first display flag / timer release process in step S1411 constitutes the first display time measurement means release process in the present embodiment, and the stop display setting process in step S1412 constitutes the first stop display setting process. Then, based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the first display device 41A in the external output process in the next normal process. That is, red is displayed as a stop when it is a big hit (in this embodiment, it is lit only for 0.5 seconds), and green or blue is stopped when it is off. Again, the main display is such a stop display by the first display device 41A, and the decorative symbol display by the decorative symbol display device 42 is auxiliary. Accordingly, in the stop display setting process in step S1412, a stop command is set for completely synchronizing the decoration stop of the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display device 42 with the stop of the LED change in the first display device 41A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1410, that is, if the value of the first display timer has not reached “0”, the color change display (fluctuation display) of the LED of the first display device 41A is continued in step S1413. Set the color change display settings. Specifically, it is set to change the color to green if the current lighting color is red, blue if it is green, and red if it is blue. Thereby, the color change display (variation display) of the LED of the first display device 41A is realized at the timing of the first display device control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1403, that is, in step S1414 where the first measurement interruption flag is on, the color change display (changes) by the first display device 41A is checked by checking the on / off state of the first display flag. Display) or waiting for variable display. If the first display flag is not on, that is, if the first display flag is off, it is considered that the display is not changing or waiting for change display, the process proceeds to step S1415, and the number N of starting reserved balls is less than zero. Determine whether it is larger. At this time, when the number N of starting reserved balls is 0, this process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the number of starting reserved balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1416, 1 is subtracted from the number N of starting reserved balls. In the subsequent step S1417, a process for shifting the data stored in the first reserved ball storage area is executed in the same manner as in step S1407. Thereafter, in step S1418, the same variable display setting process as in step S1408 is executed. In step S1419, the first setting standby flag is set. The first setting standby flag is determined in an external output process (first display device control signal output process), which will be described later, whether or not the variable display is on standby, that is, whether or not the variable display is set. When the first setting standby flag is set (in the on state), it is considered that the variable display standby is in progress, and when the first setting standby flag is released (in the off state) Case), it is considered that the variable display is not waiting.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1414 that the first display flag is on, it is assumed that the display is changing display or waiting for change display, and in step S1420, the first display timer stop process for stopping the progress of the first display timer is performed. In step S1421, the continuation setting process is performed. The first display timer stop process constitutes the display time measuring means stop process in the present embodiment. By executing these processes, when the color change display (variation display) is performed, the color change display (variation display) is continuously performed with the first display timer temporarily stopped. . On the other hand, when the stop display is being performed (when the variable display is stopped), the stop display continues with the first display timer once set even when the variable display setting process is performed. Done. In the present embodiment, the variable display and the stop display can be executed even in the big hit state. However, even if the variable display is performed by the above various configurations, the variable display is changed to the stop display. The possibility of reaching is extremely low.

  In step S1402, where the determination is affirmative in step S1401, that is, in the case where the first big hit stop display is being displayed, the fluctuation display on the first display device 41A is one count remaining based on the value of the first display timer. It is determined whether or not the remaining 4 msec. If an affirmative determination is made here, it is assumed that the first stop state flag has just been turned on (the value of the first display timer is 0 msec in the current first display control process), and the first stop is made in step S1422. The timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S1404. The process of step S1422 constitutes the first stop time measuring means setting process in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, since 0.5 (500 msec) is set as the various stop display times including the first big hit, 500 msec is set as the value of the first stop timer here.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1402, it is considered that the first jackpot stop display is being displayed, and in step S1423, a first stop timer subtraction process is performed. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first stop timer is decremented by 4 msec. The first stop timer subtraction process constitutes the first stop time measuring means progress process in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S1424, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined stop time (first specified stop time) has elapsed with reference to the value of the first stop timer after the subtraction. This process constitutes the first stop time measuring means determination process in the present embodiment. At this time, when a predetermined stop time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first stop timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S1424.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1424, the first stop state flag and the first stop timer are canceled (turned off) in step S1425, and a first jackpot setting process is performed in step S1426. The release process of the first stop state flag and the first stop timer in step S1425 constitutes the first stop time measuring means release process in the present embodiment.

  In the first jackpot setting process, a setting process for generating a first jackpot state (a jackpot corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding port 28) is performed. Specifically, the first variable flag and the first variable timer are set. Therefore, this process constitutes the first variable flag setting process and the first variable time measuring means setting process in the present embodiment. Based on the settings of the first variable flag and the first variable timer, as described above, the blade 31a is opened to the first variable prize winning device 31 (solenoid 31b) in the next external output process of the normal process as described above. A control signal is output.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1424, that is, if the value of the first stop timer has not reached “0”, in step S1427, the first big hit stop display of the first display device 41A is continuously performed. Set continuation.

