JP7123478B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines have substrates on which IC chips for controlling the progress of games are mounted (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Some electronic components mounted on a board have, for example, model numbers and lot numbers printed thereon.

JP 2016-093603 A

From the standpoint of fraud prevention, the circuit board of a game machine is required to be able to easily confirm whether or not the parts attached to the circuit board are correct parts. However, regarding the board on which parts are attached in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, further improvement is required in order to facilitate confirmation that correct parts are attached.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that allows easy confirmation that correct parts are attached to the board.

(A) The game machine of the present invention is
A game machine capable of setting a set value,
a game control means for extracting a random number value and controlling the progress of a game;
Production control means for controlling production based on commands output from the game control means;
A segment display that displays numerical values calculated using numerical values related to games;
A game control board on which a plurality of types of electronic components including the game control means and the segment display are mounted;
A production control board equipped with a plurality of types of electronic components including the production control means,
The game control means is
A variable display can be performed based on the random value,
Outputting a specific command obtained by processing the random value to the production control means,
The effect control means restores the random value from the specific command output from the game control means, controls the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the restored random value,
The effect corresponding to the variable display includes a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the output of the specific command,
When the random value cannot be restored normally from the specific command, the effect control means does not execute the look-ahead effect until the variable display that triggered the output of the specific command ends,
The game control means and specific electronic components mounted on the game control board are marked with corresponding model numbers,
A plurality of the specific electronic components are mounted on the game control board, and the model numbers marked on the plurality of specific electronic components are marked with the same size and the same shape,
The model number of the game control means is written larger than any model number of the specific electronic components mounted on the game control board,
The model numbers written on the game control means, the model numbers written on the plurality of specific electronic components, and the numerical values of the segment display devices have a common orientation when viewed from one direction.
(1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values with different advantages for the player,
Game control means (for example, CPU 103, etc.) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling production based on commands output from the game control means,
Extraction means (eg, S101 in FIG. 5) for extracting random numbers (eg, MR1 to MR3, etc.);
A substrate (e.g., substrate 1Z, etc.) on which multiple types of electronic components (e.g., main circuits, input circuits, output circuits, input/output terminals, resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc.) are mounted,
The game control means is
variable display can be executed based on the random value extracted from the extraction means (for example, S112 in FIG. 5, etc.);
The random value is processed (eg, 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4) and a specific command (eg, commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random value) is output to the effect control means (eg, 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4, S27 in FIG. 4, etc.),
The production control means restores the random number from the specific command output from the game control means (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5), and responds to variable display based on the restored random number. Controlling effects (eg, pre-reading preview effects, etc.) (eg, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6, etc.),
The plurality of types of electronic components are plural in which character information (for example, characters such as "model number 1" described in the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C) are written. specific electronic components (for example, upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, lower first output circuit 11C, etc.),
The plurality of specific electronic components have a common orientation of the character information (for example, "model number" displayed on the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C). 1" are mounted on the board such that they are oriented in a direction that is easy for the viewer to read the characters, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the character information written on the electronic component can be easily recognized by visual recognition from one direction. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct parts are attached to the board. In addition, pressure on the capacity of the main side as game control means can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific command is a command (for example, random value transmission commands 1 to 4) for prefetching to specify a variable display pattern for executing variable display.

According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern is specified by the sub-side as the effect control means by pre-reading without pre-reading the variable display pattern on the main side, so that the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced. can.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific command is a command configured by converting the random value extracted from the extraction means from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands (for example, FIG. 8-3),
The game control means collectively outputs the plurality of commands (eg, 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, by outputting a plurality of commands collectively, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means, so that the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above,
The production control means restores the random value (eg, 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5) by analyzing the plurality of commands in a predetermined order (eg, FIG. 8-3),
It further comprises storage means (eg, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5) for storing the variable display pattern command based on the restored random value.

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random value restored on the sub side, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side. .

(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
The game control means outputs a classification command (eg, variation pattern distribution state designation command) that can specify the classification of the variable display pattern (eg, the category of the variation pattern table) to the effect control means (eg, FIG. 8- 83FS022, 83FS023 of 4 and S27 of FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting the division command capable of specifying the division of the variable display pattern, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (5) above,
The game control means sets an advantageous state command (for example, a pattern designation command) that can specify whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player as a command different from the specific command. Output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS027, 83FS029, 83FS030 in FIG. 8-4).

According to such a configuration, the information about the most important win-or-fail result is specified on the main side and output to the sub side, so safety can be enhanced. In addition, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the advantageous state command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above,
The effect control means sets a table for determining a variable display pattern (for example, 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5) based on the division command and the advantageous state command, and the set table and the restored random value, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

According to such a configuration, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the classification command and the advantageous state command and the restored random number value, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side is reduced. can do.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
As an effect corresponding to the variable display, a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the specific command is executed (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side and the look-ahead effect regarding the variable display is executed, the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command in the characteristic part 83F. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a starting winning determination process in a characterizing portion 83F; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining processing related to conversion and restoration of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 in the characteristic portion 83F; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of winning-time random number determination processing in a characteristic portion 83F; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis processing in the characteristic part 83F. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-reading notice processing in a characteristic portion 83F; FIG. 1 is a front view of a substrate provided in a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a plan view of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the substrate; FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the substrate; It is the perspective view which expanded the principal part of the board|substrate. It is the perspective view which expanded the principal part of the board|substrate of a modification. FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of a substrate of another modified example; FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of a substrate of another modified example;

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 , the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26
). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description on Characteristic Portion 083F)
Next, the characterizing part 083F of this embodiment will be described.

On the side of the main board 11, the random numbers used by the CPU 103 for game control include a random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, and a normal figure display. The random number MR4 for result determination, the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, etc. are controlled so as to be countable. The random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters by the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104 as a counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The CPU 103, at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second start winning opening is detected, numerical data of the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display. Extracted from the counter and based on the extracted numerical data, it is possible to judge the success of big hits, small hits, etc. be. The CPU 103, at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second start winning opening is detected, outputs the numerical data of the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type from the counter. Based on the extracted numerical data, it is possible to perform jackpot type determination (including determination of stop symbols for each jackpot type) for selecting and determining the jackpot type from a plurality of jackpot types. The CPU 103 extracts the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern from the counter at the timing when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is detected, It is possible to process the extracted random number value MR3 and transmit it to the effect control CPU 120 .

The random number MR1, the random number MR2, and the random number MR3 extracted at the timing when the start winning is detected are reserved and stored in the RAM 102 as reserved information (reserved data). Then, in the CPU 103, each of the success/failure determination by the random value MR1 and the jackpot type determination by the random value MR2 is performed for the performance control CPU 120 for execution of the performance such as the reserved look-ahead notice performance, and the start winning is detected. executed in time. The CPU 103 does not execute the variation pattern determination by the random number MR3 at the timing when the start winning is detected, but the effect control CPU 120 restores the processed random number MR3 and executes it. After that, at the start timing of the variable display, based on the reserved information of the random number MR1, the random number MR2, and the random number MR3, in order to execute the variable display, determination of winning or not, determination of the type of big hit, etc. And, variation pattern determination is executed.

For the feature part 083F, based on the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 on the game control side (also called the main side), the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control side (also called the sub side) When the variable display can be executed, the CPU 103 outputs a specific command obtained by processing the numerical data of the random number MR3 to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data of the random number MR3 from the received specific command. An example of controlling the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the numerical data of the restored random number MR3 will be mainly described.

First, the game state controlled by the game control of the characterizing portion 083F will be described. In the characteristic part 083F, when it is determined to be a big hit, the setting is explained as an example in which the type of the big hit is selected and determined to be either "non-probability variable" (normal big hit) or "probability variable" (variable probability big hit). do.

In the case of a normal jackpot, after the jackpot game state is completed, a time-saving state (high base state) is set until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a low probability state (non-probability variable state). . Such a game state is called a low probability high base state. After such a time-saving state is completed, it is controlled to a low-probability state (non-probability-variable state) and a low-base state (a control state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second start winning opening). Such a game state is called a low probability low base state. The state at the beginning of activation when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on is basically a low-probability-low base state.

In the case of variable probability big hit, after the end of the big win game state, it becomes a high probability state (variable probability state) and a short time state (high base state) until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Such a game state is called a high probability high base state. After such a high probability high base state is finished, it is controlled to a low probability low base state. In the case of a small win, the game state does not change before and after the small win game state ends.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and other command formats may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the command 8001H is the first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, the determination result (predetermined result) as to whether the variable display result is "losing", "big hit", or "minor hit", or the variable display result is "big hit" Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types should be set.

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command for designating the type of error (abnormality) that has occurred and the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . In the error (abnormality) specification command, for example, by setting EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) occurrence has been determined on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by error notification processing, which will be described later.

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for a large winning opening that notifies that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning mouth and the notification command after opening the big winning mouth, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed in the big win game state or the small win game state (for example, "1" to "15"). be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

The command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will be made and the judgment result of the type of the big win among the results of determination at the time of winning.

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120).

The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

The setting value described in command D0XXH and the setting value change described in commands E103H to E106H will be briefly described below.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a big win changes according to the set value by a setting change operation by a person on the game hall side (game hall clerk, etc.) using an operation means such as a predetermined switch. It is configured. For example, in the CPU 103 for game control, a setting change process is executed to change the winning probability of a big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value, the setting change process that allows the probability of winning the big hit to be changed is executed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, and the probability of winning the jackpot is in the order of setting value 1 < setting value 2 < setting value 3 < setting value 4 < setting value 5 < setting value 6. get higher That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the degree of advantage increases stepwise in the order of setting values 2 to 6. FIG. It should be noted that the set values are not limited to six stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can be said that

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of set values, for example, set value 4, set value 5, and set value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning a big hit. It may be called a low setting with a low winning probability.

Further, the odds of winning a small win may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6, like the odds of winning a big win. Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 in which the variable probability control is executed, when the setting of the winning probability of the jackpot is changed, both the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability state and the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability state are set. Changeable by setting value 1 to set value 6 (for example, both jackpot winning probabilities may be set value 1 < set value 2 < set value 3 < set value 4 < set value 5 < set value 6) .

Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win.

Command F0XX, command F1XX, command F2XX, and command F3XX are random value transmission commands 1 to 4 for notifying (transmitting) random value information of random value MR3 for variation pattern determination at the time of starting winning. The random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are used to divide the numerical data of the random number MR3 into four and transmit them. The command F4XX is a variation pattern distribution state designation command (a division command capable of specifying a division of the variable display pattern) that designates the distribution state of the variation pattern (variable display pattern) at the time of starting winning.

FIG. 8-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S101 of FIG. 5 (hereinafter, "step S" in the flow chart will be abbreviated as "S") as the starting prize determination process.

