JP6777209B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is connected to a ringing lamp device arranged above the gaming machine, and, for example, when a jackpot occurs, a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the calling lamp device. Is known (Patent Document 1). The call lamp device aggregates and displays the number of jackpots based on the jackpot signal from the game machine.

In this type of game machine, there are models in which a plurality of types of jackpots are set in order to improve the taste of the game. The types of jackpots include, for example, a probability variation jackpot in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed to generate a jackpot, and then the probability of winning the jackpot lottery shifts to a higher probability change state and a time saving state, and a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the non-probability change jackpot that shifts to the normal state and the sudden change symbol that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol are stopped and displayed to generate a jackpot for an extremely short time, and then the probability change state and the time saving state are generated. There is a sudden jackpot to shift. When a sudden jackpot occurs, the player can be given a surprise as if he / she suddenly changed to a probabilistic state without becoming a jackpot.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-302145

However, with the diversification of game contents as illustrated above, there is a problem that the conventional jackpot signal output method may reduce the taste of the game machine.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the unsolved problems of the conventional techniques as illustrated above, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered. It is an object.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning opening.
A movable member capable of making it easier for the game ball to enter the predetermined winning opening, and
As the control of the operation of the movable member, a movable member control means that performs control corresponding to a normal state and control corresponding to a time saving state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the predetermined winning opening than the normal state.
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When the lottery by the lottery means is won, the winning means in which the game ball can be entered and the winning means are opened.
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when a predetermined number of game balls are not entered, the winning means The first special prize state generating means for generating the special prize state in which the long opening operation that is released for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the short opening is opened for a shorter time than the predetermined time. A special prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times, and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state is generated without causing the winning means to perform the long opening operation after the special prize state. The second special prize state generation means and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a predetermined special prize state signal.
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control is performed to shift from the normal state to the time saving state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. 2 When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the mode shifts from the normal state to the time saving state after the short opening operation is executed a predetermined number of times or just before the end of the execution of the short opening operation a predetermined number of times. The special prize status signal is output before
As the display means, the first is to change and display the identification information using a plurality of types of symbols, and to stop and display any one of the hit symbols including the predetermined contents and contents other than the predetermined contents, or the out-of-order symbols. Display means is provided,
A second display means is provided separately from the first display means.
In the case where the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the second display means is the second display means before the special prize state in which the short opening operation is executed a plurality of times is started. 2 Controlled to display in response to the occurrence of a special prize state ,
In the first display means, the high probability state is entered after the start of the special prize state in which the short opening operation is executed a plurality of times and before the output of the special prize state signal by the special prize state signal output means. predetermined display corresponding to the migration is characterized that you have been configured to be carried out.

According to the gaming machines according to the first and second claims, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered as compared with the conventional case.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the management system of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the pachinko machine 10. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the pachinko machine 10 with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread open. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the pachinko machine 10 with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread open. It is a front view of the back pack unit 15. It is a front view of the game board 81. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system 300. It is a drawing for demonstrating the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91. It is a figure which shows the jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area of a RAM (Random AccessMemory) 314. It is a figure which shows the type of a command. It is a figure which shows a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 404. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the variation pattern table 406. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI (NonMaskable Interrupt) interrupt process executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the main process to execute with the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol control processing executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening and closing processing executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening and closing processing executed by the main control device 162. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the voice lamp control device 143. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by the voice lamp control device 143. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the voice lamp control device 143. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display control device 302. It is a figure which shows a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 408. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the effect data table 410. It is a flowchart which shows the command interrupt process which is executed by the display control device 302. It is a flowchart which shows the V interrupt process executed by the display control device 302. It is a flowchart which shows the main process to execute with the display control device 302. It is a front view of the call lamp device 500. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of the call lamp device 500. It is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a non-probability change jackpot and a probability variation jackpot. It is a figure which shows the screen of the effect symbol display device 91. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to the JUB jackpot. It is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a sudden jackpot. It is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a latent jackpot. It is a time chart showing a small hit effect. It is a flowchart which shows the external output processing executed by the main control device 162. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening and closing processing executed by the main control device 162.

First, other means for solving the above-mentioned problems will be described, and then, embodiments will be described.
[Invention 1] In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of Invention 1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state generating means for generating the first special prize state is used. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is generated. State generation means and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a special prize state signal indicating the occurrence of the special prize state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. 2. When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is not output.

With such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed by the lottery means to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information is changed by the identification information changing means. Is changed and displayed.

When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content by the first special prize state generating means, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed by the second special prize state generating means with the contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is stopped. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special prize state signal is not output by the special prize state signal output means.

Here, to satisfy the predetermined conditions, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, a game ball wins a prize at the start winning opening, and in the case of a pachislot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing the start of the game is operated. Is included.

In addition, the special prize state refers to a game state that gives a player an advantageous game value, and in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a non-probability change jackpot, a probability change jackpot, a JUB (Jump Up Bonus) jackpot, a sudden jackpot, and a submarine. A big hit and a small hit are included, and in the case of a pachislot machine, for example, a big bonus, a challenge time, and a small role are included.

In addition, the identification information refers to characters, figures, patterns, images, signs, symbols, colors and other visually identifiable information, acoustics and other information identifiable through the five senses other than vision, or a combination thereof.

Further, the change display of the identification information includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information such as an LED display, and displaying the identification information while changing it. Therefore, changes are not necessarily limited to fluctuations.

Further, the timing of stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and the timing of generating the special prize state may be earlier or simultaneous. If the timing of stopping and displaying the identification information is earlier, the expectation for the special prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing of generating the special prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved.

[Invention 2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 2 is the gaming machine of the invention 1.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in that a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state is generated as the second special prize state.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the second special prize state is a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state by the second special prize state generating means. Occurs as.

[Invention 3] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 3 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions 1 and 2.
The first special prize state generating means sets a special prize state in which a player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a time saving state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time. Generated as
The special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the case of the time saving state. To do.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state in which the player is given a higher gaming value than the normal state by the first special prize state generating means, and subsequently. A time saving state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time occurs as the first special prize state.

Then, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated in the case of the time saving state, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal.

[Invention 4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 4 is the gaming machine of the invention 3.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the second special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time saving state, the special prize state occurs when the first special prize state occurs. It is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output later than the timing at which the signal is output.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated in the time saving state, the special prize state signal output means is used to output the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated. The special prize status signal is output with a delay.

[Invention 5] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions 1 to 4.
Further, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is generated, the winning opening is opened so that the game ball can be won.
It is provided with a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball wins in the winning opening.
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in executing a short open round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the long open round is executed by the first special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the short open round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter in the short opening round than in the long opening round, the player cannot immediately grasp that the special prize state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise as if the sudden transition to the second special prize state was made.

Here, the long open round or the short open round may be executed only once or may be executed a plurality of times. Further, the number of executions does not have to be the same each time, and may be different each time.

[Invention 6] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 6 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions 1 to 5.
Further, a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at the predetermined time interval.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after the special prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the ring lamp device or the like can easily detect the special prize state signal.

[Invention 7] Further, the gaming machine of the invention 7 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions 1 to 5.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at predetermined time intervals.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that the configuration is simplified.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the invention 1, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated. Since the special prize state signal is not output, in the second special prize state, the output of the special prize state signal can be distinguished from the first special prize state, and the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered is reduced as compared with the conventional case. The effect of being able to do is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 2, when the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, a special prize state signal is generated. Is not output, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 3, even when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output in the case of the time saving state, so that the time saving state is generated by the calling lamp device or the like. The effect of being able to grasp that is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 4, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated in the time saving state, the special prize state signal is output with a delay, so that the player can use the calling lamp device or the like. It is not possible to immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 5, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the short open round is executed by the second special prize state generating means, but the short open round is changed to the long open round. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter than that, the player cannot immediately grasp that the special winning state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give an unexpected feeling as if the state suddenly changed to the second special prize state.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 6, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the special prize state signal is output by the calling lamp device or the like. The effect of facilitating the detection of the state signal can be obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 7, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that the effect of simplifying the configuration can be obtained. ..

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 39 are views showing a first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine.
First, the configuration of the pachinko machine management system will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pachinko machine management system.
In the pachinko hall, there is an island where pachinko machines are installed for installing pachinko machines. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed on the pachinko machine installation island with their backs facing each other.

Above each pachinko machine 10, a call lamp device 500 for calling an employee of the pachinko hall is installed. In addition to the calling function, the call lamp device 500 displays the number of jackpots, the number of high-probability states (hereinafter referred to as probabilistic states) in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state, the number of symbol changes, and other game information. Has the function of

The pachinko machine 10 is connected to a call lamp device 500 installed above the own machine. The call lamp device 500 is connected to an external terminal plate (described later: 213) of the pachinko machine 10.

The call lamp device 500 is connected to the hub 520. A plurality of call lamp devices 500 are connected to the hub 520.

Hub 520 is connected to hub 522. A plurality of hubs 520 are connected to the hub 522. The hub 522 is connected to the hall computer 530. As a result, each pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer 530 via the call lamp device 500 and the hubs 520 and 520. The hall computer 530 is installed in a management room or the like of a pachinko hall, and monitors the gaming state of each pachinko machine 10 based on an output signal from the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread apart. In FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread apart.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. It is configured to have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment.

As shown in FIG. 2, a ball lending device (for example, a CR unit) Y is provided on the side of the outer frame 11. A card insertion slot H is provided on the front side of the ball lending device Y so that a number of game balls corresponding to the amount stored in the card can be rented by inserting the card into the card insertion slot H. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game machine main unit 12 includes a main body frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the main body frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the main body frame 13. It is configured to have and. The main body frame 13 of the game machine main portion 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the main body frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation shaft side and the right side as the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 3, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and the left side is the rotation shaft side and the right side is the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front. Has been done. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and the left side is the rotation axis side and the right side is the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front. It is possible.

Next, the configuration of the front door frame 14 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the main body frame 13. The front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 21 that allows the entire area of the game area to be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 21 has a substantially elliptical shape and is fitted with transparent glass 22.

As shown in FIG. 2, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 21. For example, an annular illumination unit 23 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window unit 21. The annular illumination unit 23 lights up or blinks according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error display lamp unit 24 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 23 and at the uppermost portion of the pachinko machine 10. Further, on the left and right sides thereof, prize ball lamp portions 25 that light up during the payout of the prize balls are provided. Further, a speaker unit 26 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 25.

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31. Inside the lower bulging portion 32, a lower plate 34 that also opens upward is provided. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device (described later: 224) and guiding them to the game ball launcher (described later: 110) side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 33.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the window portion 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14. In the conventional pachinko machine, at least the window portion and the lower plate are provided as separate units, and the window portion can rotate independently of the lower plate. Therefore, the front portion of the pachinko machine , There was a boundary between each of the above units. In this case, fraudulent acts performed by inserting a fraudulent jig or the like from the boundary are assumed. Further, although it is possible to provide a fraud suppression structure for the boundary between each unit in order to suppress such fraudulent activity, this causes the configuration to become complicated. Further, it is not preferable in terms of design that a boundary is generated at the front portion of the pachinko machine. On the other hand, as described above, since the window portion 21, the upper plate 33 and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14, a boundary is generated between the window portion 21 and the lower plate 34. However, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

The ball lending operation device 36 is provided on the upper bulging portion 31. The ball lending operation device 36 is provided with a ball lending button 37, a return button 38, and a frequency display unit 39. With the card or the like inserted in the ball lending device Y, the ball lending operation device 36 can perform a ball lending operation, a card return operation, and a confirmation of the card frequency. That is, the ball lending button 37 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. The return button 38 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the ball lending device Y. The frequency display unit 39 displays the balance information of the card or the like.

The upper bulging portion 31 is further provided with an operation button 35 that can be operated by the player. The operation button 35 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect content of the variable display performed by the effect symbol display device (described later: 91) or changing the effect content at the time of reach.

A game ball launch handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launcher (described later: 110).

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 15 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 15 is configured to have the back pack 201.

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. It is composed of.

The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit (described later: 86).

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 on the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal plate 213 is provided with a plurality of output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side via these output terminals.

The base portion 211 is provided with a main body frame opening switch 217 that detects whether or not the main body frame 13 is open (or closed) outside the external terminal plate 213. When the main body frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact of the main body frame release switch 217 is closed and the closing of the main body frame 13 is detected, and when the main body frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body frame 13 is opened. The metal contacts are opened to detect the opening of the main body frame 13.

The main body frame release switch 217 outputs a main body frame open signal to the main control device (162 described later) when the main body frame 13 is in the open state, and opens the main body frame when the main body frame 13 is in the closed state. Stop the signal output. Specifically, when the main body frame 13 is open, a LOW level signal is output, and when the main body frame 13 is closed, a HIGH level signal is output. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is open, and the LOW level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is closed. .. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the main body frame 13 is open.

The base portion 211 is further provided with a pair of upper and lower hook pins 214 at the right end portion when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 13 by inserting the hook pin 214 through a bearing portion (not shown) provided in the main body frame 13. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener 215 for fastening to a hole to be fastened (not shown) provided in the main body frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the main body frame 13 by fitting the fastener 215 into the hole to be fastened.

The base portion 211 is further provided with a payout mechanism portion 202 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. That is, a tank 221 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 201. The tank 221 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. A tank rail 222 that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected below the tank 221. A case rail 223 extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223.

The case rail 223 is provided with a ball non-detection sensor 223a so as to detect a game ball connected from the tank 221 to the payout device 224 through a passage in the case rail 223. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is composed of a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, detects a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes within the detection range, and outputs it as an electric signal. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is not limited to the magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and is arbitrary as long as it can detect a game ball. For example, a photo sensor, a limit sensor, or the like may be used. Good.

The ball non-detection sensor 223a outputs an electric signal to the payout control device 242. Specifically, the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the HIGH level signal is output when the game ball is detected. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal may be output when the game ball is detected. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the game ball is detected.

The payout control device 242 determines whether or not the tank 221 is in the ball-free state based on the detection result of the ball-less detection sensor 223a. Specifically, when the non-detection state of the game ball by the ball non-detection sensor 223a continues until a predetermined period elapses, it is determined that the tank 221 is in the ball-free state. When the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in a ballless state, the payout device 224 stops paying out the game balls. This prevents the payout device 224 from continuing to operate even though the tank 221 is in a ballless state. The stop of the payout operation is released when the ballless state of the tank 221 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, when the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in a ballless state, a notification process corresponding to the determination is executed. In addition, even when the ball is clogged in the tank 221 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 224 side, it is determined that the ball is in a non-ball state.

Further, the case rail 223 is provided with a ball removal switch 223b. For example, when the game balls stored in the tank 221 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10, the ball removal switch 223b is pressed when all the game balls on the case rail 223 are also discharged, and the case rail 223 and its downstream side are pressed. It is possible to discharge the game balls stored in the. The location of the ball removal switch 223b is not limited to the case rail 223, and may be installed in, for example, the payout control device 242.

In the payout device 224, the payout of the game ball is executed. The paid-out game ball is detected by the pay-out ball detection sensor 258 provided in the passage on the exit side. Then, it is supplied to the game ball distribution section 225 provided in the base section 211 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

A back pack substrate 229 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 202. For example, a main power supply of 24 volts AC is supplied to the back pack board 229, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 229a.

A control device assembly unit 204 is attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth.

The control device assembly unit 204 is configured to have a mounting base 241 having a horizontally long shape. A payout control device 242, a power supply and launch control device 243, and a ball rental connection terminal plate 249 are mounted on the mounting base 241. In the payout control device 242, the power supply and launch control device 243, and the ball rental connection terminal plate 249, the payout control device 242 and the ball rental connection terminal plate 249 are behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power supply and launch control device 243 are pachinko machines. It is arranged so as to be in front of 10 so as to be stacked in front and behind.

The payout control device 242 is configured to include a payout control board that controls the payout device 224. The payout control board is housed in a colorless and transparent board box 244. The signal of the payout command from the payout control device 242 to the payout device 224 is relayed by the back pack board 229. Further, the payout control device 242 is provided with a state return switch 245. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is cleared. Further, a 7-segment display 242a is mounted on the payout control board. By opening the main body frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11, the display content of the 7-segment display 242a can be visually recognized through the board box 244.

The power supply and launch control device 243 include a power supply and a launch control board that generate predetermined electric power required by various control devices and control the launch of the game ball in association with the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. Has been done. The power supply and launch control board are housed in a board box 246.

The power supply and launch control device 243 are provided with a RAM erase switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, retains the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. ing. Therefore, for example, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure as in the case of the closing of the game hall, the state before the shutoff is stored and retained, but when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the RAM data is stored. It is designed to be initialized.

The ball lending connection terminal plate 249 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 242, and the ball lending operation device 36, and mainly takes in the command of the ball lending operation by the player and sends it to the payout control device 242. It is the one to output.