  In the second display device control process in step S210, the same process as the first display device control process in step S209 is performed. Therefore, although a detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first display device control process, the “first stop state flag” is set to “second stop state flag”, and the “first big hit stop display” is set to “second big hit stop”. "Displaying", "First display device 41A" as "Second display device 41B", "First reserved ball storage area" as "Second reserved ball storage area", "First display flag" as "Second display flag" , “First display timer” is “second display timer”, “first measurement interruption flag” is “second measurement interruption flag”, “first setting standby flag” is “second setting standby flag”, “second “1 display device control signal output processing” is “second display device control signal output processing”, “first variable winning device control processing” is “second variable winning device control processing”, “first variable winning device 31”. To “second variable winning device 32” and “first prescribed variation time” to “second prescribed” Moving time ”,“ first stop timer ”is replaced with“ second stop timer ”,“ first variable flag ”is replaced with“ second variable flag ”, and“ first variable timer ”is replaced with“ second variable timer ”. The second display device control process can be described. Here, the variation display setting process in step S1408 (step S1418) constitutes the second variation display setting process in the present embodiment, and the second display flag / timer setting process in step S1500 performs the second display time measurement means setting process. The second display timer subtraction process in step S1409 constitutes the second display time measurement means progress process, the process in step S1410 constitutes the second display time measurement means determination process, and the second display flag · The timer cancellation process constitutes the second display time measurement means cancellation process, the stop display setting process in step S1412 constitutes the second stop display setting process, and the process in step S1422 constitutes the second stop time measurement means setting process. , The second stop timer subtraction process of step S1423 constitutes the second stop time measuring means progress process, The process 1424 constitutes the second stop time measuring means determination process, the second stop state flag and the second stop timer release process in step S1425 constitute the second stop time measurement means release process, and the second stop time measurement means release process in step S1426. The jackpot setting process constitutes a second variable flag setting process and a second variable time measuring means setting process. Similarly, the prescribed variation time (second prescribed variation time) of the second display device 41B is similarly set to 30 seconds in advance.

  Similarly, in the third display device control process in step S211 and the fourth display device control process in step S212, the same process as the first display device control process in step S209 is performed. Therefore, although a detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first display device control process, the “first stop state flag” is set to “third stop state flag”, and the “first big hit stop display” is set to “first small hit state”. "Stop display", "First display device 41A" as "third display device 41C", "First reserved ball storage area" as "third reserved ball storage area", "First display flag" as "third display “Flag”, “first display timer” is “third display timer”, “first measurement interruption flag” is “third measurement interruption flag”, “first setting standby flag” is “third setting standby flag”, “ “Control signal output process for first display device” is “control signal output process for third display device”, “First variable winning device control processing” is “third variable winning device control processing”, “First variable winning device 31” "3rd variable winning device 33", "1st specified variation time" "3rd specified Dynamic time ”,“ first stop timer ”is replaced with“ third stop timer ”,“ first variable flag ”is replaced with“ third variable flag ”, and“ first variable timer ”is replaced with“ third variable timer ”. The third display device control process can be described. Here, the variation display setting process in step S1408 (step S1418) constitutes the third variation display setting process in the present embodiment, and the third display flag / timer setting process in step S1500 performs the third display time measurement means setting process. The third display timer subtraction process in step S1409 constitutes the third display time measurement means progress process, the process in step S1410 constitutes the third display time measurement means determination process, and the third display flag · The timer cancellation process constitutes a third display time measurement means cancellation process, the stop display setting process in step S1412 constitutes a third stop display setting process, and the process in step S1422 constitutes a third stop time measurement means setting process. , The third stop timer subtraction process of step S1423 constitutes the third stop time measuring means progress process, The process 1424 constitutes a third stop time measurement means determination process, the third stop state flag and the third stop timer release process in step S1425 constitute a third stop time measurement means release process, and the first stop in step S1426. The small hit setting process constitutes a third variable flag setting process and a third variable time measuring means setting process. The specified change time (third specified change time) of the third display device 41C is preset to 10 seconds as described above.

  In the description of the first display device control process, the “first stop state flag” is “fourth stop state flag”, “the first big hit stop display is being displayed” is “the second small hit stop display is being displayed”, and “first “Display device 41A” is “fourth display device 41D”, “first holding ball storage area” is “fourth holding ball storage area”, “first display flag” is “fourth display flag”, “first display timer” "4th display timer", "1st measurement interruption flag" as "4th measurement interruption flag", "1st setting standby flag" as "4th setting standby flag", "1st display device control signal output" "Process" is "fourth display device control signal output processing", "first variable winning device control processing" is "fourth variable winning device control processing", and "first variable winning device 31" is "fourth variable winning device". 34 ”,“ 1st specified fluctuation time ”,“ 4th specified fluctuation time ”,“ 1st stop tie ” Is replaced with “fourth stop timer”, “first variable flag” is replaced with “fourth variable flag”, and “first variable timer” is replaced with “fourth variable timer”. It can be carried out. Here, the variation display setting process in step S1408 (step S1418) constitutes the fourth variation display setting process in the present embodiment, and the fourth display flag / timer setting process in step S1500 performs the fourth display time measurement means setting process. The fourth display timer subtraction process in step S1409 constitutes the fourth display time measurement means progress process, the process in step S1410 constitutes the fourth display time measurement means determination process, and the fourth display flag · The timer cancellation process constitutes the fourth display time measurement means cancellation process, the stop display setting process in step S1412 constitutes the fourth stop display setting process, and the process in step S1422 constitutes the fourth stop time measurement means setting process. The fourth stop timer subtraction process of step S1423 constitutes the fourth stop time measuring means progress process, The process of 1424 constitutes the fourth stop time measuring means determination process, the release process of the fourth stop state flag and the fourth stop timer in step S1425 constitutes the fourth stop time measuring means release process, and the second of step S1426. The small hit setting process constitutes a fourth variable flag setting process and a fourth variable time measuring means setting process. The specified variation time (fourth defined variation time) of the fourth display device 41D is preset as 10 seconds as described above.

