JP6523622B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine, the output voltage of the power supply circuit is monitored, and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped due to, for example, the occurrence of a power failure, and the output voltage drops to a predetermined voltage (threshold). There is known a gaming machine which sometimes detects that the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (the external power supply is shut off), and performs a power-off process or the like to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  As such a game machine, a relay is connected in parallel to an inrush current prevention resistor inserted in an electric path to which an external power supply is connected, and the relay is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed since power from the external power supply is supplied. There is a gaming machine which shorts a current prevention resistance and suppresses power consumption in the inrush current prevention resistance (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, power consumption in the inrush current preventing resistor is suppressed in the steady state, so that power supply to the load (the difference between the output voltage of the power supply circuit and the predetermined voltage (threshold)) has a margin. Can.

JP 2013-31566 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the operation of the relay is controlled by time so as to operate the relay after a predetermined time has elapsed since power is supplied from the external power supply, a desired voltage can be set. There was a case that could not be obtained.

  This invention is made in view of the said situation, and aims at provision of the game machine which can obtain a desired voltage.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
Rush current suppression means (for example, thermistor 56 or the like) provided in an electric path connected to an external power supply (for example, AC power supply 50 or the like);
The first electrical path inrush current suppression device is provided (e.g., paths such as through only thermistor 56) and a second electrical path you disable by the electrically disconnected the inrush current suppressing means (e.g., a thermistor Electrical path switching means (for example, relay 71 etc.) capable of switching the electrical path from one side to the other side of the electrical path passing through the parallel circuit of the contact portion 71S and the other via a mechanical mechanism ;
Monitoring means (for example, a relay drive circuit 72 or the like) for monitoring a voltage (for example, an output voltage of the 12 V power supply circuit 62b or the like);
Rectifying means for converting alternating current voltage supplied from the external power supply into direct current voltage;
A surge absorption element provided in an electric path between the external power supply and the inrush current suppression means ;
The electric path switching unit switches the electric path from the first electric path to the second electric path when the voltage reaches a predetermined voltage (for example, DC 6 V).
The inrush current suppression means is provided in the electric path before the rectification means converts an AC voltage into a DC voltage ,
The apparatus further comprises a noise removal unit that removes noise of current flowing in an electric path connected to the external power supply,
It is characterized in.

  According to such a configuration, a desired voltage can be obtained.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Game control means (for example, CPU103 etc. which perform the special symbol process processing of FIG. 22 etc.) which controls progress of a game,
The effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect control process of FIG. 27) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means;
The game control means
Processing means for performing processing according to the supply state of power to the gaming machine (for example, processing for skipping the processing of steps S932 and 933 when it is determined in step S931 that there is a power-off signal, or after power failure recovery , And the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S503 to S508A shown in FIG.
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, processing can be performed according to the state of supply of power to the gaming machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Power monitoring means (for example, a power supply monitoring circuit 91 or the like) that monitors the supply state of power to the gaming machine and outputs a reduction signal when the supply state of power to the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined power reduction condition )When,
Detection means (for example, various switches and the like) which perform predetermined detection and output a detection signal indicating a detection result;
An input terminal (e.g., an input port) to which the detection signal output from the detection means is input;
Input data storage means (e.g., a switch on buffer, etc.) for storing data indicating the input condition of the input detection signal based on the detection signal being input to the input terminal. CPU 103 etc. that execute the processing of step S932),
Game control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S14 and subsequent steps according to the result of execution of the switch processing) that controls the progress of the game based on the data stored in the data holding means;
The input data storage unit limits the storage of the data in the data storage unit when the reduction signal is input from the power monitoring unit to the input terminal (for example, at step S931, there is a power-off signal). When it is determined that the process of steps S932 and S933 is skipped),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, since the input condition of the detection signal when the power failure signal is input and the operation is unstable is not acquired, it is possible to improve the reliability of the acquired detection signal.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
While controlling the progress of the game using the game medium (for example, game ball etc), the specified game state which is advantageous for the player when the predetermined condition (for example, that the big hit symbol is derived display etc) is satisfied, for example , A big hit gaming state etc), and a special gaming state (eg positive variation state) which is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state after the termination of the specific gaming state when a special condition (for example, a probability change control condition etc.) is satisfied. Etc.) (eg, CPU 103 for executing the special symbol process shown in FIG. 22, etc.);
A variable winning device (e.g., the lower special variable winning ball device) that changes between a first state (e.g., an open state) in which game media can enter and a second state (e.g., a closed state) in which game media can not enter 7B etc),
Effect control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing the effect control process of FIG. 27) for controlling effects based on a control signal from the game control means (for example, effect control command or the like); Equipped
The game control means
Specific gaming state control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) that performs control to change the variable winning device to the first state as the specific gaming state;
Condition satisfaction control means (for example, step) for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the gaming media having entered the variable winning device has passed a specific area (for example, a probability variation area etc.) provided in the variable winning device And the CPU 103 that executes the processing of S503 to S508), and
Based on the fact that the game media having entered the variable winning device has passed the specific area, it outputs a specific area passage signal (for example, a probability variation confirmation specification command or the like) that can specify that the game medium has passed the specific area. Signal output means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S508A);
The effect control means is
Informing means (for example, steps S681 to S684) for executing the process of steps S681 to S684, which executes a predetermined informing (for example, probability variation confirmation informing etc.) once based on the fact that the specific area passing signal is outputted by the signal output means Control CPU 120 etc.),
The signal output means enters the variable winning device again when the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped after the specific area passing signal is output and the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed. based on that the game medium is passed through the specific area, it is determined to output the specific region transmission signal again (e.g., even after power interruption recovery, Yes at step S506 is determined as Yes at step S503 Then, step S508A is executed again to transmit a definite variation confirmation designation command (see FIG. 30)).
The variable winning device has a common discharge path through which the game media that has won the variable winning device but did not pass the specific area and the game media that has passed the specific area are merged and discharged. ,
A game medium that has passed one of the paths leading to the common discharge path without passing through the specific area and the path leading to the common discharge path passing through the specific area passes the other path Decelerates more than the medium and joins the common discharge path,
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine which is controlled to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming media has passed through the specific area provided in the variable winning device, the special gaming state is controlled without giving distraction. Can be informed, and the interest to the game can be improved. Further, even after the power failure is recovered, it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a power supply board. It is a circuit diagram showing an example of composition of a power supply board. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a microcomputer for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an input port. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view exemplifying a game random number value counted on the main substrate side. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is a figure which illustrates change pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the data holding area for presentation control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an input port confirmation process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of the modification. It is an explanatory view showing an internal configuration etc. of a lower special variable winning prize ball device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lower large winning a prize opening winning a prize detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a definite variation determination specification command, and the execution timing of a definite variation confirmation alerting | reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a definite variation determination specification command, and the execution timing of a definite variation confirmation alerting | reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a definite variation determination specification command, and the execution timing of a definite variation confirmation alerting | reporting.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are both formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. In addition, the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters are displayed on the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, eight character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, A decorative symbol whose symbol number is the smallest (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from those with large symbol numbers to those with small symbols, When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game is performed. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. The holding memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes the second starting winning opening The display mode (for example, the display color or the shape) is made different depending on whether it is generated based on the start winning by (entering). In this embodiment, the holding memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round blue display, and the game ball passes the second starting winning opening The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning by (entering) is displayed as a round red display.

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H of the display area of the image display device 5, a during-variation special view display area 5I is provided. An image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the during-variation special map display area 5I. During execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, it is round and blue in the special figure display area 5I during fluctuation The image of is displayed. In addition, during execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis of the game ball entering the second start winning opening is a round shape in the symbol display area 5I during fluctuation A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning game storage display area 5H is shifted and displayed in the during-variation special view display area 5I. By the display of the during-variation special figure display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special figure game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended. The second special view reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (usually an electric character) is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the gaming ball may enter more than in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 31B or the like, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable symbol display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is started, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special view game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and special symbols indicating the number “2” are the small hit symbols. , A special symbol showing a symbol of "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol in special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, such as lost symbol, is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers of "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, and the numbers of "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (usually open big hit state) as a normal opening round specific gaming state controlled after a normal opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in a special figure game, a special winning prize ball device of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 The big winning opening is opened in a period until the door passes a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period, or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. By doing this, a round is performed to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In addition, a normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state) as a short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period when the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state For one second). In the short-term open big hit state, the open period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and the other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds to be executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially. In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specified gaming state.

  Also, the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state is not limited to the one having a short opening time of the big winning opening compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specified playing state, for example, opening the big winning opening While the period (upper limit time) is the same for the short opening round specified gaming state and the normal opening round specified playing state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) that makes the big winning opening open in the short opening round specified playing state is The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific gaming state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, the second period may be at least one of a short second period and a second round number in which the number of round execution times is smaller than the first round number in the special open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the small hit symbol "2" is derived as the determined special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, an operation to make the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the symbol display area 5C, etc.) The display condition in which the decorative symbol is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And when the reach aspect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the variable display result may become “big hit” compared to the case where the reach aspect of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Becomes higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state during the variable display of the decorative pattern, or the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player by a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "simulated link" can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-run” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the effect control substrate 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are displayed on the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R etc. for a temporary stop, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbol display areas displayed for temporary stop By changing the decoration pattern again in the decoration pattern display area (for example, one or both of the decoration pattern display area 5L of “left” and the decoration pattern display area 5R of “right”) The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed temporarily for a predetermined number of times after variable display of decorative symbols is started and fixed decorative symbols to be variable display results are derived and displayed. By performing the variable display again for the decorative symbol of when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state and when the decorative symbol that constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state is there.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. After displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Effects can be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to a maximum of three times) in which all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R cause the decorative symbol to change again (simulated continuous change). The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It is the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo series", any of a plurality of types of pseudo series chances predetermined in the left, "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, for example The decorative symbols that make up the image are temporarily displayed temporarily as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once to three times in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two to four times in succession. The number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of "pseudo series" may be made to be able to be performed more than once or three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to "slip" and "pseudo ream", for example, "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", "slip after the chance eye stop" And various other rendering operations may be performed. Here, in the variable display effect of “the development chance eye”, “left”, “middle”, “right” until variable decoration result of the decorative symbol is started and the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in all, the temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance included in the predetermined special combination, and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in a reach state As a predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and after the reach state, the variable display result is the "big hit". Expectations are enhanced.

  In addition, in the variable display effect of "development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" An effect display is performed in which a decorative symbol of a combination predetermined as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the lost combination (special combination) which becomes a pseudo recurrent chance in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the "left", "middle", and "right" Unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in which the decorative symbol is again changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative symbol is changed again in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R As a result, effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effect or "slip" or "simulated link" during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The production operation to be the preview production is the variable display state of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before (i.e., before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a determined special symbol in the special drawing game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state In some cases, the finalized decoration pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as a "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

  When the special symbol to be the lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a final symbol in the special figure game, the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is performed, or the reach effect is not performed, the finalized decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in special drawing games, when the normal big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “3” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is performed, or a reach effect is not performed, a predetermined normal big hit combination ("non-probable variation big hit combination is selected among multiple types of big hit combinations The finalized decorative symbol that will be referred to as For example, the fixed decoration pattern which is usually a big hit combination has a symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “middle” and “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of even "2", "4", "6", "8" which usually constitutes a big hit combination is usually called a symbol (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbol").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit symbol usually, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability change" (also referred to as "usually big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is performed, or without the reach effect being performed, a plurality of big hit combinations Among them, there is a case where the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is the probability variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” which constitutes a probability variation big hit combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed ornament symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the finalized decoration design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the positive variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “probability change” in a case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probable change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time variation control and probability change control (probable change control) are performed. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special view display result) becomes a "big hit" in the special view game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As in the case of the time saving control, the probability change control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to shorten the variation time (normal figure variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular figure game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular figure game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. A control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is established. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is more likely to be satisfied, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. A probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to be distinguished from high probability low base status, it may also be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game will be a "big hit" Is enhanced for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  When the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a finalized special symbol in a special drawing game, and the small hitting symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number “2” is stopped and displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and one of the combinations of a plurality of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as the opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Further, when the short-term opening round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed corresponding to the change display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After, for example, a finalized decoration pattern (a short-term opening round, a finalized decoration pattern serving as a chance eye corresponding to a big hit state) may be stopped and displayed as a predetermined reach combination.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed corresponding to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game becoming the short-term opening round big hit symbol is when the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of a "probable" (also referred to as a "probable big hit" or "a sudden big change big hit"). Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the "big hit" of "probable", it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, and after that end, it is sufficient to perform probability change control together with time saving control.

  The small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed as a final symbol in the special drawing game, and the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the "small hit". After the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result is "small hit". However, when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of times the special view game has been executed in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit gaming state ends, The special gaming state may end and be in the normal state.