In the starting winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-2, the CPU 103 first, based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, It is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on (83FS001). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (83FS001; Yes), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (83FS002). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation memory number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, it should be able to specify the number of the 1st special figure reservation memory. At 83FS002, when the number of first special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (83FS002; No), for example, the storage value of the start buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (83FS003).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at 83FS001 (83FS001; No), when the number of first special figure reservation storage has reached the upper limit at 83FS002 (83F
S002; Yes), based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, whether the second start opening switch 22B is on. It is determined whether or not (83FS004). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (83FS004; Yes), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (83FS005). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, it is sufficient if it can specify the number of second special figure reservation memory. In 83FS005, when the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value (83FS005; No), for example, it is provided in the game control buffer setting unit, and which of the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" is started The value stored in the start buffer for storing data that can be distinguished whether it is a prize or not is set to "2" (83FS006).

After executing either of the processes of 83FS003 and 83FS006, the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the start buffer value, which is the stored value of the start buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (83FS007). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (83FS008). For example, the total pending memory number count value which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of pending memory numbers of the first special figure and the second special figure) provided in the game control counter setting unit , 1 is added.

After executing the process of 83FS008, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data representing the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (83FS009). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the top of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (83FS010). In each of the first pending storage unit and the second special figure pending storage unit, it is possible to store up to four pending data (four data entries are provided), and the pending number "1" ~ "4" is given. In this case, the pending data with the pending number "1" is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display. For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start buffer value is "2", the first Numerical data indicating 2 special figure reservation storage random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set.

By executing the process of 83FS009, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating some or all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results of the special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time. do.

Following the processing of 83FS010, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (83FS011). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for transmitting the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the memory address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

Following the process of 83FS011, a winning random number determination process is executed (83FS012). After that, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table provided in, for example, the ROM 101 for the reserved storage number notification command such as the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command is set to the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (83FS013). The reserved memory number notification command set in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After executing the process of 83FS013, it is determined whether the start buffer value is "1" or "2" (83FS014). At this time, if the starting buffer value is "1" (83FS014; "1"), after clearing the starting buffer and initializing the stored value to "0" (83FS015), the processing of 83FS004 is executed. move on. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (83FS014; "2"), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (83FS016), End the determination process. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5) is performed to make a special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbols) "big hit" or "small hit". A determination is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small winning game state. Also, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines the winning random value at 83FS012 in FIG. 8-1. By executing the determination process, big hit determination, small hit determination, big hit type determination, etc. are performed as special figure display results. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, the special symbol display result becomes "big win" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbols. will be in a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, the performance control CPU 120 or the like on the performance control board 12 side can determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance.

FIG. 8-3 is a diagram for explaining processing relating to conversion and restoration of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 in the characteristic portion 83F in the present embodiment. In the characteristic portion 83F, in the main processing by the CPU 103, conversion processing of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 is executed. A plurality of commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the conversion process by the CPU 103 . Then, in the sub-side processing by the effect control CPU 120, restoration processing of the random number value MR3 is executed from a plurality of commands. Specific examples of these processes will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, it is assumed that "60000" is extracted as the fluctuation pattern determination random number MR3 (ranging from 0 to 65535). In such a case, the CPU 103 converts the decimal numbers from (60000) _D to (EA60) _H into hexadecimal numbers in the main processing. Then, after conversion to hexadecimal, each digit of the random number MR3, which has become the four-digit numerical data of (EA60) _H , is divided into multiple (four) values and sent as random number transmission commands 1 to 4. do. For example, by processing each digit of the random number MR3, which has become the four-digit numerical data of (EA60) _H , such as F0-00h, F1-06h, F2-0Ah, and F3-0Eh, multiple (four ) are divided into random value transmission commands 1 to 4 and transmitted.

On the sub-side that receives a plurality of random value transmission commands 1 to 4, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the lower bits (underlined in FIG. 8-3) and determines (EA60) _H as (60000) _D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-3, 0×16 ⁰ +6×16 ¹ +A×16 ² +E×16 ³ =0×1+6×16+10×256+14×4096=60000 from the numerical values of the extracted lower bits. , the random value MR3 is restored as 60000 from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4. Thus, the random value MR3 is restored by analyzing the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order.

When executing the pre-reading notice, the information on the detailed fluctuation pattern makes it possible to execute more types of pre-reading notice than the rough information of only the fluctuation pattern type. However, if detailed information for determining the variation pattern is determined on the main side, the capacity of the main side, which has a smaller capacity than that of the sub side, will be squeezed and the processing load will increase. Therefore, the extracted random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is converted on the main side and then sent to the sub side, and after restoring the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern on the sub side, the pre-reading notice is executed to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side. can be mitigated.

A variation pattern command is a command for specifying a variable display pattern for specifying a variation pattern. Therefore, since the sub-side can specify the variation pattern command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the main-side capacity.

Further, the extracted random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is converted from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number, and the converted value is divided into a plurality of random number transmission commands 1-4. Then, a plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively output from the main side to the sub side. As a result, the sub-side can specify the variation pattern command, so the pressure on the main-side capacity can be reduced.

FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in 83FS012 of FIG. 8-2 as the winning random number determination process. In the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. (83FS021). CPU103 should just specify that it is in a probability variation state, when a probability variation flag is ON.

Following the process of 83FS021, the process of specifying the variation pattern distribution state is executed (83FS022). The variation pattern distribution state refers to a state in which the distribution of the variation pattern as described below is selected.

When the CPU 103 executes the variable display, it uses a variation pattern table in which the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns, and is extracted at the start winning and stored as reserved data. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of MR3 read at the start of the variable display is selected and determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

Regarding the fluctuation pattern table, a plurality of tables with different data contents (selectable fluctuation pattern types and fluctuation pattern selection allocation, etc.) are stored in RAM 102 based on predetermined table selection conditions such as variable display results and the number of pending memories. provided in a memorized manner. For example, as a variation pattern table, a probability variation jackpot time table used when determining a jackpot and determining a probability variation, a non-probability variation jack table used when determining a big hit and not determining a probability variation, and a small number of pending memories when determining a loss (for example, special figure 1 or 1 to 3 pending data of Toku-zu 2), table for use at the time of pending small number of losses, when determining the loss and when the number of pending memories is large (for example, 4 pending data of Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2) It includes a time table, a basic losing time table used regardless of the small number of retained memories when determining losing, and a small winning time table used when determining a small winning.

Such a variation pattern table is classified into a plurality of categories and stored in the RAM 102 according to game states such as the state of the jackpot probability, the state of the base, and the progress state of the time saving control. For example, the categories of the fluctuation pattern table include the first low probability base category, the second low probability base category, the first low probability height base category, the second low probability height base category, the first high probability height base category, And, a second high-term certain-height base category is provided.

The first low-probability low-base category is when the number of variable display times executed during the period in which the low-probability-low base state continues (the period initialized when a jackpot occurs) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for The second low-probability low-base category is when the number of variable displays executed during the period in which the low-probability low-base state continues (the period initialized when a jackpot occurs) is a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) or more This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for

The first low-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the low-probability-high base state (time-saving state after non-probability-variable jackpot) is less than a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times). The second low-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the low-probability-high base state (time-saving state after non-probability-variable jackpot) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

The first high-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the high-probability-high base state (probability-variable state and time-saving state after the probability-variable jackpot) is less than a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times). The second high-probability-high base category is a category of the variation pattern table used when the high-probability-high base state (probability-variable state and time-saving state after the probability-variable jackpot) is a predetermined number of times (eg, 50 times) or more.

Characteristic part 083F describes an example in which the tables set as selectable tables for the low-base state (non-time-saving state) and the high-base state (time-saving state) are different for the various variation pattern tables described above. In addition, the same table may be set as a selectable table in the low base state (non-working time saving state) and the high base state (working time saving state).

Each of the first low-probability low base category and the second low-probability low base category is a combination of a table at the time of a probability variable jackpot, a table at the time of a non-probability variable jackpot, a table at the time of a pending minority loss, and a table at the time of a small hit. A table that is configured and used for determining the variation pattern is selected according to the game state.

Each of the 1st low probability height base category, 2nd low probability height base category, 1st high probability height base category, and 2nd high probability height base category is a table at probability variable jackpot, table at non-variability jackpot, basic loss A time table and a small winning time table are combined, and the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected according to the game state.

As described above, the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern when executing the variable display is provided for each category corresponding to the game state. Therefore, in order to select and determine a variation pattern when executing the variable display, a variation pattern table according to the game state classified (divided) as described above is based on the game state when the variable display is executed. identify the category of Then, from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored corresponding to the specified category, a variation pattern corresponding to the game state including the big win determination result, the big win type determination result, the small win determination result, and the number of pending memories. A table is selected, and using the selected variation pattern table, a variation pattern to be used for variable display is determined based on the numerical data of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the reserved data.

In 83FS022, as a process of specifying a variation pattern allocation state, a variation pattern is determined based on the data of the gaming state included in the current gaming state specified in 83FS021 and used to specify the category of the variation pattern table. Processing is performed to identify the category of the table.

Next, in order to designate the category of the variation pattern table as the variation pattern distribution state specified in 83FS022, the setting for transmitting the variation pattern distribution state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (83FS023). . By receiving the variation pattern distribution state designation command at the start winning, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the category of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 included in the pending data corresponding to the start winning at the time of the start winning. can do.

Next, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, special The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the figure display result is selected (83FS024). The first special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "jackpot" before deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure, and puts the variable display result in a big win game state. A table referred to for determining whether to control or whether to control the variable display result to a small hit game state as a "small hit" based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result be. The second special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "big win" before deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure, and enters the big win game state. A table referred to for determining whether to control or whether to control the variable display result to a small hit game state as a "small hit" based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result be.

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) are assigned to the special figure display results of "big win", "minor win", and "losing".

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the game state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more than when it is a normal state (low probability state) A determined value is assigned to the "jackpot" special figure display result. Thereby, in the variable probability state, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher than when it is in the normal state.

It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 extracted at 83FS009 in FIG. 8-2 is within the big hit determination range (within the big hit determination range) (83FS025). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "big hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

If 83FS025 determines that it is not within the big hit determination range (83FS025; No), the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 extracted by 83FS009 in FIG. 8-2 is within the small hit determination range (small hit (within the determination range) is determined (83FS026). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "small hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

When the random number MR1 is not within the small hit determination range at 83FS026 (83FS026; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (83FS027). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "00H". The design designation command is based on the judgment result of the judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment at the time of the start winning, in addition to the judgment result of the judgment result of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, as well as the judgment result of the big hit type is a command that can indicate

When the random number MR1 is within the small hit determination range at 83FS026 (83FS026; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (83FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "03H".

If it is a big hit at 83FS025 (83FS025; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type (83FS028). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the starting opening buffer value, which is data capable of distinguishing between the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" when the pending data at the time of starting winning is stored. Depending on the variable special figure specified by (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”), it varies from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table Select the table data for big hit type determination corresponding to the special figure. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-variable probability" and "variable probability" based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "second special figure" are provided. ), one of the data tables is selected and used for judging the jackpot type.

Next, a setting is made for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of 83FS028 to the effect control board 12 (83FS029). As an example, when the 83FS028 determines that the jackpot type is determined to be a "probability variation" jackpot, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and the jackpot type is determined to be a "non-probability variation" jackpot. If so, the EXT data in the design designation command should be set to "02H".