Next, the configuration of the game board 81 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a front view of the game board 81.
As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 81 has a wooden base plate 81a cut into a substantially square shape in the front view, a large number of nails 88 for guiding the game ball, a windmill, rails 101, 102, and a general winning opening 82. It is configured by assembling a variable winning device 83, a starting winning opening 84, a variable display unit 86, and the like. Then, the peripheral edge portion of the game board 81 is attached to the back surface side of the main body frame 13. The general winning opening 82, the variable winning device 83, the starting winning opening 84, and the variable display unit 86 are provided in the through holes formed in the base plate 81a by router processing, and are fixed from the front side of the game board 81 by wood screws or the like. There is. The front central portion of the game board 81 can be visually recognized from the front side of the front door frame 14 through the window portion 21.

An inner rail 101 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is erected on the front surface of the game board 81. Similarly, on the outer side of the inner rail 101, an outer rail 102 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided. The inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102 are arranged at intervals so that the game ball can pass through. A resin arc member 103 formed by providing an arc on the inner surface side is provided between the lower right tip of the inner rail 101 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 102. The arc member 103 is driven into and fixed to the base plate 81a. The front outer circumference of the game board 81 is surrounded by the rails 101 and 102, and the front and back are surrounded by the base plate 81a and the glass 22, so that a game area in which the game is played is formed on the front surface of the game board 81. Will be done. The game area is a substantially circular area formed on the front surface of the game board 81 and partitioned by the rails 101, 102 and the arc member 103.

The rails 101 and 102 are for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launcher (described later: 110) to the upper part of the game board 81. A return ball prevention member 104 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 101 to prevent the game ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 81 from returning to the guide rail composed of the rails 101 and 102. Will be done. A return rubber 105 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 102 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball, and the game ball launched with a momentum equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 105, and the momentum is attenuated in the game area. It is bounced back to the center of.

A special symbol display device 93 is provided in the upper right portion of the game area. The special symbol display device 93 is displayed under the control of the main control device (described later: 162), and mainly displays the changing of the effect symbol and its result, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The special symbol display device 93 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 93a as light emitting means and a 7-segment display 93b.

The LED 93a indicates the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 by the lighting state, indicates whether or not the effect symbol is changing by the lighting state, and indicates whether the stop symbol is the jackpot symbol or the off symbol depending on the lighting state. It is shown or the number of reserved balls is shown according to the lighting state. The LED 93a is configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and by combining the emission colors, it is possible to notify various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. ..

The 7-segment display 93b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error.

A variable display unit 86 is provided in the central portion of the game area. The variable display unit 86 is provided with an effect symbol display device 91 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a normal symbol display device 94 composed of LEDs. The variable display unit 86 is provided with a center frame 92 so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect symbol display device 91.

The effect symbol display device 91 fluctuates and displays the effect symbol when the start winning opening 84 is won. On the effect symbol display device 91, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of effect symbols, and the variable display is performed by vertically scrolling each of the effect symbols for each effect symbol. In addition, the effect symbol display device 91 is composed of, for example, a variable display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, and a drum that variably displays by rotating a motor, instead of the LCD. May be good.

When the game ball wins the start winning opening 84 while the production symbol is fluctuating on the effect symbol display device 91, the number of winnings is held up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also lit and displayed on the hold lamp 96. Four holding lamps 96 are provided for the maximum number of holding lamps 96, and are provided symmetrically above the effect symbol display device 91.

The normal symbol display device 94 fluctuates and displays the normal symbol when the through gate 85 passes through. The ordinary symbol display device 94 includes a normal symbol display unit 94a and a holding lamp 95. In the ordinary symbol display device 94, the display unit 94a alternately lights the ordinary symbol of "○" and the ordinary symbol of "x" to perform variable display. When the fluctuation display is stopped at a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol of "○"), the movable pieces (electric tulips) provided on both sides of the starting winning opening 84 are opened for a predetermined time, and the starting winning opening 84 is opened. It will be easier to win a prize.

When the game ball passes through the through gate 85 while the normal symbol is fluctuating on the normal symbol display device 94, the number of passages is suspended up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also lit and displayed on the hold lamp 95. Four holding lamps 95 are provided for the maximum number of holding lamps 95, and are symmetrically provided below the effect symbol display device 91.

Below the variable display unit 86, a start winning opening 84 in which a game ball can be won is provided. When the game ball wins in the start winning opening 84, the starting winning opening sensor 154 is turned on, and the main control device (described later: 162) triggers a big hit lottery. Further, when a game ball wins the starting prize opening 84, five game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A variable winning device 83 is provided below the starting winning opening 84. A horizontally long rectangular large winning opening 83a is provided at a substantially central portion of the variable winning device 83. As a result of the jackpot lottery, when a jackpot is reached, after a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the LED 93a is turned on to indicate that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. Is notified of the occurrence of. After that, a big hit occurs. When it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening 83a, which is normally closed, is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls are won). When a game ball wins in the grand prize opening 83a, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The large winning opening 83a is closed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and after the closing, the large winning opening 83a is opened again until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 83a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. Therefore, during the jackpot, a larger amount of prize balls are paid out to the player than usual.

Specifically, the variable winning device 83 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the large winning opening 83a, and a solenoid for driving the opening / closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. There is. The large winning opening 83a is normally closed so that the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win. On the other hand, at the time of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the game ball can easily win a prize in the big winning opening 83a. It operates so as to repeat the state of.

Further, on the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 84, a plurality of general winning openings 82 capable of winning a game ball are provided. When a game ball wins in the general prize opening 82, 5 to 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, an out port 87 is provided at the bottom of the game area. The game balls that do not win in any of the winning openings 82 to 84 are led out to the discharge passage (not shown) through the out opening 87.

Attachment spaces K1 and K2 for attaching certificate stamps and identification labels are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 81, and the certificate stamps and the like attached to the attachment space K1 are the front door frame. It can be visually recognized through 14 small windows.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system 300.

As shown in FIG. 7, the control system 300 includes a main control device 162, a payout control device 242, a voice lamp control device 143, a display control device 302 that controls the display of the effect symbol display device 91, a power supply, and a firing. It is configured to have a control device 243.

The main control device 162 includes an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 310 which is a one-chip type microprocessor such as a DIP (Dual Inline Package), an input port 316 for inputting data from the outside of the main control device 162, and a main control device. It is configured to have an output port 318 that outputs data to the outside of 162. The MPU 310, the input port 316 and the output port 318 are connected to each other via the bus 320.

The MPU 310 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 310, and a RAM 314 that functions as a work area for storing various data and the like when the control program is executed. It is configured to have various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

The RAM 314 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 310 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 310 are stored, and a work area in which various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like are stored (work). It is configured to have an area). The RAM 314 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply and the emission control device 243 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 314 is backed up. ..

When the power is cut off (including when the power is cut off due to a power failure, the same applies hereinafter), values such as I / O are stored in the RAM 314. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including when the power is turned on due to the elimination of the power failure, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 314. Writing to the RAM 314 is executed when the power is cut off by the main process (FIG. 18), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 314 is executed in the start-up process (FIG. 17) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal of the MPU 310 is configured so that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 243c when the power is cut off. In the MPU 310, when the power failure signal SG1 is input, the NMI discount is performed as a power failure process. The integration process (FIG. 14) is executed.

In the input port 316, the winning opening sensors 152a to 152c for detecting the game balls won in each general winning opening 82, the count sensor 153 for detecting the game balls winning in the variable winning device 83, and the starting winning opening 84 are won. The start winning port sensor 154 that detects the game ball, the gate sensor 155 that detects the game ball passing through the through gate 85, the launch control unit 243b, the RAM erase switch circuit 243d, the payout control device 242, and the like are connected. Has been done.

The payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, the special symbol display device 93, the normal symbol display device 94, the launch control unit 243b, the solenoid of the variable winning device 83, and the like are connected to the output port 318. ing. The MPU 310 transmits various commands for performing game production control or game ball payout control to the voice lamp control device 143 and the payout control device 242, respectively, via the output port 318. The communication with the voice lamp control device 143 is in one direction from the main control device 162 to the voice lamp control device 143. On the other hand, communication with the payout control device 242 is bidirectional.

A main control device 162, a payout device 224, a ball rental connection terminal plate 249, and a ball non-detection sensor 223a are connected to the payout control device 242. Further, a ball rental device Y is connected to the ball rental connection terminal plate 249.

The main control device 162, the voice output device 362, the lamp display device 364, the display control device 302, and the operation button 35 are connected to the voice lamp control device 143. Further, the effect symbol display device 91 is connected to the display control device 302.

The power supply and launch control device 243 includes a power supply unit 243a that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a launch control unit 243b that controls the launch of a game ball, and a power failure monitoring circuit 243c that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like. It is configured to have a RAM erase switch circuit 243d to which the RAM erase switch 247 is connected.

The power supply unit 243a is connected to a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like via, for example, a transformer. Then, based on the external power supplied from the transformer, the required operating voltage is supplied to each of the control devices 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like. As an outline, the power supply unit 243a takes in the AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the transformer, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches, a solenoid, a motor, etc., a 5 volt voltage for logic, and a RAM. A backup voltage or the like for backup is generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like.

A game ball launching device 110 is connected to the launch control unit 243b. When the main control device 162 instructs the launch of the game ball, the launch control unit 243b sets the game ball launch device 110 so that the game ball is launched with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41. Control. Specifically, when the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 41 and the launch stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch is not operated. The solenoid is excited in response to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41, and the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41.

The power failure monitoring circuit 243c is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SG1 when the power is cut off. The power failure monitoring circuit 243c monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 243a, and determines that a power failure (power cutoff) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volt. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the control device 162 and the payout control device 242. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process (FIG. 14). The power supply unit 243a has a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system 300, for a sufficient period of time to execute the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. It is configured to keep the output at normal values. Therefore, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 243d is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 when the RAM erase switch 247 is pressed. When the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 input the RAM erase signal SG2 when the power is turned on, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 clear their respective backup data.

Next, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91.

FIG. 8A schematically shows an area division setting and an effective line setting of the display screen, and FIG. 8B shows an example of an actual display screen.

The effect symbols are composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers "0" to "9". Each main symbol is configured by adding numbers "0" to "9" in front of the symbol composed of a wooden box. Of these, the main symbols with odd numbers ("1", "3", "5", "7", "9") have large numbers added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers ("0", "2", "4", "6", "8") cover almost the front of the wooden box and cover characters such as furoshiki and helmets. An attached symbol that imitates is added, and an even number is added so that it is displayed in front of the attached symbol in a small green color on the lower right side of the attached symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is roughly divided into upper and lower parts. The lower two-thirds is the main display area Dm for displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner, and the other upper one-third is the sub-display area Ds for displaying the notice effect and characters.

The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right. Three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the effect symbols "0" to "9" are displayed in a predetermined order. That is, in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is periodically scrolled from top to bottom to perform variable display. In the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order. In the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in ascending order.

In the main display area Dm, a maximum of three effect symbols can be displayed for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is the effective line L1, and the effect symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2 at each variation display. When the effect symbol is stopped, if the jackpot symbol is aligned on the effective line L1, the jackpot movie is displayed as a jackpot.

The sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm. Further, the notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 are equally divided in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are usually covered with a double-door opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid, and sometimes the solenoid is excited to open the door to the front side. It is a display area that can be visually recognized by the player. The notice area Ds2 in the center is a display area that can always be visually recognized without being covered by the door.

On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 8B, a total of nine effect symbols are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub-display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are obscured so that the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If one or both of the left and right doors are opened in the middle of the variable display, a moving image is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and the player is notified that it is easier to shift to a jackpot than usual. Will be done. In the central notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (in this embodiment, a boy with a headband) usually performs a predetermined action, and sometimes a special action different from the predetermined action or another character performs a predetermined action. A notice production is performed by appearing. In principle, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds, but the effect symbols, characters, and the like are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds to produce the effect. You can also do it.

Next, the type of the game state (hereinafter referred to as the game type) will be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a jackpot type.

In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, five types of jackpots are defined as jackpot types: non-probability variable jackpot, probabilistic jackpot, JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot, and latent jackpot. In addition, small hits are also specified as hit types.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is a non-probability change jackpot, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a non-probability change jackpot, and the non-probability variation symbol among the jackpot symbols is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. Stop display and control so that non-probability change jackpot occurs after that. The non-probability variation symbol is, for example, a combination in which the main symbol is "222", "444", "666" and the like is composed of even numbers in the effect symbol display device 91. Further, in one round, a round in which the large winning opening 83a is opened for a long time (for example, 29 [s]) (hereinafter referred to as a long opening round) continues up to 15 times. If nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is completed, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is controlled to be lower than the probability change state, and the time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is shorter than the normal state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Control to continue.

In the time saving state, the opening time of the electric tulip of the starting winning opening 84 is longer than in the normal state (for example, 0.2 [s] is opened in the normal state, but 2 [s] in the time saving state. (Opening is performed.) Or, the number of times the electric tulip is opened is larger than in the normal state (for example, where one opening is performed in the normal state, three times are performed in the time saving state). Further, in the time saving state, the winning probability that the electric tulip opens becomes higher than in the normal state, or the fluctuation time of the normal symbol becomes shorter than in the normal state. It should be noted that these combinations may be used. For example, the winning probability of the electric tulip opening may be higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the electric tulip in the starting winning opening 84 may be longer than in the normal state. In this way, in the time-saving state, the chances of winning the starting winning opening 84 increase, so that the digestion of the game ball can be suppressed.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is a probability variation jackpot, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a probability variation jackpot, and the probability variation symbol among the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , Then control so that the probability variation jackpot occurs. The probabilistic symbol is, for example, a combination in which the main symbol is an odd number of doublets such as "111", "333", and "555" in the effect symbol display device 91. In addition, the long open round continues up to 15 times. If nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is completed, it is controlled so that it is in a probabilistic state and the time saving state is continued until the next jackpot.

In the case of a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot effect to the end of the jackpot effect. The time-saving jackpot signal is output from one of the output terminals of the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots is added by "1" and displayed, so that the player can grasp that the jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500.

When a JUB jackpot is obtained as a result of the jackpot lottery, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a JUB jackpot, and the sudden symbol among the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , Then control so that the JUB jackpot occurs. The abrupt symbol is a combination that is indistinguishable from an out-of-order symbol such as "341". When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the jackpot effect, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the jackpot has occurred. Further, in one round, a round in which the large winning opening 83a is opened for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) (hereinafter referred to as a short opening round) continues 15 times, and then a long opening round continues up to 14 times. If nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is completed, it is controlled so that it is in a probabilistic state and the time saving state is continued until the next jackpot.

In the case of a JUB jackpot, the jackpot signal with time reduction is not output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot production until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed (for example, 25 [s]), and then the jackpot production is performed. Until the end, the jackpot signal with time reduction is output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can expect that a JUB jackpot will occur until a predetermined time elapses even if the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced. it can. It is not impossible to grasp that it is a JUB jackpot depending on the lighting mode of the LED 93a, but it is difficult to grasp at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

If the result of the big hit lottery is a sudden big hit, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a sudden big hit, and the sudden big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , After that, control so that a sudden jackpot occurs. When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the jackpot effect, the effect symbol display device 91 indicates that the probability change state is reached. In addition, short open rounds will continue 15 times. If nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is completed, it is controlled so that it is in a probabilistic state and the time saving state is continued until the next jackpot.

In the case of a sudden jackpot, the jackpot signal with a time reduction is not output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot production until the transition to the probability change state is displayed (for example, 25 [s]), and then the jackpot. Until the end of the production, the jackpot signal with time reduction is output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability change state is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Can't. As a result, the player can expect that a sudden jackpot will occur until a predetermined time elapses even if the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced. it can. It is not impossible to grasp that it is a sudden big hit depending on the lighting mode of the LED 93a, but it is difficult to grasp at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

When the jackpot lottery results in a latent jackpot, the special symbol display device 93 lights the LED 93a to indicate that it is a latent jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 91 stops the sudden jackpot symbol. It is displayed and then controlled so that a latent jackpot occurs. In addition, short open rounds will continue 15 times. If nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is completed, it is controlled so that it is in a probable change state, and only when it is in a time-saving state, it is controlled so that the time-saving state continues until the next big hit. In the latent jackpot, the opening time of the big winning opening 83a in one round is extremely short, and the period (opening time) of one round is short. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a surprise as if he / she suddenly changed to a probabilistic state without becoming a big hit. Furthermore, it will be easier for amusement stores to create a balance between the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the operation.

In the case of a latent jackpot, the jackpot signal with time reduction is not output from the external terminal board 213. However, in the time saving state, the jackpot signal with the time saving is output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot effect to the end of the jackpot effect. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change except when the time is shortened. Therefore, the player can grasp that the latent jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. I can't. As a result, the player can expect that a latent jackpot will occur when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced. It is not impossible to grasp that it is a latent jackpot depending on the lighting mode of the LED 93a, but it is difficult to grasp at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

If a small hit is obtained as a result of the big hit lottery, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a small hit, and the suddenly probable symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , Then control so that a small hit occurs. In addition, the operation of opening the large winning opening 83a for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) continues 15 times. If nine game balls win in the large winning opening 83a while the large winning opening 83a is open, the small hit production ends. After the end of the small hit effect, it is controlled to maintain the original state. For example, the probabilistic state and the time saving state are maintained in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, and the normal state and the non-time saving state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time saving state.