  When the special winning opening is opened after the finalized decorative symbol that constitutes the opening chance is derived as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to the short-term opening big hit state on the basis, and when it is controlled to the small hitting game state on the basis of the fact that the variable indication result is “the small hitting”. On the other hand, after the finalized decoration pattern that constitutes the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decoration pattern, the large winning opening is opened after the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is only when controlled based on the short-term open jackpot state. Therefore, while the fixed decoration design which constitutes the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit state and the small hit gaming state, the fixed decoration pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after a temporary stop display of a decorative pattern that is usually a big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5, for example "," In the "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative symbol is aligned, and decorative symbol (probable symbol pattern) and a big hit usually One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed on the stop display (final stop display) as a finalized decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, as the re-lottery effect, after changing the decorative symbol displayed temporary stop again, the fixed decorative symbol which usually becomes a big hit combination The re-lottery defeat presentation effect is performed to display the derived display. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  Usually, after the determined decoration symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, the next round starts after any round is finished in the big hit gaming state During the period until the final round in the big hit gaming state, the period until the next variable display game is started, etc., the jackpot becoming a definite change notification effect of whether to control to a definite change state or not A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion where the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the fixed decoration pattern being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or It is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be a probability change state by displaying different effect images.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with a power supply board 16, a power supply relay board 17, and a frame decoration relay board 18. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The power supply substrate 16 supplies alternating current (AC) as direct current (DC; Direct) to supply power supplied from an AC power supply, which is an external power supply, to various control substrates such as the main substrate 11 and the effect control substrate 12. And a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (for example, DC 32 V, 12 V, 5 V, etc.). The output voltage of the power supply circuit included in the power supply substrate 16 is input to the main substrate 11 via the power supply relay substrate 17 and is also input to the effect control substrate 12 via the frame decoration relay substrate 18.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the power supply substrate 16. The power supply substrate 16 mainly includes a thermistor 56, a common mode choke coil 57, a rectifying unit 61, a DC power supply unit 62, a relay 71, and a relay drive circuit 72. In addition, the power supply substrate 16 includes a power supply monitoring circuit 91.

  The thermistor 56 is an inrush current prevention resistor for suppressing the inrush current generated from the AC power supply 50 when the power is turned on. The thermistor 56 has a large resistance value in a state in which no current flows or in a transition state in which a current starts to flow, and has a property that the resistance value decreases due to self-heating when a certain period of time has passed after the current starts to flow. The common mode choke coil 57 is a noise filter for removing noise. The rectifying unit 61 is, for example, a full-wave rectifying circuit formed by bridge-connecting four diodes, and converts (rectifies) an AC voltage into a DC voltage.

  The DC power supply unit 62 includes a power supply circuit configured by a DC-DC converter or the like that converts a voltage converted into a DC voltage by the rectifying unit 61 into a specific DC voltage such as 32 V, 12 V, 5 V, or the like. In this embodiment, as an example, as a power supply circuit that outputs a DC voltage input to main substrate 11, DC power supply unit 62 outputs a power supply circuit (32 V power supply circuit) that outputs a voltage of 32 V and a voltage of 12 V DC. It includes a power supply circuit (12 V power supply circuit) to output and a power supply circuit (5 V power supply circuit) to output a voltage of 5 V DC. Also, as the power supply circuit that outputs the DC voltage input to the effect control board 12, the DC power supply unit 62 outputs a power supply circuit (32V power supply circuit) that outputs a voltage of 32V DC and a power supply circuit (12V) that outputs a voltage of 12V DC. Power supply circuit) and a power supply circuit (5 V power supply circuit) for outputting a voltage of 5 V DC. Although two 32 V power circuits, 12 V power circuits and 5 V power circuits are provided in this embodiment, the number of each power circuit is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Good.

  The relay 71 is, for example, an electromagnetic relay composed of a coil and a contact portion, and when current flows in the coil, the contact portion is switched from an open state to a closed state by an electromagnetic force (turns on) and no current flows in the coil. The electric component is an electromagnetic component which loses the electromagnetic force and switches the contact portion from the closed state to the open state (off state). The relay 71 is provided so that the both ends of the thermistor 56 can be short-circuited. For example, when current flows in the coil and the contact portion is closed, both ends of the thermistor 56 are shorted, and almost no current flows in the thermistor 56, that is, the thermistor is in an invalid state. Further, when the current does not flow in the coil and the contact portion is opened, the short circuit of the thermistor 56 is released and the current flows in the thermistor 56, that is, the thermistor is in an effective state. Thus, the relay 71 is switchably provided between an electric path for disabling the thermistor 56 and an electric path for enabling.

  The relay drive circuit 72 includes, for example, a resistor and a transistor, and the 12 V power circuit of the DC power supply unit 62 (in this embodiment, a power circuit outputting the 12 V voltage input to the effect control board 12) In accordance with the output voltage of the relay 71, the relay 71 is driven (a current is supplied to a coil of the relay 71 to close the contact portion). In this embodiment, the relay drive circuit 72 monitors, for example, the output voltage of the 12 V power supply circuit, and when the voltage becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC 6 V, a current flows in the coil of the relay 71 to The contact portion 71 is closed. The voltage to be monitored by the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to the output voltage of the 12 V power supply circuit. For example, the voltage to be monitored by the relay drive circuit 72 may be any of the output voltage of the 12 V power supply circuit, the output voltage of the 32 V power supply circuit, the output voltage of the 5 V power supply circuit, and any other voltage on the electric path to which a DC voltage is applied. The voltage of

  The power supply monitoring circuit 91 is configured using, for example, a power failure monitoring and resetting module IC, and is a circuit that outputs a power-off signal according to a predetermined power supply voltage (voltage of a predetermined power supply circuit) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the predetermined power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 32 V power supply circuit) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (for example +21 V), the power supply monitoring circuit 91 is in the off state (high level) Output a power off signal. On the other hand, when the period when the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms), it outputs a power-off signal in the on state (low level). Alternatively, the power supply monitoring circuit 91 may output an on-state power-off signal immediately when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. The power-off signal may be, for example, an electrical signal of negative logic which is turned on by being low level and turned off by being high level. The power supply monitoring circuit 91 monitors the power at the time of fall of the pachinko gaming machine 1, monitors the power during the period until the voltage reaches a predetermined value at the time of power on, and supplies AC power for a predetermined period. It is possible to monitor the interruption. That is, the power supply monitoring circuit 91 may set a state where the supplied power is reduced as the power reduction condition, and may output a predetermined power-off signal when the condition is satisfied. The power supply disconnection signal output from the power supply monitoring circuit 91 is amplified by, for example, an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply substrate 16, and then the power supply disconnection signal on the main substrate 11 is input via a predetermined connector or signal line. Transmitted to the input port. By providing such a power supply monitoring circuit 91 on the power supply substrate 16, it is possible to flexibly cope with the replacement or the like, and the cost can be reduced. The power supply monitoring circuit 91 may be provided on the main substrate 11.

  FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration example of the power supply substrate 16. As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply substrate 16 includes input terminals 51a and 51b, a power switch 52, a fuse 53, a surge absorber 54, a capacitor 55, a thermistor 56, a common mode choke coil 57, a capacitor 58, a rectifying unit 61, and a DC power supply. A part 62, output terminals 63a to 63g, a relay 71, a relay drive circuit 72, a power supply monitoring circuit 91, and an output terminal 92 are provided.

  An alternating current power supply 50 is connected between the input terminal 51a and the input terminal 51b as shown in FIG. The power switch 52 includes a switch S1 and a switch S2. An input terminal 51a is connected to one end of the switch S1, and an input terminal 51b is connected to one end of the switch S2. The other end of the switch S1 is connected to one end of the coil L2 of the common mode choke coil 57, and the other end of the switch S2 is connected to one end of the fuse 53. The other end of the fuse 53 is connected to one end of the coil L 1 of the common mode choke coil 57 via the thermistor 56. The surge absorber 54 and the capacitor 55 are connected in parallel between the other end of the switch S1 and the other end of the fuse 53. A capacitor 58 is connected between the other end of the coil L1 of the common mode choke coil 57 and the other end of the coil L2.

  The rectifying unit 61 includes diodes Da, Db, Dc, Dd, De, and Df. Among these, the diodes Da, Db, Dc and Dd constitute a full wave rectification circuit 61a. The diodes De and Df, together with the diodes Da and Db of the full wave rectification circuit 61a, constitute a full wave rectification circuit 61b. That is, in this example, the full wave rectification circuit 61a and the full wave rectification circuit 61b share the diodes Da and Db. Here, the cathode of the diode Da and the anode of the diode Dc are connected to the other end of the coil L2 of the common mode choke coil 57 together with the anode of the diode Df. The cathode of the diode Db and the anode of the diode Dd are connected to the other end of the coil L1 of the common mode choke coil 57 together with the anode of the diode De. The anode of the diode Da and the anode of the diode Db are connected to each other to form a low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61. The cathode of the diode Dc and the cathode of the diode Dd are connected to each other to form a first high voltage node NH1 of the rectifying unit 61. The cathode of the diode De and the cathode of the diode Df are connected to each other to form a second high voltage node NH2 of the rectifying unit 61.

  The DC power supply unit 62 includes, as an example, a 32V power supply circuit 62a, a 12V power supply circuit 62b, a 5V power supply circuit 62c, a 32V power supply circuit 62d, a 12V power supply circuit 62e, and a 5V power supply circuit 62f. The first high voltage node NH1 and the low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61 are connected to the 32V power circuit 62a, the 12V power circuit 62b, and the 5V power circuit 62c (power circuits 62a to 62c). The power supply circuits 62a to 62c output voltages that are input to, for example, the effect control substrate 12, the sound substrate 13, the lamp substrate 14 and the like that are mainly involved in effect control. In addition, the second high voltage node NH2 and the low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61 are connected to the 32V power circuit 62d, the 12V power circuit 62e, and the 5V power circuit 62f (power circuits 62d to 62f). The power supply circuits 62d to 62f output, for example, a voltage input to a main board 11 or the like involved in game control. The output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f are connected to the output terminals 63a to 63f, respectively. The low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61 is connected to the output terminal 63g. The voltage of the output terminal 63g (the voltage of the low voltage node NL) is the reference voltage (GND; ground) of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f.

  The relay 71 is composed of a coil 71L and a contact portion 71S. One end of the contact portion 71S is connected to one end of the thermistor 56, and the other end of the contact portion 71S is connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. That is, the contact portion 71S of the relay 71 is connected in parallel to the thermistor 56. Also, the coil 71L is connected to the relay drive circuit 72.

  The relay drive circuit 72 includes, as an example, a transistor 73, resistors 74 to 76, a diode 77, and an electrolytic capacitor 78. The emitter of the transistor 73 is connected to the low voltage node NL (output terminal 63g) of the rectifying unit 61, and the collector of the transistor 73 is connected to one end of the coil 71L. The other end of the coil 71L is connected to the output node (output terminal 63b) of the 12V power supply circuit 62b. Further, one end of the resistor 74 is connected to the other end of the coil 71L, and one end of the resistor 75 is connected to the other end of the resistor 74. The other end of the resistor 75 is connected to one end of the resistor 76 and the base of the transistor 73. The other end of the resistor 76 is connected to the emitter of the transistor 73. The cathode of the diode 77 is connected to one end of the resistor 74, and the anode of the diode 77 is connected to the other end of the resistor 74. The positive electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 78 is connected to one end of the resistor 75, and the negative electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 78 is connected to the other end of the resistor 76.

  The power supply monitoring circuit 91 is connected to an output node (output terminal 63 d) of the 32 V power circuit 62 d. The output node of the power supply monitoring circuit 91 is connected to the output terminal 92. The output terminals 63a to 63f and the output terminal 92 are connected to the input terminals of the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 via connectors (not shown), the power relay board 17, the frame decoration relay board 18 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric parts for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the purpose to execute a predetermined rendering operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, lighting / extinguishing the game effect lamp 9 etc. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the error system switch 29, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. ing. The error system switch 29 may have any configuration that detects radio waves, magnets, and the like, such as a sensor called, for example. In addition, the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. It is sufficient if it has. In addition, the main substrate 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81 YYH is an ornament that is variably displayed on each of "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. It is a change pattern specification command which specifies a change pattern such as a symbol. Here, YYH or XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern number (see FIG. 9) predetermined for each fluctuation pattern is set in the EXT data (YYH) of the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” or the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type in the case of “1” is to be set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a result of the prior determination that the variable display result is "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “non-probability change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "small hit".

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating stop of variation (decision) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither time reduction control nor probability change control is performed, and time reduction control The second game state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed is set. In addition, command 9502H is set as a third game state specification command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability change control is performed but time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state, time reduction none probability change state), command 9503H is time reduction control and probability change The fourth game state designation command corresponds to the game state (high probability high base state, time reduction definite change state) in which the control is performed together.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the large hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after a large winning opening opening that notifies that the large winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command which designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special drawing in first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol display device 4B was satisfied based on it.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserve storage number notification command for notifying the first special view retention storage number in order to display the special view retention storage number in an identifiable manner in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserve storage number notification command for notifying the second special view retention storage number in order to display the special view retention storage number in an identifiable manner in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In addition, the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command correspond to the start of the execution of the special view game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be sent.

  In this embodiment, the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command is specified as holding storage information to designate which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the starting winning combination has been made. At the same time, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special image storage number and the second special image storage number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition specification command or the second indicates that the first special view pending storage count or the second special view pending storage count has increased). While the pending storage number addition designation command is transmitted, the pending storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicates that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has decreased when the pending storage number decreases. A (1 pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a control clock generation circuit 106, a reset / interrupt controller 109, a random number circuit 104, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and a ROM. (Read Only Memory) 101, RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, timer circuit (PIT) 107, input / output control circuit 108, and input / output port 105 are configured. In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 105, and the CPU 103 receives the input of various signals via the input / output port 105 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed.