After executing any of the processes of 83FS027, 83FS030, and 83FS029, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 is read from the reserved data extracted in 83FS009, and the numerical data of MR3 is converted to 10 as described in FIG. After converting from base to hexadecimal, the value of each digit of the converted hexadecimal numerical data is divided into a plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 (processing for processing numerical data) (83FS031). Then, the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 divided by 83FS031 are set to be collectively transmitted to the effect control board 12 (83FS032). As a result, random number transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of MR3 are transmitted by the command control process of S27 in FIG.

FIG. 8-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in S75 of FIG. 6 as the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis processing. Effect control CPU 120 performs processing for analyzing random value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted by CPU 103 by means of 83FS0 32 in FIG. do.

The specific condition regarding the look-ahead effect for executing the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process is the following condition. When the start winning prize occurs, among the effect control commands shown in FIG. A plurality of types of commands are transmitted at the same time, namely, a reserved storage number notification command, a second reserved storage number notification command, and random value transmission commands 1 to 4. In the effect control CPU 120, in the command analysis process of S75 in FIG. On the condition that it is confirmed based on the data of the command stored in the reception buffer, the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process of FIG. 8-5 is executed. Thus, the look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process is an analysis process that is executed at the time when the start winning has occurred.

In the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process, by checking the data of the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, all commands for random value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted collectively by 83FS032 It is determined whether or not it has been received (83FS041). When it is determined that all the commands 1 to 4 for random value transmission have been received, the random number analysis restores the variation pattern commands divided and transmitted by the commands 1 to 4 for random value transmission by analyzing them in a predetermined order. Execute the module (subroutine) (83FS042). In the random number analysis module, by executing the restoration process described as the process of restoring the fluctuation pattern judgment random number value MR3 on the sub side in FIG. , the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be restored.

Next, the random number analysis module (83FS042) determines whether or not the random number MR3 has been successfully restored (83FS043). In the 83FS043, for example, when the numerical data of the restored random number MR3 falls within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) that the random number MR3 can take, it is determined that the numerical value MR3 has been successfully restored. be done. In other words, when the numerical value of the abnormal mode is outside the predetermined range of possible numerical values, it is determined that there is an abnormality.

When it is determined in 83FS043 that the random value MR3 has been restored normally, by checking the data of the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the variation pattern distribution set for transmission by 83FS023 in FIG. 8-4 It is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received (83FS044). When it is determined at 83FS044 that a variation pattern distribution state designation command has been received, the category of the variation pattern table designated by the received variation pattern distribution state designation command is specified (83FS045). Thereby, the categories of the variation pattern table stored in the RAM 122 (first low probability low base category, second low probability low base category, first low probability high base category, second low probability high base category, first high probability The category of the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern regarding the look-ahead effect is selected from among the high base category and the second high term probability high base category).

Next, by confirming the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command to be transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the start winning has been received. (83FS046). When it is determined at 83FS046 that the design designation command has been received, the number of pending memories that have been transmitted is confirmed, and from among the variation pattern tables within the category of the variation pattern table specified at 83FS045, the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected. A variation pattern table used for selection determination is selected.

Next, using the variation pattern table specified in 83FS046, based on the numerical data of the random number MR3 restored by the random number analysis module (83FS042), the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected and specified (83FS047). ). Then, the variation pattern specified in 83FS047 is set by storing the lookahead variation command in the lookahead variation command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command to designate the variation pattern for the lookahead performance to the performance control CPU 120 (83FS048). , terminate the process.

Also, when the 83FS041 determines that at least one of the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 has not been received (when only some commands are received, when none of the commands are received, etc.) ( 83FS041), when it is determined in 83FS043 that the random value MR3 was not restored normally, and in each case when it is determined in 83FS046 that the symbol designation command has not been received, it is transmitted at the time of starting winning. Since it is a case where an abnormality has occurred in the coming effect control command, the prefetching variation error command is stored in the prefetching variation error command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command to designate the occurrence of the abnormality to the performance control CPU 120.例文帳に追加(83FS049), and the process ends.

FIG. 8-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S161 of FIG. 7 as the pre-reading notice process. In the pre-reading notice process shown in FIG. 8-6, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the command in the storage area of the RAM 122 set in the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process (step 83FS061). Then, the storage area set this time and the entire other storage areas of the RAM 122 are checked to determine whether or not there is a prefetch variation error command (83FS062). The read-ahead variation error command is a command set at 83FS049 in FIG. 8-5, and is set when a command cannot be received normally or when a random value cannot be restored normally. If there is a pre-reading variation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), the pre-reading notice is set not to be executed until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command is completed (83FS067). , terminate the process.

In addition, when the pre-reading notice error command is stored, even if the stored information generated after the stored information is normal, the pre-reading notice error command will continue until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command is completed. should be set not to run. Then, the pre-reading notice may be permitted by receiving a normal command after the end of the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the pre-reading notice error command. Further, instead of checking the entire storage area of the RAM 122, it may be determined whether or not the command set this time is an error. Even in such a case, pre-reading notice may be restricted until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the command causing the error is completed.

In 83FS062, if there is no prefetching variation error command (83FS062), it is determined whether prefetching notice can be executed (83FS063). For example, the storage area of the RAM 122 is checked, and if the pre-reading notice effect has already been executed or the game is in the jackpot game state, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is not executable. Note that the pre-reading announcement effect may be executed in these cases as well. In 83FS063, if the pre-reading notice cannot be executed, in 83FS067 it is set so that the pre-reading notice is not executed, and the processing ends.

In 83FS063, if it is determined that the pre-reading notice can be executed (83FS063; Y), the pre-reading notice is drawn based on the pre-reading variation command set by the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process described in FIG. 8-5. (83FS064). For example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice by the pre-reading variation command, and if the pre-reading notice is to be executed, the details of the effect contents of the pre-reading notice effect are determined.

Next, in the processing of 83FS065, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the pre-reading notice is to be executed. If it is determined at 83FS065 that the pre-reading notice is not to be executed (83FS065; N), the process is terminated. When it is determined in 83FS065 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed (83FS065; Y), the decided pre-reading notice is executed (83FS066), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control corresponding to the variable display is executed based on the random number value MR3 restored by the 83FS042 from the random number transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Note that 83FS066 includes executing the determined pre-reading notice not immediately, but at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at the start of fluctuation or timing during fluctuation).

In addition, when there is a prefetching fluctuation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), the case where the prefetching notice is set not to be executed has been described. It may be determined whether or not there is a command, and if there is a read-ahead variation error command, it may be set so as to limit the execution of the read-ahead notice determined by lottery.

[Main configuration and effect of characteristic part 083F]
Next, the main configuration and effects of the characterizing portion 083F described above will be described.

[1] Random number transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern by 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4 are processed by 83FS032 in FIG. Sent by 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5 restores the random value MR3 from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing MR3, and 83FS066 in FIG. Effect control corresponding to the display is executed. As a result, pressure on the capacity of the main side as game control means such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[2] The production control command used for the production control corresponding to the variable display, which is transmitted after being processed at 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4 by the CPU 103 and restored at 83FS042 in FIG. Commands 1 to 4 for transmission of numerical values are commands capable of specifying a variation pattern. As a result, pressure on the capacity of the main side as game control means such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[3] As shown in Fig. 8-3, random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are configured by converting the extracted random number M3 from decimal to hexadecimal and dividing the converted values into a plurality of commands. A plurality of commands are collectively output by 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. In this way, by outputting a plurality of commands at once, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means such as the effect control CPU 120, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. can do.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-3, the random number MR3 is restored by analyzing the plurality of random number transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order by the 83FS043 of FIG. 8-5. Then, as indicated by 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5, a look-ahead variation command corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the restored random number value M3 is stored. As a result, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random number MR3 restored on the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. It can relieve pressure.

[5] By means of 83FS022 and 83FS023 of FIG. 8-4 and S27 of FIG. A command is output to a sub side such as the effect control CPU 120. - 特許庁As a result, a variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting a command that can specify the category (division of the variable display pattern) of the variation pattern table, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side can be reduced. .

[6] As shown in 83FS027, 83FS029, and 83FS030 in FIG. 8-4, on the main side such as the CPU 103, there are symbols that can specify whether or not to control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. The designated command is output as a separate command from the variation pattern distribution state designation command. As a result, the information about the most important success/failure result (big hit determination result, small hit determination result) is specified by the main side such as the CPU 103 and output to the sub side such as the performance control CPU 120, so that safety is enhanced. can be done. In addition, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the pattern designation command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side.

[7] As shown in 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 specifies a table for determining the variable display pattern based on the variation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command. , 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5, and 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled based on the specified table and the restored random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. As a result, the performance corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the variation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command and the restored random number MR3, so the pressure on the capacity of the main side is reduced. can do.

[8] As indicated by 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6, the effect control CPU 120 executes, as an effect corresponding to the variable display, a read-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the variation pattern distribution state designation command. As a result, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side such as the CPU 120 for control of the performance and the read-ahead performance regarding the variable display is executed, the pressure on the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Portions 092F and 093F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively transmitted in the 83FS032 of FIG. 8-4 has been described. However, the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 may be transmitted one by one instead of being transmitted all at once. Also, if some kind of abnormality occurs during transmission and all commands cannot be transmitted, a command related to error information may be transmitted, or the game may be stopped.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that the prefetch variation command is set at 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5 and the prefetch variation error command is set at 83FS049. However, by transmitting a look-ahead variation command based on a variation pattern analyzed by one device to another device, execution of the look-ahead notice may be determined in the transmitted device.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice can be executed in the 83FS063 of FIG. 8-6 has been described. In the 83FS063, if the pending information stored before the determination includes variable display pending information that is a reach, it may be determined not to execute the pre-reading notice. Further, even when the pending information of the variable display that becomes the reach is stored, the pre-reading notice may be executed depending on the kind of the pre-reading notice to be executed. For example, if the pre-reading notice to be executed is based on the hold change, the pre-reading notice by the hold change may be executed even when the hold information of the variable display that becomes the reach is stored.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of processing methods for the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be provided. Then, MR3 may be restored by transmitting information on the processing method of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 from the main side to the sub side.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number MR3 is set in the range of 0-65535. However, the range of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be smaller or larger than this range.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, during the special symbol normal processing, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is processed in the same way as when the start winning is performed, and the random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted from the main side, The variation pattern may be identified by performing random number restoration processing on the sub side.

A mode for implementing a game machine, which is an example of the game machine according to the present invention, will be described below. Note that, in the following embodiments, the ratios and the like of each drawing may differ from the actual ratios and the like. FIG. 9-1 is a front view of a board provided in a slot machine. In the following embodiments, the board 1Z is attached to the housing of the slot machine in each direction of "up", "down", "left", "right", "back (back)", and "front (front)". will be explained based on Also, the orientation (direction) of a surface is defined as the extending direction of an axis perpendicular to the surface and the direction of the side where the surface is visually recognized. For example, in FIG. 9-1, the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z indicated as "model number 100" faces forward. In addition, the orientation of a character is the orientation that determines whether or not the character can be easily read from one predetermined direction by a person viewing the character. For example, if three characters are written side by side in a standard horizontal direction, and the central character is rotated by 180°, the central character will have a different orientation from the other two characters. and the other two characters are oriented in common with each other.