In the case of a small hit, the big hit signal with a time reduction is not output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of big hits does not change, so that the player cannot grasp that the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. As a result, the player cannot distinguish from the latent jackpot when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect that the latent jackpot will occur, so that the taste of the game is lowered. The possibility can be reduced. It is not impossible to grasp that it is a small hit depending on the lighting mode of the LED 93a, but it is difficult to grasp at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, two types of game types, reach-out and non-reach-out, are defined.

If the reach is out of reach as a result of the big hit lottery, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is out of reach. At the same time, the left symbol and the right symbol of the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol to give the player the expectation for a big hit (hereinafter referred to as reach effect), and then the left symbol is performed. By stopping and displaying the middle symbol with a symbol different from the symbol on the right, the effect symbol display device 91 is controlled so that the out-reach symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the symbol is out of reach.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is non-reach, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is out of reach, and the non-reach out-of-reach symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 without the reach effect. Is stopped and displayed, and then it is controlled so that it comes off.

Next, the random number counter used in the main control device 162 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a counter buffer and a holding ball storage area of the RAM 314.

The MPU 310 uses various random number counters to perform a big hit lottery, display settings of the special symbol display device 93, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a jackpot random number counter C1 for performing a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type random number counter C2 for determining a jackpot type, and a jackpot type random number counter C2 for determining whether or not to perform reach effect. The reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS for determining the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol are used. Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the ordinary lottery random number counter C4 for performing the ordinary lottery for displaying the lottery result on the ordinary symbol display device 94, and the ordinary lottery random number. A second initial value random number counter CINI2 for setting the initial value of the counter C4 is used.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of "0" to "738". Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("738") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the jackpot random number counter C1, the initial value is set to the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 when the maximum value is reached. The value of the random number that becomes the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot value) is set in the normal state and the probability variation state, respectively. Regarding the normal state, for example, the number of jackpot values is two, and the values are "373" and "727". On the other hand, regarding the probability variation state, for example, the number of jackpot values is 14, and the values are "59", "109", "163", "211", "263", "317", and "367". , "421", "479", "523", "631", "683", "733". Further, the value of the random number that becomes the small hit (hereinafter, referred to as the small hit value) is, for example, "157".

The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value in the same numerical range (“0” to “738”) as the jackpot random number counter C1. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("738") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value is set to "0". The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated at a cycle different from that of the jackpot random number counter C1. As a result, the jackpot random number counter C1 can be updated irregularly, so that the possibility of fraudulent activity can be reduced.

The jackpot type random number counter C2 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of "0" to "99". Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("99"), it returns to the initial value. In the case of the jackpot type random number counter C2, the initial value is set to "0". The value of the random number that becomes the non-probability jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the non-probability jackpot type value) is, for example, "0" to "34". The value of the random number that becomes the probability variation jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as the probability variation jackpot type value) is, for example, "35" to "74". The value of the random number that becomes the JUB jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as the JUB jackpot type value) is, for example, "75" to "79". The value of the random number that becomes the sudden jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as the sudden jackpot type value) is, for example, "80" to "89". The value of the random number that becomes the latent jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as the latent jackpot type value) is, for example, "90" to "99". In this way, since there are five types of jackpots, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 are modes corresponding to the five types of jackpots, modes corresponding to small hits, and modes corresponding to misses 1. Any one of a total of seven types of modes will be selected.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of "0" to "1998". Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("1998") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the reach random number counter C3, the initial value is set to "0". The value of the random number (hereinafter, referred to as the reach value) for performing the reach effect at the time of deviation is, for example, "1887" to "1998".

The variation pattern random number counter CS is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “210”. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("210") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the initial value is set to "0".

The ordinary lottery random number counter C4 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of "0" to "250". Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("250"), it returns to the initial value. In the case of the ordinary lottery random number counter C4, the initial value is set to the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 when the maximum value is reached. The number of random numbers to be hit is, for example, 149, and the values are "5" to "153".

The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within the same numerical range (“0” to “250”) as the ordinary lottery random number counter C4. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("250"), it returns to the initial value. In the case of the second initial value random number counter CINI2, the initial value is set to "0". The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated at a cycle different from that of the ordinary lottery random number counter C4. As a result, the ordinary lottery random number counter C4 can be updated irregularly, so that the possibility of fraudulent activity can be reduced.

The RAM 314 is provided with a counter buffer. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is stored in the counter buffer.

The RAM 314 is provided with a holding ball storage area. The hold ball storage area is composed of one execution area and four hold areas. In one holding area, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation pattern random number counter CS is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning opening 84. Specifically, if the random number counter value is not stored in any of the holding areas, it is stored in the first holding area. If the random number counter value is stored in the first hold area, it is stored in the second hold area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first and second hold areas, it is stored in the third hold area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first to third hold areas, it is stored in the fourth hold area. If the random number counter value is stored in all the holding areas, it is not stored in any holding area.

The random number counter value in the holding area is shifted to the execution area side each time the jackpot lottery is performed. Specifically, the random number counter value of the first holding area is shifted to the execution area, and then the random number counter value of the second holding area is shifted to the first holding area. Next, the random number counter value of the third holding area is shifted to the second holding area, and then the random number counter value of the fourth holding area is shifted to the third holding area.

Next, the types of commands will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the types of commands.
As shown in FIG. 11, there are a variation pattern command, a stop type command, a confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, a round start command, and a round end command as command types.

The variation pattern command includes a command for specifying one of a plurality of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern corresponds to the game type. For example, the fluctuation pattern 3 corresponds to a game state in which the normal reach effect, which is a normal reach effect, is performed and then the game state is lost, and the variation pattern 8 is a non-probability change jackpot after the super reach effect, which is more flashy than the normal reach effect, is performed. It corresponds to the game state. Further, the fluctuation pattern 10 corresponds to a game state in which a probable change jackpot is obtained after performing a special reach effect that is more flashy than the super reach effect, and the fluctuation pattern 12 is in a game state in which a sudden jackpot is obtained after performing the special variation display. It corresponds. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 at the start of variation of the effect symbol together with the stop type command.

The stop type command is a command for designating a missed symbol as a stop symbol of an effect symbol, a command for designating a non-probable variable symbol as a stop symbol of an effect symbol, and a command for designating a probabilistic symbol as a stop symbol of an effect symbol. Command and a command for designating a sudden symbol as a stop symbol of the effect symbol. These do not specify the specific content of the stop symbol, but merely specify the type of the stop symbol. That is, since only the type of the stop symbol is determined by the main control device 162 and the specific content of the stop symbol is determined by the display control device 302, the processing load of the main control device 162 can be reduced. The stop type command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 immediately after the transmission of the variation pattern command.

The confirmation command is a command for designating the confirmation of the stop display of the effect symbol. The confirmation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 at the end of the fluctuation of the effect symbol.

The opening command corresponds to a non-probability change jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot or a small hit, and is a command for designating the start of a jackpot effect or a small hit effect. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the non-probability change jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden probability jackpot, the latent probability jackpot or the small hit can be specified from the opening command. The opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 at the start of the big hit effect or the start of the small hit effect.

The ending command corresponds to a non-probability big hit, a probable big hit, a JUB big hit, a sudden big hit, a latent big hit or a small hit, and is a command for designating the end of the big hit effect or the small hit effect. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the non-probability change jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden probability jackpot, the latent probability jackpot or the small hit can be specified from the ending command. The opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 at the end of the big hit effect or the end of the small hit effect.

The round start command is a command for designating the start of a round in the jackpot effect. The round start command is transmitted to the voice lamp controller 143 at the start of the round.

The round end command is a command for designating the end of the round in the jackpot effect. The round end command is transmitted to the voice lamp controller 143 at the end of the round.

Other types of commands include payout initialization command, payout return command, prize ball command, power off command, and various other commands. The command in FIG. 11 is only a typical command.

Next, the data structure of ROM 312 will be described.
The ROM 312 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables for determining the fluctuation pattern and a distribution structure table for determining the fluctuation pattern table.

First, the data structure of the distribution structure table will be described.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 404.

The fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to each of the jackpot and the miss.
A plurality of variable pattern tables corresponding to jackpots are provided for each jackpot type.

A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to non-probability jackpots (hereinafter referred to as non-probability jackpot fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. The non-probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The non-probability change jackpot fluctuation pattern table shares a part of the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern table). Therefore, there is no dedicated fluctuation pattern table that corresponds only to non-probability jackpots. As a result, it is not possible to distinguish between the probabilistic jackpot and the non-probabilistic jackpot from the fluctuation pattern, so it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will decline even at the time of the non-probabilistic jackpot. Since the non-probability change jackpot fluctuation pattern table is referred to after the number of reserved balls is subtracted (described later: S606, S704), the range of the number of reserved balls is "0" to "3". There is. Further, in FIG. 12, the range in which the number of reserved balls is “0” to “3” is shown together for convenience, but in reality, a non-probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern table is provided for each number of reserved balls. Hereinafter, the same applies to other fluctuation pattern tables.

The variation pattern command determined by the non-probability jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to the game type other than the probability variation jackpot. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the probability variation jackpot or the non-probability variation jackpot can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

A plurality of probabilistic jackpot fluctuation pattern tables are provided for each number of reserved balls. A probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the dedicated variation pattern table corresponding only to the probability variation jackpot in the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to other game types. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the probability variation jackpot can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to JUB jackpots (hereinafter referred to as JUB jackpot fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A JUB jackpot fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the JUB jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the JUB jackpot can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to the sudden jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the sudden jackpot fluctuation pattern table) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A sudden jackpot fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the sudden jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the sudden jackpot can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to the latent jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the latent jackpot fluctuation pattern table) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A latent jackpot fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the latent jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to other game types. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the latent jackpot can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to small hits (hereinafter referred to as small hit fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A small hit variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the small hit variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, in the display control device 302, the small hit can be specified from the fluctuation pattern command.

On the other hand, a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to deviations (hereinafter referred to as deviation fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. The deviation variation pattern table corresponding to each reserved ball number is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. Here, the variation pattern table corresponding to the reach loss and the variation pattern table corresponding to the non-reach deviation are provided separately. For example, in the example of FIG. 12, the deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the value of the reach random number counter C3 of "0" to "1886" corresponds to the variation pattern table corresponding to the non-reach deviation, and other deviation variation pattern tables. However, it corresponds to the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the out-of-reach. In the example of FIG. 12, only the range in which the number of reserved balls is "0" to "1" is shown, but the range of "2" to "3" is also for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. A random number variation pattern table is provided in.

The variation pattern command determined by the deviation variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can identify either out of reach or out of reach from the variation pattern command.

In the distribution structure table 404, as shown in FIG. 12, the address to the fluctuation pattern table is registered for each of the big hit / small hit / miss, game type, number of reserved balls, and reach random number counter value. .. In the example of FIG. 12, the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the number of reserved balls is "0" to "3", and the value of the reach random number counter is "0" to "998". If there is, the address to the variation pattern table 1 is associated.

Next, the data structure of the fluctuation pattern table will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a data structure of the variation pattern table 406.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the fluctuation pattern table 406, for example, 211 records are registered corresponding to the numerical range of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. Each record is configured to include a field for registering a variation pattern number indicating a variation pattern. The value of the variation pattern random number counter CS is acquired, the variation pattern number is read from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value, and the variation pattern specified by the read variation pattern number is determined. For example, when the random number counter value is "30", the fluctuation pattern number is read from the record in the 30th stage. In the example of FIG. 13, since “18” is read from the fluctuation pattern table 406, the fluctuation pattern 18 is determined.

Next, the process executed by the main control device 162 will be described.
The MPU 310 activates the control program stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 and executes the main control process. The main control processing is roughly divided into an NMI interrupt processing started by inputting a power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, a timer interrupt processing started periodically, and a start-up process started when the power is turned on. , There is a main process that is executed after the startup process.

First, the NMI interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the main control device 162.

The NMI interrupt process is a process in which when a power failure signal SG1 is input from the NMI terminal, the control being executed is interrupted and started. When the NMI interrupt process is executed in the MPU 310, step S100 is as shown in FIG. Move to.

In step S100, the power failure flag indicating that the power cutoff has occurred is turned on, the series of processes is completed, and the original process is restored.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main control device 162.

The timer interrupt process is a process executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]), and when executed in the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.

In step S200, the states of various sensors such as the ball detection sensors 152 to 155 and various switches excluding the RAM erase switch 247 are read, the state of the switches and the like is determined, and the detection information indicating the detection result of the switches and the like is stored in the RAM 314. Executes the switch reading process.

Next, the process proceeds to step S202 to update the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Specifically, "1" is added to each value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each value is set to "0". Then, those updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the process proceeds to step S204, and the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary lottery random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, "1" is added to each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary lottery random number counter C4, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each value is set to the initial value. To do. Then, those updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the process proceeds to step S206, the start winning process for determining the winning of the starting winning opening 84 is executed, and the series of processes is completed to return to the original process.

Next, the start winning process in step S206 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main control device 162.

The start winning process is a process of determining the winning of the starting winning opening 84, and when executed in step S206, the process proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 84 based on the detection information of the RAM 314, and if it is determined that the game ball has won the starting winning opening 84 (YES), step S302 is performed. Transition.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the value N of the hold ball counter is less than "4", and if it is determined that N is less than "4" (YES), the process proceeds to step S304 and hold is performed. "1" is added to the value N of the ball counter, and the process proceeds to step S306.

In step S306, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the hold ball storage area. Specifically, when the random number counter value is not stored in any of the holding areas, the random number counter value is stored in the first holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first holding area, the random number counter value is stored in the second holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first and second hold areas, the random number counter value is stored in the third hold area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first to third hold areas, the random number counter value is stored in the fourth hold area.

When the process of step S306 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, in step S302, when it is determined that the value N of the reserved ball counter is "4" or more (NO), and in step S300, it is determined that the game ball has not won in the starting winning opening 84 ( In each case, NO) ends a series of processes and returns to the original process.

Next, the start-up process will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the main control device 162.

The start-up process is a process that is started when the power is turned on, and when executed in the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.

In step S400, initial settings are performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer.

Next, in step S402, has a predetermined time (for example, 1 [s]) has elapsed in order to wait until the payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, and the display control device 302 are in an operable state? If it is determined whether or not it is, and it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S404.

In step S404, when access to RAM 314 is permitted, the process proceeds to step S406, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 247 is turned off, and it is determined that the RAM erase switch 247 is turned off ( YES) proceeds to step S408.

In step S408, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is turned on, and if it is determined that the power failure flag is turned on (YES), it is determined that a power cutoff has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S410. , RAM judgment value is calculated. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value or a hash value of data in the stack area and the work area of the RAM 314.

Next, the process proceeds to step S412, and the effectiveness of the backup is determined by determining whether or not the calculated RAM determination value is normal, and the RAM determination value is normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value is normal). If it is determined (YES) that it matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is cut off, the process proceeds to step S414. Here, instead of the RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 314 is correctly stored.

In step S414, the power failure flag is turned off, the process proceeds to step S416, and a payout return command for designating that the payout control device 242 is returned to the state when the power is cut off is transmitted to the payout control device 242, and step S418 Move to, set interrupt permission, and move to the main process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S412 that the RAM determination value is not normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is cut off) (NO), the backed up RAM 314 data is destroyed. Since there is a high possibility that this has been done, the process proceeds to step S420.

In step S420, the used area of RAM 314 is cleared to "0", the process proceeds to step S422 to perform the initial setting of the RAM 314, and the process proceeds to step S424 to specify the initialization of the payout control device 242. The initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 242, and the process proceeds to step S418.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S408 that the power failure flag is not turned on (NO), it is determined that the power cutoff has not occurred, and the process proceeds to step S420.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that the RAM erase switch 247 is not turned off (NO), the process proceeds to step S420.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the process waits in step S402 until the predetermined time elapses.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the main control device 162.

The main process is a process for performing the main control of the main control device 162. As an outline, the processing of steps S500 to S520 is executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]), and the remaining time required for the processing of steps S500 to S516 in one period of the predetermined cycle is used. The processes of steps S518 and S520 are repeatedly executed. When the main process is executed in the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.

In step S500, an external output process is executed in which the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 is transmitted to the external terminal plate 213, the payout control device 242, the power supply and emission control device 243, or the voice lamp control device 143. Specifically, the winning to the starting winning opening 84 or the like is determined based on the detection information of the RAM 314, and if it is determined that there is a winning, the prize ball command for designating the payout of the prize ball is issued to the payout control device 242. Send to. Further, when launching the game ball, a launch command for designating the launch of the game ball is transmitted to the power supply and the launch control device 243. Further, a fluctuation pattern command, a stop type command, a confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, a round start command, a round end command, and the like are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143.

Next, the process proceeds to step S502 to update the variation pattern random number counter CS. Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and when the maximum value is exceeded, it is set to "0". Then, the updated value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the process proceeds to step S504 to read the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 242, and the process proceeds to step S506 to display the variation of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 91. Is executed, and the process proceeds to step S508.