  The control clock generation circuit 106 generates a control clock signal and supplies it to various circuits, such as the CPU 103, for controlling the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. Here, the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal is different from the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal generated by the random number clock generation circuit mounted on the main substrate 11. Also, one of the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal and the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal is not an integral multiple of the other oscillation frequency. Note that the control clock generation circuit 106 divides the external clock generated by the clock generation circuit different from the random number clock generation circuit outside the gaming control microcomputer 100 by a predetermined division ratio or multiplication number. Alternatively, a control clock signal having a predetermined oscillation frequency may be generated by multiplication.

  In the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 counts up numerical data representing various random number values used to control the progress of the game. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The timer circuit 107 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 is a circuit that incorporates, for example, four channels (CH0 to CH3) of 8-bit programmable counters and is a circuit that enables real-time interrupt generation and time measurement. is there. For example, timer circuit 107 starts the countdown in a predetermined cycle from the count value set in advance for each channel, and when there is a channel whose count value is "00", the interrupt flag corresponding to that channel is turned on. set. At this time, if the interrupt is permitted, the timer circuit 107 generates an interrupt request to the reset / interrupt controller 109.

  The input / output control circuit 108 included in the game control microcomputer 100 controls access to internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 from an external device via the input / output port 105, and for example, for game control stored in the ROM It is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading of internal data such as program and fixed data. Here, a circuit analysis device such as, for example, an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the input / output port 105 as an external device.

  As an example, input / output control circuit 108 requests that reading of internal data of microcomputer 100 for game control, such as all or part of stored data in ROM 101, be requested from an external device connected to input / output port 105. To detect. When this read request is detected, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether to permit reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 or not. For example, it is assumed that the encryption processing is performed on all or part of the storage data in the ROM 101. In this case, if the read request from the external device is a read request for the encryption processing program or key data stored in the ROM 101, the input / output control circuit 108 rejects the read request and the microcomputer for gaming control Disable reading of internal data of 100. In the input / output port 105, a switch element is provided between the output port of the ROM 101 for outputting stored data and the internal bus, and when the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits reading of the internal data, this switch element is used. It may be controlled to be in the off state. As described above, the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits the reading of the internal data depending on whether the reading request from the external device requests reading of the predetermined internal data (for example, the predetermined area of the ROM 101). It may be determined whether to allow or not.

  Alternatively, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether or not a predetermined authentication code is input from an external device when detecting a read request for internal data. In this case, for example, a predetermined code pattern to be an authentication code may be stored in advance in the input / output control circuit 108 or in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. Then, when the authentication code is input from the external device, the authentication code is compared with the internally stored authentication code, and if it matches, the read request is accepted to read the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100. To give permission. On the other hand, when the authentication code input from the external device does not match the authentication code stored internally, the read request is rejected, and the reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. As described above, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether to prohibit or permit reading of internal data according to whether or not the authentication code input from the external device matches the internally stored authentication code. You may do so. In this way, it is possible to read out the internal data of the gaming control microcomputer 100 without damaging the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 using the correct authentication code obtained in advance by an inspection organization or the like. become.

  As another example, the input / output control circuit 108 is provided with a read prohibition flag, and if the read prohibition flag is in the on state, the reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is prohibited. On the other hand, when the read prohibition flag is in the OFF state, the reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is permitted. Here, the read prohibition flag is in the off state in the initial state, but after the read prohibition flag is once turned on, the read prohibition flag can not be cleared to return to the off state. Just do it. That is, the read prohibition flag can be irreversibly changed from the off state to the on state. For example, the I / O control circuit 108 is not provided with a function for clearing the read inhibition flag and turning it off, and is set so that the read inhibition flag can not be cleared by any instruction. Just do it. When the input / output control circuit 108 requests reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 such as storage data in the ROM 101 from the external device, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether the read prohibition flag is on. At this time, if the read prohibition flag is on, the read request from the external device is rejected, and the reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. On the other hand, if the reading prohibition flag is off, the reading request from the external device is accepted, and reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is permitted. With such a configuration, the provider who creates a program for game control and stores it in the ROM 101 reads the program for which debugging has been completed from the ROM 101 to the external device while the read prohibition flag is off. Can. Then, when shipping after completion of the debugging operation, the external reading of the ROM 101 can be restricted thereafter by setting the read prohibition flag to the ON state, and the user of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like can Reading of the ROM 101 can be prevented. As described above, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether to prohibit reading of internal data or to permit it depending on whether the internal flag such as the read prohibition flag is off or on.

  The read prohibition flag can be changed from the on state to the off state instead of being set irreversibly, while the read prohibition flag is changed from the on state to the off state to permit reading of internal data. In this case, external reading of the ROM 101 may be limited by erasing (for example, flash erasing) stored data of the ROM 101.

  Furthermore, as another example, whether to prohibit or permit reading of stored data in the ROM 101 may be switched according to the contents of stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. For example, when the storage data in the start area from the start address in the user program management area of the ROM 101 to the predetermined number of bytes (for example, 8 bytes) is the predetermined external read permission data, Enables reading and allows external reading of internal data. On the other hand, when the storage data in the start area is external read prohibition data different from the external read permission data, reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is disabled, and external read of internal data is prohibited. Then, when external reading of internal data is prohibited, when reading of internal data is requested from an external device connected to the input / output port 105, a predetermined fixed value is output from the external device. It is sufficient to make it impossible to read out internal data. If the storage data in the start area is ROM read inhibit data (for example, all "00H") different from the external read enable data and the external read inhibit data, the ROM 101 itself is not readable and the stored data in the ROM 101 May be prevented. Then, for example, in the ROM at the manufacturing stage, by making stored data in the start area into ROM read prohibition data, the ROM itself can not be read, and if it is set as a development ROM, external read permission data is written in the start area. Enables verification of internal data by an external device. On the other hand, if the ROM for mass production is used, by writing the external read prohibition data in the start area, reading of the ROM 101 in the inside of the game control microcomputer 100 by the CPU 103 or the like becomes possible, while by the external device The ROM 101 may not be read.

  The input / output port 105 included in the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits various signals to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 as well as an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the gaming control microcomputer 100. And an output port of the As an example, the input / output port 105 includes the input port IP00 to the input port IP02 having the bit assignment as shown in FIG. In the input port IP00 shown in FIG. 7A, for example, the magnet sensor signal 1 is input to the 0th bit [bit 0] as one of the detection signals of the error system switch 29, and the 1st bit [bit 1] is input. The magnet sensor signal 2 is input as one of the detection signals of the error system switch 29, and the magnet sensor signal 3 is input as one of the detection signals of the error system switch 29 in the second bit [bit 2]. A radio wave sensor signal is input to bit 3] as one of detection signals of the error system switch 29, and a reset signal is input to the seventh bit [bit 7]. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the sixth bit [bit 6] are vacant bits, and are used for extension, for example, when a signal is newly input. The error system switch 29 includes various switches such as a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 1, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 2, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 3, and a switch for detecting the radio wave sensor signal. There is.

  In the input port IP01 shown in FIG. 7B, for example, the detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 1 is input to the 0th bit [bit 0], and the normal winning opening switch 2 is detected in the first bit [bit 1]. A signal is input, and the detection signal of the count switch 23 is input to the second bit [bit 2]. Although not shown, the normal winning opening is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when the game ball enters. In this embodiment, a normal winning opening 1 and a normal winning opening 2 are provided, and a game ball winning in the normal winning opening 1 is detected by the normal winning opening switch 1 and a game ball winning in the normal winning opening 2 Is usually detected by the winning opening switch 2. Also, the third bit [bit 3] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for extension. The normal winning opening switch may be a switch common to a plurality of normal winning openings. For example, a plurality of normal winning openings are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (for example, the right and left sides of the game area), and even when any normal winning opening is won, a single normal winning opening switch is used for winning. It may be detected.

  In the input port IP02 shown in FIG. 7C, for example, the start winning combination signal SS1 which is a detection signal of the first starting opening switch 22A is input to the 0th bit [bit 0], and the 1st bit [bit 1] is input. The start winning combination signal SS2, which is a detection signal of the second start port switch 22B, is input, the detection signal of the gate switch 21 is input to the second bit [bit 2], and the power confirmation signal is input to the third bit [bit 3]. Be done. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for extension. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the input port IP00 is input according to the type of signal, such as for error detection, the input port IP01 for payout control, the input port IP02 for variable display, and so on. Port is different. Therefore, the port to be confirmed can be selected according to the type of necessary information, and the processing load can be reduced. Further, in the input port IP02, the start winning signal SS1 from the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning signal SS2 from the second starting opening switch 22B are input to separate bits. In this case, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP02 may be branched inside the game control microcomputer 100 and transmitted to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103, for example. Good. Alternatively, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP03 can be supplied to both the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103 by being transmitted on the internal bus common to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103. May be Alternatively, the start winning combination signal SS1 from the first starting opening switch 22A and the start winning combination signal SS2 from the second starting opening switch 22B are branched off outside the gaming control microcomputer 100, respectively, to be used as the gaming control microcomputer. It may be transmitted to the random number circuit 104 built in 100 and the CPU 103. In this case, in input port IP02, a bit for receiving start winning signal SS1 or SS2 transmitted to random number circuit 104 and a bit for receiving start winning signal SS1 or SS2 transmitted to CPU 103 are respectively input. It may be provided separately.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the common pattern display result is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" or not and is controlled to a big hit gaming state. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the case where the variable display result is "big hit", as "non-probability change", "probability change", or "rapid probability" Is a random number value used for, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. ~ Takes a value in the range of "251". The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. It takes a value in the range of 997 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing" or "general drawing loss". It is a random number value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is "losing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" or "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the display result being a "big hit" or the like. In addition, the change pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss fluctuation pattern") and variable The variation pattern corresponding to the display result of "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". As shown in FIG. 9, each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern number for identifying the variation pattern.

  FIG. 10 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include one or more variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, the aspect of the rendering operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. Good.

  As an example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are classified (grouped) according to reach effect types (rendering modes), and fluctuation patterns including a fluctuation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach reach, and fluctuation with normal reach It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β). In addition, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Alternatively, different fluctuation pattern types may be classified according to whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is performed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified (grouped) in accordance with the variable display time of the decorative pattern or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 10, one or more fluctuation patterns are classified into each fluctuation pattern type according to the contents of the variable display mode and the variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9 can be specified, for example, from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. That is, in the fluctuation pattern determination table 134, the fluctuation patterns to which the determination value is assigned according to each fluctuation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the fluctuation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main substrate 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data etc. which constitute a fluctuation pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the special view display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a special view display result determination table, a first special view display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 11A and a second special view display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. , Are prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, before the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the variable display result Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions. The second special view display result determination table 130B is a variable display result before a finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special view game using the second special pattern by the second special symbol display device 4B. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions.

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A, the special view is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) or the positive change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit", "small hit", or "loss". In the second special view display result determination table 130B, disturbance for special view display result determination depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) or a positive change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination It is the data for determination allocated to the determination result of whether to control to a big hit game state as "." In each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) More decision values than at times are assigned to the "big hit" special map display results. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) The probability of being determined to control the state is high. That is, in each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite variation state, it is compared with a normal state or a time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability to be determined to control to the big hit gaming state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In the case where the variable display result is determined based on such a setting that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special view display result is displayed. The proportion determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting gaming state as "small hitting", so for example, time saving state (low probability high base state) In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high probability high base state), the frequency of small hit gaming state where obtaining the winning ball is difficult It is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. In the second special view display result determination table 130B as well, a determination value of a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special view display result determination table 130A is allocated to the special view display result of “small hit”. It is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value may be allocated to the "small hit" special figure display result as compared to the first special figure display result determination table 130A. In this way, even in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state, the proportion determined to control the small hitting gaming state is lower than in the low base state such as the normal state or the time saving none definite changing state. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, determination of the special view display result may be performed with reference to the common special view display result determination table.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit". Is a table to be referenced. In the big hit classification determination table 131, whether the special symbol for which variable display (variation) has been performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure Depending on whether it is a special design game by the special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is plural such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “probability” It is assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the jackpot type of “R” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, while the determined value of the predetermined range (value in the range of "83" to "100") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable", the variation special figure is Is the second special view, the determination value is not assigned to the "probable" jackpot type. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type as "probable" to the short-term open jackpot state as "probable", so for example, normally variable winning ball device by high open control In the game state where the game ball is easy to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to prevent the decrease of the game interest due to the extension of the game while avoiding frequent occurrence of short open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain winning balls .

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, even if the determined value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is allocated to the jackpot type of “probable” Good. For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the "big deal" jackpot type than when the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  13 and 14 show an example of the configuration of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 13A, a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 13B, and a variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. A loss change pattern type determination table (normal) 133A shown in Fig. 14A and a loss change pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 133B shown in Fig. 14B are prepared in advance.

  When it is determined (predetermined) that the special pattern display result is "big hit", the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A changes the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type, It is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern type determination depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “probability”. The (decision value) is assigned to any of the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3, the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1, and the fluctuation pattern type CA4-2.

  In the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, the determination value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each fluctuation pattern type is different depending on which of plural types the jackpot type is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, assignment of the determination value to the variation pattern types CA3-1 to variation pattern types CA3-3 is different. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type different according to the determination result as to which of the plural types the jackpot type is to be made.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion where a decision value is allocated to different variation pattern types depending on which of a plurality of types of big hit types are determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", while the determination value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3, the fluctuation pattern type CA4- No determination value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, while the determination value is allocated to the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1 and the fluctuation pattern type CA4-2, the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to the "probable", the variation pattern type different from the case where it is controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. can do.