For example, in a three-dimensional space, three planes perpendicular to each other, a first plane perpendicular to the first axis along the front-rear direction, a second plane perpendicular to the second axis along the vertical direction, and a Assume a third plane orthogonal to the third axis. In this case, the first side faces forward (near side) or rearward (rear side), the second side faces upward (upper side) or downward (lower side), and the third side faces rightward (right side) or It will turn to the left (left side).

Also, the orientation of characters is restricted by the orientation of the surface on which the characters are written. For example, a character written on the first surface does not face a direction with a component of the front (front side) or the back (back side). left) or right (right), or a direction obtained by multiplying the components of these directions, for example, upper right or lower left. In addition, the characters written on the second surface are not oriented in directions with upward (upper) or downward (lower) components. left side) or right side (right side), or a direction obtained by multiplying the components of these directions, for example, right front, left rear, or the like. In addition, the characters to be written on the third surface may be written on the right side (right side) or the left side (
Left) is not a component, for example, one of upward (upper), downward (lower), forward (front side), and backward (back side), or components in each of these directions are multiplied, for example, up front, down back, and so on.

The board 1Z is accommodated in a board case (not shown) and provided inside the housing of the slot machine, which is a gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the substrate 1Z is arranged so that the wide surface (surface on which electronic components are mounted) faces the front, and is fixed to the front surface of the back plate inside the housing of the slot machine. installed. Further, the substrate case is made of a transparent material so that the substrate 1Z can be visually recognized from the outside of the substrate case.

The board 1Z is a so-called main board that mainly controls the game of the slot machine, and as shown in FIG. 9-1, includes a board member 2Z and a large number of electronic components mounted on the board member 2Z. Specifically, one main circuit 10Z is mounted on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z. The main circuit 10Z is a circuit element and a special electronic component for controlling the game. Also, three first output circuits, an upper first output circuit 11A, a middle first output circuit 11B, and a lower first output circuit 11C, are mounted on the substrate member 2Z. The upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C are composed of circuits of the same type. The upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C are a plurality of specific electronic components marked with characters. Characters written in the upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, and lower first output circuit 11C will be described later.

These upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, and lower first output circuit 11C are electronic components of the same type. In the following description, when describing electronic components of the same type in line with their common characteristics, the alphabets attached to the end of the symbols may be omitted in the description. . For example, when explaining the properties common to the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C, which are common electronic components, the properties of the first output circuit 11Z will be explained. I have something to do.

Also, on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z, three second output circuits 12, ie, an upper right second output circuit 12A, a lower right second output circuit 12B, and a left second output circuit 12C are mounted, and a third output circuit. 13A is implemented, two fourth output circuits 14 are implemented, an upper fourth output circuit 14A and a lower fourth output circuit 14B, and one fifth output circuit 15A is implemented. An output circuit 15 is mounted. Among them, the upper right second output circuit 12A, the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the left second output circuit 12C are configured by electronic parts of the same type. The upper fourth output circuit 14A and the lower fourth output circuit 14B are also made up of the same type of electronic components. Also, the second output circuit 12 and the third output circuit 13A are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other.

Three first input circuits, a right first input circuit 21A, a middle first input circuit 21B, and a left first input circuit 21C, are mounted on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z. The right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, and the left first input circuit 21C are made up of electronic parts of the same type. Also, the first input circuit 21 is composed of the same type of electronic components as the third output circuit 13 . These third output circuit 13 and first input circuit 21 serve as identification component circuits. These first output circuit 11Z to fifth output circuit 15 and first input circuit 21 are all circuit elements. Also, the first output circuit 11Z to the fifth output circuit 15 are predetermined electronic components.

Also, the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 are arranged in parallel on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z. are arranged side by side. The first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 and the different performance resistance element 41Z are
Both are electronic components having two non-polar terminals, and are resistive elements having the same performance and having a common resistance value.

A first segment display portion 51 to a fourth segment display portion 54 and a power confirmation lamp 55 are mounted on one side of the substrate member 2Z. The first segment display part 51 is a special electronic component having a plurality of terminals, and is composed of seven segments shaped like the number "8", and one round shape located at the bottom right of the seven segments. There are a total of 8 segments of segments. The second segment display portion 52 to the fourth segment display portion 54 also have eight segments arranged in the same manner. The power confirmation lamp 55 is configured with one round lamp.

Furthermore, a first input/output terminal 61, a second input/output terminal 62, and a third input/output terminal 63 are mounted on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z. The first input/output terminal 61, the second input/output terminal 62, and the third input/output terminal 63 are different types of input/output terminals. The first input/output terminal 61, the second input/output terminal 62, and the third input/output terminal 63 are arranged in order from the right at the lower end of the substrate member 2Z.

The first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 are role ratio display means, and display numerical values relating to role ratios (role product ratios) according to signals transmitted from the main circuit 10Z. The power confirmation lamp 55 lights when the power is turned on, and goes out when the power is turned off. The first input/output terminal 61 to the third input/output terminal 63 are connected to wiring for transmitting/receiving signals to/from various parts provided in the slot machine.

These electronic components provided on one surface side of the substrate member 2Z are connected via wiring through one surface side and the other surface side (rear surface side) of the substrate member 2Z, as well as through holes or the like provided in the substrate member 2Z. ing. Illustration of these wirings is omitted. Electronic components other than the electronic components shown in FIG. 9-1 are also mounted on the substrate member 2Z. Letters and the like are not described for these electronic components. In the present embodiment, descriptions of electronic components that do not have these letters or the like are omitted.

Further, on these electronic components and the substrate member 2Z, letters and the like for indicating the types of the electronic components and the positions at which the electronic components are to be mounted are written. Specifically, as also shown in FIG. 9-2, the characters "model number 100" are displayed on the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z. The front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z is a surface facing in the same direction as the mounting surface of the main circuit 10Z on the substrate member 2Z. The characters displayed on the front surface of the main circuit 10Z are written, for example, by silk printing. Characters written on the main circuit 10Z are displayed facing upward. The letters "model number 100" written on the front face 10F of the main circuit 10Z are larger than the letters written on the other electronic components.

The characters (character information) displayed on each electronic component below are all described by silk printing. In addition, characters displayed on each electronic component may be displayed (written) by means other than silk printing, such as printing. These characters may be printed directly on the electronic component or the like, or may be displayed by attaching a sticker or the like on which the characters are printed (written).

In addition, the characters displayed on each electronic component may be kanji like the characters written on the main circuit 10Z, or other characters such as hiragana, katakana, Arabic numerals, alphabets, Russian letters, Greek letters, etc. It may be a letter or a combination of these letters. Furthermore, a symbol or the like, or a combination of letters and symbols may be used. In addition, the characters displayed on each electronic component may be descriptions related to the electronic component itself such as its lot number,
Applications in which each electronic component is used (for example, “output circuit”, etc.) may also be used.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the lower surface 11AL of the upper first output circuit 11A, the lower surface 11BL of the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower surface 11CL of the lower first output circuit 11C are all labeled with "model number 1 ” is displayed. The characters displayed on the lower surface 11AL of the upper first output circuit 11A are displayed so as to be oriented in an easy-to-read direction (hereinafter, simply referred to as "easy-to-read direction") for those viewing the characters from a predetermined direction. . The characters displayed on the lower surface 11BL of the middle first output circuit 11B and the lower surface 11CL of the lower first output circuit 11C are also oriented in the same direction as the characters displayed on the lower surface 11AL of the upper first output circuit 11A. Further, the shape and size of the letters "model number 1" written on the lower surface 11AL of the upper first output circuit 11A, the lower surface 11BL of the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower surface 11CL of the lower first output circuit 11C are They are substantially identical to each other.

At a position near the upper first output circuit 11A on the substrate member 2Z, more specifically, at the lower right portion of the upper first output circuit 11A, as shown in FIGS. characters are displayed. This "model number 1" lettering is oriented for easy reading. Also, the characters of "model number 1" are smaller than the characters of "model number 1" written on the upper first output circuit 11A. In the present embodiment, the characters written on the board member 2Z near the upper first output circuit 11A are "model number 1" and are the same as the characters written on the upper first output circuit 11A. , other characters, for example, characters associated with the characters described in the upper first output circuit 11A. For example, the letters "model number 1" written on the first output circuit 11Z may be simplified to "K1", which is the first letter of the "model number". Alternatively, the electronic components may be divided into functions and types and serial numbers may be assigned to each, and these serial numbers may be characters written at positions near the electronic components. The serial number at this time may be attached to some or all of the electronic components. In the case of attaching to a part of an electronic component, it may be divided into a plurality of systems (for example, "A1", "A2", ... and "B1", [B2], ..., etc.) and assigned serial numbers. Alternatively, rules such as adding the initial letter "I" to the input circuit and the initial letter "O" to the input circuit are added, and the character written near the upper first output circuit 11A is "upper 1OA". Alternatively, "U1OA" or the like may be used. The characters written on the substrate member 2Z near the upper first output circuit 11A may have a smaller number of characters than the characters written on the upper first output circuit 11A, or may have a larger number of characters. You may do so.

Further, when the characters displayed on the main circuit 10Z and the characters displayed on the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z are compared, both of the characters written on the main circuit 10Z and the first output circuit 11Z of the substrate 1Z are similar to each other. When the viewer sees the characters in one predetermined direction, for example, from the bottom side, the lower part of the characters is located on the side closer to the viewpoint, and in that sense, the characters are displayed in a specific direction. In other words, the specific orientation here refers to an orientation in which the same side of the characters, for example, the lower side, is positioned closer to the viewpoint when the substrate 1Z is viewed from one direction. A particular orientation may be displayed on the same oriented side, but as described above, each orientation of a character displayed on a different oriented side may be a particular orientation.

Similarly to the position near the upper first output circuit 11A on the substrate member 2Z, the lower right portion near the middle first output circuit 11B and the lower first output circuit 11C on the substrate member 2Z are both "model number 1". Text is displayed in an easy-to-read orientation. The characters of "model number 1" have the same shape as the characters of "model number 1" displayed near the upper first output circuit 11A, but are smaller in size. Although the same letters as those of the other electronic components are similarly written in the vicinity of the other electronic components on the substrate member 2Z, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the front surface 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front surface 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the front surface 12CF of the left second output circuit 12C are respectively provided with ""model number 2" is displayed. Characters written on the front surface 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front surface 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the front surface 12CF of the left second output circuit 12C are viewed from a predetermined direction. is written in an orientation that is difficult to read (hereinafter also simply referred to as “the orientation that is difficult to read”). In addition, the size of the characters of "model number 2" written on the front surface 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front surface 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the front surface 12CF of the left second output circuit 12C are different from each other. They are almost identical. Further, the front face 12F of the second output circuit 12 having the characters "model number 2" written thereon faces the same direction as the front face 10F having the characters "model number 100" written thereon in the main circuit 10Z.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the characters "model number 3" are displayed on the front surface 13AF of the third output circuit 13A. The characters displayed on the front surface 13AF of the third output circuit 13A are written in an orientation that is difficult to read. In addition, the size of the letters "model number 3" displayed on the front surface 13AF of the third output circuit 13A is the front surface 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front surface 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the left second output circuit 12B. It is substantially the same in shape and size as the letters "model number 2" displayed on the front face 12CF of the output circuit 12C. Further, the front surface 13AF of the third output circuit 13A having the characters "model number 3" written thereon faces in the same direction as the front surface 10F having the characters "model number 100" written thereon in the main circuit 10Z.