  However, in the third display device control process in step S211 and the fourth display device control process in step S212, command setting or the like is not performed in the variable display setting process in steps S1408 and S1418, and only the first step S1500 is performed. That is, only the third display flag / timer setting process or the fourth display flag / timer setting process is performed to indicate that the condition for performing the color change display (variable display) is satisfied in the third display device 41C or the fourth display device 41D. It is.

  Next, the external output process as the output process of step S201 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In steps S2001 to S2008, the first variable winning device 31, the second variable winning device 32, the third variable winning device 33, the fourth variable winning device 34, the first display device 41A, the second display device 41B, and the third display device. The control signal output process regarding 41C and the fourth display device 41D is sequentially performed. Subsequently, in steps S2009 to S2011, a decorative symbol command transmission process, an audio lamp command transmission process, and a payout command transmission process are sequentially performed. Each control signal output process includes the first variable prize winning device control process (step S204), the second variable prize winning device control process (step S205), the third variable prize winning device control process (step S206), and the fourth variable prize winning. Device control processing (step S207), first display device control processing (step S209), second display device control processing (step S210), third display device control processing (step S211), fourth display device control processing (step S212) ) Is performed based on various setting contents set in (1). Here, the control signal output processing for the first variable winning device 31 constitutes the first variable control signal output processing in the present embodiment, and the control signal output processing for the second variable winning device 32 is the second variable control signal output. The control signal output process for the third variable prize winning device 33 constitutes the third variable control signal output process, and the control signal output process for the fourth variable prize winning device 34 constitutes the fourth variable control signal output process. Constitute.

  In the variable winning device control signal output process in steps S2001 to S2004, various control signals are output to the corresponding variable winning devices 31 to 34 (solenoids 31b to 34b) based on the ON / OFF state of the variable flag. For example, in the control signal output process for the first variable winning device, when the first variable flag is on, a control signal for opening the blade 31a is output to the first variable winning device 31 (solenoid 31b). As a result, the first variable winning device 31 is opened. On the other hand, when the first variable flag is OFF, a control signal for closing the blade 31a is output to the first variable winning device 31 (solenoid 31b). As a result, the first variable winning device 31 is closed.

  Here, the control signal output processing for the first display device in step S2005 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The control signal output process for the first display device constitutes the first display control signal output process in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2101, it is determined whether or not the first setting standby flag is set (turned on), that is, whether or not the variable display is on standby. This process constitutes the first setting standby flag determination process in the present embodiment.

  If the determination is affirmative, that is, if the first setting standby flag is set (turned on), the process proceeds to step S2102. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S2104.

  In step S2102, it is determined whether or not the first measurement interruption flag is set (ON). If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S2104. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In step S2103, the first setting standby flag is canceled, and the process proceeds to step S2104.

  In step S2104, output of a control signal is permitted based on various setting contents (variable display setting or stop process setting) set in the first display device control process.

  Here, when a control signal for performing the color change display (variation display) is output to the first display device 41A, the color change display is performed on the first display device 41A based on the control signal. When a control signal for performing stop display is output to the first display device 41A, stop display is performed on the first display device 41A based on the control signal.

  However, if at least one of the variable prize winning devices 31 to 34 is in an open state through the first display device control process in step S209 and the steps S2101 to S2103, the first display device 41A changes. Even if there is an opportunity for display and the first display flag and the first display timer are set, the first display timer is not advanced so that the stop display is stopped and all the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are closed. After entering the state, the first display timer is advanced and the variable display is started.

  In the second display device control signal output process in step S2006, the third display device control signal output process in step S2007, and the fourth display device control signal output process in step S2008, the first display in step S2005 is performed. Processing similar to the device control signal output processing is performed. Therefore, although detailed description is omitted, in the description of the first display device control signal output process, the “first setting standby flag” is set to “second setting standby flag”, and the “first measurement interruption flag” is set to “second setting”. By replacing the “measurement interruption flag”, “first display device 41A” with “second display device 41B”, and “first display device control processing” with “second display device control processing”, the second display device control signal The output process can be described. Here, the control signal output process for the second display device constitutes the second display control signal output process in the present embodiment, and the process of step S2101 constitutes the second setting standby flag determination process.

  Similarly, in the description of the control signal output processing for the first display device, the “first setting standby flag” is “third setting standby flag”, the “first measurement interruption flag” is “third measurement interruption flag”, “ Explaining the control signal output processing for the third display device by replacing “1 display device 41A” with “third display device 41C” and “first display device control processing” with “third display device control processing” Can do. Here, the control signal output process for the third display device constitutes the third display control signal output process in the present embodiment, and the process in step S2101 constitutes the third setting standby flag determination process. Further, the “first setting standby flag” is set to “fourth setting standby flag”, the “first measurement interruption flag” is set to “fourth measurement interruption flag”, the “first display device 41A” is set to “fourth display device 41D”, By replacing the “first display device control process” with the “fourth display device control process”, the fourth display device control signal output process can be described. Here, the control signal output process for the fourth display device constitutes the fourth display control signal output process in the present embodiment, and the process of step S2101 constitutes the fourth setting standby flag determination process.