  In addition, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time saving state when the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of game states it is. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time saving state when the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability”. Thus, the determination value may be assigned to different fluctuation pattern types. Thereby, different fluctuation pattern types can be determined according to which of the plurality of types of game states.

  Loss pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and loss change pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is "missing", fluctuation pattern type Is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the lost fluctuation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected as the use table, for example, when the gaming state is the normal state. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a use table corresponding to time reduction control being performed, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or time reduction state. .

  In the fluctuation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss fluctuation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determination value is different for each fluctuation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each fluctuation pattern type is different. There is a part assigned. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type different according to whether the gaming state is the normal state or the definite variation state or the time reduction control in the time reduction state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are allocated to different variation pattern types. Thereby, different fluctuation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the definite variation state or the time reduction control in the time reduction state.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the fluctuation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The fluctuation pattern determination table 134 is a table referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 134, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is allocated to a single or a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data required to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like (power interruption) occurs It is. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 16 as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 16 is a first special view reserve storage unit 151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 151B, a common drawing reserve storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, the disturbance for fluctuation pattern determination Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, it is still started Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the game balls The random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, the disturbance for fluctuation pattern determination Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  It should be noted that the game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151C stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order that the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR5 for use as storage data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  For example, numerical data indicating random number values MR2 to MR5 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, and each randomness periodically or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numeric data representing numbers is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 (the input / output port 105 in FIG. 6) included in the gaming control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the gaming control microcomputer 100, and the gaming control micro And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the computer 100.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, etc., and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.) The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operations of decorative symbols, reach effects, effect display operations in re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  FIG. 17A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure fluctuation effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, a effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, It comprises control data for controlling various rendering operations, and the contents of the various rendering control, the switching timing of the rendering control, etc. may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12, and Determination values corresponding to the execution time (rendering time) of each rendering operation are set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for receiving a predetermined effect control command from the main substrate 11 or for controlling an effect operation on the side of the effect control substrate 12 Data indicating switching timing or the like of effect control may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content such as event.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect interlocked with a variable display operation of an ornamental pattern during variable display of an ornamental pattern. There is. That is, the voice control data is data designating a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period in which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and data indicating control content of a rendering operation in the case where the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for specifying a rendering operation according to the operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all of the effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include a part of control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram for describing various effect operations performed in accordance with the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination values, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, control is made to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is made to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data, and to determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to a component for effect that is not to be controlled even though it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  Although the rendering operation shown in FIG. 15 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern to the final stop, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative pattern An effect control pattern may be provided to execute the effect operation in response to a partial period (e.g., a period in which the advance effect is performed). Alternatively, to perform the rendering operation in accordance with a predetermined period other than during variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, etc.) An effect control pattern of may be provided.

  For example, when starting variable display of a decorative pattern, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern or the like indicated by the change pattern designation command. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an advance effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data Control the As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and game according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, the light emitter such as the decorative LED, the movable member etc. included in the effect model is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, voice control data # 1 to voice control Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  An instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  A RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 18 as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 18 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In addition, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 receives a start winning reception, which is an area for storing data corresponding to the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A and the second special view pending storage unit 151B. A command buffer is provided. In the start winning reception command buffer, storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total pending storage number are provided, and each buffer In response to the number, the starting opening winning combination designation command (first starting opening winning combination designation command or second starting opening winning combination designation command) or pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command An area is provided to store the When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command and a hold storage number notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 may store the commands from the top of the free area of the start winning reception command buffer in the order received at the start winning.

  The hold data stored in the start winning reception command buffer is stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable display of a decorative symbol is started. It is deleted and the subsequent memory contents are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative pattern is started, each command stored in the buffer number "1" is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is displayed. The commands shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1" and stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" to "4" correspond to buffer numbers "2" to "3", respectively. It is shifted to the area.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by a backup power source, unlike the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content stored in the RAM 122 will not be stored at all and will disappear.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (power is turned on) by the power switch 52 shown in FIG. 4 being turned on (the switch S1 and the switch S2 are turned on), the input terminal 51a, Inrush current flows from the AC power supply 50 connected to 51 b into the power supply substrate 16 and passes through the thermistor 56. When the power is turned on, no current flows in the coil 71L of the relay 71, and the contact portion 71S is in an open state, so the thermistor 56 is effective. Before the power supply switch 52 is turned on, no current flows in the thermistor 56, so the resistance value of the thermistor 56 is large. Therefore, the inrush current flowing into the power supply substrate 16 is suppressed as compared with the case where the thermistor 56 is not provided. When a certain period of time elapses after the power switch 52 is turned on (the current starts to flow through the thermistor 56), the current flowing through the thermistor 56 causes the thermistor 56 to generate heat by itself, and the resistance value of the thermistor 56 decreases. Power consumption in the thermistor 56 is suppressed.

  The AC voltage output from the AC power supply 50 is input to the full wave rectification circuit 61a and the full wave rectification circuit 61b of the rectification unit 61 via the thermistor 56, the common mode choke coil 57, and the like. The AC voltage input to the full wave rectification circuit 61a is rectified and converted to a DC voltage. The DC voltage is generated between the first high voltage node NH1 and the low voltage node NL, and is input to the 32V power supply circuit 62a, the 12V power supply circuit 62b and the 5V power supply circuit 62c of the DC power supply unit 62. Further, the AC voltage input to the full wave rectification circuit 61b is rectified and converted to a DC voltage. This DC voltage is generated between the second high voltage node NH2 and the low voltage node NL, and is input to the 32V power supply circuit 62d, the 12V power supply circuit 62e and the 5V power supply circuit 62f of the DC power supply unit 62.

  The direct current voltages input to the power supply circuits 62a to 62f are converted into predetermined direct current voltages (one of DC 32 V, DC 12 V and DC 5 V), and are output to the output terminals 63 a to 63 f. The output voltage of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f is 0 V when the power is turned on or before the power is turned on, and rises from 0 V toward a predetermined DC voltage after the power is turned on.

  After the power is turned on, when the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit 62b becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC 6V, for example, the transistor 73 of the relay drive circuit 72 operates and a current flows in the coil 71L of the relay 71. That is, the relay drive circuit 72 monitors the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit 62b, and when the voltage is equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC6V, for example, flows a current to the coil 71L of the relay 71. Specifically, a voltage of 6 V DC or higher is applied to the resistors 74 to 76, and a current (base current) flows to the base of the transistor 73 to turn on the transistor 73 (a current flows between the collector and the emitter of the transistor 73) ). Since the coil 71L is connected to the collector of the transistor 73, the same current as the current (collector current) flowing to the collector of the transistor 73 flows through the coil 71L. The output voltage for operating the transistor 73 of the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to DC6V, and may be a voltage other than DC6V such as DC4V, DC8V, or DC10V. In order to set to a voltage other than DC 6 V, the resistance value of the resistors 74 to 76 may be changed as appropriate.

  When a current flows in the coil 71L, the contact portion 71S is switched from the open state to the closed state by the electromagnetic force of the coil 71L. As a result, the both ends of the thermistor 56 are short circuited, so that the thermistor 56 becomes invalid. Thus, when the relay 71 is driven, the electric path is switched from the electric path passing through only the thermistor 56 to an electric path passing through a parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S. In the electric path passing through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S, most of the current passes through the contact portion 71S, and the current flowing to the thermistor 56 becomes small (approximately zero). Therefore, when the electric path is switched, the thermistor 56 for suppressing the inrush current is invalidated. In addition, since the current flowing to the thermistor 56 becomes small (approximately zero) by switching the electric path, power consumption by the thermistor 56 is almost eliminated. Therefore, power can be supplied to various substrates (loads) such as the main substrate 11 and the effect control substrate 12 with a margin. In addition, since the voltage drop due to the thermistor 56 is eliminated by disabling the thermistor 56, the DC voltage input to each power supply circuit 62a to 62f is increased by that amount, and the output voltage of each power supply circuit 62a to 62f is It can be expensive.

  For example, when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor provided in the ball striking and launching apparatus in a state where there is not enough power supply to various substrates (loads), etc. The output voltage drops significantly. In this case, although the power supply from the AC power supply 50 is not interrupted, the power reduction condition is satisfied, and there is a possibility that the power supply monitoring circuit 91 erroneously outputs the power supply disconnection signal. However, in this embodiment, as described above, both ends of the thermistor 56 are short-circuited by the relay 71, power consumption by the thermistor 56 is almost eliminated, and power can be supplied to various substrates (loads). It is possible to prevent the power supply monitoring circuit 91 from erroneously outputting the power-off signal by the output voltage of the power supply circuit being significantly reduced. Alternatively, since the difference between the output voltage of the power supply circuit and the predetermined voltage (threshold) can have a margin, even if the output voltage of the power supply circuit is slightly reduced, the power cut-off signal is erroneous in the power supply monitoring circuit 91. It will not be output.

  As described above, even when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor included in the ball striking and launching apparatus, the output nodes of the power circuits 62a to 62f and the output terminals 63a to 63f and the output nodes of the power circuits 62a to 62f are used. A desired voltage can be obtained in the electric path to the output terminals 63a to 63f and the electric path after the output terminals 63a to 63f (such as the electric paths in the main board 11 and the effect control board 12). For example, even when a large amount of power is consumed, DC32 V (or approximately 32 V) in the DC 32 V power supply line (electrical path to which DC 32 V is applied) and 12 V DC (or DC 12 V) A DC 5 V (or approximately 5 V) voltage can be obtained in a DC 5 V power supply line (an electric path to which a DC 5 V voltage is applied) approximately 12 V).

  When the output voltage of the 32V power supply circuit 62d exceeds a predetermined value (threshold) such as DC 21 V after power on, the power supply monitoring circuit 91 outputs a power off signal in the off state (high level). When the output voltage of the 32V power supply circuit 62d becomes, for example, 21 VDC or less and a period of 56 ms elapses, a power off signal in the on state (low level) is output, and the output voltage of the 32V power supply circuit 62d is again determined. If the value is exceeded, the power supply monitoring circuit 91 outputs a power off signal in the off state.

  When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (cut off), the current does not flow to the coil 71L of the relay 71, and the contact portion 71S is switched from the closed state to the open state. As a result, the short circuit of the thermistor 56 is released, and the thermistor 56 becomes effective.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from the power supply substrate 16 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be the game control main processing.

  When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. A switch process is performed to determine the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main substrate 11 side according to the execution result of the switch process is executed. (Step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed according to the execution result of the switch processing (step S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, effect control After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the switch to the off state, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the switch process performed in step S11 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the on state of the detection signal of each switch such as winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is turned on and processing corresponding to the switch on is started. In the switch processing shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether the set port number is "03" (step S900). If the port number is "03" (step S900; Yes), the port number being set is cleared to "00" (step S904), and the switch processing is ended. On the other hand, if the set port number is not "03" (step S900; No), the set port number is designated as the input port number (step S901). After the process of step S901, the input port confirmation process is performed (step S902).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the input port confirmation process executed in step S902 shown in FIG. In the input port confirmation process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first inputs the data input to the input port of the port number designated in step S901 in FIG. 20, and sets the input data in the port buffer (step S921). ). The port buffer is a buffer in which the contents of the currently input port are stored.

  Next, the initial value of the weight counter formed in the RAM 102 is set (step S922), and the value of the weight counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the weight counter becomes 0 (steps S923 and S924).

  When the value of the weight counter becomes 0, the data of the input port is input again (step S 925), and the logical multiplication is performed bit by bit between the input data and the data set in the port buffer (step S 926). ). Then, the operation result of the logical product is set in the port buffer (step S 927). By the process of steps S922 to S927, two of the two input data inputted from the input port 0 at a time interval of approximately [initial value of weight counter × (processing time of steps S923 and S924)] Only bits that are 1's will be '1' in the port buffer. That is, when the on state of the detection signal of the switch continues for [predetermined value of wait counter × (processing time of steps S923 and S924)] as a predetermined period, the corresponding bit in the port buffer becomes “1”. As described above, since the data of the input port is input again after the predetermined period has elapsed, the reliability of the data can be improved.

  Furthermore, the CPU 103 performs exclusive OR operation bit by bit between the data previously set in the port buffer and the data set in the port buffer (step S 928). In the exclusive-OR operation result, a bit corresponding to a switch in which the previous determination result (for example, 4 ms before) of the switch on / off determination result and the determination result of the switch on / off determined this time are different is “ It will be 1 ". The CPU 103 further performs an AND operation bit by bit between the result of the exclusive OR operation and the data set in the port buffer (step S 929). As a result, among the bits (according to the exclusive OR operation result) corresponding to the switch in which the previous determination result of the switch on / off and the determination result of the switch on / off determined to be on this time are different, Only the bit (due to the logical AND operation) corresponding to the switch determined to remain as "1".