Also, the characters written on the front face 12F of the second output circuit 12 and the characters written on the front face 13AF of the third output circuit 13A are displayed in an orientation that is difficult to read. While the third output circuit 13A is the first type identification electronic component, the second output circuits 12 (upper right second output circuit 12A, lower right second output circuit 12B, left second output circuit 12C) are: It becomes the first predetermined electronic component.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3, characters "model number 4" are displayed on the front surface 14AF of the upper fourth output circuit 14A and the front surface 14BF of the lower fourth output circuit 14B. The characters displayed on the front surface 14AF of the upper fourth output circuit 14A and on the front surface 14BF of the lower fourth output circuit 14B are written in directions that are difficult to read. In addition, the size of the letters "model number 4" written on the front face 14AF of the upper fourth output circuit 14A and the front face 14BF of the lower fourth output circuit 14B is the same as that of the front face 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A and the lower right face 12AF. It is substantially the same in shape and size as the letters "model number 2" displayed on the front face 12BF of the two-output circuit 12B and the front face 12CF of the left second output circuit 12C. Further, the front face 14F of the fourth output circuit 14 having the characters "model number 4" written thereon faces in the same direction as the front face 10F having the characters "model number 100" written thereon in the main circuit 10Z.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the letters "model number 5" are displayed on the front surface 15AF of the fifth output circuit 15A. The characters displayed on the front surface 15AF of the fifth output circuit 15A are written in an orientation that is difficult to read. In addition, the size of the characters "model number 5" displayed on the front surface 15AF of the fifth output circuit 15A is the front surface 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front surface 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the left second output circuit 12B. It is substantially the same in shape and size as the letters "model number 2" displayed on the front face 12CF of the output circuit 12C. Further, the front face 15F of the fifth output circuit 15 having the characters "model number 5" written thereon faces the same direction as the front face 10F having the characters "model number 100" written thereon in the main circuit 10Z.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the front face 21AF of the right first input circuit 21A, the front face 21BF of the middle first input circuit 21B, and the front face 21CF of the left first input circuit 21C are labeled with "model numbers", respectively. 3" is displayed. The characters displayed on the front surface 21AF of the right first input circuit 21A, the front surface 21BF of the middle first input circuit 21B, and the front surface 21CF of the left first input circuit 21C are written in easy-to-read directions. The front surface 21AF of the right first input circuit 21A, the front surface 21BF of the middle first input circuit 21B, and the front surface 21CF of the left first input circuit 21C
are displayed on the front face 12AF of the upper right second output circuit 12A, the front face 12BF of the lower right second output circuit 12B, and the front face 12CF of the left second output circuit 12C. It is almost the same shape and size as the character of "model number 2". Further, the front surface 21F of the first input circuit 21 having the characters "model number 3" written thereon faces the same direction as the front surface 10F having the characters "model number 100" written thereon in the main circuit 10Z.

The characters written on the front surface of the third output circuit 13 are oriented in a direction that is difficult to read, and the characters written on the front surface of the first input circuit 21 are oriented in an easy-to-read direction. The third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 use the same type of electronic component (identification electronic component), but the directions of the characters written on the front surfaces of the circuits are reversed to make the directions different. By doing so, the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 can be distinguished from each other. The third output circuit 13 is a first type identification electronic component, and the first input circuit 21 is a second identification electronic component.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the first resistance element 31 has a first color code CC1 consisting of a first line L1, a second line L2, a third line L3, and a fourth line L4 in order from the bottom. depicted as a mark. The first line L1 to fourth line L4 in the first color code CC1 are drawn in different colors. Similarly, the first color code CC1 composed of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 is also drawn on the second resistance element 32Z to the eighth resistance element 32Z. The first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are aligned in a straight line so that the first color code CC1 (the first line L1 to the fourth line L4) has a common predetermined mark orientation. are arranged so that

A second color code CC2 consisting of the fifth line L5 to the eighth line L8 is drawn on the different performance resistance elements 41Z arranged in the eighth resistance element . The fifth line L5 to eighth line L8, which serve as the second color code CC2 of the different performance resistance element 41Z, correspond to the first line L1 to the fourth line L1, which serve as the first color code CC1 of the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element . Line L4 has a different color scheme. Also, the first color code CC1 (first line L1 to fourth line L4) of the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 and the second color code CC2 (fifth line L5 to eighth line L4) of the different performance resistance element 41Z line L8), the first line L1 and the fifth line L5, the second line L2 and the sixth line L6, the third line L3 and the seventh line L7, the fourth line L4 and the eighth line L8 are in line with each other. placed on a line. The first color code CC1 drawn on the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 and the second color code CC2 drawn on the different performance resistance element 41Z are, for example, performance indications of the resistance elements, such as resistance values and tolerances. It is a line drawn according to the difference. Therefore, although the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 and the different performance resistance element 41Z are all electronic components of the same type as resistance elements, their performances are different.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-3, on the one surface side of the substrate member 2Z, the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, and the lower first output circuit 11C are arranged on the right side. are arranged in the same direction. An upper right second output circuit 12A and a lower right second output circuit 12B are vertically arranged to the left of the upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, and lower first output circuit 11C. . The upper right second output circuit 12A is arranged between the upper first output circuit 11A and the middle first output circuit 11B when viewed in the height direction. The lower right second output circuit 12B is arranged between the middle first output circuit 11B and the lower first output circuit 11C when viewed in the height direction.

A left second output circuit 12C is arranged to the left of the lower right second output circuit 12B. The left second output circuit 12C is arranged at substantially the same height position as the lower right second output circuit 12B. A third output circuit 13A is arranged directly below the left second output circuit 12C. The third output circuit 13A is arranged at a position lower than the lower first output circuit 11C.

An upper fourth output circuit 14A is arranged to the left of the left second output circuit 12C, and a lower fourth output circuit 14B is arranged to the left of the third output circuit 13A. The upper fourth output circuit 14A and the lower fourth output circuit 14B are arranged at substantially the same height positions as the left second output circuit 12C and the third output circuit 13A, respectively.

A right first input circuit 21A and a fifth output circuit 15A are arranged to the left of the upper fourth output circuit 14A and the lower fourth output circuit 14B. The right first input circuit 21A is arranged at a position higher than the upper fourth output circuit 14A. The fifth output circuit 15A is positioned lower than the upper fourth output circuit 14A and higher than the lower fourth output circuit 14B.

A middle first input circuit 21B is arranged at the lower left position of the fifth output circuit 15A, and a left first input circuit 21C is arranged at the left side of the middle first input circuit 21B. The middle first input circuit 21B is arranged at a lower position than the lower fourth output circuit 14B, and the left first input circuit 21C is arranged at substantially the same height position as the middle first input circuit 21B.

In addition, the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 and the different performance resistance element 41Z are arranged directly above the upper fourth output circuit 14A. A main circuit 10Z is arranged above the left first input circuit 21C, and a first segment display section 51 to a fourth segment display section 54 are arranged directly above the right first input circuit 21A. , a power check lamp 55 is arranged to the right of the fourth segment display portion 54 .

A first input/output terminal 61, a second input/output terminal 62, and a third input/output terminal 63 are arranged in order from the right at the lower end portion of one surface of the substrate member 2Z. Among them, the first input/output terminal 61 is arranged below the lower right second output circuit 12B. The second input/output terminal 62 is arranged below the left first input circuit 21C. The third input/output terminal 63 is arranged further to the left of the second input/output terminal 62 .

Next, the connection of each electronic component and each component provided in the slot machine and input/output destinations of signals will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-5 to 9-8. As shown in FIG. 9-5(A), the third input/output terminal 63 is provided with "MEOUTS1" from the game medal payout sensor 1, "MEOUTS2" from the game medal payout sensor 2, and "LVKEYSW" from the setting key switch. Signals "LV/RSTW" are input from the /reset switch, and signals "OVERSW" are input from the game medal auxiliary storage sensor. The third input/output terminal 63 outputs these input signals to the left first input circuit 21C and the middle first input circuit 21B shown in FIG. 9-6. Power is supplied to the third input/output terminal 63 from a power supply device, and current is supplied to each electronic component on the substrate 1Z via the third input/output terminal 63 . Information relating to, for example, inserting and paying out medals, and slot machine settings is input to the left first input circuit 21C and the middle first input circuit 21B.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(B), the first input/output terminal 61 has "ORGSEN1" from the first drum sensor, "ORGSEN2" from the second drum sensor, and "ORGSEN3" from the third drum sensor. , are input. The first input/output terminal 61 outputs these input signals to the right first input circuit 21A shown in FIG. 9-6. For example, information about the reels of the slot machine is input to the right first input circuit 21A.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(C), the second input/output terminal 62 has "PAY" from the settlement switch, "MBET" from the MAXBET switch, "SPSW1" from the first reel stop switch, and "SPSW1" from the first reel stop switch. ``SPSW2'' from the stop switch, ``SPSW3'' from the third reel stop switch, ``SEN1'' from the game medal sensor 1, ``SEN2'' from the game medal sensor 2, ``SEN3'' from the game medal sensor 3, and ``DOOR'' from the door sensor. , from door reset to "RES
ET" signals are input. The second input/output terminal 62 outputs these input signals to the right first input circuit 21A, middle first input circuit 21B, and left first input circuit 21C shown in FIG. 9-6. Information relating to switches operated by, for example, a player or a store clerk in a slot machine is input to the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, and the left first input circuit 21C.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(D), a power supply confirmation lamp 55 is connected to a power supply (not shown), and a different performance resistance element 41Z is interposed between the power supply confirmation lamp 55 and the power supply. ing. The different performance resistance element 41Z is connected to the power confirmation lamp 55. FIG. The power supply confirmation lamp 55 is turned on when a current is supplied when the slot machine is powered on by the power supply, and is turned off when the supply of current is stopped when the slot machine is powered off by the power supply. do. The different performance resistance element 41Z reduces the current supplied to the power supply confirmation lamp 55. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9-6, the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, and the left first input circuit 21C have a first input/output terminal 61, a second input/output terminal 62, and a third input/output terminal. Each signal output from the output terminal 63 is subjected to processing such as voltage regulation and rectification, and then output to the main circuit 10Z. The main circuit 10Z performs arithmetic processing based on each signal output from the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, and the left first input circuit 21C, and outputs each signal for controlling the slot machine. is generated and output to the output circuit shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8.