In step S508, when a big hit occurs, the big winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the big winning opening 83a is executed. In the big winning opening opening / closing process, when the round is started during the big hit, the big winning opening 83a is opened and the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29 seconds have passed or 9 game balls have won). If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the large winning opening 83a is closed. This opening and closing is repeated up to the maximum number of rounds.

Next, the process proceeds to step S510, and the normal symbol control process for variablely displaying the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 94. In the normal symbol control process, when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, the value of the normal lottery random number counter C4 is acquired at the passing timing, and the display unit 94a starts the variable display of the normal symbol. Then, a normal lottery is performed based on the acquired random number counter value, and when a winning result is obtained, a game ball is opened to the starting winning opening 84 by opening the electric accessory that normally makes it difficult to win the starting winning opening 84. Form a state where it is easy to win a prize. The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time.

Next, the process proceeds to step S512 to execute a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball. In the launch control process, based on the detection information of the RAM 314, it is determined whether or not the player is touching the game ball launch handle 41 and whether or not the launch stop switch (not shown) is turned off, and the game ball is launched. When it is determined that the handle 41 is touched and the firing stop switch is turned off, a firing command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the launch command is transmitted to the power supply and the launch control device 243 via the output port 318.

Next, the process proceeds to step S514, and it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is turned off. If it is determined that the power failure flag is turned off (YES), it is determined that the power cutoff has not occurred. , When the process proceeds to step S516, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4 [ms]) has elapsed since the start of the main process, and it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (YES). ) Goes to step S518.

In step S518, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, "1" is added to each value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each value is set to "0". Then, those updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the process proceeds to step S520 to update the variation pattern random number counter CS. Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and when the maximum value is exceeded, it is set to "0". Then, the updated value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the counter buffer.

When the process of step S520 is completed, the process proceeds to step S514. Since the time required for the processing in steps S500 to S512 changes depending on the game state, the number of executions of the random number update processing in steps S518 and S520 also changes depending on the game state. Therefore, since the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be updated irregularly, the possibility of fraudulent activity can be reduced.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S516 that the predetermined time has elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step S500.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S514 that the power failure flag is not turned off (NO), it is determined that the power cutoff has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S522 in order to execute the power cutoff process. The process of step S514 is executed at the end of the process of steps S500 to S512, or at the end of the process of steps S518 and S520. Therefore, since the power supply cutoff process is performed at the timing when each process is completed in the main process, the contents of the register of the MPU 310 do not need to be saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not stored in the power supply cutoff process. By setting a predetermined value in the stack pointer in the process of step S400, the process of step S500 can be started after the start-up process is completed. Therefore, the processing load of the main control device 162 can be reduced, and relatively stable control can be performed without the main control device 162 malfunctioning or running out of control. Further, since the power supply cutoff process is performed at the timing when each process is completed in the main process, the amount of information backed up in the RAM 314 can be reduced.

In step S522, interrupt prohibition is set, the process proceeds to step S524, a power off command for designating the power cutoff is transmitted to the payout control device 242 and the voice lamp control device 143, and the process proceeds to step S526.

In step S526, the RAM determination value is calculated, and the calculated RAM determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 314. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value or a hash value of data in the stack area and the work area of the RAM 314.

Then, the process proceeds to step S528, prohibiting access to the RAM 314, and continuing the infinite loop until the power is completely cut off.

Next, the symbol control process in step S506 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a symbol control process executed by the main control device 162.

The symbol control process is a process of displaying the variation of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 91, and when executed in step S506, the process proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.

In step S600, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit, and if it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S602. The jackpot production includes a period during which the jackpot effect is being performed by the effect symbol display device 91 and a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot effect.

Next, the process proceeds to step S602, and the special symbol display device 93 determines whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed (YES), the process proceeds to step S604 to hold the ball. It is determined whether or not the value N of the number counter is larger than "0", and if it is determined that the value N is larger than "0" (YES), the process proceeds to step S606.

In step S606, "1" is subtracted from the value N of the reserved ball number counter, the process proceeds to step S608, and the random number counter value of the reserved ball storage area is shifted to the execution area side. Specifically, the random number counter value in the first hold area is shifted to the execution area, and then the random number counter value in the second hold area is shifted to the first hold area. Next, the random number counter value of the third holding area is shifted to the second holding area, and then the random number counter value of the fourth holding area is shifted to the third holding area.

Next, the process proceeds to step S610, the variation start process for starting the variation display is executed by the special symbol display device 93, the series of processes is completed, and the process returns to the original process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S604 that the value N of the reserved ball number counter is "0" or less (NO), a series of processes are terminated and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the special symbol display device 93 is currently displaying the fluctuation (NO), the process proceeds to step S612, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 93 has elapsed. If it is determined whether or not there is, and it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S614.

In step S614, the display of the special symbol display device 93 is updated. Specifically, among the LEDs 93a, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, when the currently lit LED 93a is red, the red LED 93a is turned off and the green LED 93a is turned on. Set the display mode to be lit. When the currently lit LED 93a is green, a display mode is set in which the green LED 93a is turned off and the blue LED 93a is turned on. When the currently lit LED 93a is blue, a display mode is set in which the blue LED 93a is turned off and the red LED 93a is turned on. The process of step S614 is executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]), but if the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed for each execution, the player cannot visually recognize the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a. .. Therefore, in order to make the player visually recognize the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a, the process of step S614 adds "1" to the value of the counter (not shown) for each execution, and the counter value is a predetermined value (for example,). When it exceeds "100"), the lighting color of the LED93a is changed, and the lighting color of the LED93a is changed in a cycle (for example, 4 [ms] x 100 = 0.4 [s]) that the player can see. It is preferable to do. The value of the counter returns to "0" when the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed.

When the process of step S614 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S612 that the fluctuation time of the special symbol display device 93 has elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step S616 to set the stop display of the special symbol display device 93. In the jackpot lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and if it is determined to be a jackpot, the jackpot type and the stop symbol at the time of the jackpot are determined based on the value of the jackpot type random number counter C2. Determine the type of. In the process of step S616, the stop display of the special symbol display device 93 is set so as to have a display mode corresponding to the determined type of stop symbol at the time of big hit. For example, if it is a non-probability jackpot, the green LED93a is turned on, if it is a probabilistic jackpot, the red LED93a is turned on, and if it is off, the blue LED93a is turned on. The display of each LED 93a is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

Next, the process proceeds to step S618, and a confirmation command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 in order to synchronize the stop display of the effect symbol display device 91 with the lighting of the LED 93a. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the confirmation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S618 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S600 that the jackpot is currently being hit (NO), the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.

Next, the fluctuation start processing in step S610 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a fluctuation start process executed by the main control device 162.

The variation start process is a process of starting the variation display on the special symbol display device 93, and when executed in step S610, the process proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.

In step S700, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the acquired random number counter value is compared with the jackpot value to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. If it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S702.

In step S702, the value of the jackpot type random number counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, the jackpot type is determined based on the acquired random number counter value, and the jackpot type is determined based on the determined jackpot type. The display mode of the special symbol display device 93 at the time and the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol are determined.

Next, the process proceeds to step S704, and the variation pattern table 406 corresponding to the jackpot is read out. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and corresponds to the jackpot, the determined jackpot type, the value N of the reserved ball number counter, and the acquired random number counter value. The address of the variation pattern table 406 is acquired from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read out based on the acquired address.

Next, the process proceeds to step S706, the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and in the read variation pattern table 406, from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value. The fluctuation pattern number is read out, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of a jackpot specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, the fluctuation time for the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 93 is determined, and the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach and super reach , Special reach, etc. are determined, and the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, based on the acquired fluctuation pattern random number counter CS value. Determine the number of symbols). The fluctuation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and is set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, and the like each time.

Next, the process proceeds to step S708, the hit type information indicating that the jackpot type is determined in step S702 is set, and the process proceeds to step S710.

In step S710, it is determined whether or not the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer, and if it is determined that the time-saving jackpot signal data is set (YES), the process proceeds to step S712. Clears the jackpot signal data with time reduction set in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the output of the jackpot signal with time reduction is stopped.

Next, the process proceeds to step S714, and a variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern determined in steps S706, S724, and S732 is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

Next, the process proceeds to step S716, and the stop type command for designating the type of the stop symbol determined in steps S702, S720, and S728 is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the stop type command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318. In the external output process of step S500, the commands are transmitted in the order in which the commands are set in the command buffer, so that the variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted in that order.

When the process of step S716 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S710 that the jackpot signal data with time reduction is not set in the command buffer (NO), the process proceeds to step S714.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S700 that it is not a jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S718 to acquire the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, and the acquired random number counter. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit by comparing the value and the small hit value, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S720.

Next, the process proceeds to step S720 to determine the display mode of the special symbol display device 93 at the time of a small hit and the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol.

Next, the process proceeds to step S722, and the variation pattern table 406 corresponding to the small hit is read out. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the fluctuation pattern table 406 corresponding to the small hit, the value N of the reserved ball number counter, and the acquired random number counter value. Is obtained from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read out based on the obtained address.

Next, the process proceeds to step S724, the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and in the read variation pattern table 406, from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value. The fluctuation pattern number is read out, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of a small hit specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, the fluctuation time for the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 93 is determined, and the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach and super reach , Special reach, etc. are determined, and the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, based on the acquired fluctuation pattern random number counter CS value. Determine the number of symbols). The fluctuation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and is set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, and the like each time.

Next, the process proceeds to step S726, the hit type information indicating that the hit is a small hit is set, and the process proceeds to step S714.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S718 that it is not a small hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S728 to determine the display mode of the special symbol display device 93 at the time of disengagement and the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol.

Next, the process proceeds to step S730, and the variation pattern table 406 corresponding to the deviation is read out. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the value N of the reserved ball count counter and the fluctuation pattern table 406 corresponding to the acquired random number counter value are deviated. The address is acquired from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read out based on the acquired address.

Next, the process proceeds to step S732, the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and in the read variation pattern table 406, from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value. The fluctuation pattern number is read out, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, the fluctuation time for the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 93 is determined, and the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach and super reach , Special reach, etc. are determined, and the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, based on the acquired fluctuation pattern random number counter CS value. Determine the number of symbols). The fluctuation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and is set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, and the like each time.

When the process of step S732 is completed, the process proceeds to step S714.
Next, the opening / closing process of the large winning opening in step S508 will be described.

21 and 22 are flowcharts showing a large winning opening opening / closing process executed by the main control device 162.

The big winning opening opening / closing process is a process of opening or closing the big winning opening 83a when a big hit occurs, and when executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG. ..

In step S800, it is determined whether or not it is a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a non-probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S802.

In step S802, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S804, the jackpot effect start process of storing the opening command corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

Next, the process proceeds to step S806, and the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a time reduction that becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal plate 213. At this time, the latch circuit (not shown) of the main controller 162 outputs the main control device 162 after the time-saving jackpot signal is output so that the HIGH level signal is output until the time-saving jackpot signal data of the command buffer is cleared. The jackpot signal with a time reduction is latched by the execution cycle of the process (for example, 4 [ms]). As a result, the HIGH level signal is constantly output, so that the call lamp device 500 can easily detect the jackpot signal with a time reduction. Hereinafter, the same applies to the case of outputting the jackpot signal with time reduction in the external output process of step S500.

When the process of step S806 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to shift to step S836 and start the round. If it is determined that it is time to start the round (YES), the process proceeds to step S838.

In step S838, the round start process of storing the round start command in the command buffer is executed. However, if it becomes a small hit, the round start command is not set. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the round start command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S838 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, it is determined whether or not the round is ongoing, and it is determined that the round is ongoing. If (YES), the process proceeds to step S842.

In step S842, the large winning opening opening / closing control process for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening 83a is executed by the solenoid of the variable winning device 83, and the series of processes is completed to return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840 that the round is not continuing (NO), the process proceeds to step S844, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to end the round, and it is determined that it is the timing to end the round. If (YES), the process proceeds to step S846.

In step S846, "1" is added to the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S848, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds, and if it is determined that the maximum number of rounds has been exceeded (YES), The process proceeds to step S850.

In step S850, the hit effect end process of storing the ending command corresponding to the non-probability big hit, the probable big hit, the JUB big hit, the sudden big hit, the latent big hit or the small hit in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the ending command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S850 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S848 that the number of rounds does not exceed the maximum number of rounds (NO), the process proceeds to step S852 and the round end process of storing the round end command in the command buffer is executed. However, if it becomes a small hit, the round end command is not set. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the round end command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S852 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S844 that it is not the timing to end the round (NO), the series of processes is ended and the process is restored to the original process.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S800 that it is not a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S808.

In step S808, it is determined whether or not it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S810.

In step S810, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S812.

In step S812, the jackpot effect start process of storing the opening command corresponding to the JUB jackpot or the sudden jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S812 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S810 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S814 to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect, and the predetermined time is determined. If it is determined that the elapse has passed (YES), the process proceeds to step S816.

In step S816, the jackpot signal data with a time reduction is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a time reduction that becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal plate 213.

When the process of step S816 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S814 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S836 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S808 that it is not a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S818.

In step S818, it is determined whether or not it is a latent jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a latent jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S820.

In step S820, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S822.

In step S822, the jackpot effect start process of storing the opening command corresponding to the latent jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S822 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S820 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S824 to determine whether or not the time is shortened, and if it is determined that the time is shortened (YES). ) Goes to step S826.

In step S826, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S828.

In step S828, the jackpot signal data with a time reduction is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a time reduction that becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal plate 213.

When the process of step S828 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, in step S826, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect (NO), and in step S824, it is determined that the time is not shortened (NO). As shown, the process proceeds to step S836.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S818 that it is not a latent jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S830.

In step S830, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S832.

In step S832, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the small hit effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the small hit effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S834.

In step S834, the small hit effect start process of storing the opening command corresponding to the small hit in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S834 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S832 that it is not the timing to start the small hit effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S836 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S830 that the hit is not a small hit (NO), the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.

Next, the configuration of the voice lamp control device 143 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the voice lamp control device 143.

As shown in FIG. 23, the voice lamp control device 143 includes an MPU 350 which is a one-chip type microprocessor such as a DIP, an input port 356 for inputting data from the outside of the voice lamp control device 143, and a voice lamp control device 143. It is configured to have an output port 358 that outputs data to the outside of the. The MPU 350, the input port 356 and the output port 358 are connected to each other via the bus 360.

The MPU 350 includes a ROM 352 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 350, a RAM 354 that functions as a work area for storing various data when the control program is executed, an interrupt circuit, and a timer circuit. , It is configured to have various circuits such as a data transmission / reception circuit.

The RAM 354 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 350 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 350 are stored, and a work area (work) in which various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. are stored. It is configured to have an area).

A main control device 162, an operation button 35, and the like are connected to the input port 356.
An audio output device 362, a lamp display device 364, a display control device 302, and the like are connected to the output port 358.

When the MPU 350 receives a command from the main control device 162 for controlling the voice output of the voice output device 362 via the input port 356, the MPU 350 controls the voice output device 362 based on the received command. The audio output device 362 outputs audio from the speaker unit 26 under the control of the audio lamp control device 143.

When the MPU 350 receives a command for controlling the lamp display of the lamp display device 364 from the main control device 162 via the input port 356, the MPU 350 controls the lamp display device 364 based on the received command. The lamp display device 364 lights up or blinks the annular illumination unit 23, the error display lamp unit 24, the prize ball lamp unit 25, and the hold lamps 95 and 96 under the control of the voice lamp control device 143.

When the MPU 350 receives a command for performing display control of the display control device 302 via the input port 356 from the main control device 162, the MPU 350 controls the display control device 302 based on the received command. The display control device 302 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 91 under the control of the voice lamp control device 143.

The command for controlling the voice output of the voice output device 362, the command for controlling the lamp display of the lamp display device 364, and the command for performing the display control of the display control device 302 are, for example, variable pattern commands. As described above, it may be configured as one command (command for performing display control of the voice output device 362, the lamp display device 364, and the display control device 302). In this case, the MPU 350 controls the lamp display device 364, the display control device 302, and the display control device 302 based on the received command.

Next, the process executed by the voice lamp control device 143 will be described.
The MPU 350 activates the control program stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 352 and executes the voice lamp control process. The audio lamp control process is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the start-up process.

First, the start-up process will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the voice lamp control device 143.

The start-up process is a process that is started when the power is turned on, and when executed in the MPU 350, the process proceeds to step S1100 as shown in FIG. 24.

In step S1100, initial settings are performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1102, and in order to determine whether or not the start-up process is started during the execution of the power-off process (described later: S1230) due to a momentary voltage drop, the power-off process is performed. If it is determined whether or not the power off processing flag, which indicates whether or not the power is cut off during execution, is off, and if it is determined that the power off processing flag is off (YES), It is determined that the power is not cut off during the power cut processing, and the process proceeds to step S1104. If the power-off process flag is off, the startup process is started after the power is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process is completed. It was started after this, or it was started by resetting only the MPU 350 due to the influence of noise or the like (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 162).