  After executing the process of step S 929, the port to which the power-off signal is input is confirmed (step S 930). Then, it is determined whether a power-off signal is input (step S 931). If it is determined that the power-off signal is not input, the calculation result of the logical product in step S929 is set in the switch on buffer (step S932), and the contents of the port buffer in which the calculation result in step S927 is set It sets to a buffer (step S933), and ends input port check processing. Among the switches that have been in the on state for a predetermined period continuously by the above processing, the switch in which the determination result of the on / off of the previous (for example, 4 ms) was off, ie, changed from the off state to the on The bit corresponding to the switch is "1" in the switch on buffer. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S931 that the power-off signal is input (step S931; Yes), the input port confirmation process is ended without executing the processes of steps S932 and S933.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, after the process of step S902, the port number is incremented by 1 (step S903), and the process returns to step S900. That is, the process of steps S900 to S903 is repeated until the port number becomes “03”, and the input port confirmation process is performed for each input port of the input port IP00 to the input port IP02. Therefore, in order to confirm the presence or absence of a power-off signal for every input port, it can respond also when the input condition of a power-off signal changes. Therefore, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the processing in steps S 932 and S 933 is not performed (that is, the input condition of the detection signal is not acquired), thereby improving the reliability of the acquired detection signal. Can.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 19 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 22 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value which is the storage value of the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. For example, when the first special figure storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1", for example ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S206).

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special-image storages according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and the big hit type from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data representing a random number MR2 for use, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is extracted (step S209). Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the head of the empty entry in the special view holding storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as holding information (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data representing the random number values MR1 to MR4 is set in the first special image storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in second special image storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 and the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit", Is used to determine the type of jackpot when the variable display result is "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern. The CPU 103 executes the processing of step S209 to select numerical data representing a part or all of the random display value used to determine the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern or the variable display time. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 after the special symbol process process is finished. It is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S211, for example, the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the number notification command is performed (step S213). For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted.

  After the process of step S213 is performed, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), step S204. Go to the process of On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216), The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 22, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. A determination is made as to whether or not the special figure game is to be started by the display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Small hit design, lost design either) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determination of variation pattern type based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". A process of determining the pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and a process of determining a pattern of variation to any one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the result of determining the pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of step S111, a variation pattern including a determined special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol and a variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, and the random number value for variation pattern determination A process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is included using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 1 By a common timer regardless of whether it is a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the special symbol display device 4A or the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B Measurement of elapsed time is performed. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special feature in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the processing of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the figure is performed by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "8". When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the variable display result becoming "big hit", etc., the process of performing the setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is in the open state may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state is set to "29 seconds" and the number of big wins that is the upper limit number of times to execute a round By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, setting may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, the jackpot type corresponds to "probable", and while setting the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state, to "0.1 seconds", the number of opening times of the winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting “15 times”, setting may be made to be a short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9 Processing for waiting until time elapses, processing for performing various settings for starting probability change control and time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable". The setting for the small hit gaming state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the opening number of the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closing state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping supply of a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end process, the waiting time corresponding to the period when the rendering operation to notify the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by the rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. It includes processing to wait until it passes. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 22 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second hold storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether the read value is "0".

  When it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” (step S231; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in second special view suspension storage unit 151B. As data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151B by one entry each (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the gaming control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total suspension storage count count value stored in the total suspension storage count counter. At this time, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter and determines whether the read value is "0". Just do it. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to the one to be executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the start winning occurs. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and from the stored data, the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is good if it can be determined.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the number of first special view reservations is other than “0” (step S235; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in first special view suspension storage unit 151A. As data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination are read out (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151A by one entry each (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S 237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total suspension storage count count value stored in the total suspension storage count counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S234 and S238, it is changed as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "losing" A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variation special-designated buffer value is “1”, the first special-designated display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variation special drawing designation buffer value is "2", the second special drawing display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special-image display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the respective special image display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "lost" In comparison with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is to be "big hit", "small hit" or "loss" (step S240).

  Since table data for special figure display result determination corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is in a state of probability change Depending on whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is to be a "big hit" using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as the special view game is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state is the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the normal state or the short time state is selected as the data for normal determination, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display such as the special view game is started is in the probability change state, the game state is the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the definite variation state is selected as the data for special determination, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After the special view display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (step S241). When it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation can be “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability”. In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, any gaming state of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time-saving state, the probability change state having a higher advantage for the player than the time-saving state, any gaming state It is determined before the finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, if “probability change”, “1”, and if “probability”, “2” may be set.

  If it is determined in step S241 that "big hit" is not made (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special map display result is "small hit" (step S246). When it is determined that the "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not a "small hit" (step S246; No) or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state A finalized special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior decision of the decision and the determination result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S246, the special figure display result is "loss" in response to the pre-decision result indicating that the "loss" is made. A special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special view display result is "small hit", the small hit corresponding to the pre-decision result indicating that the special view display result is "small hit". The special symbol indicating the number of "2" to be the symbol is set as the finalized special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step S241 that the special view display result is "big hit", then "3", "5", "7" become the big hit symbol according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Set one of the special symbols that indicate the number of "" to the finalized special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability", a special symbol indicating the number of "3" that is usually a big hit symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the determined special symbol. In addition, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable change", a special symbol indicating the number of "7" which becomes a probability variation big hit symbol among the normally open round big hit symbols is set as the determined special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable", a special symbol indicating the number of "5" that will be a short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

  After setting the finalized special symbol in step S248, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. . If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 22 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any of a plurality of types (step S262) ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability” (step S263) ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S264). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S 264; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132 B is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S 264 (step S 264; No), the game state is changed, for example, by determining whether the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not. Whether time saving control is performed in the state or time saving state is judged whether or not the time reducing control is being performed (step S266). Then, when the time saving control is not being performed (step S266; No), the lost change pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining the change pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. (Step S267). If time reduction control is in progress in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the loss change pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the change pattern type (step S266) S268). When one of the processes in steps S 267 and S 268 is executed, the total pending storage number may be specified by reading the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After performing any of the processes in steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the variation pattern type determination table set in the usage table is referred to based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type. By doing this, the variation pattern type is determined to be any of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game executed using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the satisfaction of the first start condition Whether to decide or to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition Alternatively, the common processing module may determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a common random value MR3 for determination of a fluctuation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. it can.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. Thus, the CPU 103 only needs to determine one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of making the special map display result "big hit".

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is allocated. . Thus, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern type prepared in advance in accordance with the determination result of making the special map display result “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes the process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be the reach state when the variable display result is "loss".

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S269, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern type is referred to on the basis of the determined variation pattern type and data indicating the random value MR4 for determination of the variation pattern. The variation pattern is determined to one of a plurality of types (step S270). In the process of step S270, it is determined whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game executed using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the satisfaction of the first start condition, A common random regardless of whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special drawing based on the establishment of the second start condition A common processing module can determine the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types by using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determination of a variation pattern updated by a counter or the like. Further, in the process of step S270, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by the common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determination of variation patterns. It can be decided either.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S270, a special figure variation time which is a variable display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S272). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is.

  After executing the processing of step S272, according to the variation special view designation buffer value, the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special in the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to start one of the special drawing games using the figure, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S273). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Following the process of step S273, setting is performed to transmit various commands used for the start of variation of the special symbol (step S274). For example, when the fluctuation special view designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first suspension storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is In the transmission command buffer provided in, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S275), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

  Each time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is finished based on the command transmission setting in step S274, the gaming state from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed. The designated command, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command may be sequentially transmitted Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is first transmitted, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 16, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12 Performs register settings etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  After the command analysis process is performed in step S74, an effect control process process is performed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the decoration light such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, effect random number updating process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number is counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random number values used for effect control. The numerical data representing the is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S72.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 26 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 as described below according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". Whether or not the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main substrate 11 is received or not. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol It performs various effects control during variable display. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the special pattern change effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received. Corresponding to the etc., the finalized stop design is displayed as the final stop design, which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design. If the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol is displayed in response to the end code being read out from the special pattern fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is displayed. When it has elapsed, the decoration display symbol can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without the effect control command from the main board 11 and the variable display result can be determined. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designating command designates the start of the big hit gaming state when the hit start designating command is received, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit during the presentation processing “6”. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect processing. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the effect process flag is an initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU 120 for effect control sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hitting end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state and the like, and displays the effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control at the time of the end of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 Or, by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, the game effect lamp 9 or decoration by the output of a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Execute various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. Further, in the big hit internal effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5 or Output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and output a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, when the output voltage of the 12V power circuit 62b shown in FIG. 4 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC6V, for example, the transistor of the relay drive circuit 72 73 operates and a current flows in the coil 71L of the relay 71. When a current flows in the coil 71L, the contact portion 71S is switched from the open state to the closed state by the electromagnetic force of the coil 71L. As a result, the both ends of the thermistor 56 are short circuited, so that the thermistor 56 becomes invalid. Thus, when the relay 71 is driven, the electric path is switched from the electric path passing through only the thermistor 56 to an electric path passing through a parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S. In the electric path passing through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S, most of the current passes through the contact portion 71S, and the current flowing to the thermistor 56 becomes small (approximately zero). Therefore, the thermistor 56 for suppressing the inrush current is invalidated. Further, since the current flowing through the thermistor 56 is small (approximately zero), the power consumption by the thermistor 56 is almost eliminated. Therefore, for example, even when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor included in the ball striking and launching apparatus, it is possible to allow a margin for power supply to various substrates (loads). In the output node and output terminals 63a to 63f, the electric path from the output node of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and the electric path after the output terminals 63a to 63f (such as the electric paths in the main board 11 and the effect control board 12) A desired voltage can be obtained.

  For example, when the relay 71 is driven to short-circuit the thermistor 56 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power supply from the AC power supply 50 is supplied, the thermistor 56 is short-circuited in a transient state in which current starts to flow depending on the elapsed time. And inrush current may not be suppressed. Therefore, desired voltages are output at output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f and output terminals 63a to 63f, electric paths from output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and electric paths after the output terminals 63a to 63f. I can not get it. On the other hand, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, a specific voltage such as the output voltage of the power supply circuit is monitored to indicate that the voltage is in the steady state (DC6 V in the above embodiment) Since the relay 71 is driven to short-circuit the thermistor 56 when it becomes), the thermistor 56 will not short-circuit in the transient state where the current starts to flow. Therefore, desired voltages are output at output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f and output terminals 63a to 63f, electric paths from output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and electric paths after the output terminals 63a to 63f. You can get it.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing of FIG. 22, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process of FIG. Further, when it is determined in step S931 that there is a power-off signal, the CPU 103 executes the process of skipping steps S932 and 933 or the process of steps S503 to S508A shown in FIG. Thus, processing can be performed in accordance with the state of supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined that there is a power-off signal in step S931 of the input port confirmation process shown in FIG. 21 (step S931; Yes), steps S932 and S933. Skip the processing of. Therefore, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the processing in steps S 932 and S 933 is not performed (that is, the input condition of the detection signal is not acquired), thereby improving the reliability of the acquired detection signal. Can.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment can be solved so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a configuration of

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, one special variable winning ball device 7 is provided as a variable winning device, but the number of special variable winning ball devices is not limited to one, and is two or more. May be For example, as a modification, an upper special variable winning ball device and a lower special variable winning ball device 7B (see FIG. 29) may be provided. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, an upper large winning opening switch 23A, a lower large winning opening switch 23B, a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door and a solenoid 82B for the lower large winning opening door are provided.

  The special variable winning prize ball device has a large winning prize port door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82A for the large big winning prize port door shown in FIG. 28, and it changes to an open state and a closed state Form the upper big prize winning opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning prize ball device, when the solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door is in the OFF state, the upper large winning opening door closes the upper large winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning prize ball device, the upper winning prize opening door opens the upper winning prize opening when the solenoid 82A for the upper winning prize opening door is on. The game ball entering the upper large winning combination formed on the upper special variable winning combination ball device is detected by the upper large winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The lower special variable winning ball device 7B includes a lower large winning opening door 171 (see FIG. 29) which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82B for a lower large winning opening door shown in FIG. Form a lower large winning opening that changes between the state and the closed state. As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the lower large winning opening door 171 closes the lower large winning opening when the lower large winning opening door solenoid 82B is in the OFF state. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the lower large winning opening door 171 opens the lower large winning opening when the solenoid 82B for the lower large winning opening door is on. The game ball entering the lower large winning opening formed on the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by the lower large winning hole switch 23B shown in FIG.

  Further, as an example, as shown in FIG. 29, inside the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B, the game ball is guided to the discharge path without passing through the predetermined probability change area or not. You may provide. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, there are provided a positive change area switch 24A, a discharge switch 24B and a solenoid 82C for the positive change area cover. Furthermore, a positive change area lid 172 driven by a solenoid 82C for the positive change area lid is provided. The probability variation area may be changed by the probability variation area cover 172 into an open state where the gaming ball can pass and a closed state where the gaming ball can not pass. As an example, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is in the OFF state, the probability variation region lid 172 moves to a position (restricted position) where the probability variation region is closed (closed position), and the probability variation region is closed (FIG. A)). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is in the on state, the probability variation region lid 172 moves to the position (permissive position) where the probability variation region is not closed (not closed) (open position condition) FIG. 29 (B).

  The game ball entering the special variable variable winning ball device 7B first passes the path provided with the lower large winning opening switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then the guiding path to the probability changing area and the probability changing area Are guided to the bifurcation point to the induction path which is guided to the discharge path without passing through. As shown in FIG. 29A, the gaming ball that has reached the turning point when the definite variation area is in the closed state is guided to the common discharge path 174 without passing through the definite variation area, and from the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B. Exhausted. In this case, the gaming balls are detected by the discharge switch 24B installed in the guiding path to the common discharge path 174.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the gaming ball having reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes the probability variation area. At this time, the gaming ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A installed in the probability changing area. Then, the gaming ball having passed through the definite variation area passes through the delay unit 173 which decelerates the flow-down speed of the gaming ball and delays the arrival at the common discharge path 174, is guided to the common discharge path 174, and lower special variable prize winning It is discharged from the ball device 7B. In this way, the gaming ball that has entered the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B passes through the probability changing area, and based on the fact that the probability changing area switch 24A detects the gaming ball, it becomes for the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability change control condition may be established.