Specifically, the main circuit 10Z supplies "K1MOTOR0", "K1MOTOR1", "K1MOTOR2", "K1MOTOR3", "K2MOTOR0", "K2MOTOR1", "K2MOTOR2", Each signal of "K2MOTOR3" and "OUTF3" is output. These signals, with the exception of some, are subjected to processing such as voltage regulation and rectification in the upper right second output circuit 12A, the upper first output circuit 11A, and the middle first output circuit 11B. ) is output to the first input/output terminal 61 shown in FIG. From the first input/output terminal 61, "K1MOTOR0" is the first drum motor Φ0, "K1MOTOR1" is the first drum motor Φ1, "K1MOTOR2" is the first drum motor Φ2, and "K1MOTOR3" is the first drum motor. They are respectively output to the motor Φ3. Also, "K2MOTOR0" is output to the second drum motor Φ0, "K2MOTOR1" is output to the second drum motor Φ1, "K2MOTOR2" is output to the second drum motor Φ2, and "K2MOTOR3" is output to the second drum motor Φ3. . The upper right second output circuit 12A, the upper first output circuit 11A, and the middle first output circuit 11B output, for example, signals relating to reel stop of the slot machine.

The main circuit 10Z outputs signals "K3MOTOR0", "K3MOTOR1", "K3MOTOR2", "K3MOTOR3" and "OUTF4" to the lower right second output circuit 12B shown in FIG. 9-7. Except for some of these signals, the lower right second output circuit 12B and the lower first output circuit 11C perform processing such as voltage regulation and rectification, and the second input/output shown in FIG. Output to terminal 62 . From the second input/output terminal 62, "K3MOTOR0" is the third drum motor Φ0, "K3MOTOR1" is the third drum motor Φ1, "K3MOTOR2" is the third drum motor Φ2, and "K3MOTOR3" is the third drum motor. They are respectively output to the motor Φ3. The lower right second output circuit 12B and the lower first output circuit 11C output, for example, signals relating to reel stop of the slot machine.

The main circuit 10Z has "SPLED1", "SPLED2", "SPLED3", "MAXLED", "BLK", "K1COM", "K2COM", "K3COM" in the left second output circuit 12C shown in FIG. Each signal of "RST" and "OUTF5" is output. Each of these signals, except for some, is subjected to processing such as voltage regulation and rectification in the left second output circuit 12C, the third output circuit 13A, and the like. Among these signals, "SPLED1", "SPLED
2”, “SPLED3” and “MAXLED” are output to the second input/output terminal 62 shown in FIG. 9-5(C), and “BLK”, “K1COM”, “K2COM” and “K3COM” are output to It is output to the first input/output terminal 61 shown in 5(B). From the second input/output terminal 62, "SPLED1" is output to the first reel stop LED, "SPLED2" is output to the second reel stop LED, "SPLED3" is output to the third reel stop LED, and "MAXLED" is output to the MAXBETLED. be done. From the first input/output terminal 61, "BLK" is output to the game medal blocker, "K1COM" is output to the first motor common, "K2COM" is output to the second motor common, and "K3COM" is output to the third motor common. The left second output circuit 12C and the third output circuit 13A output, for example, signals relating to lighting, blinking, etc. of lamps visually recognized by the player.

The main circuit 10Z outputs "SEGa", "SEGb", "SEGc", "SEGd", "SEGe", "SEGf", "SEGg" and "OUTF7" to the lower fourth output circuit 14B shown in FIG. Output each signal. These signals, with the exception of some, are subjected to processing such as voltage regulation and rectification in the lower fourth output circuit 14B, and are output to the second input/output terminal 62 shown in FIG. 9-5(C). From the second input/output terminal 62, "SEGa" is the inserted number 1 LED, "SEGb" is the inserted number 2 LED, "SEGc" is the inserted number 3 LED, "SEGd" is the replay display LED, "SEGe" is the performance display LED, "SEGf" is output to the game start display LED, and "SEGg" is output to the seven segments of the input possible display LED. The lower fourth output circuit 14B outputs, for example, a signal relating to lighting/flickering of a lamp visually recognized by the player.

The main circuit 10Z outputs signals "DG1", "DG2", "DG3", "DG4", "DG5", "DG6" and "OUTFA" to the upper fourth output circuit 14A shown in FIG. 9-8. do. "DG1" to "DG6" are digit signals for controlling lighting and blinking of lamps such as LEDs. These signals, with the exception of some, are subjected to processing such as voltage regulation and rectification in the upper fourth output circuit 14A, and are output to the second input/output terminal 62 shown in FIG. 9-5(C). From the second input/output terminal 62, "DG1" is output to DG1, "DG2" is output to DG2, "DG3" is output to DG3, "DG4" is output to DG4, "DG5" is output to DG5, and "DG6" is output to DG6. The upper fourth output circuit 14A outputs, for example, a digit signal relating to lighting of the lamp.

The main circuit 10Z transmits a lighting control signal for controlling lighting and extinguishing (flashing) of each segment of the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 to the fifth output circuit 15A shown in FIG. 9-8. In the main circuit 10Z, numerical values relating to the role ratio in the slot machine are calculated, and the calculated numerical values are displayed by turning on and off each segment of the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54. . Therefore, the main circuit 10Z outputs a lighting control signal for lighting each segment of the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 to the fifth output circuit 15A, and outputs the lighting control signal from the fifth output circuit 15A to the first segment display section 54. Output to segment display section 51 to fourth segment display section 54 . The fifth output circuit 15A outputs, for example, a signal relating to lighting, blinking, etc. of a lamp visually recognized by the player.

Between the fifth output circuit 15 and the first segment display portion 51 to the fourth segment display portion 54, the first to eighth resistor elements 31 to 38 are arranged. The first to eighth resistor elements 31 to 38 are connected to the fifth output circuit 15 and the first to fourth segment display sections 51 to 54, respectively. The lighting control signal for each segment output from the fifth output circuit 15A to the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 is the lamp displayed on each segment by the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38. The pressure is adjusted so as to adjust the amount of light, etc.

As described above, in the substrate 1Z provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, among the plurality of electronic components, the first output circuit 11Z (upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, lower first output The characters "model number 1" written on the circuit 11C) are written on the lower surface 11L (11AL, 11BL, 11CL) thereof. For this reason, when the first output circuit 11Z is viewed from one direction, specifically from the diagonally downward direction (the diagonally downward left direction or the diagonally downward direction from the right direction), the letters "model number 1" written on the lower surface 11L can be seen. can be seen at once. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board 1Z.

In addition, these characters are all written in an easy-to-read orientation, and the orientation of each character is common. For this reason, when viewing the first output circuit 11Z, which has the same function as the output circuit and uses the same circuit, when viewed from one direction, specifically from an obliquely downward direction, the "model number 1” can be viewed in the same direction. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board 1Z.

Also, the orientation of the characters written in the first output is in a specific direction, and the characters "model number 100" written in the main circuit 10Z are also oriented in a specific direction. Therefore, when the substrate 1Z is viewed from one direction, here, obliquely downward, the letters "model number 100" displayed on the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z and the letters "model number 100" displayed on the bottom surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z are displayed. All of the characters "model number 1" can be seen in the direction of looking in from below the characters. Therefore, when confirming the attachment of the main circuit 10Z by visually confirming the characters "model number 100", the characters "model number 1" should also be confirmed to facilitate confirmation of the attachment of the first output circuit 11Z. can be done. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board.

Further, regarding the relationship between the main circuit 10Z and, for example, the first input circuit 21, the letters "model number 100" are written on the front face 10F of the main circuit 10Z, and the letters "model number 3" are written on the front face 21F of the first input circuit 21. is described. In addition, the characters of "model number 100" and the characters of "model number 3" are written in an easy-to-read orientation. Therefore, when confirming the attachment of the main circuit 10Z by visually recognizing the characters of "model number 100", the characters of "model number 3" can also be easily confirmed. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board.

Further, among the electronic components mounted on the substrate 1Z, more than half of the electronic components displaying characters, specifically, the main circuit 10Z, the upper first output circuit 11A, and the middle first output circuit 11B. , the lower first output circuit 11C, the upper right second output circuit 12A, the lower right second output circuit 12B, the fifth output circuit 15A, the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, and the left first input circuit 21C. , the characters are oriented in a certain direction. Therefore, when the substrate 1Z is viewed from one direction at the same time, the characters written on these electronic components can be visually recognized at once. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm, together with the main circuit 10Z, that more than half of the electronic components mounted on the board 1Z and having letters written thereon are correctly mounted on the board.

In addition, the letters "model number 1" are written in the vicinity of the mounting position of the first output circuit 11Z on the substrate member 2Z. The letters "model number 1" are the same as the letters written on the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z. Therefore, by confirming the letters "model number 1" written in the vicinity of the mounting position of the first output circuit 11Z on the substrate member 2Z and on the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z, it is possible to confirm that the first output circuit 11Z is mounted on the substrate member. It can be easily verified that it is attached in the correct position in 2Z.

Further, the characters "model number 1" written near the mounting position of the first output circuit 11Z on the substrate member 2Z are, as shown in FIG. 9-9, " It is made smaller than the character of model number 1. Therefore, even when a large number of electronic components are arranged on the substrate member 2Z, more characters corresponding to each electronic component can be written on the substrate member 2Z.

In addition, the characters "model number 1" written near the mounting position of the first output circuit 11Z on the substrate member 2Z face a specific direction, and the letters "model number 1" written on the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z 1” and the orientation are common. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm the characters "model number 1" written on the substrate member 2Z and the characters "model number 1" written on the first output circuit 11Z.

Further, in the board 1Z provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the same type of circuit is used for the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21. FIG. Therefore, there is a possibility that the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 are likely to be mistaken for each other. In this regard, in the substrate 1Z of the present embodiment, the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 are mounted on the substrate member 2Z so as to be distinguishable from their appearance. Specifically, the characters "model number 3" displayed on the third output circuit 13 are written in a direction that is difficult to read, and the characters "model number 3" displayed on the first input circuit 21 are written in a direction that is easy to read. Therefore, the characters of "model number 3" and the characters of "model number 3" are reversed to each other. For this reason, although the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 have the same characters "model number 3", the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 can be easily distinguished. , it is easy to verify that the correct components are attached to the board.

Also, when a model number or the like is written on an electronic component, the model number is usually written at a predetermined position on the electronic component. In this case, since the orientation of the characters written on the electronic component can be changed simply by changing the orientation of the electronic component, the orientation of "model number 3" written on the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 is can be changed easily. In particular, when the electronic component has a symmetrical or nearly symmetrical shape, the electronic component can be mounted in the same or similar area with the direction changed.

Also, the circuit components used as the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 are used in both the output circuit and the input circuit, and although they are similar in appearance, their uses are significantly different. In this regard, since the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 can be distinguished from the outside by changing the direction of the displayed characters, the electronic parts used for signal input and the signal output It is possible to easily distinguish between electronic components used for different purposes.

Further, the circuit board 1Z is provided with a plurality of types of circuits as electronic components as output circuits. In the left second output circuit 12C of the second output circuit 12, which is one of these types, and in the third output circuit 13, which is another type, the written characters are oriented in a direction that is difficult to read. ing. Therefore, it is possible to easily distinguish from the first input circuit 21 in which the written characters are oriented in an easy-to-read direction. Therefore, it is possible to easily distinguish between different types of electronic components such as an output circuit and an input circuit, and to easily confirm that correct components are attached to the board.