  In the decorative symbol command transmission process in step S2009, a symbol command, a variation pattern command, a stop command, and the like are transmitted to the sub-control device 262 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol. When the decoration symbol changes, one command is sent for each normal process (ie, every 4 msec) in the order of the fluctuation pattern command → the symbol command, and a stop command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses. It has become so. In addition, the sub-control device 262 that has received a design command, a variation pattern command, a stop command, etc. determines the display mode of the decorative design display device 42 based on the various commands. Then, based on an instruction from the sub-control device 262, the display control device 45 displays the display mode on the decorative symbol display device. Specifically, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time based on the variation pattern command, the stop symbol is determined based on the symbol command, and the stop symbol is displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed. The symbol command is a command for causing the sub-control device 262 to determine a stop symbol, and designates four predetermined categories, that is, a jackpot symbol, a front / rear off symbol, a symbol other than front / rear away symbol, and a complete loss symbol. These predetermined categories are indicated by numerical values “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”, and any of these numerical values is set as a symbol command. Hereinafter, the description is continued on the assumption that any one of “1” to “4” is set in the symbol command. The jackpot symbol corresponds to “big jackpot”, and when “1” indicating the jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of these symbols as a stop symbol. . The back-and-forth back-and-forth symbol corresponds to “front-back off-reach” in which the final stop symbol stops by one shift before and after the reach symbol after a reach occurs, and “2” is set in the symbol command to indicate the back-and-forth back-and-forth symbol. In the case where it is done, the sub-control device 262 determines the symbol stored in the back-and-forth out-of-line reach symbol buffer described later as the stop symbol. Symbols other than front / rear off correspond to “reach other than front / rear off” where the last stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach, and “3” is set in the symbol command. In such a case, the sub-control device 262 determines a symbol stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the back-and-forth deviation described later as a stop symbol. The completely missed symbol corresponds to “completely missed” in which no reach occurs, and when “4” indicating the completely missed symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub control device 262 stores it in the completely missed symbol buffer described later. The displayed symbol is determined as a stop symbol.

  Further, in the voice lamp command transmission processing in step S2010, a command related to voice and lamp control in accordance with the decorative display variation display or the like is transmitted to the sub-control device 262.

  In the payout command transmission process in step S2011, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined. If there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311.

  With the above configuration, in the present embodiment, in the normal processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261, the external output processing in step S201, the measurement interruption flag setting processing in step S204, and the first variable winning device control in step S205 Processing, second variable winning device control processing in step S206, third variable winning device control processing in step S207, fourth variable winning device control processing in step S208, first display device control processing in step S209, second in step S210. The display device control process, the third display device control process in step S211 and the fourth display device control process in step S212 are executed in the above order while other processes are executed in between. In the external output process, a control signal or the like corresponding to the setting contents of each display device and each variable winning device updated in the previous normal process is transmitted to each display device and each variable winning device.

  For example, when a small winning lottery is performed during the big hit state and a variation display is performed on the third display device 41C, the variation stops at the normal processing TN1 at the timing when the third display timer becomes 0 as shown in FIG. . In the case of the first small hit state, a third stop timer corresponding to the third specified stop time 0.5 seconds (500 msec) is set in the third display device control process of the normal process TN1, and based on this. A hit stop display is performed. Then, the third stop timer is subtracted by 4 msec for each normal process, and the third variable winning device 33 is opened in the normal process TN2 at the timing when the third stop timer becomes 0, and the first small hit state is set. generate. That is, in the third display device control process of the normal process TN2, the third variable flag indicating that the third variable winning device 33 is opened is turned on, and the opening time of the third variable winning device 33 is 5 seconds (5000 msec). A third variable timer corresponding to is set. Then, the third variable timer is decremented by 4 msec for each normal process, and the third variable flag is turned off in the normal process TN3 at the timing when the third variable timer becomes zero. The control signal is output based on such on / off of the third variable flag, whereby the opening / closing operation of the third variable winning device 33 is controlled. In FIG. 27, vertical broken lines are engraved at a cycle of 4 msec, and each process performed in the same normal process is shown between the same vertical broken lines.

  In the present embodiment, as can be seen from the above configuration, at least one of the first variable winning device 31, the second variable winning device 32, the third variable winning device 33, and the fourth variable winning device 34 is open. In this case, even if any of the first display device 41A, the second display device 41B, the third display device 41C, or the fourth display device 41D is triggered by a variable display and the display timer is set, the display timer After stopping the variable display device 31 to 34, the display timer is advanced and the variable display is started.

  In addition, after the variable display is started in any of the first display device 41A, the second display device 41B, the third display device 41C, or the fourth display device 41D, at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is in an open state. In such a case, the display timer is not advanced until all the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are closed, and after all the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are closed, the display timer is started again. Display fluctuation.

  Furthermore, while the hit stop display is being performed in any of the first display device 41A, the second display device 41B, the third display device 41C, or the fourth display device 41D, the display of the other display devices 41A to 41D is performed. The timer is not advanced, and after the stop display period of the predetermined display devices 41A to 41D has elapsed, the display timers of the other display devices 41A to 41D are started again to display fluctuation.