  The percentage of game balls entering lower special variable winning ball device 7B (the rate at which the lower large winning opening is in the open state), the length of time during which the probability variation area lid 173 is at the permissible position, the probability variation area lid 173 is permissible The rate at which the probability change control condition is satisfied may be suitably set by adjusting the timing of the position.

  In such pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in the process during the big hit open of step S115, for example, in the normal open land such as the first to the thirteenth round and the fifteenth round, the process to make the upper big winning opening open is executed . Further, for example, in the case of a definite variation opening round such as the 14th round or the 16th round, a process of opening the lower large winning opening and a lower large winning opening prize detection process are executed. For example, the lower special winning opening winning detection process is based on the number of gaming balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of gaming balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. The process of counting the game balls in 7B, the process of determining whether or not the passage of the game balls to the probability change area is detected, and the probability change determination flag when the passage of the probability change area is detected when the probability change area is valid. It includes the process to set.

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of the lower large winning opening winning detection process. In the lower large winning opening winning combination detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the lower large winning opening switch 23B is in the on state (step S501). When it is determined in step S501 that the lower large winning opening switch 23B is on (step S501; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152). And the like) is set to ON (step S502). The lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag, for example, the number of gaming balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the number of gaming balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A, and the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge switch 24B This is a flag that is set on in response to a case where the added number does not match, and when a predetermined period has elapsed and the input / output error state is controlled.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag is not set on (step S502; No), the CPU 103 is a counter indicating the number of gaming balls in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. A certain prize game in-game prize number counter (a counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 153 or the like) is incremented by 1 (step S502A). The value of the prize game winning number counter is the gaming ball detected by the probability variation area switch 24A from the number of gaming balls detected by the lower big winning opening switch 23B when the lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag is not on. Is controlled to a number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B.

  After executing the processing of step S502A or when it is determined that the lower large winning opening switch 23B is not in the on state in step S501 (step S501; No), the lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag is turned on in step S502. If it is determined that it is set (step S502; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the probability variable area switch 24A is in the on state (step S503). When it is determined in step S503 that the probability variation area switch 24A is in the on state (step S503; Yes), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the in-game number-of-practices counter (step S504). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the prize game in-game number-of-games counter is less than 0 (step S505). When it is determined in step S505 that the prize game in-game number-of-games counter is less than 0 (step S505; Yes), the CPU 103 executes an error handling upon overdischarge detection (step S512), and the lower prize winning opening The prize detection process ends. In the overdischarge detection error process, the CPU 103 sets, for example, the prize game number counter for prizes to 0, and outputs a predetermined error signal to the hall management computer, or an error for the effect control board 12 Send a command.

  When it is determined in step S505 that the bonus game in-game number-of-games counter is equal to or greater than 0 (step S505; No), the CPU 103 displays the probability variation area detection enable flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit It is determined whether or not the flag (such as 152) is set on (step S506). The probability variation area detection effective flag is a flag that is switched to ON state / OFF status in the probability variation area solenoid control processing for controlling the solenoid 82C for probability variation area lid, for example. It is used to execute control to switch at

  If it is determined in step S506 that the probability variation area detection enable flag is set on (step S506; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the probability variation determination flag (for example, in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) Flag) is set on (step S508). By setting the probability variation determination flag to the on state in step S508, it is controlled to the probability variation state advantageous to the player after the end of the running big hit gaming state. Next, the CPU 103 transmits, to the effect control board 12, a probability variation confirmation designation command for designating that it has been decided to be in the probability variation state (step S 508 A).

  In addition, by the processing of step S508A being executed, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted each time the game ball passes the probability variation area in the lower large winning prize opening in the probability variation opening round (for example, the 14th round, the 16th round) .

  As described in the above embodiment, the RAM 102 is a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. Therefore, when a power failure or the like (power failure) occurs during the round of the big hit game and power is restored, the big hit from the round that was being executed at the time of power failure based on the value of the special process process flag stored in the RAM 102 The game is resumed. Therefore, when power failure occurs and power is restored during the execution of the definite variation open round (for example, the 14th round, the 16th round), the big hit game is resumed from the definite variation open round being executed at the time of the occurrence of the power interruption. Ru. Then, when the gaming ball passes the definite variation area in the lower large winning opening in the definite variation open round after the resumption of the big hit game, the processing of step S508A is executed, and the definite variation confirmation designated command is transmitted.

  After execution of the process of step S508A or when it is determined in step S503 that the probability variation area switch 24A is not in the on state (step S503; No), the probability variation area detection enable flag is not set on in step S506. If it is determined that the discharge switch 24B is on (step S506; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the discharge switch 24B is in the on state (step S509). When it is determined in step S509 that the discharge switch is in the on state (step S509; Yes), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the bonus game in-game number counter (step S510). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the prize game number-of-practices counter is less than 0 (step S511). When it is determined in step S511 that the prize game in-game number-of-games counter is less than 0 (step S511; Yes), the CPU 103 executes an error processing at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512), and the lower prize winning opening The prize detection process ends.

  If it is determined in step S509 that the discharge switch is not in the on state (step S509; No), or if it is determined in step S511 that the number-of-money-in-game prize counter is not less than 0 (step S511; No). The CPU 103 ends the lower large winning opening winning detection process.

  In the lower special winning opening detection processing of FIG. 30, when the winning combination counter during the prize game is less than 0 (when the lower large winning opening switch invalidation flag is not turned on the game detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B If the number of balls is less than the sum of the number of gaming balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), execute the error processing at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512) By doing this, it is possible to restore the error state by returning the number-of-player in-game prize counter to zero. In addition, even when the probability variation area switch 24A detects a gaming ball as a fraudulent action, it is not controlled to a probability variation state by the detection, so that security against fraudulent behavior can be enhanced.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in the command analysis process in step S74, the probability variation determination for performing the probability variation determination notification in the image display device 5 based on the reception of the probability variation determination designation command from the main substrate 11 Control for superimposing the display is performed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a definite variation confirmation specification command has been received (step S 681). If it is determined in step S681 that the definite variation confirmation designation command has been received (step S681; Yes), the CPU 120 for production control is provided in a definite variation notification in progress flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the presentation control flag setting unit 191) It is determined whether or not the flag) is set on (step S682). When it is determined in step S682 that the probability variation confirmation informing flag is not set on (step S682; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform probability variation determination display for performing probability variation confirmation notification Is superimposed (step S683). In step S683, for example, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays an image such as "certainly definite decision!" On a background image or the like. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability variation confirmation informing flag on (step S684).

  Although the above-mentioned modification shows a case where a definite variation confirmation display such as “certain variation confirmation!” Is performed on the image display device 5 as the definite variation confirmation notification, the definite variation confirmation notification is not limited to the above-described mode. For example, if it is an aspect that can recognize that transition to a definite variation state is confirmed, an effect using a character or the like may be performed in the image display device 5, or a predetermined effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. The definite variation confirmation notification may be made by outputting. Further, for example, the probability variation confirmation notification may be performed by controlling the game effect lamp 9 with a predetermined lighting / flashing pattern.

  After executing the process of step S684 or when it is determined that the definite variation finalization designation command has not been received in step S681 (step S681; No), the definite variation finalization informing flag is set on in step S682. If it is determined that there is (step S682; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the big hit end designation command has been received (step S685). If it is determined in step S685 that the big hit end designation command has been received (step S685; Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether the flag under definite variation confirmation informing is set on (step S686) . If it is determined in step S686 that the definite variation confirmation informing flag is set to ON (step S686; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 erases the probable variation confirmation display (step S687), and the definite variation confirmation informing flag Are turned off (step S688).

  After executing the process of step S688, or when it is determined that the big hit end designation command has not been received in step S685 (step S685; No), the flag under definite variation confirmation informing is set on in step S686. If it is determined that there is not (step S686; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the other command analysis processing (step S689), and ends the command analysis processing.

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S681 to S688, the probability variation confirmation notification is executed based on the reception of the probability variation confirmation command. For example, processing that starts definite variation confirmation notification on the condition that it is determined that the definite variation confirmation informing flag is not set on in the determination processing of step S682 (condition that the definite variation confirmation notification is not being executed already) Since the game ball is passed through the definite variation area first during the big hit game and the definite variation confirmation specification command is received, the execution of the definite variation confirmation notification is started, and the second and subsequent definite variation confirmation specification commands are received. Even so, the definite variation confirmation notification is not executed again. Then, the definite variation confirmation notification is continued until the big hit end designation command is received. Therefore, in the above-mentioned modification, based on the fact that the definite variation confirmation designation command is received, the definite variation confirmation notification is controlled to be executed once.

  As described in the above embodiment, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power supply, the probability variation confirmation command is received once during the big hit game and the probability variation confirmation notification is started Even after power-on, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the flag under notification of definite variation confirmation is not stored. Therefore, after the power is restored after the power failure, when the game ball passes the definite variation area again and the definite variation confirmation designation command is received, it is determined as No in step S682 and the definite variation confirmation notification is started again. Become.

  Further, in the above modification, if the game ball passes the probability change area first during the big hit game and the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 is definitely changed for reasons such as noise or data corruption of the command. When the finalization designation command can not be received normally, the effect control CPU 120 can not recognize the definite variation finalization specification command, so the process of starting the definite variation confirmation notification in step S683 is not performed either, and the process of step S684 is performed. Since the process is not executed either, the indeterminate informing notification flag is not set on either. Therefore, in this case, when the second and subsequent definite variation confirmation designation commands are received, the effect control CPU 120 determines No in step S682, executes the processing of step S683, and starts the definite variation confirmation notification. At the same time, the process of step S684 is executed to set the indeterminate indeterminate variation informing flag on.

  Next, the transmission timing of the definite variation confirmation designation command when the gaming ball passes the definite variation area and the execution timing of the positive variation confirmation notification will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing the transmission timing of the definite variation determination command when the normal operation is performed and the execution timing of the definite variation confirmation notification. As shown in FIG. 32, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th and 16th rounds), the lower large winning opening is opened, and the definite variation is specified each time the game ball passes the definite variation area in the lower large winning opening A command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A). In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, when the game ball first passes the definite variation area during the big hit game and the definite variation confirmation designation command is received as shown in FIG. The display (probable variation confirmation notification) is started (see steps S681 to S684). Then, as shown in FIG. 32, the definite change confirmation notification is continued until the big hit end designation command is received. Thus, based on the fact that the definite variation confirmation designation command is received, the definite variation confirmation notification is performed once.

  Although the above variation shows the case where the definite variation confirmation notification is continued until the timing of receiving the big hit end designation command, the duration of the positive variation change notification is not limited to the timing of receiving the big hit termination specification command. . For example, after the big hit end designation command is received, the definite change confirmation notification may be continued until the big hit end notification effect (ending effect) is finished. Also, for example, after the definite variation confirmation designation command is received first and the definite variation confirmation notification is started, the definite variation confirmation notification may be ended based on the passage of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Furthermore, the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed only during the round in which the definite variation confirmation notification has been started. For example, when the definite variation confirmation notification is started in the 14th round, the definite variation confirmation notification may be continued until the 14th round is ended, and the definite variation confirmation notification may be ended when the 14th round is ended. Also, for example, when the definite variation confirmation notification is started in the sixteenth round, the definite variation confirmation notification may be continued until the sixteenth round is ended, and the definite variation confirmation notification may be ended when the sixteenth round is ended.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory view showing the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when a power failure occurs during the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 33, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th and 16th rounds), the lower large winning opening is opened, and each time the game ball passes the definite variation area in the lower large winning opening, definite variation specification is specified A command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A). In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, when the game ball first passes the definite variation area during the big hit game and the definite variation confirmation specification command is received as shown in FIG. The display (probable variation confirmation notification) is started (see steps S681 to S684).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 33, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the probability variation open round (the 14th round in the example of FIG. 33) after the start of the probability variation confirmation notification. Then, as shown in FIG. 33, after that, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored, and the lower large winning opening is opened in the probability change open round (the 14th round in the example of FIG. 33). Shall have been resumed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33, after the power is restored after power interruption, when the gaming ball passes again through the probability change area in the lower large winning opening, transmission of the probability change confirmation notification command is performed again. Then, as before the power interruption, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 each time the gaming ball passes through the probability variation area (see step S508A). On the other hand, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power supply, it is a pachinko gaming machine even after receiving the definite variation confirmation designation command once during the big hit game and starting the definite variation confirmation notification. If the power supply to 1 is stopped, the indeterminate informing notification flag is not stored. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33, after the power is restored after power interruption, when the gaming ball passes the definite change area again and the definite change confirmation designation command is received, the step is performed at the timing when the definite change confirmation designation command is received. No is determined in S682, and the definite variation confirmation notification is started again (see steps S681 to S684). Then, as shown in FIG. 33, the definite change confirmation notification is continued until the big hit end designation command is received.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view showing the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when the effect control CPU 120 misses the probability variation confirmation designation command. As shown in FIG. 34, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th and 16th rounds), the lower large winning opening is opened, and each time the game ball passes the definite variation area in the lower large winning opening, definite variation specification is specified A command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 34, when the game ball passes the definite variation area first during the big hit game and the definite variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, the CPU 120 for effect control due to noise or data corruption of the command, etc. Is assumed to have failed to receive the definite variation confirmation specification command normally. In this case, since the effect control CPU 120 can not recognize the definite variation confirmation designation command, the process of starting the definite variation confirmation notification in step S683 is not performed, and the process of step S684 is not executed. Also not set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, although the probability variation determination designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, the probability variation determination notification is not started at the timing of transmission of the first probability variation determination designation command.