The left second output circuit 12C and the third output circuit 13 are mounted on the substrate 1Z so as to be adjacent to each other. Therefore, it is possible to easily distinguish between different types of electronic components such as the output circuit (the left second output circuit 12C and the third output circuit 13) and the input circuit (the first input circuit 21). You can easily check that

Further, in the substrate 1Z provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the substrate 1Z is provided with the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38, and the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are respectively It is connected to the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 . The first segment display portion 51 to the fourth segment display portion 54 are devices for displaying role ratios, and the numerical values displayed in the first segment display portion 51 to the fourth segment display portion 54 are very important. Numeric value. For electronic parts connected to a device that displays such highly important numerical values, it is necessary to more reliably prevent unauthorized replacement and mounting errors. In this regard, the same electronic component (resistive element) is used for the first to eighth resistor elements 31 to 38 . The performance of this resistive element, specifically the resistance value, is displayed in the form of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 as the first color code CC1. The second resistance element 32Z to the eighth resistance element 38 are given the same first color code CC1 (first line L1 to fourth line L4) as the first resistance element 31, and have the same performance. means

Here, the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are arranged so that the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 are arranged on a straight line, and the directions of the predetermined marks are common. has been For this reason, even if some of the first to eighth resistor elements 31 to 38 are replaced or incorrectly attached, these resistor elements can be easily found in relation to other resistor elements. be able to. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are attached to the substrate 1Z as correct parts.

A first line L1 to a fourth line L4 attached to the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are marks indicating the performance (resistance value) of the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38. . Therefore, it can be easily confirmed whether or not resistor elements having correct performance are attached as the first to eighth resistor elements 31 to 38 .

Further, the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are arranged so that the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 attached to the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 are aligned in a straight line. are placed. Therefore, the first to fourth lines L1 to L4 attached to the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 can be easily compared.

Also, a first color code CC1 (first line L1 to fourth line L4) attached to the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 and a second color code CC2 ( The fifth line L5 to the eighth line L8) have different color schemes, but the first line L1 and the fifth line L5, the second line L2 and the sixth line L6, the third line L3 and the seventh line L7 , the fourth line L4 and the eighth line L8 are arranged on a straight line with each other. Therefore, although the first to eighth resistance elements 31 to 38 and the different-performance resistance element 41Z differ in performance and application, their color codes can be easily compared. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not a resistive element with correct performance is attached.

Moreover, when a plurality of resistance elements having the same performance are packaged, they are usually housed in a case with color codes aligned. When mounting the plurality of packaged resistor elements on the substrate 1Z, the direction of the first color code CC1 is common, as in the first resistor element 31 to the eighth resistor element 38 of the present embodiment. It is possible to simplify the work of mounting a plurality of resistance elements.

Further, in the substrate 1Z according to the present embodiment, the second output circuit 12 to the fifth output circuit 15 and the first input circuit 21 have "model number 2" to "model number 5" on the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F, respectively. , "model number 3" are described. In addition, the letters "model number 100" are written on the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z. The second to fifth output circuits 12 to 15, the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F of the first input circuit 21, and the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z are surfaces facing in the same direction. For this reason, when visually recognizing the characters "model number 100" on the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z, the characters written on the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F of the second output circuit 12 to the fifth output circuit 15 and the first input circuit 21 In addition, the characters "model number 2" to "model number 5" and "model number 3" can be easily seen. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board.

Further, the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F of the second output circuit 12 to the fifth output circuit 15, the first input circuit 21, and the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z are all mounted with these electronic components on the substrate member 2Z. It is the surface facing in the same direction as the orientation of the mounting surface. Therefore, by looking at the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z, the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F of the second output circuit 12 to the fifth output circuit 15 and the first input circuit 21, and the front surface 10F of the main circuit 10Z. It becomes easier to visually recognize the characters at the same time. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct components are attached to the board.

Next, modified examples of the present invention will be described. 9-10 are enlarged perspective views of the essential parts of the board of the modification. As shown in FIG. 9-10, in this modification, instead of the main circuit 10Z shown in FIG. 9-1, another main circuit 110 is mounted on the substrate member 2Z, which is the same as the above embodiment. is. 9-10 shows only the main circuit 110 and the first output circuit 11Z among the plurality of electronic components.

In the main circuit 110 according to this modified example, the characters “model number 200” are written on the lower surface 110L of the main circuit 110 . Therefore, the lower surface 110L on which the characters "model number 200" of the main circuit 110 are printed and the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z on which the characters "model number 1" are printed face the same direction. . Further, the lower surface 110L of the main circuit 110 on which the characters "model number 200" are displayed faces in a direction orthogonal to the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z on which the main circuit 110 is mounted. Further, in the main circuit 10Z shown in FIG. 9-1, pins and the like that are connected to the wiring and the like of the substrate member 2Z extend from the lower surface and the upper surface thereof. On the other hand, in the main circuit 110, pins or the like that are connected to wiring or the like of the substrate member 2Z extend from the rear surface (the surface facing the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z).

In this way, the characters “model number 200” are written on the lower surface 110L of the main circuit 110. As shown in FIG. When the first output circuit 11Z is viewed from one direction, specifically from the diagonally downward direction (left diagonally downward direction or right diagonally downward direction) at the same time, the characters “model number 200” and the lower surface 11L of the first output circuit 11Z The characters "model number 1" described in can be visually recognized at once. Therefore, even if the characters "model number 200" are displayed on the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z facing a different direction, it is easy to confirm that the correct parts are mounted on the substrate 1Z on which the main circuit 110 is mounted. can be verified.

Further, when the characters "model number 200" are displayed on the lower surface 110L of the main circuit 110, they are displayed on the front surfaces 12F to 15F and 21F of the second output circuit 12 to the fifth output circuit 15 and the first input circuit 21. In addition, the characters "model number 2", "model number 3", "model number 4", "model number 5", and "model number 3" can also be visually recognized as "model number 200" at once. Therefore, even if the characters "model number 200" are displayed on the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z in a different direction, it can be easily confirmed that the correct parts are mounted on the substrate 1Z of the main circuit 110. be able to.

FIGS. 9-11 are enlarged plan views of essential parts of substrates of other modifications. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-11, the orientation of characters displayed in front of the output circuits is different for each output circuit. Specifically, the letters "model number 300" displayed on the front surface of the main circuit 210 are oriented in an easy-to-read direction. Also, the characters “model number 1” displayed on the first output circuit 211 are oriented in an easy-to-read direction on the front surface of the first output circuit 211 . The characters “model number 2” displayed on the second output circuit 212 are oriented in a direction that is difficult to read on the front surface of the second output circuit 212 . The characters “model number 3” displayed on the third output circuit 213 are oriented in an easy-to-read direction on the front surface of the third output circuit 213 .

In this modification, the characters "model number 300" displayed on the front surface of the main circuit 210 and the characters "model number 1" to "model number 3" displayed on the first output circuit 211 to the third output circuit 213 are The top and bottom are inconsistent because they are facing the direction that is easy to read and the direction that is difficult to read. However, the characters "model number 300", "model number 1" to "model number 3" are displayed on the front surfaces of the main circuit 210, the first output circuit 211 to the third output circuit 213, all of which have a common orientation. there is Therefore, although the top and bottom directions are different, these characters can be visually recognized at once. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm that the correct components are attached to the substrate provided with these electronic components.

FIGS. 9-12 are enlarged plan views of essential parts of substrates of other modifications. FIGS. 9-12 show variations in the manner in which multiple resistive elements are aligned. In the modification shown in FIG. 9-12(A), the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 facing the same direction are arranged in a zigzag manner, and the The first line L1, which becomes the first color code CC1 after being combined, is arranged so that each adjacent resistor element has a vertical step. Similarly to the first line L1, the second line L2 to the fourth line L4 are also arranged so that adjacent resistance elements are vertically stepped. In this manner, the adjacent resistive elements are arranged in a staggered manner, and the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 are arranged so that there is a difference in level in the vertical direction. The direction of the fourth line L4) may be made common.

In the modification shown in FIG. 9-12(B), the first to fifth resistance elements 31 to 35 facing the same direction are arranged continuously in the longitudinal direction. In this modification, the first color codes CC1 (the first line L1 to the fourth line L4) in each of the first resistance element 31 to the fifth resistance element 35 are not arranged on a straight line or the like. have a common orientation. In other words, when the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 are arranged on a straight line, a plurality of resistive elements are arranged in parallel along the direction in which the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 extend, In this modification, a plurality of resistive elements are arranged in parallel along a direction intersecting (perpendicular to) the direction in which the first to fourth lines L1 to L4 extend. In this way, the plurality of resistive elements are arranged in parallel along a direction crossing (perpendicular to) the direction in which the first line L1 to fourth line L4 extend. may be provided so as to have a common orientation. The point is that the plurality of resistance elements should be arranged in a manner that is not scattered.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

For example, in the above embodiment, the substrate 1Z is fixed to the front side surface of the board at the back of the housing of the slot machine, but other surfaces such as the inner left right surface or the inner right left surface of the housing , or may be provided on the upper surface of the reel unit in the slot machine. Further, it may be provided above the position where the reel window is provided on the front door of the slot machine. In addition, the substrate may be oriented in any direction. In the above-described embodiments, the wide surface (mounting surface for electronic components) is arranged to face the front, but the wide surface faces upward or downward. You may make it face in the left or right direction. Moreover, it may be arranged at an angle inclined with respect to at least one of the front, rear, up, down, left, and right axes.

Further, in the above example, the board 1Z is a so-called main board provided with a main circuit 10Z for controlling the game, but it may be another board. For example, it may be an effect board that mainly controls the effect of the slot machine, or it may be a power supply board related to power supply. Alternatively, other boards such as a sound control board, a lamp control board, a relay board, a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board may be used. Further, in the above example, the board 1Z is a board provided in a slot machine, but it may be a board provided in another game machine such as a pachinko game machine (pachinko machine).

Also, in the above example, the electronic component on which the characters are written is a circuit element, such as an integrated circuit, but it may be another electronic component. For example, elements such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors may be used. In the above example, characters are written on the surface of the board member 2Z facing in the same direction as the mounting surface of the electronic components, or on the surface perpendicular to the mounting surface. The relationship between the surface and the surface of the electronic component on which characters are written may be another relationship. For example, characters may be written on the inclined surface of an electronic component having a surface that is inclined with respect to the mounting surface of the substrate member 2Z, or characters may be written on the side surface of a cylindrical electronic component. good.

In the above example, the signals input/output via the electronic components are the signals of the substrate 1Z other than via the first input/output terminal 61, the second input/output terminal 62, and the third input/output terminal 63. Signals may be input/output to/from the outside without going through these input/output terminals, although they are not transmitted to the outside. For example, the signals relating to the role ratios displayed on the first segment display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 34 may be output to the outside of the substrate 1Z. Furthermore, a signal output from a board in the slot machine such as the board 1Z may be output to a device outside the slot machine, or a signal may be input from the outside to a board in the slot machine such as the board 1Z. may be made. For example, information about the slot machine may be output to a data display or the like provided in the hall.