In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed. The determination of data corruption is performed as follows. A predetermined value (for example, "55AAh") is written as RAM destruction check data in the specific area of the RAM 354 (described later: S1110). Therefore, if the data is read from the specific area of the RAM 354 and the read data matches the predetermined value, it can be determined that the data in the RAM 354 is not destroyed. On the other hand, if the read data does not match the predetermined value, it can be determined that the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed.

If the start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, the RAM destruction check data is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 354 (the power cutoff clears all the data in the RAM 354). Therefore, it is determined that the data in RAM 354 has been destroyed.

On the other hand, when the start-up process is started after a momentary power failure occurs and after the execution of the power-off process is completed, or when the MPU 350 is reset and started due to the influence of noise or the like. Since the RAM destruction check data is stored in the specific area of the RAM 354, it is determined that the data of the RAM 354 is not destroyed.

If it is determined in step S1104 that the data in the RAM 354 has been destroyed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1106 and the entire area of the RAM 354 is inspected. As an inspection method, first, "FFh" is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to determine whether or not it is "FFh". If it is "FFh", RAM 354 is normal. judge. The writing and determination for each byte are performed in the order of "55h", "AAh", and "00h" after "FFh". By this inspection, all the areas of RAM 354 are cleared to "0".

Next, the process proceeds to step S1108, and as a result of the inspection in step S1106, it is determined whether or not the RAM 354 is normal. If it is determined that the RAM 354 is normal (YES), the process proceeds to the step S1110 and the RAM is destroyed. The check data (for example, “55AAh”) is written in the specific area of the RAM 354, and the process proceeds to step S1112.

In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag indicating whether or not the power-off process has been executed is turned on. Since the power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process is executed, the process of step S1112 is reached with the power-off flag turned on because the start-up process this time causes a momentary power failure. This is the case when the power is turned off after the power is cut off.

If it is determined in step S1112 that the power off flag is turned on (YES), it is determined that the power off process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S1114, and each process of the voice lamp control device 143 is initialized. In order to do so, the work area of the RAM 354 is cleared to "0". Here, the work area of the RAM 354 means an area other than the area for storing commands and the like received from the main control device 162. The power off flag is also turned off by the process of step S1114.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1116 to perform the initial setting of the RAM 354, the process proceeds to step S1118, the interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the main process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1112 that the power off flag is not turned on (NO), it is determined that the power off process has not been executed, and the process proceeds to step S1116. The process of step S1112 is reached with the power off flag turned off via the process of steps S1106 to S1110 because the start-up process was started after the power supply was completely shut off, for example. This is the case where the process of step S1112 is reached, or the MPU 350 is reset only due to the influence of noise or the like (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 162). In this case, the reason why the process of step S1114 is not executed is that when the process of step S1112 is reached via the process of steps S1106 to S1110, the process of step S1106 has already cleared all the areas of the RAM 354. If the start-up process is started by resetting only the MPU 350 due to the influence of noise or the like, the work area of the RAM 354 is maintained without being cleared to control the voice lamp control device 143. This is because it is possible to continue.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1108 that the RAM 354 is not normal (NO), the process proceeds to step S1120, the error display lamp unit 24 notifies the abnormality of the RAM 354, and an infinite loop is performed until the power supply is completely cut off. continue. The voice output device 362 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 354.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1104 that the data in the RAM 354 is not destroyed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1112.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1102 that the power off processing flag is not turned off (NO), it is determined that the power is cut off during the execution of the power off processing, and the process proceeds to step S1106. When the power-off processing flag is turned on, the startup processing this time is started after a momentary power failure occurs and the MPU350 is reset during execution of the power-off processing. .. In this case, since the power off processing is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 354 is not always correct. Therefore, since the control of the voice lamp control device 143 cannot be continued, the process proceeds to step S1106 to clear all the areas of the RAM 354.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the voice lamp control device 143.

The main process is a process for performing the main control of the voice lamp control device 143, and when executed in the MPU 350, the process proceeds to step S1200 as shown in FIG.

In step S1200, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 [ms]) has elapsed since the main process was executed, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1202. .. In step S1200, determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed is a process related to display in steps S1202 to S1214, and it is not necessary to execute the process in a cycle shorter than the predetermined time (within 1 [ms]). Therefore, it is preferable that the fluctuation control process in step S1216 and the command reception process in step S1218 are executed in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of command reception from the main control device 162.

In step S1202, the lighting pattern of the error display lamp unit 24 is set, and the outputs of the annular illumination unit 23 and the prize ball lamp unit 25 are set so as to be the lighting pattern set in the lamp setting process (described later: S1210). ..

Next, the process proceeds to step S1204 to execute the power-on notification process. The power-on notification process is a process for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the voice output device 362 or the lamp display device 364. Do. Further, a command for designating that the effect symbol display device 91 displays the power supply may be transmitted to the display control device 302. It should be noted that the notification by the power-on notification process is not performed unless the power is turned on.

Next, when the process proceeds to step S1206 and a demo command is received from the main control device 162 (described later: S1218), the received demo command is transmitted to the display control device 302 to perform a customer waiting demo on the effect symbol display device 91. Execute the customer waiting demo production process to start the production. Further, in the customer waiting demo production process, the voice output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are controlled based on the received demo command. The demo command is transmitted when the number of reserved balls is "0" and the effect symbol display device 91 finishes the variable display of the effect symbol. The customer waiting demo production is directed so that it will be naturally introduced into the customer waiting demo production without any discomfort based on the current screen state without suddenly changing the screen state of the stop pattern, background, characters, effects, etc. in that case. The content is set. As a result, even if the customer waiting demonstration effect is started during the game, the possibility of giving the player a sense of discomfort can be reduced.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1208, and it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 35 has been pressed, the effect symbol display device 91 has a button effect associated with the pressing of the operation button 35. Executes the operation button monitoring process. In the operation button monitoring process, for example, when a notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, the operation button 35 is pressed to display the expected value of the jackpot due to the fluctuation display this time, or the operation button 35 is pressed during the reach production. By pressing it, you can change it to a production that improves the expectation for the big hit. The operation button 35 can also be used as a button for determining one of the plurality of reach effects. If the pachinko machine 10 is not provided with the operation button 35, the process of step S1208 is omitted.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1210, and a lamp setting process for setting the lighting patterns of the annular illumination unit 23 and the prize ball lamp unit 25 is executed so as to correspond to the display of the effect symbol display device 91.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1212, the audio output pattern of the audio output device 362 is set so as to correspond to the display of the effect symbol display device 91, and the audio is output from the audio output device 362 with the set audio output pattern. Execute the setting process.

Next, when the process proceeds to step S1214 and a variation pattern command is received from the main control device 162 (described later: S1218), it is synchronized with the time required for the variation display of the effect symbol display device 91 based on the received variation pattern command. Executes the liquid crystal effect execution management process for setting the time. Based on this set time, the effect time of the processing in steps S1210 and S1212 is set.

Next, when the process proceeds to step S1216 and a variation pattern command, stop type command, or confirmation command is received from the main controller 162 (described later: S1218), the received variation pattern command, stop type command, or confirmation command is displayed and controlled. A fluctuation control process for controlling the fluctuation display of the effect symbol display device 91 by transmitting to the device 302 is executed. Further, in the fluctuation control process, the voice output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are controlled based on the received fluctuation pattern command, stop type command, or confirmation command.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1218, and a command reception process is executed in which a command is received from the main control device 162, the received command is determined, and necessary processing such as flag setting is performed.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1220, and it is determined whether or not the power failure flag indicating that the power cutoff has occurred is turned off. The power failure flag is turned on when a power off command is received from the main controller 162.

If it is determined in step S1220 that the power failure flag is off (YES), it is determined that the power cutoff has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S1222, and the data in the RAM 354 is the same as in the process in step S1104. If it is determined whether or not the data is destroyed and it is determined that the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1224.

In step S1224, the error display lamp unit 24 notifies the abnormality of the RAM 354, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off. The voice output device 362 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 354.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1222 that the data in the RAM 354 is not destroyed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1200.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1220 that the power failure flag is not turned off (NO), it is determined that the power cutoff has occurred, and the power cutoff process (described later: S1228) is executed, so that the process proceeds to step S1226. .. The process of step S1220 is executed at the end of one cycle of the main process of the voice lamp control device 143. Therefore, since the power off processing is performed at the timing when each processing is completed in the main processing, the contents of the register of the MPU 350 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not stored in the power off processing. By setting a predetermined value in the stack pointer in the process of step S1100, the process of step S1200 can be started after the start-up process is completed. Therefore, the processing load of the voice lamp control device 143 can be reduced, and the voice lamp control device 143 can perform relatively stable control without malfunction or runaway.

In step S1226, the power off flag and the power off processing flag are turned on, and the process proceeds to step S1228 to execute the power off processing. In the power cutoff process, interrupt prohibition is set, the output of the audio output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 is turned off, and the power failure flag is turned off.

Then, the process proceeds to step S1230, the power off processing flag is turned off, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1200 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1216.

Next, the configuration of the display control device 302 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control device 302.

As shown in FIG. 26, the display control device 302 stores the MPU 370, which is a microprocessor, the program ROM 372 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 370, and various data and the like when the control program is executed. It is configured to have a work RAM 374 that functions as a work area for storing.

The display control device 302 further includes an image controller (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 376 that performs drawing processing on the effect symbol display device 91, and a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) 378 that transfers data from the work RAM 374 to the image controller 376. And an input port 380 for inputting data from the outside of the display controller 302. The MPU 370, the program ROM 372, the work RAM 374, the image controller 376, the DMAC 378 and the input port 380 are connected to each other via the bus 382.

The display control device 302 further includes a character ROM 384 that stores background data, symbol data, character data, effect data, and the like, a video RAM 386 for storing display data that is output to the effect symbol display device 91, and a display control device 302. It is configured to have an output port 388 that outputs data to the outside of the. The image controller 376 and the output port 388 are connected to each other via the bus 390.

A voice lamp control device 143 or the like is connected to the input port 380.
An effect symbol display device 91 or the like is connected to the output port 388.

Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the number of prize balls paid out in one jackpot are different, the model having exactly the same symbol configuration displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is available. Therefore, the display control device 302 is made into a common component to reduce the cost.

When the MPU 370 receives a command from the voice lamp control device 143 via the input port 380, the MPU 370 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 91 based on the received command.

The work RAM 374 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 370 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 370 are stored, and a work area in which various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like are stored. It is configured to have a work area).

The work RAM 374 is provided with a counter buffer, similarly to the RAM 314. In the counter buffer, the value of the stage random number counter for determining the stage at the time of the big hit effect or the small hit effect is stored. The stage random number counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the data structure of the program ROM 372 will be described.
The ROM 372 stores a plurality of effect data tables for determining the big hit effect or the small hit effect, and a distribution structure table for determining the effect data table.

First, the data structure of the distribution structure table will be described.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 408.

The production data table is provided corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit.

The production data table corresponding to the jackpot is provided corresponding to each of the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, and the latent jackpot.

The production data table corresponding to the JUB jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the JUB jackpot production data table) gives the player a higher game value than the "copper" stage and the copper stage, which are expected to give the player a game value. It is provided for each of the three stages, the "silver" stage, which gives players the expectation of playing, and the "gold" stage, which gives players the expectation of giving players a higher game value than the silver stage. The JUB jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. The larger the numerical range assigned to one effect data table, the higher the possibility that the effect data table will be selected. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio is higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. Therefore, in the case of a JUB jackpot, the "gold" stage is most likely to be selected.

Similarly, the production data table corresponding to the sudden jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the sudden jackpot production data table) is provided corresponding to each of the three stages of the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage, and the "copper" stage. Has been done. Then, the sudden jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio is higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. So, if you get a big hit, the "gold" stage is the easiest to choose.

The production data table corresponding to the latent jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the latent jackpot production data table) also corresponds to each of the three stages of the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage, and the "copper" stage. It is provided. The latent jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio is higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “silver” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “gold” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. Therefore, in the case of a latent jackpot, the "silver" stage is most likely to be selected.

Similarly, the production data table corresponding to the small hit (hereinafter referred to as the small hit production data table) is provided corresponding to each of the three types of stages, the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage, and the "copper" stage. Has been done. The small hit effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio is higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “copper” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “gold” stage. So, if you get a small hit, the "copper" stage is the easiest to choose.

In the distribution structure table 408, as shown in FIG. 27, the address to the effect data table is registered for each of the big hit / small hit, the game type, and the value of the stage random number counter. The non-probability jackpot and the probabilistic jackpot do not correspond to the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage, and the "copper" stage, but similarly, the address to the production data table is registered.

Next, the data structure of the effect data table will be described.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a data structure of the effect data table 410.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the effect data table 410, a plurality of effect data for realizing one big hit effect or small hit effect on the effect symbol display device 91 are registered in chronological order. START data indicating the start of the effect data is registered in the first record, and END data indicating the end of the effect data is registered in the last record. The effect data is registered in the record between the START data and the END data. In each record, a symbol position, a background type, a character type, an effect, and the like are registered as effect data.

The effect data table 410 used for the effect is read from the program ROM 372 and set in the table buffer of the work RAM 374. In the initial state set in the table buffer, a pointer is set in the first record of the effect data table 410. Then, while adding the pointers by "1", the effect data of the record pointed to by the pointer is sequentially acquired, and the display control of the effect symbol display device 91 is performed based on the acquired effect data.

Next, the process executed by the display control device 302 will be described.
The MPU 370 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 372 and executes a display control process. The display control process is roughly divided into a command interrupt process that is started periodically, a V interrupt process that is started by inputting a V interrupt signal, and a main process.

First, the command interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a command interrupt process executed by the display control device 302.

The command interrupt process is a process executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]), and when executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1300 as shown in FIG. 29. Note that the command interrupt process may be configured as a process that is activated when a command strobe signal is received, instead of a timer interrupt process.

In step S1300, it is determined whether or not a command has been received from the voice lamp control device 143, and if it is determined that the command has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S1302.

In step S1302, the received command is stored in the ring buffer. The ring buffer is a storage area logically configured in a ring shape. In the initial state, an input pointer and a read pointer are set at the start of the ring buffer.

When the command is stored, when the command is received, the command is stored in the 2-byte area pointed to by the input pointer. Then, by adding "1" to the input pointer, the input pointer moves by one to the terminal side of the ring buffer. When the command is stored in the end area of the ring buffer, the input pointer is reset to the beginning of the ring buffer.

On the other hand, when reading a command, the command is read from the 2-byte area pointed to by the read pointer. Then, by adding "1" to the read pointer, the read pointer moves by one to the terminal side of the ring buffer. When the command is read from the end area of the ring buffer, the read pointer is reset to the start of the ring buffer. The read pointer is not set forward of the input pointer, but at the same position as the input pointer or behind it. If it is in the same position as the input pointer, it means that all the commands in the ring buffer have been processed. If it is located behind the input pointer, it means that there is an unprocessed new command in the ring buffer.

The movement unit of the input pointer and the read pointer may be 1 byte. That is, a 2-byte command may be input byte by byte and read byte by byte.

When the process of step S1302 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1300 that the command is not received (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

Next, the V interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a V interrupt process executed by the display control device 302.

The V interrupt process is a process that is activated when a V interrupt signal is input from the image controller 376, and when executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1400 as shown in FIG.

In step S1400, it is determined whether or not a new command exists in the ring buffer, and if it is determined that a new command exists (YES), the process proceeds to step S1402, the new command is read from the ring buffer, and step S1404 occurs. Transition.

In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the new command read in step S1402 is an opening command, and if it is determined that it is an opening command (YES), the process proceeds to step S1406.

In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the game type is a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot by determining whether or not the opening command read in step S1402 corresponds to a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. Then, if it is determined that the hit is a non-probability jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S1408.

In step S1408, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot or the probability variation jackpot is acquired from the distribution structure table 408, the effect data table 410 is read from the program ROM 372 based on the acquired address, and the process proceeds to step S1410. Then, the read effect data table 410 is set in the table buffer of the work RAM 374, and the process proceeds to step S1412.

In step S1412, a display setting process for setting the display of the effect symbol display device 91 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1414, a display execution process for executing display on the effect symbol display device 91 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1416. ..

In step S1416, the stage random number counter is updated. Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the stage random number counter, and when the maximum value is exceeded, it is set to "0". Then, the update value of the stage random number counter is stored in the counter buffer.

When the process of step S1416 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1406 that it is not a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S1418.

In step S1418, it is determined whether the game type is JUB big hit, sudden big hit, latent big hit, or small hit based on the opening command read in step S1402. Then, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the determined game type is acquired from the distribution structure table 408, and the effect data table 410 is read from the program ROM 372 based on the acquired address.

When the process of step S1418 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1410.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1404 that the new command read in step S1402 is not the opening command (NO), the process proceeds to step S1420, other command processing for processing other commands is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1412. To do.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1400 that the new command does not exist (NO), the series of processes is ended and the original process is restored.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the display control device 302.