  For example, FIG. 27 illustrates a case where the fourth display timer of the fourth display device 41D is set at the timing when the normal process TN4 is performed during the variable display of the third display device 41C. Here, the value of the fourth display timer set as the fluctuation time of 10 seconds (10000 msec) is subtracted until the previous regular process TN5 of the normal process TN1 at the timing when the third display timer of the third display device 41C becomes 0. The On the other hand, in the normal process TN1, since the fourth measurement interruption flag is set (turned on) in the measurement interruption flag setting process, the fourth display timer is not subtracted in the fourth display device control process based on this. Accordingly, the fourth display timer is temporarily stopped after the normal process TN1 with the value being 9996 msec, which is the value subtracted in the regular process TN5.

  When the small hit stop display period (TN1 to TN2) in the third display device 41C and the opening period (TN2 to TN3) of the third variable winning device 33 have elapsed, the third variable timer of the third variable winning device 33 is reached. In the normal process TN3 at the timing when becomes 0, the fourth measurement interruption flag is canceled (off) in the measurement interruption flag setting process. Based on this, in the fourth display device control process of the normal process TN3, the subtraction process of the fourth display timer is resumed, and its value becomes 9992 msec. That is, since the subtraction of the fourth display timer is resumed from the normal process TN3 at the timing when the third variable timer becomes 0, the actual change time in the fourth display device 41D becomes 10000 msec, similarly to the set value 10000 msec.

  Thereafter, the variable display is stopped in the normal process TN7 when the fourth display timer becomes zero. Here, in the case of the second small hit state, after setting the fourth stop timer and displaying the small hit stop for 0.5 seconds, in the periodic processing TN8 at the timing when the fourth stop timer becomes zero The fourth variable winning device 34 is opened to generate a second small hit state.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S3001, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S3002, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S3003 to permit RAM access, and an external interrupt vector is set in step S3004.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S3005, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and in the subsequent step S3006, information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S3007, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S3008, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. Note that it is possible to determine the validity of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S3015, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S3015 or the like). That is, in step S3015, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S3016, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S3017, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S3018, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S3009, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S3010, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S3011, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S3012, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S3013 and S3014, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 22, in step S <b> 3101, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S <b> 3102, launch permission is set for the launch control apparatus 312. In step S3103, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  After that, in step S3104, the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is set according to the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S3105, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined. If there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S3107 to S3109, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S3101 is not 0 (both NO in steps S3107 and S3108), the process proceeds to step S3109 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 23) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out, or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in either step S3107 or S3108), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S3110 to S3112, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rented ball and if a rented ball payout request is received from the card unit (step S3110 is NO, S3111 is YES), the process proceeds to step S3112, and a renting control process (to be described later). FIG. 24) is started. In addition, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S3110 or NO in S3111), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S3113, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the following step S3114, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 23, in step S3201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute prize ball payout. In the subsequent step S3202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S3203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S3204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S3205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S3206, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S3207, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 24, in step S3301, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S3302, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S3303, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S3304, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S3305 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S3306, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S3307, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  Next, processing of the sub control device 262 will be described. The sub-control device 262 that has input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, and the like determines the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 (the first display region 42A or the second display region 42B) based on the various commands. Then, the display control device 45 is controlled to display the display mode on the decorative symbol display device 42 (the first display region 42A or the second display region 42B). Specifically, the decorative symbols are displayed for a predetermined time on the basis of the variation pattern command for each of the display areas 42A and 42B, and the stop symbol is determined and displayed based on the symbol command. After the stop display of the first display device 41A or the second display device 41B, the stop command is transmitted to the sub-control device 262 as described above. This stop command is the main display device 41A or the second display device. The display device 41B is intended for complete synchronization with the auxiliary decorative symbol display device 42 (the first display area 42A or the second display area 42B), and a stop command may not be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 and the left, middle and right off symbol counters CL and CM used for setting the off symbol of the left column, the middle column and the right column, respectively. , CR. The off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 521, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 determines a symbol (big jackpot) when the variation stop of the decorative symbol display device 42 (first display area 42A or second display area 42B) is stopped when the first jackpot or the second jackpot. It is. The decorative symbols for the first display area 42A and the decorative symbols for the second display area 42B in the present embodiment are common symbols, and ten patterns are set as these decorative symbols. Accordingly, ten (0 to 9) counter values are prepared as the big hit time decorative symbol counter C5. In other words, the jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is configured so that 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 9, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9), it returns to 0. When the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “1” indicating a jackpot symbol, for example, based on a table (a table for associating a counter value with a decorative symbol), for example, a jackpot ornament symbol counter buffer The jackpot symbol is determined such that 1 if the value stored in 0 is 1, 2 if it is 1, 2 if it is 2, 3 if it is 3, and so on. Further, when the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “2” indicating the anteroposterior losing symbol, the symbol corresponding to the anteroposterior reaching symbol buffer stored in the RAM 553 is determined as the stop symbol. . If the symbol command is “3” indicating a symbol other than front / rear detachment, the symbol corresponding to the reach other than front / rear detachment stored in the RAM 553 is determined as a stop symbol. Furthermore, when the symbol command is “4” indicating a completely unsymbolized symbol, the symbol corresponding to the completely unsymbol stored in the completely unsymbolized symbol buffer of the RAM 553 is determined as a stop symbol.

  The jackpot decoration symbol counter C5 is periodically updated and stored in the jackpot decoration symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553. Then, the sub-control device 262 reads the symbol command corresponding to the first display area 42A or the second display area 42B from the counter buffer at the timing of reception. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the counter value may be referred to at the timing when the symbol command is received without being stored in the buffer.