Further, in the above example, on the substrate member 2Z, characters are written in the vicinity of all the electronic components on which characters are written, but only in the vicinity of some of all the electronic components. Characters may be included. For example, characters may be written only near the main circuit 10Z, or characters may be written only near the output circuit. Further, the characters written near the upper first output circuit 11A on the substrate member 2Z may be the related characters described as the characters written near the first output circuit 11A.

Also, the characters written on the substrate member 2Z may be different depending on the relationship with the electronic component. For example, the same characters as the characters written on the output circuit may be written near the output circuit, and the characters related to the characters written on the input circuit may be written near the input circuit. good. Also, characters may be written on the upper part of the electronic part near one electronic component, for example, the output circuit, and characters may be written on the lower part of the electronic component near the other electronic component, for example, the input circuit.

Further, the shape (font), size, direction, etc. of characters written on the substrate member 2Z may be different depending on the relationship with the electronic component. In addition, the shape (font), size, direction, etc. of characters written on each electronic component may be different for each electronic component. Furthermore, according to the positional relationship of the electronic components on the substrate member 2Z, the shape (font), size, direction, etc. of the characters written near the electronic components on the substrate member 2Z and the characters written on the electronic components It can be different.

(1) The game machine of the present invention is a game machine (for example, a slot machine, a pachinko game machine, etc.) for playing games, and includes a plurality of types of electronic components (for example, main circuits, input circuits, output circuits, input/output terminals, etc.). , resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc.) are mounted on the substrate (for example, the substrate 1Z, etc.), and the plurality of types of electronic components include character information (for example, the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, A plurality of specific electronic components (e.g., upper first output circuit 11A, middle first output circuit 11B, lower first output circuit 11C) marked with characters such as "model number 1" written on the lower first output circuit 11C etc.), and the plurality of specific electronic components have a common orientation of the character information written therein (for example, the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, the lower first output circuit The character "model number 1" displayed on 11C is characterized by being mounted on the board in such a manner that it is oriented in a direction that is easy for a person who sees the character to read.

According to such a configuration, the character information written on the electronic component can be easily recognized by visual recognition from one direction. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct parts are attached to the board.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the plurality of types of electronic components include a special electronic component (for example, main circuit 10Z, etc.) for controlling a game, and the special electronic component includes character information. is written (for example, the main circuit 10Z has the characters “model number 100” written on it), and the direction of the character information in the plurality of specific electronic components (for example, the first output circuit 11Z has written The orientation of the letters "model number 1", etc.) and the orientation of the letters in the special electronic component (for example, the orientation of the letters "model number 100" written on the main circuit 10Z, etc.) , the direction in which the same side of the characters, etc. is positioned closer to the viewpoint when the characters, etc. are viewed from one direction, etc.). It may be installed.

According to such a configuration, character information can be easily recognized together with the specific electronic component.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above, a plurality of electronic components (for example, main circuit 10Z, first output circuit 11Z to fifth output circuit 15, first More than half of the input circuits 21) (for example, the main circuit 10Z among the electronic components mounted on the substrate member 2Z and having characters written thereon, the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle The first output circuit 11B, the lower first output circuit 11C, the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, the left first input circuit 21C, etc.) are arranged so that the surface of the character information written therein is the specified one. (for example, the main circuit 10Z, the upper first output circuit 11A, the middle first output circuit 11B, the lower first output circuit 11C, the right first input circuit 21A, the middle first input circuit 21B, the left first input The characters written on the circuit 21C may be mounted on the substrate such that they are oriented in a particular direction.

According to such a configuration, character information can be easily recognized together with other electronic components.

(4) In the amusement machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, near the mounting position of the specific electronic component on the substrate (for example, near the first output circuit 11Z, etc.), the mounting position Character information corresponding to the specific electronic component mounted on the board (for example, the same "model number 1" as "model number 1" written on the first output circuit 11Z) is written on the substrate. The written character information and the orientation of the character information written on the specific electronic component mounted at the mounting position are common (for example, "model number 1" written on the first output circuit 11Z and the substrate member 2Z is mounted at the mounting position such that when the board 1Z is viewed from one direction, the lower side of the characters is positioned closer to the viewpoint, etc.) A specific electronic component may be mounted on the board.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the specific electronic component together with the character information on the board.

(5) The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine, a pachinko game machine, etc.) for playing games, and includes a plurality of types of electronic components (for example, main circuits, input circuits, output circuits, input/output terminals, etc.). , resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc.) are mounted thereon, and the plurality of types of electronic components include a plurality of identification electronic components (eg, second output circuit 12, third output circuit 13 , fourth output circuit 14, fifth output circuit 15, first input circuit 21, etc.), wherein the plurality of identification electronic components is a first type identification electronic component (e.g., a third output circuit used as an output circuit). circuit 13, etc.) and a second type identification electronic component (e.g., a first input circuit 21 used as an input circuit), wherein the first type identification electronic component and the second type identification electronic component Parts are so that they can be distinguished from their appearance (the third output circuit 13 and the first input circuit 21 have different orientations of the letters "model number 3" displayed on the front surface and are reversed to each other so that they can be distinguished from their appearance). It is characterized in that it is mounted on the substrate in such a manner that it has a relationship of

According to such a configuration, it is possible to distinguish which type of identification electronic component it is depending on the aspect of the identification electronic component. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed that the correct parts are attached to the board.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (5) above, the identification electronic component of the first type is an identification electronic component provided in an output circuit (for example, the third output circuit 13, etc.), and the identification electronic component of the second type is provided in an output circuit. The identifying electronic component may be an identifying electronic component provided in the input circuit (for example, the first input circuit 21, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily distinguish between electronic components used for signal input and electronic components used for signal output.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above, the plurality of types of electronic components include a plurality of predetermined electronic components (eg, first output circuit 11Z to fifth output circuit 15, etc.), includes a first predetermined electronic component of a first type (for example, a second output circuit 12, etc.), and the identification electronic component of the first type and the first predetermined electronic component are in the same manner as the It may be mounted on the substrate (for example, both the second output circuit 12 and the third output circuit 13 are mounted on the substrate 1Z in such a manner that they are oriented in a direction that is difficult to read).

According to such a configuration, the electronic components of the first type can be easily distinguished.

(8) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above, the plurality of types of electronic components include a plurality of types of predetermined electronic components (for example, main circuits, input circuits, output circuits, input/output terminals, resistors, Each electronic component such as a transistor and a capacitor includes a first output circuit 11Z to a fifth output circuit 15), and a plurality of types of predetermined electronic components includes a first predetermined electronic component of a first type (for example, a first output circuit 11Z to the fifth output circuit 15 include the second output circuit 12), and the first type identification electronic component and the first predetermined electronic component are mounted on the substrate so as to be adjacent to each other. (For example, the third output circuit 13 and the second output circuit 12 may be arranged close to each other, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the electronic components of the first type can be easily distinguished.

(9) The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine, a pachinko game machine, etc.) for playing games, and includes a plurality of types of electronic components (for example, main circuits, input circuits, output circuits, input/output terminals, etc.). , resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc.) are mounted, and the plurality of types of electronic components have two non-polar terminals (eg, resistors, etc.), and have predetermined marks (eg, first lines L1 to A plurality of marked electronic components (for example, the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38, etc.) attached with a first color code CC1, etc. consisting of the fourth line L4, and a special electronic component having a plurality of terminals ( For example, a first segment display portion 51 to a fourth segment display portion 54, etc.) are connected to the plurality of terminals of the special electronic component, and the marked electronic components are connected to the plurality of terminals of the special electronic component. The plurality of marked electronic components connected to the terminals have the predetermined mark in common (for example, the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 have the first line L1 to the fourth line L4, respectively). are mounted on the substrate such that they are aligned so as to be arranged on a straight line.

According to such a configuration, it can be confirmed that the marked electronic component is properly connected to the special electronic component. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that allows easy confirmation that correct parts are attached to the board.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (9) above, the predetermined mark indicates the performance of the marked electronic component (for example, the first color code CC1 corresponds to the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 , etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily confirm whether the marked electronic component has the correct performance.

(11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10) above, the marked electronic components may be aligned and mounted on the board.

According to such a configuration, mutual marks can be easily compared.

(12) In the game machine according to any one of (9) to (11) above, the marked electronic components include a plurality of first marked electronic components (for example, the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element 38 etc.), and a second marked electronic component of the same type and different performance as the first marked electronic component (for example, a different performance resistance element 41Z, etc.), and the plurality of types of electronic components include second marked electronic components having predetermined terminals. A special electronic component (for example, a power supply confirmation lamp 55 or the like) is included, and the second marked electronic component is connected to the predetermined terminal of the second special electronic component (for example, the power supply confirmation lamp 55 is connected to a different performance resistor element 41Z is connected, etc.), the second electronic component with marks is mounted on the substrate so that the predetermined marks are oriented in the same direction along with the aligned plurality of electronic components with first marks. (For example, the fifth line L5 to eighth line L8 of the second color code CC2 of the different performance resistance element 41Z are the first lines L1 to L8 of the first color code CC1 of the first resistance element 31 to the eighth resistance element . may be aligned so as to be aligned with the fourth line L4).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily compare the marks of the parts with different uses.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (12) above, at least one of the special electronic components is performance display means (eg, first segment The display section 51 to the fourth segment display section 54 may be a role ratio display means for displaying the role ratio of the gaming machine, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display whether or not normal parts are attached when displaying the performance of the gaming machine.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 substrate 2 substrate member 10 main circuit 11 first output circuit 12 second output circuit 13 third output circuit 14 fourth output circuit 15 fifth output circuit 21 first input circuit 31 to 38 resistor element, 41 different performance resistance element, 51 to 54 segment display, 55 power supply confirmation lamp.

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of setting a set value,
a game control means for extracting a random number value and controlling the progress of a game;
Production control means for controlling production based on commands output from the game control means;
A segment display that displays numerical values calculated using numerical values related to games;
A game control board on which a plurality of types of electronic components including the game control means and the segment display are mounted;
A production control board equipped with a plurality of types of electronic components including the production control means,
The game control means is
A variable display can be performed based on the random value,
Outputting a specific command obtained by processing the random value to the production control means,
The effect control means restores the random value from the specific command output from the game control means, controls the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the restored random value,
The effect corresponding to the variable display includes a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the output of the specific command,
When the random value cannot be restored normally from the specific command, the effect control means does not execute the look-ahead effect until the variable display that triggered the output of the specific command ends,
The game control means and specific electronic components mounted on the game control board are marked with corresponding model numbers,
A plurality of the specific electronic components are mounted on the game control board, and the model numbers marked on the plurality of specific electronic components are marked with the same size and the same shape,
The model number of the game control means is written larger than any model number of the specific electronic components mounted on the game control board,
The model numbers written on the game control means, the model numbers written on the plurality of the specific electronic components, and the numerical values of the segment indicators are oriented in the same direction when viewed from one direction.
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