  In this case, when the game ball passes the second and subsequent probability variation areas and the probability variation finalization designation command is transmitted, if the effect control CPU 120 normally receives the probability variation finalization designation command, No in step S682. Since the determination is made, the definite variation confirmation notification is started. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 starts superimposed display (probable variation confirmation notification) of the probable variation confirmation display on the image display device 5 when the second probability variation confirmation designating command is received (steps S681 to S681). See S684).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described modification, for example, the CPU 103 establishes the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the gaming ball having entered the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B has passed the probability variation area. Further, based on the fact that the gaming ball having entered the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B has passed through the probability variation area, it outputs a probability variation confirmation designation command capable of specifying that the gaming ball has passed the probability variation area. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes the definite variation confirmation notification once on the basis of the fact that the definite variation confirmation specification command is output. Then, after the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped after outputting the definite variation confirmation designation command and the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed, the gaming ball has entered the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B again. Based on passing through the definite variation area, the definite variation definite designation command is output again (see FIG. 33). It is possible to notify that it is controlled in a definite change state without giving a feeling of depression, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In addition, even after the power failure recovery, it is possible to notify the effect control CPU 120 that the gaming ball has passed through the probability variation area.

  In the above modification, two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning ball device, lower special variable winning ball device 7B) are provided, and one of them (lower special variable winning ball device 7B) as a variable winning device. However, the variable winning device is not limited to the mode shown in this modification. For example, it is provided with one variable winning device provided with a probability variation area, and as a big hit type, it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability variation area and difficult to be controlled in a probability variation state. The game ball is set to "second big hit" which is likely to be controlled in a definite variation state by passing the game ball, and the control mode of the positive variation area lid 172 is made different between "first big hit" and "second big hit" Thus, the ease of passage of gaming balls in the definite change area may be made different between the "first big hit" and the "second big hit", and the ease of establishment of the probability change control condition may be made different. . In addition, for example, three or more special variable winning ball devices are provided, and one or more of the special variable winning ball devices are provided with a probability variation area, and three for "first big hit" and "second big hit". It may be made to differ in which pattern open three or more special variable winning ball devices.

  In the above modification, a case is shown in which only the lower special variable winning ball device 7B of the two special variable winning ball devices is provided with a definite variation area, but the upper special variable winning ball device and the lower special variable winning ball device It may be configured to provide a positive change region in both of 7B. And it is easy to pass the game ball of the probability change area by making the shape of the probability change area different or making the control mode of the probability change area lid 172 different between the upper special variable winning ball device and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. May be different.

  The variable winning device is not limited to the case where the gaming machine is equipped with one variable winning device (special variable winning ball device), but is also provided with a plurality of variable winning devices (for example, the above special variable In the case of including the winning ball device and the lower special variable winning device 7B) is also a concept including. Then, as described above, in the case of providing a plurality of variable winning devices, at least one of the plurality of variable winning devices may be provided with a probability variation area.

  In the above modification, when the output of the definite variation confirmation designation command can not be received, the definite variation confirmation notification is executed based on the next output of the definite variation confirmation specification command (see FIG. 34). Therefore, it is possible to notify the effect control CPU 120 that the gaming ball has passed the probability variation area even after outputting the probability variation confirmation designation command once. In addition, even when the probability variation confirmation designation command is missed, the probability variation confirmation notification can be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 thereafter.

  Although the above-mentioned modification shows the case where a definite change definite announcement is performed at the timing which received a definite change definite specification command, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the receipt of the definite variation confirmation designation command, or the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed in the next round after the receipt of the definite variation change designation command. . Also, for example, after receiving the probability variation confirmation designation command, the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  Also, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the definite variation confirmation designation command is received after the power failure is restored, the definite variation confirmation notification is executed at the timing when the predetermined time has passed since the reception of the definite variation confirmation designation command Or, after performing the definite variation confirmation notification in the next round after receiving the definite variation confirmation specification command, or after receiving the definite variation confirmation specification command, the definite variation confirmation notification is executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect) You may

  Furthermore, while performing the definite variation confirmation notification at the timing when the definite variation confirmation specification command is received in the same manner as in the above-described modification in a normal state, the definite variation confirmation specification command is performed only when the definite variation confirmation specification command is received after power failure recovery After performing the definite variation confirmation notification at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since receiving the message, or after performing the definite variation confirmation notification in the next round after receiving the definite variation determination specification command, or after receiving the certain variation determination specification command, At the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect), the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed.

  In the above modification, a probability variation confirmation designation command is output each time the gaming ball having entered the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B passes the probability variation area. Therefore, since the definite variation confirmation designation command is output uniformly at the time of passing the definite variation area of the gaming ball, the definite variation confirmation specification command is again issued after the interruption even without performing the determination process as to whether or not the interruption is restored. It is possible to transmit, and it is possible to notify the CPU 120 for effect control that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area even after the power failure is recovered by a simple process.

  Although the above-mentioned modification shows the case where a probability change finalization designation command is transmitted each time the game ball passes the probability change area, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to transmit the definite variation confirmation designation command only to the passage of the gaming ball to the first definite variation area in the definite variation open round, and the definite variation confirmation specification command even if the gaming ball passes the definite variation area after the second time May not be sent. Even in the case of this configuration, it is only necessary to transmit the positive change notification notification specification command again only when the gaming ball passes the positive change region first after the power failure recovery.

  Further, for example, in the probability variation opening round, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only for the passage of the game balls in the first probability variation region and the passage of the game balls in the last probability variation region. In this case, for example, when the number of allowable winnings for the upper large winning opening and the lower large winning opening during the round is 6, first when the gaming ball passes through the definite changing area and the sixth changing probability area Only when the game ball passes, the definite variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted. When configured in this way, even if a power failure occurs after sending a probability variation confirmation specification command based on passage of the gaming ball to the first probability variation area in the probability variation open round, the last after power failure recovery (6 Based on the passage of the gaming ball to the probability variation area of the individual), the probability variation confirmation designation command can be transmitted to notify the CPU 120 for effect control. Further, even when the first definite variation confirmation designation command is missed in the definite variation open round, the definite variation confirmation notification can be executed by the final (sixth) definite variation confirmation specification command. In addition, it is not limited to the case of transmitting the definite variation confirmation designation command only for the passage of the gaming balls of the first and last definite variation areas, for example, the definite variation confirmation only for the passing of the gaming balls of the second and final definite variation area Various transmission timing combinations may be considered, such as transmitting a designated command or transmitting a definite variation confirmation designation command only for the passage of gaming balls in the first and second penultimate variation regions.

  Further, for example, in the probability variation release round, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted at predetermined intervals. For example, one probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted every time the passage of the gaming ball to the probability variation area is detected three times. In such a configuration, even if a power failure occurs after transmitting the definite variation confirmation designation command, the positive variation determination is determined based on the fact that the passage of the gaming ball to the probable variation area is detected three times after the power failure recovery. The designated command can be transmitted and notified to the effect control CPU 120. In addition, even when the definite variation confirmation specification command is missed, the definite variation confirmation notification can be executed by the definite variation confirmation specification command transmitted based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball to the definite variation area three times. .

  Although the case where the special gaming state is the definite variation state has been described as an example in the above modification, the special gaming state may be a gaming state other than the definite variation state. For example, it is assumed that the special game state is a short time state, and it is determined that the special game state is to be shifted to the short time state based on the passage of the gaming ball through the probability change area in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. May be Further, for example, even if it is a definite change state, it is configured such that there are a plurality of continuation numbers of the positive change state, and it is continued as a special gaming state based on the game ball having passed the definite change area in the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B. It may be decided to be shifted to a large number of probability change states. Further, for example, even if the time saving state is configured, there are a plurality of continuation times of the time saving state, and it is continued as a special gaming state based on the game ball passing through the definite variation area in the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B. It may be decided that the transition to the short time state is made frequently.

  In the above modification, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after outputting the definite variation confirmation designation command and the definite variation confirmation designation command is output by the CPU 103 after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, Execute a confirmation notification. Therefore, even when the power failure is recovered, it can be reliably notified that the gaming ball has passed the probability change area.

  In the above modification, even when the definite variation confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery, the case where the definite variation confirmation notification is executed (see FIG. 33) is shown, but the gaming ball has passed the definite variation area after the power failure recovery At this time, the production control board 12 may not execute the probability variation determination notification only by transmitting the probability variation determination designating command. In this case, for example, the RAM 122 is stored as the backup RAM backed up by the backup power supply so that the flag is notified during the definite variation confirmation informing, and the definite variation confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery. If it is determined as Yes in step S 682 of 31, the definite variation confirmation notification may not be executed.

  In addition, after starting the definite change confirmation notification based on the reception of the first fixed change confirmation specification command, when the power failure is restored and the positive change notification specification command is received again, the positive change notification is already performed before the power failure Therefore, if the definite variation confirmation notification is executed again in exactly the same manner, there is a possibility that a more annoying impression may be given. Therefore, when the definite variation confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery, the definite variation confirmation notification of a mode that is more conservative than the definite variation confirmation notification before the power failure may be executed. For example, when displaying a definite variation confirmation display such as "certain variation confirmation!" With characters smaller than before the power interruption, or performing definite variation confirmation notification using the speakers 8L and 8R or the game effect lamp 9, from before the power interruption Also, a predetermined effect sound may be output with a small volume, or the game effect lamp 9 may be controlled with a modest lighting / flashing pattern.

  In the above-mentioned modification, it controls to a game state including a plurality of probability variation open rounds (14th round, 16th round) which changes lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B to an open state as a big hit game state. Then, at least one definite variation confirmation designation command is output once in each round of changing the lower special variable winning prize ball device 7B to the open state. For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34, in each of the 14th round and the 16th round which are the probability variation open rounds, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted each time the game ball passes the probability variation area. Therefore, even if it is not possible to receive the probability variation confirmation designation command in the first round of changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the open state, the game ball in the next round of changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the open state Can be notified to the effect control CPU 120 that it has passed through the probability variation area. For example, even if the definite variation confirmation designation command can not be received in the 14th round, which is the definite variation release round, the definite variation confirmation notification is executed by the definite variation determination specification command transmitted in the 16th round, which is at least the next definite variation opening round. Can. Also, for example, even if a power failure occurs after transmitting the definite variation confirmation specification command in the 14th round, the effect control CPU 120 is notified by the definite variation confirmation specification command transmitted in at least the 16th round after power failure recovery can do.

  In the above variation, there are two rounds of the 14th round and the 16th round as the probability variation open rounds, and in any round of the 14th round and the 16th round, every time the game ball passes the probability variation area Although the case of transmitting the definite variation confirmation designation command has been shown, it is sufficient to transmit at least the definite variation determination specification command at least once in each definite variation opening round, for example, when the gaming ball of the definite variation area first passes in each definite variation opening round Only the definite variation confirmation specification command may be transmitted. For example, when the game ball passes the definite change area in the 14th round when the game ball passes the definite change area, the definite change confirm specification command is sent even if the game ball passes the second change area in the 14th round. Do not send, then when the game ball first passes through the definite variation area in the 16th round, send the definite variation confirmation specification command, and thereafter, the gaming ball passes the definite variation area in the second and subsequent rounds in the 16th round However, the definite variation finalization designation command may not be transmitted. Furthermore, not only when transmitting the probability variation confirmation designation command only when the game ball of the probability variation area passes first in each probability variation opening round, for example, in the predetermined number of items (for example, the third) in each probability variation opening round The definite variation determination designation command may be transmitted only when the gaming ball in the definite variation region passes, or may be transmitted only when the gaming ball in the definite variation region passes finally.

  Note that, as described above, when the definite variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only once in the definite variation release round, for example, the definite variation determination specification command has already been transmitted in the sixteenth round, which is the last definite variation release round If a power failure occurs later, there may be a situation in which the probability change confirmation designation command is not transmitted after power failure recovery, and the effect control means can not be notified. Therefore, only in the final sixteenth round, a probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted each time the gaming ball passes the probability variation area. With such a configuration, even when a power failure occurs in the sixteenth round, it is possible to transmit a positive change confirmation specification command after power failure recovery to notify the effect control CPU 120.

  In the above modification, the case where the lower large winning opening is in the open state is two rounds (14th round, 16th round), but not limited to such an aspect, the positive variation of three or more rounds is possible. It may be configured to have an open round. Also, for example, the probability variation open round in the big hit game may be configured to be only one round.