  The left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are decorated in the left column corresponding to the first display area 42A or the second display area 42B when the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is missed. The symbol, middle row decorative symbol, right column decorative symbol stop symbol (combination of out-of-line symbols) is determined, and since each of the 10 decorative symbols is displayed in each column, 10 ( Counter values 0 to 9) are prepared. The stop symbol of the left symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CL, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the stop symbol of the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 551. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the RAM 553 front / rear reach symbol buffer, the front / rear non-rear reach symbol buffer, and the complete Stored in one of the off symbol buffers.

  Here, the update process of each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. This process is executed by the sub-control device 262 every predetermined time such as 4 msec.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the left symbol row out symbol counter CL. In step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CM in the middle symbol row. . In addition, each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is configured to be sequentially updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, if the out-of-right symbol counter CR in the previous symbol update process has been updated, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the left symbol row outlier symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. If the middle symbol row update time (step S4002 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4004, and the middle symbol row outlier symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S4001 and S4002 are NO), the process proceeds to step S4005, and the out symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value. The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the above-described CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in a single update process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the update process is executed three times, the set symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination, and if it is a reach symbol combination (YES in S4006), Further, in step S4007, it is determined whether or not it is a front-rear reach. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of front / rear out of reach (front / rear out symbol) (YES in S4007), the process proceeds to step S4008, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the RAM 553. Is stored in the front / rear reach reach symbol buffer. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / rear disengagement (design other than front / back disengagement) (NO in S4007), the process proceeds to step S4009, and the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time The combination is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the front and rear deviation of the RAM 553.

  If the combination is other than the reach symbol (NO in S4006), the process proceeds to step S4010 to determine whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR is out of the combination, and the symbol is separated. If it is a combination of symbols (completely deviated symbols) (YES in S4010), the process proceeds to step S4011, and the combination of deviated symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the completely deviated symbol buffer of the RAM 553. Note that if both steps S4006 and S4010 are NO, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a combination of jackpot symbols. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are used as buffers. This process is terminated without storing.

  As described above, based on the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262 determines a stop symbol to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, the first variable winning device control processing and the second variable winning device control processing are performed in the normal processing that is executed as the periodic processing with a cycle of 4 msec by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. After the third variable winning device control process and the fourth variable winning device control process are executed, the first display device control process, the second display device control process, the third display device control process, and the fourth display device control process are executed. To do. Further, whether or not at least one of the variable prize winning devices 31 to 34 is in an open state or opened in the same normal process in the previous stage of executing each variable prize winning device control process, and whether the display devices 41A to 41D are in the open state. It is determined whether or not the winning stop display is performed in any of the same normal processing, and at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is open or the same normal processing. Is in the open state, the hit stop display is performed in each of all the display device control processes or in any of the display devices 41A to 41D, or the hit stop display is started in the same normal process. Display device control processing related to other display devices other than the display device performing the hit stop display. In, temporarily stopped the progress of the display timer. As a result, while at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is in the open state, a hit stop display is performed on a predetermined display device among the display devices 41A to 41D, or the display devices 41A to 41D While the hit stop display is being performed on the predetermined display device, it is possible to prevent the hit stop display from being performed on another display device. As a result, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player's attention is distracted and the player cannot concentrate on the game.

  In addition, in the measurement interruption flag setting process, it is possible to determine whether or not a variable flag is set and whether or not a stop timer is set in the same normal process in advance. For this reason, regardless of the execution order of each process, it is possible to grasp whether a variable flag or a stop timer is set in the same normal process. For this reason, even if the processing order of the first to fourth variable prize-winning device control processing and the first to fourth display device control processing is varied, it is possible to obtain the same effects as the present embodiment without any defects. it can. That is, the processing order in the normal processing can be freely changed. Furthermore, the progress of the display timer can be resumed in the normal process at the timing when any of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 in the open state is closed, that is, when the variable timer is 0. As a result, the actual variation time of the display device can be set to the set value without causing a shift in the timing of both, and the possibility that the variation time becomes longer and affects the performance of the gaming machine is reduced. can do.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the display flag is set simultaneously when the display timers of the display devices 41A to 41D are set. However, the display timer itself is set without setting the display flag. It may be configured to check the situation and determine whether or not the variable display is being performed.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the normal process (periodic process) of the main control device 261 has a cycle of 4 msec, but the cycle of the normal process is not limited to this, and may be a cycle of 2 msec, for example.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the display devices 41A to 41D are in an open state while at least one of the first variable winning device 31, the second variable winning device 32, the third variable winning device 33, and the fourth variable winning device 34 is open. Even when one of the variable display is triggered and the display flag (display timer) is turned on, the display timer is not advanced so that the stop display is stopped and all the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are in the closed state. After that, the display timer starts to advance and the variable display is started.

  Not limited to this, for example, when at least one of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is in an open state, when any of the display devices 41A to 41D is triggered to change and the display flag (display timer) is turned on. However, although the variable display is started, the variable display may be performed without advancing the display timer, and after all the variable winning devices 31 to 34 are closed, the display timer may be advanced.