The main process is a process for performing the main control of the display control device 302, and when executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1500 as shown in FIG.

In step S1500, initial settings are performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer.

Then, the process proceeds to step S1502, the interrupt permission is set, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off.

Next, the appearance configuration of the call lamp device 500 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a front view of the call lamp device 500.

As shown in FIG. 32, the call lamp device 500 includes a display unit 502 that displays the number of jackpots, the number of probable change states, the number of symbol changes, and other game information, and a call button 504 for calling an employee of the pachinko hall. And a call lamp 506 that blinks when the call button 504 is pressed.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the call lamp device 500 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the call lamp device 500.

As shown in FIG. 33, the call lamp device 500 outputs a signal to the control unit 508 that controls the call lamp device 500, the signal input unit 510 that inputs the output signal from the external terminal plate 213, and the hall computer 530. It is configured to have a signal output unit 512 to perform.

A display unit 502, a call button 504, and a call lamp 506 are connected to the control unit 508.

The external terminal board 213 has a jackpot signal that becomes a high level during a jackpot production, a special symbol confirmation signal indicating that a special symbol is confirmed, a jackpot signal with a time reduction, and a jackpot and a small hit that becomes a high level during a jackpot production or a small hit production. The winning signal, the starting opening winning signal that becomes a high level when the game ball wins in the starting winning opening 84, and the winning ball signal that becomes a high level when the winning ball is paid out are output. From the viewpoint of preventing fraud, it is preferable that the pachinko machine 10 does not take in a signal from the outside. Therefore, the external terminal plate 213 is composed of a photocoupler or the like so as to perform communication in one direction. The signal input unit 510 inputs these signals output from the external terminal plate 213, respectively.

The signal output unit 512 outputs the signals input from the signal input unit 510 to the hall computer 530, respectively.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10, the main control device 162 executes the main control process, and the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state. The player can play the game by loading the rented game ball into the pachinko machine 10 and operating the game ball launch handle 41 to launch the game ball into the game area of the game board 81.

When the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening 84, a detection signal is output by the starting winning opening sensor 154. In the main control device 162, when the detection signal is input from the start winning opening sensor 154, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired at that timing. At this time, if the acquired random number counter value matches the jackpot value, the jackpot is achieved.

When the jackpot is reached, the jackpot type, the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol at the time of the jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of the jackpot are determined through steps S702 to S706. Then, the effect symbol is fluctuated and displayed according to the fluctuation pattern at the time of the jackpot, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol after the elapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. After the stop display of the effect symbol, any of non-probability jackpot, probabilistic jackpot, JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot, and latent jackpot occurs.

(1) Non-probability change jackpot Next, a case where a non-probability change jackpot occurs will be described.
FIG. 34 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a non-probability change jackpot and a probability variation jackpot.

When it becomes a non-probability change jackpot, as shown in FIG. 34, in the main control device 162, first, through steps S702 to S706, S714, and S716, the variation pattern command and the stop type command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot are voice lamp control devices. It is transmitted to the display control device 302 via 143.

When the display control device 302 receives the variation pattern command, the effect data table corresponding to the received variation pattern command is read out and set in the table buffer through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416. Then, the effect data of the effect data table is expanded, and based on the expanded effect data, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the variation pattern at the time of the non-probability variation jackpot.

When the display control device 302 receives the stop type command, the stop symbol table corresponding to the received stop type command is read through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416, and the non-probability change is made based on the read stop symbol table. The symbol is determined as a stop symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined non-probability variation symbol.

In the main control device 162, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the transmission of the fluctuation pattern command and the stop type command, the confirmation command is transmitted to the display control device 302.

When the display control device 302 receives the confirmation command, the effect data table for confirmation display is read out and set in the table buffer through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416. Then, the effect data of the effect data table is expanded, and the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed based on the expanded effect data.

In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the confirmation command, the opening command 1 corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot is transmitted to the display control device 302 through step S804. .. Further, at almost the same time as this, a jackpot signal with a time saving is output through step S806. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots is added by "1" and displayed, so that the player can grasp that the jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500.

When the display control device 302 receives the opening command 1, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1408 and S1410, and the effect is produced based on the acquired address. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data of the effect data table is expanded, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot is started based on the expanded effect data.

During the jackpot production, a long open round is continued until a predetermined condition is met up to 15 times. In the main control device 162, a round start command is transmitted at the start of the round and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the process during the jackpot effect is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

Further, during the jackpot production, the big winning opening 83a is opened in a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and when a game ball wins in the big winning opening 83a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each game ball.

Then, when the final round is completed, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 1 corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot through step S850.

When the display control device 302 receives the ending command 1, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 1 through step S1420.

In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the ending command 1, if the number of reserved balls is "1" or more, the variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal with time reduction is stopped through step S712. In addition, it shifts to a time saving state.

(2) Probability change jackpot Next, a case where a probability variation jackpot occurs will be described.
When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, as shown in FIG. 34, almost the same operation as when a non-probabilistic jackpot occurs is performed. The time-saving jackpot signal is output almost at the same time as the transmission of the opening command 2 corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, and stops almost at the same time as the transmission of the first variation pattern command after the jackpot effect is completed. The difference is that it shifts to the probabilistic state after the jackpot production ends.

(3) JUB jackpot Next, a case where a JUB jackpot occurs will be described.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a screen of the effect symbol display device 91.

FIG. 36 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a JUB jackpot.
When the JUB jackpot is reached, the main control device 162 sends a variation pattern command and a stop type command corresponding to the JUB jackpot to the display control device 302, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from that, a confirmation command is sent to the display control device 302. Will be sent.

When the display control device 302 receives the variation pattern command, as shown in FIG. 35A, the display control device 302 performs variation display of the effect symbol in the variation pattern at the time of JUB jackpot. Further, when the stop type command is received, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a sudden symbol. Then, when the confirmation command is received, the confirmation display of the effect symbol is performed.

In the main control device 162, as shown in FIG. 36, the opening command 3 corresponding to the JUB jackpot is transmitted to the display control device 302 through step S812.

When the display control device 302 receives the opening command 3, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the JUB jackpot is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect data is acquired based on the acquired address. Table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the production data of the production data table is expanded, and the jackpot production corresponding to the JUB jackpot is started based on the developed production data.

When the jackpot production is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), since one of the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage and the "copper" stage is selected, the letters "gold" and "silver" are used. The characters and the characters of "copper" are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91, and each character is blinking and displayed. Then, for example, when the "gold" stage is selected, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the "gold" stage has been selected. After that, since the current game type is JUB jackpot, the effect that the jackpot has occurred is reported to the effect symbol display device 91 after the effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is cracked, as shown in FIG. 35 (e). Is displayed. During this time, it is about 25 [s].

When the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, the main control device 162 outputs the jackpot signal with a time reduction through step S816. That is, in the JUB jackpot, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output 25 [s] after the transmission of the opening command 3. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can expect that a JUB jackpot will occur until a predetermined time elapses even if the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced. it can.

On the other hand, during the jackpot production, the short open round is first repeated 15 times. In the main controller 162, a round start command is transmitted at the start of the short open round, and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the short open round.

Then, the long open round is continued until a predetermined condition is satisfied up to 14 times. In the main control device 162, a round start command is transmitted at the start of the round and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the process during the jackpot effect is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

Then, when the final round is completed, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 3 corresponding to the JUB jackpot through step S850.

When the display control device 302 receives the ending command 3, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 3 through step S1420.

In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the ending command 3, if the number of reserved balls is "1" or more, the variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal with time reduction is stopped through step S712. In addition, it shifts to the probabilistic state.

(4) Sudden jackpot Next, a case where a sudden jackpot occurs will be described. Since the operation of sending and receiving the fluctuation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as when the JUB jackpot occurs, the operation of sending and receiving the opening command 4 corresponding to the sudden jackpot will be described.

FIG. 37 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a sudden jackpot.
In the main control device 162, as shown in FIG. 37, the opening command 4 is transmitted to the display control device 302 through step S812.

When the display control device 302 receives the opening command 4, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the sudden jackpot is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect data is acquired based on the acquired address. Table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data of the effect data table is expanded, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the sudden jackpot is started based on the expanded effect data.

When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters "gold", "silver" and "copper" are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91, respectively. The characters are blinking. Then, for example, when the "gold" stage is selected, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the "gold" stage has been selected. After that, since the current game type is a sudden big hit, the effect symbol display device 91 shifts to the probability change state as shown in FIG. 35 (f) after the effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is cracked. Is displayed in. During this time, it is about 25 [s].

When the transition to the probabilistic state is displayed, the main control device 162 outputs a jackpot signal with a time reduction through step S816. That is, in the sudden jackpot, the jackpot signal with a time reduction is output 25 [s] after the transmission of the opening command 4. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability change state is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Can't. As a result, the player can expect that a sudden jackpot will occur until a predetermined time elapses even if the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced. it can.

On the other hand, during the jackpot production, short open rounds will be continued up to 15 times. In the main control device 162, a round start command is transmitted at the start of the round and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the process during the jackpot effect is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

Then, when the final round is completed, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 4 corresponding to the sudden jackpot through step S850.

When the display control device 302 receives the ending command 4, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 4 through step S1420.

In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the ending command 4, if the number of reserved balls is "1" or more, the variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal with time reduction is stopped through step S712.
In addition, it shifts to the probabilistic state.

(5) Latent jackpot Next, a case where a latent jackpot occurs will be described. Since the operation of sending and receiving the fluctuation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as the case where the JUB jackpot occurs, the operation of sending and receiving the opening command 5 corresponding to the latent jackpot will be described.

FIG. 38 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a latent jackpot.
In the main control device 162, as shown in FIG. 38, the opening command 5 is transmitted to the display control device 302 through step S822.

When the display control device 302 receives the opening command 5, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the latent jackpot is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect is produced based on the acquired address. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the production data of the production data table is expanded, and the jackpot production corresponding to the latent jackpot is started based on the developed production data.

When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters "gold", "silver" and "copper" are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91, respectively. The characters are blinking. Then, for example, when the "gold" stage is selected, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the "gold" stage has been selected. After that, since the current game type is a latent jackpot, the round is entered without any specific display.

In the latent jackpot, the jackpot signal with time reduction is not output. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change, so that the player cannot grasp that the latent jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. As a result, the player can expect that a latent jackpot will occur when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced.

However, in the case of the time saving state, the time saving jackpot signal is output 25 [s] after the transmission of the opening command 5 through step S828. In this case, the same operation as the sudden jackpot is performed.

On the other hand, during the jackpot production, short open rounds will be continued up to 15 times. In the main control device 162, a round start command is transmitted at the start of the round and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the process during the jackpot effect is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

Then, when the final round is completed, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 5 corresponding to the latent jackpot through step S850.

When the display control device 302 receives the ending command 5, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 5 through step S1420.

The main control device 162 shifts to the probability change state when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the ending command 5.

(6) Small hit On the other hand, in the main control device 162, if the acquired random number counter value matches the small hit value, the small hit is obtained.

Next, the case where a small hit occurs will be described. The operation of sending and receiving the fluctuation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as when the JUB jackpot occurs, so the operation of sending and receiving the opening command "small" corresponding to the small hit will be described.

FIG. 39 is a time chart showing a small hit effect.
In the main control device 162, as shown in FIG. 39, the opening command “small” is transmitted to the display control device 302 through step S834.

When the display control device 302 receives the opening command "small", the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the small hit is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and is based on the acquired address. The effect data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data of the effect data table is expanded, and the small hit effect is started based on the developed effect data.

When the small hit effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters "gold", "silver" and "copper" are displayed large on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91, respectively. Each character flashes. Then, for example, when the "gold" stage is selected, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the "gold" stage has been selected. After that, since the current game type is a small hit, the small hit production is started without a specific display being performed.

In the small hit, the big hit signal with time reduction is not output. Therefore, in the call lamp device 500, the number of big hits does not change, so that the player cannot grasp that the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. As a result, the player cannot distinguish from the latent jackpot when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect that the latent jackpot will occur, so that the taste of the game is lowered. The possibility can be reduced.

On the other hand, during the small hit production, the short opening is continued up to 15 times. Then, when the final opening is completed, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command "small" corresponding to the small hit through step S850.

When the display control device 302 receives the ending command "small", the small hit effect ends based on the received ending command "small" through step S1420.

The main control device 162 shifts to the original state when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after the transmission of the ending command “small”. For example, the probabilistic state and the time saving state are maintained in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, and the normal state and the non-time saving state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time saving state.

(7) Off On the other hand, in the main control device 162, if the acquired random number counter value does not match the big hit value and the small hit value, it is out of order.

When it comes off, the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol at the time of the detachment and the fluctuation pattern at the time of the detachment are determined through steps S728 to S732. Then, the effect symbol is fluctuated and displayed according to the fluctuation pattern at the time of disengagement, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the disengagement symbol after the elapse of a predetermined fluctuation time.

[Effect] In this way, in the present embodiment, a jackpot lottery for generating a non-probability change jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a latent probability jackpot is performed with the winning of the starting winning opening 84 as an opportunity, and the effect symbol display device 91. If it is determined that a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot will be generated by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the non-probability variation symbol or the probability variation symbol, the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot is generated, and the time-saving jackpot is generated. When it is determined that a signal is output and a latent jackpot is generated, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden symbol that is indistinguishable from the outlier symbol, a latent jackpot is generated, and a jackpot signal with a time reduction is not output.

In the case of a conventional game machine, in the case of a sudden jackpot, the purpose is to give an unexpected feeling as if the player suddenly changed to a probabilistic state without becoming a jackpot, but the call lamp device 500 is suddenly hit. Since a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output when a jackpot occurs, the player can grasp that a sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500, and there is a problem that the taste of the game is lowered. there were.

In addition, conventionally, for example, when the abrupt symbol is stopped and displayed to generate a hit for an extremely short time as another game type, and then a small hit that does not change the game state is set, the player sees the abrupt symbol. It is not possible to distinguish between a sudden big hit and a small hit just by doing so, and we have the expectation that a sudden big hit will occur. However, since the jackpot signal with a time reduction is output to the call lamp device 500 when the sudden jackpot occurs, the player can see that the sudden jackpot or the small hit has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. There was a problem that it could be grasped and the taste of the game was lowered.

Further, conventionally, for example, when displaying that a sudden jackpot has occurred after a sudden jackpot has occurred, the player does not know whether or not the sudden jackpot has occurred until he / she sees the display, and the sudden jackpot occurs. Have the expectation of doing. However, since the jackpot signal with a time reduction is output to the call lamp device 500 when the sudden jackpot occurs, the player can see the sudden jackpot by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500 even before the display. There was a problem that it was possible to grasp what had occurred and the taste of the game was reduced.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a non-probability jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output, whereas when it is determined that a latent jackpot is generated, it is determined. Since the time-saving jackpot signal is not output, the player cannot grasp that the latent jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, when the small hit is set, the player cannot grasp that the latent big hit or the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered as compared with the conventional case.

Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state is generated as a latent jackpot.

As a result, the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden probability symbol that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol, and when a probability change state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state occurs, the jackpot signal with a time reduction is not output. The possibility of diminished taste can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the latent jackpot is generated in the time saving state, the jackpot signal with the time saving is output.

As a result, even when it is determined that the latent jackpot is generated, the jackpot signal with the time reduction is output in the case of the time reduction state, so that it is possible to grasp that the time reduction state has occurred in the call lamp device 500.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the latent probability jackpot is generated in the time saving state, the time saving is delayed from the timing of outputting the time saving jackpot signal when the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot occurs. Output a jackpot signal.

As a result, when it is determined that the latent jackpot is generated in the time saving state, the jackpot signal with the time saving is output with a delay, so that the player can see the display of the call lamp device 500 and also see the latent jackpot. It is not possible to immediately know that a big hit has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot is generated, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden symbol that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol, a JUB jackpot is generated, and a non-probable variable jackpot or a probable variable jackpot is generated. Occasionally, the time-saving jackpot signal is output later than the timing at which the time-saving jackpot signal is output.

As a result, when it is determined that a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output, whereas when it is determined to generate a JUB jackpot, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output with a delay. Therefore, the player cannot immediately grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, when the small hit is set, the player cannot immediately grasp that the JUB big hit or the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, when displaying that a jackpot has occurred after the occurrence of the JUB jackpot, the player cannot immediately grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, if the output timing of the time-saving jackpot signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the JUB jackpot will occur until it is displayed that the JUB jackpot has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

Further, in the present embodiment, a jackpot effect that gives the player a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state is generated as the JUB jackpot.

As a result, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden probability symbol that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol, and when the jackpot effect and the probability change state occur subsequently, the jackpot signal with a time reduction is output with a delay, so that the taste of the game Can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot is generated, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the jackpot has occurred, and after displaying the occurrence of the jackpot, a time-saving jackpot signal is output.

As a result, the player can expect that the JUB jackpot will occur until the jackpot occurrence is displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a sudden jackpot is generated, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden jackpot that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol, a sudden jackpot is generated, and a non-probable variable jackpot or a probability variable jackpot occurs. Occasionally, the time-saving jackpot signal is output later than the timing at which the time-saving jackpot signal is output.