  In the above modification, the definite variation confirmation notification is executed in the same manner without distinction between the case where the gaming ball passes the definite variation area in the fourteenth round and the case where the gaming ball passes the definite variation area in the sixteenth round Although a case is shown, you may differ the aspect of definite variation definite alerting | reporting. For example, in the 14th round, without receiving the definite variation confirmation specification command, when the definite variation confirmation specification command is received in the 16th round and the definite variation confirmation notification is started, the definite variation confirmation specification command transmitted in the 14th round Because the period until the big hit game end is short if notification is started from the 16th round, there is a possibility of being missed, and in a more noticeable manner than when the definite variation confirmation notification is started in the 14th round The definite variation confirmation notification may be executed. For example, the probability change confirmation display is displayed with a large display as compared with the start of the notification in the 14th round, a predetermined effect sound is output with a large volume, or the gaming effect lamp 9 is displayed with a conspicuous lighting / flashing pattern. The control may be made to make it easy for the player to notice that the variation is definite.

  In the above variation, in the probability variation opening round, the number of gaming balls detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B, the number of gaming balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, and the number of gaming balls detected by the discharge switch 24B If the number of matches and the winning combination counter in the bonus game becomes 0, step S508 is skipped in the lower large winning opening winning detection process of FIG. 30, and the probability change area switch is on. Also does not set the definite change confirmation flag. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraud.

  In the above modification, since the delay unit 173 is provided on the route until the gaming ball that has passed through the definite variation area reaches the common discharge route 174, one of the gaming balls that has won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at different timings. Can pass through the probability variation area, and the other can not pass, and when reaching the common discharge path 174, the arrival timing can be made different. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the rate at which ball clogging occurs near the common discharge path 174.

  In the above-described modification, as a specific area where only the game balls that have won a prize in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass, a probability change area controlled to a probability change state when the game balls pass is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area may be another area controlled to the special game state advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game ball. At this time, the special gaming state is not limited to the probability changing state, but the gaming state in which the number of times that the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state (or the enlargement open state) (the number of times of electric power support) There may be other gaming states that are more advantageous than the normal state, such as a gaming state in which the number of round games executed when transitioning to the state is greater than the normal state.

  In the above modification, the upper special variable winning ball device forming the upper large winning opening and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B forming the lower large winning opening are provided, and the upper winning opening is provided in the round game other than the specified number of times. While changing to the open state, it has been described that the lower large winning opening is changed to the open state in a specific number of round games. However, a plurality of large winning openings such as upper large winning opening and lower large winning opening, execution mode of the round game (such as opening large winning opening, large winning opening open upper limit time), definite variation such as probability variation area passing ratio or probability variation decision ratio The correspondence with the establishment possibility of the control condition may be set differently from that of the above-described modification. That is, depending on which of the plurality of large winning openings the probability that the probability variation control condition for becoming the positive variation state is established is made different depending on which of the plurality of large winning openings the game winning opening of each The arrangement and the operation mode in the jackpot gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special drawing game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special drawing and the second special drawing can be executed, the special drawing display result is “big hit” in the special drawing game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not it becomes, it may be set so that the ratio of changing the large winning opening where the game ball easily passes the probability change area to the open state may be different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the relay 71 is configured by an electromagnetic relay including, for example, a coil and a contact portion, the relay is not limited to a contact relay such as an electromagnetic relay, and is configured by using a semiconductor, for example. It may be a non-contact relay or the like, or may be a combination of a contact relay and a non-contact relay (hybrid relay).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when current flows through the relay 71, the contact portion switches from the open state to the closed state, and when no current flows through the coil, the contact portion switches from the closed state to the open state. That is, the relay has a contact portion of a normally open contact (also referred to as an A contact or a make contact). However, the relay is not limited to a relay having a contact portion of a normally open contact, but a relay having a contact portion of a normally closed contact (also referred to as a B contact or a break contact), a switching contact (C contact, transfer contact, etc. It may be a relay or the like having a contact portion. Moreover, the relay switched to the electric path for inactivating the thermistor 56 and the electric path for activating is not limited to one, and may be two or more. In this case, a plurality of relays having contact portions of the same type (normally open contacts, normally closed contacts, switching contacts, etc.) may be used, or different types of contact portions may be used in combination.

  In the above embodiment, one end of the contact portion 71S of the relay 71 is connected to one end of the thermistor 56, and the other end of the contact portion 71S of the relay 71 is connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. That is, the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S are connected in parallel. However, the circuit for disabling the thermistor 56 is not limited to the above. For example, when the relay operates, the electric path passing through the thermistor 56 is cut off (one end side, the other end side, or one end side and the other end side of the thermistor 56 are opened) and the thermistor 56 does not pass An electrical path may be formed toward the common mode choke coil 57 in the latter stage. In this case, for example, the circuit may be configured using a relay having a contact portion of the switching contact. For example, an electric wire is provided side by side with the thermistor 56, and a relay having a contact portion of the switching contact on one end side of the electric wire and the thermistor 56 is installed. Then, one end of the electric wire and one end of the thermistor 56 are respectively connected to the other end (terminal on the side having two contacts) of the contact portion of the switching contact, and one end of the contact portion is connected to the other end of the fuse 53 . The other end of the wire may be connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. A relay having a switching contact point may be installed at the other end of the electric wire and the thermistor 56. A relay having a switching contact point may be installed at one end and the other end of the electric wire and the thermistor 56, respectively. You may Thus, the relay may be configured to be switchable between an electric path passing only through the thermistor 56 and an electric path not passing through the thermistor 56. The electric path for invalidating the thermistor 56 includes an electric path not passing through the thermistor 56, in addition to the electric path passing through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S shown in the above embodiment.

  Although one thermistor 56 is provided in the above embodiment, two or more thermistors 56 may be provided. In this case, the plurality of thermistors may be connected in series, in parallel, or in a combination of series and parallel. A relay for disabling the thermistor may be provided for the plurality of thermistors, or may be provided for part of the plurality of thermistors.

  In the above embodiment, the relay drive circuit 72 is configured by hardware such as a resistor or a transistor, for example. However, the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to one configured by hardware. For example, the relay drive circuit 72 may be configured by software, or may be configured by hardware and software. For example, a CPU or the like may be mounted on the power supply substrate 16, the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit may be monitored by the CPU, and the relay may be operated when the voltage becomes a predetermined voltage. Further, the relay may be operated by a CPU mounted on another board such as the effect control CPU 120 or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the relay drive circuit 72 is configured by the transistor 73, the resistors 74 to 76, the diode 77 and the electrolytic capacitor 78. In this case, a delay occurs from when the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit becomes DC6 V or more to when the transistor 73 is turned on. However, the relay drive circuit may be configured without using the transistor 73, and a current may flow through the coil 71L of the relay 71 at the timing when the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit becomes DC6V or more.

  In the above embodiment, one change is made when the change is started in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-links. Although the example which transmits a pattern command was shown, for example, you may make it notify a fluctuation pattern to a production control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, the main board (main side) becomes reach such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect in the first command, etc. Send a command showing the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before (if it does not reach reach before the so-called second stop), and after reaching reach with the second command, such as reach type and presence / absence of re-lottery effect It is also possible to transmit a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode (after a so-called second stop when not reaching a reach). In this case, the type of the second command may be made different depending on whether or not the variable display result is "big hit". Further, the type of the first command may be determined by common processing regardless of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit". In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, first, the type of the second command may be determined, and then the first command may be determined, and transmission setting of each command may be performed.

  In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. In the case of the main substrate, the variation time may be notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variation mode to be executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control substrate 12. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying a fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, a plurality of fluctuation patterns can be created by a combination, so the amount of data to be stored as a fluctuation pattern command can be reduced. Can.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the presence / absence of the power-off signal is confirmed for each input port, but this is an example. For example, since the signal for error detection is input to the input port IP00, the process may be continued for the input port IP00 without confirming the presence or absence of the power-off signal. Since the signal input to the input port IP00 is a signal that is input when occurrence of a defect that causes the control means to be mistaken as winning despite the fact that it has not actually won, or an incorrect operation, such a configuration By doing this, the administrator of the gaming machine can recognize that the occurrence of the malfunction or the fraud has been made.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example in which the power-off signal was input into the input port to which a power-off signal is input was shown, this is an example. For example, the power-off signal may be input not only to the input port but also to the interrupt terminal. According to this, since the power-off signal is also inputted to the interrupt terminal, it is possible to detect that the power-off signal is inputted immediately.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that plays a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as identification information of a plurality of types, for example, and can impart a predetermined gaming value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. One game is ended when the display result of (for example, a plurality of reels) is derived and displayed, and according to the display result, winning (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning, RB winning etc. ) Is a game machine that can be generated. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiment or modification, by the cooperation of hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine and software for performing predetermined processing. It should just be comprised so that all or one part of the feature which has may be provided.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown by the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp The operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided to perform variable display of plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and to display the display result. It is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result defined in advance is displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine The game is performed by driving the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being thrown, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value usable for addition of game scores is recorded, and a game recording The game recording medium processing means may be provided for reading out the record information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot.

  The slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming values and only credits as gaming values It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, for example, when setting 3 as the number of bets, the number of bets is made using 15 game balls. Is equivalent to setting. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls etc. The game value may be used in combination. For example, a slot machine can set a bet number and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of medals and gaming balls etc. can be generated by winning. It may be possible to pay out any kind of gaming value.

  Such a slot machine may be provided with the thermistor 56, the relay 71, the relay drive circuit 72 and the like in the above embodiment. Then, as described in the above embodiment, the relay 72 may be turned on when, for example, the output voltage of the 12 V power supply circuit 62 b becomes a predetermined voltage (DC 6 V or more). A desired voltage can be obtained also in such a slot machine. Further, in such a slot machine, as described in the above embodiment, when the power supply disconnecting signal (dropping signal) is input from the power supply monitoring circuit 91 to the input port (input terminal), the operation result is switched. What is necessary is just to limit setting to an on-buffer etc. (The process of step S932, S933 etc. in the said embodiment). Even in such a slot machine, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, processing such as setting the operation result in the switch-on buffer is not performed (ie, the input status of the detection signal is not acquired). The reliability of the detected signal can be improved.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device etc. included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or slot machine. Instead, it may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 5 H ... start winning memory display area 5 I ... changing special figure display area 5 L, 5 C, 5 R ... decoration Symbol display area 6A ... Regular winning ball device 6B ... Regular variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp Control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Power supply board 17 ... Power relay board 18 ... Frame decoration relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indication Unit 29 ... Error system switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... controller sensor unit 35B ... push sensor 41 ... passing gate 50 ... AC power supply 51a, 51b ... input terminal 52 ... power switch 53 ... fuse 54 ... surge absorber 55, 58 ... capacitor 56 ... thermistor 57 ... common mode choke coil 61 ... Rectification parts 61a, 61b ... full wave rectification circuits 62 ... DC power supply parts 62a to 62f ... power supply circuits 63a to 63g, 92 ... output terminals 71 ... relays 72 ... relay drive circuits 73 ... transistors 74 to 76 ... resistances 77 ... diodes 78 ... Electrolytic capacitor 81, 82 ... Solenoid 91 ... Power supply monitoring circuit 100 ... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
106 ... control clock generation circuit 107 ... timer circuit 108 ... input / output control circuit 109 ... reset / interrupt controller 110 ... switch circuit 111 ... solenoid circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit Da ~ Df ... Diode 7B ... Lower special variable winning ball device 23A ... Upper large winning opening switch 23B ... Lower large winning opening switch 24A ... Probability change area switch 24B ... Discharge switch 82A ~ 82C ... Solenoid 171 ... Lower large Prize winning opening door 172 ... probability variation area lid 173 ... delay unit 174 ... common discharge path

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Inrush current suppression means provided in an electric path connected to an external power supply,
A first path in which the inrush current suppressing unit is provided, electrically switchable one path by mechanical mechanisms to the other from the second path you disable By disconnected the inrush current suppression means Electric circuit switching means,
Monitoring means for monitoring the voltage;
Rectifying means for converting alternating current voltage supplied from the external power supply into direct current voltage;
A surge absorption element provided in an electric path between the external power supply and the inrush current suppression means ;
The electrical path switching means switches the electrical path from the first electrical path to the second electrical path when the voltage becomes a predetermined voltage,
The inrush current suppression means is provided in the electric path before the rectification means converts an AC voltage into a DC voltage ,
The apparatus further comprises a noise removal unit that removes noise of current flowing in an electric path connected to the external power supply,
A game machine characterized by It controls the progress of the game using the game medium and controls the game to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established, and when the special condition is established, after the specific gaming state is over, the normal gaming state Game control means for controlling a special game state advantageous to the player,
A variable winning device that changes to a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media can not enter;
And effect control means for controlling an effect based on a control signal from the game control means.
The game control means
Specific gaming state control means for performing control to change the variable winning device to the first state as the specific gaming state;
Condition satisfaction control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the gaming media having entered the variable winning device has passed through a specific area provided in the variable winning device;
Signal output means for outputting a specific area passage signal capable of specifying that the game medium has passed the specific area based on the game medium having entered the variable winning device having passed the specific area;
The effect control means is
And a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification once based on the output of the specific area passage signal by the signal output unit.
The signal output means enters the variable winning device again when the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped after the specific area passing signal is output and the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed. The specified area passing signal is output again based on the passage of the specified game medium through the specified area ,
The variable winning device has a common discharge path through which the game media that has won the variable winning device but did not pass the specific area and the game media that has passed the specific area are merged and discharged. ,
A game medium that has passed one of the paths leading to the common discharge path without passing through the specific area and the path leading to the common discharge path passing through the specific area passes the other path Decelerates more than the medium and joins the common discharge path,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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