  (D) In the above embodiment, each of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is configured to maintain an open state until a predetermined time elapses or until a specified number of game balls have been won, and to be in a closed state when the above condition is satisfied. ing. Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display is executed in the display devices 41A to 41D (whether or not the display timer is advanced) according to these open / close states. However, generally, at the moment when each of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is in the closed state, even if a gaming ball has won a prize to each of the variable winning devices 31 to 34, the gaming ball is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If not detected, there may be a so-called residual sphere. For this reason, there are many game machines in which a winning effective time (for example, 0.5 seconds) for detecting a remaining ball is set before determining whether or not to proceed to the next process. Therefore, instead of starting the progress of the display timer at the moment when each of the variable winning devices 31 to 34 is closed, the time including the winning effective time is set in advance as each opening time, and the time elapses. Thereafter, the display timer may be started.

  (E) The number of display devices and variable winning devices and related configurations are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the fourth variable winning device 34 as a general variable winning device may be in an open state only on the condition that a game ball wins the third variable winning device 33.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the timer subtraction process is employed as the timer progress process, but the variable display time may be specified by other arithmetic processes such as a timer addition process.

  (G) In the said embodiment, the display apparatus which consists of a three-color light emitting diode (three-color LED) is employ | adopted as display apparatus 41A-41D. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display device having another configuration such as a 7-segment display device or a liquid crystal display device may be employed.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, the control signal output processing of the first display device 41A and the like is collectively performed in the external output processing in the normal processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first display device 41A. In this control process, the control signal output process of the first display device 41A may be performed, or the control signal output process of the apparatus may be individually performed in the control process of each device or in the previous stage. In this case, by performing the control signal output process of the display device at least prior to the display timer subtraction process, the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained. The external output process may be performed at the end of the normal process.

  (I) You may implement as a pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a big hit state as a necessary condition to make a predetermined winning device win a game ball after a stop display is made on the display device in a specific manner. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine called a blade. That is, the present invention can be applied to any type of display device and a type including a plurality of variable winning devices corresponding thereto. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and similar sparrow balls.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the measurement interruption flag setting process is performed in the stage before the variable winning device control process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at other different stages such as a stage before the display device control process. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not the variable flag is set and whether or not the stop timer is set in the same normal process in advance. Regardless of the order, it is possible to determine whether or not a variable flag or a stop timer is set in the same periodic process. For this reason, even if the processing order of the first to fourth variable prize-winning device control processing and the first to fourth display device control processing is changed, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment without any defects. it can.

  In other words, the processing order in one normal process is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be another order as long as the above-described processing order is established while the normal processing is repeatedly performed a plurality of times. . For example, in one normal process, after executing the first display device control process, the second display device control process, the third display device control process, and the fourth display device control process, the measurement interruption flag setting process is executed, The processing order of executing the first variable winning device control process, the second variable winning device control process, the third variable winning device control process, and the fourth variable winning device control process may be employed.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an opportunity generation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st opportunity corresponding port passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st prize opportunity generation | occurrence | production process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a measurement interruption flag setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an external output process. It is a flowchart which shows the control signal output process for 1st display apparatuses. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows prize ball control. It is a flowchart which shows ball rental control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for display control. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a time chart figure regarding control of a display apparatus and a variable prize apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the conventional regular process. It is a time chart figure regarding control of the conventional display apparatus and variable prize-winning apparatus.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 30 ... Game board which comprises a game area, 31 ... 1st variable prize apparatus, 32 ... 2nd variable prize apparatus, 33 ... 3rd variable prize apparatus, 34 ... 4th variable prize apparatus , 41A ... first display device, 41B ... second display device, 41C ... third display device, 41D ... fourth display device, 28 ... first trigger response port, 29 ... second trigger response port, 261 ... main control device .

Claims (4)

Detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that is launched by a predetermined launch means and that is guided to a game area and that passes a predetermined location;
Lottery means for performing a winning lottery process triggered by the input of a detection signal from the detection means;
After a predetermined change display, stop display of a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and at least if the lottery result of the winning lottery is a hit, Display means for performing a stop display for a predetermined period;
In the game area, the game ball can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be entered or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which the game ball is not enterable or difficult to enter, and the hitting is stopped by the display means. When the display is made, a plurality of combinations including the variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period are provided, and
A gaming machine comprising periodic process execution means for executing a series of processes including at least a plurality of display control processes relating to the plurality of display means and a plurality of variable control processes relating to a plurality of variable pitching means as a periodic process repeated at a predetermined cycle. In
The periodic process execution means includes
In each display control process,
A display time measuring means progressing process capable of proceeding for each regular process a display time measuring means having a fluctuation time of the fluctuation display as a specified fluctuation time when executing a variable display based on the lottery result of the winning lottery;
When at least the lottery result of the winning lottery is a win, the stop time measuring means that uses the win stop display after the end of the variable display based on the lottery result as a predetermined stop time can be advanced for each regular process. Stop time measurement means progress processing,
A variable capable of setting a variable flag indicating that the variable pitching means corresponding to the display means controlled by the display control process is opened when the stop time measuring means advances by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time. The flag setting process can be executed,
In each variable control process,
When the opening time of the variable pitching means reaches a specified opening time, or when the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching means reaches a specified number, the setting of the variable flag can be canceled. Variable flag cancellation process can be executed,
Furthermore, in the regular processing,
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process;
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether the stop time measuring means relating to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process;
If a determination result indicating that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means has already been set or is set within one cycle processing is obtained, all the display means In each of the display control processes, or when a determination result is obtained that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process In each of the display control processes related to the display means other than the display means, it is possible to execute a display time measuring means stop process capable of temporarily stopping the progress of the display time measuring means by the display time measuring means progressing process. A gaming machine characterized by that. Detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that is launched by a predetermined launch means and that is guided to a game area and that passes a predetermined location;
Lottery means for performing a winning lottery process triggered by the input of a detection signal from the detection means;
After a predetermined change display, stop display of a predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and at least if the lottery result of the winning lottery is a hit, Display means for performing a stop display for a predetermined period;
In the game area, the game ball can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be entered or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which the game ball is not enterable or difficult to enter, and the hitting is stopped by the display means. When the display is made, a plurality of combinations including the variable pitching means that is in the open state for a predetermined period are provided, and
A gaming machine comprising periodic process execution means for executing a series of processes including at least a plurality of display control processes relating to the plurality of display means and a plurality of variable control processes relating to a plurality of variable pitching means as a periodic process repeated at a predetermined cycle. In
The periodic process execution means includes
In each display control process,
A display time measuring means setting process capable of setting a display time measuring means with the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display as a specified fluctuation time when executing the fluctuation display based on the lottery result of the winning lottery;
Display time measuring means progress process capable of proceeding with the display time measuring means for each of the regular processes;
A display time measuring means determination process capable of determining whether or not the display time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified variation time;
Display time measurement capable of executing setting cancellation of the display time measuring means when the display time measuring means determining process obtains a determination result indicating that the display time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified variation time. Means release processing;
A variation display setting process capable of executing variation display setting for performing variation display on the display unit during and during the setting of the display time measuring unit;
A stop display setting process capable of executing a stop display setting for performing a stop display in the display means during and during the release of the display time measuring means;
A stop time measuring means setting process for setting a stop time measuring means that uses the winning stop display as a specified stop time when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a win;
Stop time measuring means progress process capable of proceeding with the stop time measuring means for each periodic process;
A stop time measuring means determination process capable of determining whether or not the stop time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time;
When the stop time measuring means determination process obtains a determination result indicating that the stop time measuring means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the specified stop time, stop time measurement capable of executing setting cancellation of the stop time measuring means Means release processing;
A variable flag setting process capable of setting a variable flag indicating that the variable pitching means corresponding to the display means controlled by the display control process is opened together with the stop time measuring means release process;
Along with the variable flag setting process, a variable time measuring means setting process capable of setting a variable time measuring means having a predetermined opening time as the opening time of the variable pitching means is configured to be executable.
In each variable control process,
Variable time measuring means progress processing capable of proceeding with the variable time measuring means for each periodic process;
Variable time measurement means determination processing capable of determining whether or not the variable time measurement means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the opening time;
A ball number determination process capable of determining whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the variable pitching means has reached a specified number;
When the determination result that the variable time measurement means has advanced by an amount corresponding to the opening time is obtained by the variable time measurement means determination process, or the ball has entered the variable entry means by the ball number determination process A variable flag release process capable of executing the setting release of the variable flag when a determination result indicating that the number of game balls has reached the specified number is obtained;
Along with the variable flag canceling process, the variable time measuring means releasing process capable of executing the setting cancellation of the variable time measuring means is configured to be executable,
Further, in the regular processing,
A plurality of display control signal output processes for outputting control signals based on the setting contents set by the variable display setting process or the stop display setting process in correspondence with the display means,
Corresponding to each variable pitching means, a control signal for opening the variable pitching means in the open state is output during setting of the variable flag, and the variable pitching means is set during release of the variable flag. A plurality of variable control signal output processing for outputting the control signal to be in the closed state;
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process;
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether the stop time measuring means relating to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process;
If a determination result indicating that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means has already been set or is set within one cycle processing is obtained, all the display means In each of the display control processes, or when a determination result is obtained that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process In each of the display control processes related to the display means other than the display means, it is possible to execute a display time measuring means stop process capable of temporarily stopping the progress of the display time measuring means by the display time measuring means progressing process. A gaming machine characterized by that. The variable flag setting determination process includes
A variable flag setting determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set;
A variable flag setting time determination process for determining whether or not the variable flag related to at least one of the plurality of variable ball entry means is set in one cycle process,
The stop time measuring means setting determination process is:
A stop time measuring means setting determining process for determining whether or not the stop time measuring means for any one of the plurality of display means is already set;
And a stop time measuring means setting time determining process for determining whether or not the stop time measuring means for any one of the plurality of display means is set in one cycle process. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. At least before executing the plurality of display control processes, the variable flag setting determination process and the stop time measurement unit setting determination process are executed,
When the determination result that the variable flag relating to at least one of the plurality of variable pitching means is already set or is set within one cycle process is obtained by the variable flag setting determination process Sets an interruption flag for determining whether to interrupt the progress of the display time measuring means corresponding to each of the display means,
The stop time measuring means setting determination process obtains a determination result that the stop time measuring means related to any one of the plurality of display means is already set or set within one cycle process. In the case of, the interruption flag is set corresponding to each of the other display means except the display means,
In each of the display control processes, it is determined whether or not the progress of the display time measuring unit is temporarily stopped based on whether or not the interruption flag corresponding to the display unit controlled in the process is set. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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