As a result, when it is determined that a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output, whereas when it is determined that a sudden jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output with a delay. Therefore, the player cannot immediately grasp that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, when the small hit is set, the player cannot immediately grasp that the sudden big hit or the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, when displaying that the state shifts to the probability change state after the occurrence of the sudden jackpot, the player cannot immediately grasp that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. Further, if the output timing of the time-saving jackpot signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the sudden jackpot will occur until it is displayed that the sudden jackpot has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state is generated as a sudden jackpot.

As a result, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden symbol that is indistinguishable from the out-of-order symbol, and when a probabilistic change state occurs, the jackpot signal with a time reduction is output with a delay, further increasing the possibility that the taste of the game will be reduced. It can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a sudden jackpot is generated, the effect symbol display device 91 displays the transition to the probability variation state, and after displaying the transition to the probability variation state, the jackpot signal with time reduction is output. To do.

As a result, the player can expect that a sudden jackpot will occur until the transition to the probabilistic state is displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 91 corresponds to the display means of the invention 1, the latch circuit of the main control device 162 corresponds to the signal holding means of the invention 6, and the payout control device 242 corresponds to the invention 5. The steps S202, S204, S306, and S518 correspond to the game ball payout means, and the steps S202, S204, S306, and S518 correspond to the lottery means of the inventions 1 to 4. Further, steps S702 to S706, S714, and S716 correspond to the first special prize state generating means of the inventions 1, 3 or 5, or the second special prize state generating means of the inventions 1, 2 or 5, and steps S806, S824 to S828. Corresponds to the prize state signal output means of the inventions 1, 3, 4, 6 or 7.

Further, in the present embodiment, steps S1420, S1412, and S1414 correspond to the identification information changing means of the invention 1, and the non-probability change jackpot or the probability change jackpot corresponds to the first special prize state of the inventions 1, 3 to 5. The latent jackpot corresponds to the second special prize state of Inventions 1 to 5. Further, the effect symbol corresponds to the identification information of the invention 1 or 3, and the jackpot signal with a time reduction corresponds to the special prize state signal of the invention 1, 3, 4, 6 or 7.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 40 and 41 are views showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the external output processing in step S500 controls whether or not the output of the jackpot signal with a time reduction is possible. Hereinafter, only the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the overlapping parts will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the external output process of step S500 will be described.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an external output process executed by the main control device 162.

When the external output process is executed in step S500, the process proceeds to step S900 as shown in FIG. 40.

In step S900, it is determined whether or not the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer, and if it is determined that the time-saving jackpot signal data is set (YES), the process proceeds to step S902.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S904.

In step S904, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed since the jackpot signal data with time reduction was set in the command buffer, and it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES). Shifts to step S906, outputs a jackpot signal with a time reduction from the external terminal board 213, and shifts to step S908.

In step S908, another output process for transmitting the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 to the payout control device 242, the power supply and emission control device 243, or the voice lamp control device 143 is executed, and the series of processes is completed. To return to the original processing.

On the other hand, in step S904, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), and in step S900, it is determined that the jackpot signal data with time reduction is not set in the command buffer (NO). , Step S908.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that it is not a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S910 to determine whether or not it is a latent jackpot based on the hit type information, and the latent jackpot is used. If it is determined that there is (YES), the process proceeds to step S912.

In step S912, it is determined whether or not the time is shortened, and if it is determined that the time is shortened (YES), the process proceeds to step S914.

In step S914, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed since the jackpot signal data with time reduction was set in the command buffer, and it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES). Shifts to step S916, outputs a jackpot signal with a time reduction from the external terminal board 213, and shifts to step S908.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S914 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), and if it is determined in step S912 that the time is not shortened (NO), the process proceeds to step S908.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S910 that the hit is not a latent jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S918, the time-saving jackpot signal is output from the external terminal board 213, and the process proceeds to step S908.

Next, the opening / closing process of the large winning opening in step S508 will be described.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening / closing process executed by the main control device 162.

When the large winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S854 as shown in FIG. 41.

In step S854, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S856.

In step S856, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S858.

In step S858, a hit effect start process for storing an opening command corresponding to a non-probability change jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot, or a small hit is executed in a command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S858 is completed, the process proceeds to step S860, and the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output processing of step S500, the time-saving jackpot signal that becomes the HIGH level signal is the external terminal board 213 at the timing corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the probabilistic jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot or the small hit. Is output from.

When the process of step S860 is completed, the series of processes is completed and the process is restored to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S856 that it is not the timing to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S836, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the round, and the round is started. When it is determined that it is the timing to perform (YES), the process proceeds to step S838, the series of processes is completed, and the process returns to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, it is determined whether or not the round is ongoing, and it is determined that the round is ongoing. In the case (YES), the process proceeds to step S842, the series of processes is completed, and the process returns to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840 that the round is not continuing (NO), the process proceeds to step S844, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to end the round, and it is determined that it is the timing to end the round. If (YES), the process proceeds to step S846.

In step S846, "1" is added to the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S848, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds, and if it is determined that the maximum number of rounds has been exceeded (YES), The process proceeds to step S850 to end a series of processes and return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S848 that the number of rounds does not exceed the maximum number of rounds (NO), the process proceeds to step S852 to end a series of processes and return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S844 that it is not the timing to end the round (NO), the series of processes is ended and the process is restored to the original process.

[Effect] In this way, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot is generated, the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer and a predetermined time has elapsed. Output a signal. Further, when it is determined that the latent jackpot is generated, the jackpot signal with the time reduction is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the setting of the jackpot signal data with the time reduction in the command buffer only in the case of the time reduction state. Further, when it is determined that a non-probability change jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is generated, the time reduction jackpot signal is output as soon as the time reduction jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer.

As a result, in the jackpot opening / closing process, regardless of whether the jackpot is non-probable, jackpot, JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot, latent jackpot or small hit, the jackpot signal data with time reduction is displayed at the timing when the jackpot production or small hit production is started. Since it is only necessary to store it in the command buffer, the opening / closing process of the big winning opening is simplified.

In the first and second embodiments, in the latent jackpot, the jackpot signal with the time reduction is output with a delay of a predetermined time when the time is shortened, but the opening command is not limited to this. It can also be configured to output at almost the same time as the transmission of 5.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the JUB jackpot and the sudden jackpot are output with the time-saving jackpot signal delayed by a predetermined time, and the latent jackpot and the small hit are not output with the time-saving jackpot signal. However, it is not limited to this, and in JUB jackpot and sudden jackpot, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output from the time of transmission of opening commands 3 and 4 to the time of transmission of ending commands 3 and 4, and in latent jackpot and small hit, It can also be configured to output a jackpot signal with a time reduction from the time when the opening commands 3 and 4 are transmitted to a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]).

As a result, for JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot, latent jackpot, and small hit, a jackpot signal with a time reduction is output from the opening command until the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, on the display of the call lamp device 500, the game type is displayed until the predetermined time elapses. Cannot be distinguished.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the call lamp device 500 is connected to the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer 530, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer 530 are connected to the call lamp. The device 500 may be connected to the hall computer 530.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is controlled to be shorter than in the normal state, and the winning opportunity to the starting winning opening 84 is controlled to be larger than in the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to control so that the fluctuation time of the effect symbol does not change from the normal state, and only the winning opportunity to the starting winning opening 84 increases from the normal state. In short, in the short time state, it is sufficient that at least the digestion of the game ball can be suppressed.

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the stop type command is configured as a command for designating a missed symbol, a non-probable variable symbol, a probable variable symbol, or a sudden probability symbol, but the command is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. It can also be configured as a command to specify the symbol corresponding to the small hit. In this case, the stop type commands are a command for specifying a stop symbol at the time of a miss, a command for specifying a stop symbol at the time of a non-probability change jackpot, a command for specifying a stop symbol at the time of a probability change jackpot, and A command to specify the stop symbol at the time of JUB jackpot, a command to specify the stop symbol at the time of sudden jackpot, a command to specify the stop symbol at the time of latent jackpot, and a command to specify the stop symbol at the time of small hit. Includes commands to specify.

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the process of clearing the jackpot signal data with a time reduction (step S710, S712) is provided after the process of step S708, but is not limited to this, and the process of step S850 is not limited to this. It can also be installed next to.

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the latch circuit (not shown) of the main control device 162 is used so that the HIGH level signal is output until the time-saving jackpot signal data of the command buffer is cleared. , After the time-saving jackpot signal is output, it is configured to latch the time-saving jackpot signal only for the execution cycle of the main process, but it is not limited to this, and the latch circuit is not provided, and the HIGH level is set for each execution cycle of the main process. It can also be configured so that the signal is output for a predetermined time (time less than the execution cycle). As a result, it is not necessary to provide a latch circuit, so that the configuration is simplified.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, nine game balls have been won in the large winning opening 83a as the ending condition of the long opening round, the ending condition of the short opening round, and the ending condition of the small hit effect. However, not limited to this, the number of game balls in the end condition of the long open round, the number of game balls in the end condition of the short open round, and the number of game balls in the end condition of the small hit effect may be different from each other.

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the call lamp device 500 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the call lamp device 500 may be built in the pachinko machine 10. ..

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, or the latent jackpot is configured to output a jackpot signal with a time reduction just before the end of the short open round, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to output a jackpot signal with a reduced time after the end of the open round.

Further, in the first to second embodiments, the main control device 162 is configured to determine the type of the stop symbol, and the display control device 302 is configured to determine the specific content of the stop symbol. Not limited to this, the main control device 162 may be configured to determine the specific content of the stop symbol.

As a result, the display control device 302 does not have to determine the specific content of the stop symbol, so that the processing load of the display control device 302 can be reduced. Further, since the stop symbol table is not required, the data capacity of the program ROM 372 can be reduced.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the variable pattern table 406 shared by the jackpot and the missed is not particularly provided, but the variable pattern table 406 shared by the jackpot and the missed can be provided.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, a plurality of values such as the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the value of the reach random number counter C3, the difference between jackpot and miss, jackpot type, and the value N of the reserved ball number counter. The variation pattern is determined based on the elements, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern may be determined based on at least one of these elements.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the winning of the starting winning opening 84 is set to be suspended up to 4 times, but the number of times is not limited to this and is 3 times or less or 5 times or more. It can also be set to hold up to (for example, 8 times). Further, since the holding ball symbols Rm1 to Rm4 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, the holding lamp 96 does not have to be provided. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, it is not necessary to display the lighting by the holding lamp 96.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the passage of the through gate 85 is set to be suspended up to 4 times, but the passage is not limited to this, and the number of times is 3 times or less or 5 times or more (for example). , 8 times) can also be set to hold. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, the holding lamp 95 may not be provided, or the holding lamp 95 may not be used for lighting display.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the variable display of the normal symbol is configured to be performed by switching between lighting and non-lighting of the lamp on the display unit 94a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display device is not limited to this. It can also be configured to be performed using the 93 or the effect symbol display device 91. Similarly, the effect symbol display device 91 may display the lighting corresponding to the lighting of the hold lamp 95.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, when a big hit occurs, the normally closed large winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins in the large winning opening 83a, 15 game balls are used. Was configured to be paid out as a prize ball, but the jackpot is not limited to this. A large winning opening opened and closed separately from the large winning opening 83a is provided in the game area, and when a big hit occurs, the large winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins in the large winning opening 83a, what is the large winning opening 83a? It is also possible to configure a game state in which a separately provided big winning opening is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times as a big hit.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the variation pattern random number counter CS is used to determine the variation pattern, but instead, three variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are used. It can also be configured to determine the variation pattern.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “198”. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("198") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the variation type counter CS1, the initial value is set to "0".

The variation type counter CS2 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “240”. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("240") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the variation type counter CS2, the initial value is set to "0".

A rough fluctuation time such as normal reach, super reach, special reach, etc. is determined based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. Further, based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS2, the fluctuation time (in other words, the number of fluctuation symbols) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect is determined. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 302 determines the reach type of the effect symbol and the mode of fine variation display. Therefore, by combining the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of fluctuation patterns. Further, the variation display mode can be determined only by the variation type counter CS1 or the variation display mode can be determined by the combination of the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

The variation type counter CS3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “162”. Every time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when the maximum value ("162") is exceeded, it returns to the initial value. In the case of the variation type counter CS3, the initial value is set to "0".

In the effect symbol display device 91, in addition to the variable display of the effect symbol, a notice effect such as sliding the effect symbol that is variablely displayed or passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the advance notice effect is selected by the variable type counter CS3. Specifically, there are an effect pattern in which the time required for the advance notice effect is added to the fluctuation time, a production pattern in which the fluctuation time is subtracted in order to shorten the variable display time, or an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is not added or subtracted. Be selected. As for the variation type counter CS3, similarly to the variation pattern table 406, a plurality of effect pattern tables having different ranges of random number counter values from which the effect pattern is selected are provided. Each effect pattern table is configured so that the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different depending on whether the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a probabilistic state or a normal state, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

The addition / subtraction value of the effect time is, for example, when the fluctuation display time is not changed, when the fluctuation display time is added by 1 second, when the fluctuation display time is added by 2 seconds, or when the fluctuation display time is added based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS3. Four types of addition / subtraction values are determined when the display time is subtracted by 1 second. When the fluctuation time is added or subtracted, the effect symbol display device 91 performs a notice effect in which the expected value of the jackpot becomes high. Further, in the case of a big hit, since the probability that the addition value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, the player can expect a big hit by confirming the advance notice effect.

In this way, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 determine the fluctuation time of the effect symbol, and the fluctuation type counter CS3 determines the time to be added or subtracted from the fluctuation time. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the variation pattern table 406 is determined regardless of the current gaming state, but the variation pattern table is not limited to this, and the variation pattern table is also determined according to the current gaming state. It can also be configured to determine 406.

In the probabilistic state, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern is as wide as "10" to "238" so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because the jackpot is likely to occur. Selected, non-reach out of reach is more likely to be selected. In this fluctuation pattern table 406, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the out-of-reach is narrowed to "0" to "9", and it becomes difficult to select the out-of-reach. Therefore, in the probabilistic state, it becomes difficult to select the reach effect, so that the number of fluctuation displays per unit time increases, and a big hit is likely to occur at an early stage.

On the other hand, in the normal state, if the random number counter value is not stored in the reserved ball storage area, the random number corresponding to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern is used to secure the winning time of the game ball to the starting winning opening 84. The fluctuation pattern table 406, which has a narrow counter value range of “51” to “238”, is selected, making it difficult to select non-reach outliers. In this fluctuation pattern table 406, the range of random number counter values corresponding to the fluctuation patterns of out-of-reach is widened to "9" to "50", and out-of-reach is easily selected. Therefore, in the normal state, the winning time of the game ball to the starting winning opening 84 can be secured, so that the variable display can be continuously performed on the effect symbol display device 91.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162, the payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, the display control device 302, and the effect symbol display device 91 transmit and receive data by electric signals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data can be transmitted and received by optical communication. Further, the present invention is not limited to wired communication, and data can be transmitted / received by wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the voice lamp control device 143 is configured to control the display control device 302, but instead, the display control device 302 controls the voice lamp control device 143. It can also be configured to do so. Further, instead of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302, a single control device having both functions of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302 may be provided.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162 transmits a command to the voice lamp control device 143, so that the main control device 162 transmits the display control device 302 via the voice lamp control device 143. Although it is configured to be indirectly controlled, the main control device 162 may be configured to directly control the display control device 302 by directly transmitting a command to the display control device 302.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162 is configured to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display control device 302 ( Alternatively, the voice lamp control device 143) may be provided with a fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and the display control device 302 (or voice lamp control device 143) may be configured to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. it can. A similar modification can be applied to the determination of the stop type. That is, the main control device 162 determines up to the fluctuation pattern table 406 based on the reach random number counter CS and the like, and the display control device 302 (or the voice lamp control device 143) determines the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. Determine the pattern. In this case, the main control device 162 needs to determine the fluctuation time for the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 93, but the fluctuation time is determined based on the reach random number counter CS.

As a result, the main control device 162 does not have to determine the fluctuation pattern, so that the processing load of the main control device 162 can be reduced.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the effect symbol display device 91 is configured to scroll the effect symbol in the vertical direction to display the effect symbol in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to display the effect symbol in a variable manner by scrolling in the horizontal direction or by moving and displaying the effect symbol along a predetermined path such as an L-shape.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like. For example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device, a pachinko machine in which a right is generated when a game ball wins a prize in a specific area of a special device, and other characters The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow balls and other types of pachinko machines provided with the above. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine or the like in which a game ball is not rented through the ball renting device Y.

The present invention can also be applied to slot machines. The slot machine is a well-known slot machine in which, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. Is. Therefore, as a basic concept of a slot machine, "an operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) is provided with a display device for variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information. The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. When the combination of the identification information at the time of stopping is specific, it becomes a "slot machine that generates a special prize state that gives the player a predetermined game value". In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. The basic concept of a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine is that it is equipped with a display device that displays the identification information in a variable manner after displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and is equipped with an input operation means ( For example, after a predetermined amount of game balls are thrown in based on the operation of the button), the variable display of the identification information is started triggered by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, stop) is started. If the variable display of the identification information is stopped and the confirmation is confirmed by the operation of the button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the combination of the identification information at the time of the stop is specific, the player is notified. It is a game machine that generates a special prize state that gives a predetermined game value. In this case, a large amount of game balls are paid out to the player in the lower saucer.

In addition to the inventions described in the column of "Means for Solving Problems", the following inventions can also be adopted. Hereinafter, the actions, effects, and definitions of terms will be described as necessary. Inventions B and C can also be applied to invention A. Further, the invention C can be applied to the invention B.

[Invention A1] The gaming machine of the invention A1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state generating means for generating the first special prize state is used. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is generated. State generation means and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a special prize state signal indicating the occurrence of the special prize state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. 2. When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is not output.

In the case of a conventional game machine, in the case of a sudden jackpot, the purpose is to give an unexpected feeling as if the player suddenly changed to a probabilistic state without becoming a jackpot, but for a call lamp device, a sudden jackpot Since the jackpot signal is output when the jackpot is generated, the player can grasp that the jackpot has occurred suddenly by looking at the display of the call lamp device, and there is a problem that the taste of the game is lowered.

Further, for example, as another game type, when the sudden probability symbol is stopped and displayed to generate a hit for an extremely short time, and then the second sudden jackpot that does not change the game state is set, the player sees the sudden probability symbol. It is not possible to distinguish between a sudden jackpot and a second sudden jackpot just by doing so, and we expect that a sudden jackpot will occur. However, since the jackpot signal is output to the call lamp device when the sudden jackpot occurs, the player can grasp that the sudden jackpot or the second sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device. There was a problem that the taste of the game was lowered.

Further, for example, when displaying that a sudden jackpot has occurred after the sudden jackpot has occurred, the player does not know whether or not the sudden jackpot has occurred until he / she sees the display, and the sudden jackpot occurs. Have the expectation of. However, since the jackpot signal is output to the call lamp device when the sudden jackpot occurs, the player can see that the sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device even before the display. There was a problem that it could be grasped and the taste of the game was lowered.

On the other hand, in the case of the configuration of the gaming machine of the invention A1, a lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state is performed by the lottery means when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the identification information changing means. As a result, the identification information is changed and displayed by the display means.

When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content by the first special prize state generating means, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed by the second special prize state generating means with the contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is stopped. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special prize state signal is not output by the special prize state signal output means.

As a result, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is not output. Can not grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second sudden jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that a sudden jackpot has occurred after the sudden jackpot has occurred, the player cannot grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. .. Therefore, an effect that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced as compared with the conventional case can be obtained.

Here, to satisfy the predetermined conditions, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, a game ball wins a prize at the start winning opening, and in the case of a pachislot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing the start of the game is operated. Is included. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

The special prize state is a game state that gives a player an advantageous game value. In the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a non-probability change jackpot, a probability change jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot, and a small hit. Is included, and if it is a pachislot machine, for example, a big bonus, a challenge time, and a small role are included. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

In addition, the identification information refers to characters, figures, patterns, images, signs, symbols, colors and other visually identifiable information, acoustics and other information identifiable through the five senses other than vision, or a combination thereof. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

Further, the change display of the identification information includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information such as an LED display, and displaying the identification information while changing it. Therefore, changes are not necessarily limited to fluctuations. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

Further, the timing of stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and the timing of generating the special prize state may be earlier or simultaneous. If the timing of stopping and displaying the identification information is earlier, the expectation for the special prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing of generating the special prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

[Invention A2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A2 is the gaming machine of the invention A1.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in that a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state is generated as the second special prize state.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the second special prize state is a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state by the second special prize state generating means. Occurs as.

As a result, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and when a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the special prize state signal is not output, so that the taste of the game The effect of being able to further reduce the possibility that

[Invention A3] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A3 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions A1 and A2.
The first special prize state generating means sets a special prize state in which a player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a time saving state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time. Generated as
The special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the case of the time saving state. To do.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state in which the player is given a higher gaming value than the normal state by the first special prize state generating means, and subsequently. A time saving state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time occurs as the first special prize state.

Then, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated in the case of the time saving state, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal.

As a result, even when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, if the time is shortened, the special prize state signal is output, so that it is possible to grasp that the time saving state has occurred in the call lamp device or the like. The effect is obtained.

[Invention A4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A4 is the gaming machine of the invention A3.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the second special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time saving state, the special prize state occurs when the first special prize state occurs. It is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output later than the timing at which the signal is output.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated in the time saving state, the special prize state signal output means is used to output the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated. The special prize status signal is output with a delay.

As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

[Invention A5] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A5 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions A1 to A4.
Further, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is generated, the winning opening is opened so that the game ball can be won.
It is provided with a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball wins in the winning opening.
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in executing a short open round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the long open round is executed by the first special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the short open round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter in the short opening round than in the long opening round, the player cannot immediately grasp that the special prize state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise as if the sudden transition to the second special prize state was made.

Here, the long open round or the short open round may be executed only once or may be executed a plurality of times. Further, the number of executions does not have to be the same each time, and may be different each time. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of the inventions B4 and C4.

[Invention A6] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A6 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions A1 to A5.
Further, a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at the predetermined time interval.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after the special prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the ring lamp device or the like can easily detect the special prize state signal.

[Invention A7] Further, the gaming machine of the invention A7 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions A1 to A5.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at predetermined time intervals.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that the configuration is simplified.

[Invention B1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of the invention B1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state generating means for generating the first special prize state is used. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is generated. State generation means and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a special prize state signal indicating the occurrence of the special prize state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. (2) When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output later than the timing at which the special prize state signal is output when the first special prize state is generated.

With such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed by the lottery means to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information is changed by the identification information changing means. Is changed and displayed.

When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content by the first special prize state generating means, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed by the second special prize state generating means with the contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize state is stopped. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal later than the timing of outputting the special prize state signal when the first special prize state occurs.

As a result, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay. , The player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second sudden jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that a sudden jackpot has occurred after the sudden jackpot has occurred, the player should immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. I can't. Further, if the output timing of the special prize state signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the second special prize state will occur until it is displayed that the sudden jackpot has occurred. Therefore, an effect that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced as compared with the conventional case can be obtained.

[Invention B2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B2 is the gaming machine of the invention B1.
The second special prize state generating means includes a special prize state in which a player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. It is characterized in that it is generated as a second special prize state.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state in which the player is given a higher game value than the normal state by the second special prize state generating means, and subsequently. A high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs as the second special prize state.

As a result, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the special prize state of giving the player a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. When a high-probability state occurs, the special prize state signal is output with a delay, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced.

[Invention B3] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B3 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions B1 and B2.
Further, a second special prize state generation display means for displaying the occurrence of the second special prize state by the display means is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed by the second special prize state generation display means.

With such a configuration, the second special prize state occurrence display means displays that the second special prize state has occurred. Then, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed.

As a result, the player can have the expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

[Invention B4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B4 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions B1 to B3.
Further, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is generated, the winning opening is opened so that the game ball can be won.
It is provided with a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball wins in the winning opening.
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in that in one round, a short open round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time is executed, and then the long open round is executed.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the long open round is executed by the first special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the short open round is executed by the second special prize state generating means, and then the long open round is executed. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter in the short opening round than in the long opening round, the player cannot immediately grasp that the special prize state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise as if the sudden transition to the second special prize state was made.

[Invention B5] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B5 is the gaming machine of the invention B4.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output after or just before the end of the short open round.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after or just before the end of the short open round.

As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred, by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like or by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

[Invention B6] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B6 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions B1 to B5.
Further, a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at the predetermined time interval.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after the special prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the ring lamp device or the like can easily detect the special prize state signal.

[Invention B7] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B7 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions B1 to B5.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at predetermined time intervals.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that the configuration is simplified.

[Invention B8] Further, the gaming machine of the invention B8 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions B1 to B7.
In addition, it has a memory means
The first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means store the special prize state signal data for designating the output of the special prize state signal in the storage means when the special prize state is generated.
When the special prize state signal output means determines that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means, and the second special prize state is output. When it is determined that the above-mentioned is generated, the special prize state signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed after the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the first special prize state is generated by the first special prize state generating means. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the second special prize state is generated by the second special prize state generating means. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after a predetermined time has elapsed after the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

As a result, since it is only necessary to store the special prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, the configuration of the first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means is simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

[Invention C1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of the invention C1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state generating means for generating the first special prize state is used. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is the normal state. A second special prize state generating means for generating a higher probability state as the second special prize state, and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a special prize state signal indicating the occurrence of the special prize state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. (2) When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output later than the timing at which the special prize state signal is output when the first special prize state is generated.

With such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed by the lottery means to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information is changed by the identification information changing means. Is changed and displayed.

When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content by the first special prize state generating means, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed by the second special prize state generating means with the contents other than the predetermined contents, and the lottery means is used. A high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery is higher than the normal state occurs as the second special prize state. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal later than the timing of outputting the special prize state signal when the first special prize state occurs.

As a result, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay. , The player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second sudden jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that a sudden jackpot has occurred after the sudden jackpot has occurred, the player should immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like. I can't. Further, if the output timing of the special prize state signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the second special prize state will occur until it is displayed that the sudden jackpot has occurred. Therefore, an effect that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be reduced as compared with the conventional case can be obtained.

In addition, when the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the special prize state signal is output with a delay, so that the game It is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the product is lowered.

[Invention C2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C2 is the gaming machine of the invention C1.
Further, a second special prize state generation display means for displaying the occurrence of the second special prize state by the display means is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed by the second special prize state generation display means.

With such a configuration, the second special prize state occurrence display means displays that the second special prize state has occurred. Then, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed.

As a result, the player can have the expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered can be further reduced. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

[Invention C3] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C3 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions C1 and C2.
Further, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is generated, the winning opening is opened so that the game ball can be won.
It is provided with a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball wins in the winning opening.
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round.
The second special prize state generating means is characterized in executing a short open round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the long open round is executed by the first special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the short open round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins in the open winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter in the short opening round than in the long opening round, the player cannot immediately grasp that the special prize state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise as if the sudden transition to the second special prize state was made.

[Invention C4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C4 is the gaming machine of the invention C3.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output after or just before the end of the short open round.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after or just before the end of the short open round.

As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device or the like or the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

[Invention C5] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C5 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions C1 to C4.
Further, a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal is provided.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at the predetermined time interval.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after the special prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the ring lamp device or the like can easily detect the special prize state signal.

[Invention C6] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C6 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions C1 to C4.
The special prize state signal output means is characterized in that the special prize state signal is output at predetermined time intervals.

With such a configuration, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that the configuration is simplified.

[Invention C7] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C7 is the gaming machine of any one of the inventions C1 to C6.
In addition, it has a memory means
The first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means store the special prize state signal data for designating the output of the special prize state signal in the storage means when the special prize state is generated.
When the special prize state signal output means determines that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means, and the second special prize state is output. When it is determined that the above-mentioned is generated, the special prize state signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed after the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the first special prize state is generated by the first special prize state generating means. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the second special prize state is generated by the second special prize state generating means. Then, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal after a predetermined time has elapsed after the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means.

As a result, since it is only necessary to store the special prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, the configuration of the first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means is simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Game machine main part, 13 ... Main body frame, 14 ... Front door frame, 15 ... Back pack unit, 21 ... Window part, 22 ... Glass, 23 ... Circular lighting part, 24 ... Error display lamp part, 25 ... Prize ball lamp part, 26 ... Speaker part, 31 ... Upper bulge part, 32 ... Lower bulge part, 33 ... Upper plate, 34 ... Lower plate, 35 ... Operation button, 36 … Ball lending operation device, 37… Ball lending button, 38… Return button, 39… Frequency display, 41… Game ball launch handle, 81… Game board, 81a… Base plate, 82… General winning opening, 83… Variable winning Device, 83a ... Large winning opening, 84 ... Starting winning opening, 85 ... Through gate, 86 ... Variable display unit, 87 ... Out opening, 88 ... Nail, 91 ... Directing symbol display device, 92 ... Center frame, 93 ... Special symbol Display device, 93a ... LED, 93b, 242a ... 7-segment display, 94 ... Ordinary symbol display device, 94a, 502 ... Display unit, 95, 96 ... Hold lamp, 101 ... Inner rail, 102 ... Outer rail, 103 ... Arc Member, 104 ... Return ball prevention member, 105 ... Return rubber, 110 ... Game ball launcher, 143 ... Voice lamp control device, 241 ... Mounting base, 244, 246 ... Board box, 152a to 152c ... Winning opening sensor, 153 ... Count sensor, 154 ... Start winning opening sensor, 155 ... Gate sensor, 162 ... Main control device, 201 ... Back pack, 202 ... Payout mechanism unit, 204 ... Control device assembly unit, 211 ... Base part, 212 ... Protective cover part, 213 ... External terminal plate, 214 ... Hook pin, 215 ... Fastener, 217 ... Body frame release switch, 221 ... Tank, 222 ... Tank rail, 223 ... Case rail, 223a ... Ball non-detection sensor, 223b ... Ball removal switch , 224 ... payout device, 225 ... game ball distribution unit, 229 ... back pack board, 229a ... power switch, 242 ... payout control device, 243 ... power supply and launch control device, 243a ... power supply unit, 243b ... launch control unit, 243c ... power failure monitoring circuit, 243d ... RAM erase switch circuit, 245 ... state recovery switch, 247 ... RAM erase switch, 24 9 ... Ball rental connection terminal board, 258 ... Payout ball detection sensor, 300 ... Control system, 302 ... Display control device, 310, 350, 370 ... MPU, 312, 352 ... ROM, 314, 354 ... RAM, 316, 356 , 380 ... Input port, 318, 358, 388 ... Output port, 320, 360, 382, 390 ... Bus, 362 ... Audio output device, 364 ... Lamp display device, 372 ... Program ROM, 374 ... Work RAM, 376 ... Image Controller, 378 ... DMAC, 384 ... Character ROM, 386 ... Video RAM, 404, 408 ... Distribution structure table, 406 ... Fluctuation pattern table, 410 ... Production data table, 500 ... Call lamp device, 504 ... Call button, 506 ... Call lamp, 508 ... control unit, 510 ... signal input unit, 512 ... signal output unit, 520 ... hub, 530 ... hall computer, C1 ... jackpot random number counter, C2 ... jackpot type random number counter, C3 ... reach random number counter, C4 ... Ordinary lottery random number counter, CINI1 ... 1st initial value random number counter, CINI2 ... 2nd initial value random number counter, CS ... Variable pattern random number counter, CS1 ... Variable type counter, CS2 ... Variable type counter, CS3 ... Variable type counter, Dm ... Main display area, Ds ... Sub display area, Ds1 ... Notice area, Ds2 ... Notice area, H ... Card insertion slot, K1, K2 ... Sticking space, L1 ... Effective line, Y ... Ball rental device, Z1 ... Left Symbol row, Z2 ... Medium symbol row, Z3 ... Right symbol row

Claims (2)

A lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to generate a first special prize state or a second special prize state when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning opening.
A movable member capable of making it easier for the game ball to enter the predetermined winning opening, and
As the control of the operation of the movable member, a movable member control means that performs control corresponding to a normal state and control corresponding to a time saving state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the predetermined winning opening than the normal state.
Changing the identification information by the display means The identification information changing means to display and
When the lottery by the lottery means is won, the winning means in which the game ball can be entered and the winning means are opened.
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when a predetermined number of game balls are not entered, the winning means The first special prize state generating means for generating the special prize state in which the long opening operation that is released for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the short opening is opened for a shorter time than the predetermined time. A special prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times, and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state is generated without causing the winning means to perform the long opening operation after the special prize state. The second special prize state generation means and
It is equipped with a special prize state signal output means for outputting a predetermined special prize state signal.
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control is performed to shift from the normal state to the time saving state.
When the special prize state signal output means determines to generate the first special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means, it outputs the special prize state signal and outputs the special prize state signal based on the lottery result of the lottery means. 2 When it is determined that the special prize state is generated, the mode shifts from the normal state to the time saving state after the short opening operation is executed a predetermined number of times or just before the end of the execution of the short opening operation a predetermined number of times. The special prize status signal is output before
As the display means, the first is to change and display the identification information using a plurality of types of symbols, and to stop and display any one of the hit symbols including the predetermined contents and contents other than the predetermined contents, or the out-of-order symbols. Display means is provided,
A second display means is provided separately from the first display means.
In the case where the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the second display means is the second display means before the special prize state in which the short opening operation is executed a plurality of times is started. 2 Controlled to display in response to the occurrence of a special prize state ,
In the first display means, the high probability state is entered after the start of the special prize state in which the short opening operation is executed a plurality of times and before the output of the special prize state signal by the special prize state signal output means. gaming machine characterized that you have been configured such that a predetermined display corresponding is performed migration. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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