JP2011024780A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine as typified by a Pachinko machine or the like, which displays a bridging display in case a symbol stop command is received at an unexpected time when symbol-variation time does not elapse, so as to reduce uncomfortable feeling given to a player by flying to another display having very weak association with the predetermined display. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko machine 100, for reporting a lottery result after performing a symbol variation display and a performance display or the like in performance display images based on a performance display selected by a display-content-selection means, when an abnormal command is received during the predetermined period of time when a variation period indicated by variation-time information does not elapse, the related images 705, 707 associated respectively with performance display images 701, which should be displayed at the predetermined time among the series of display contents, and the performance display images 703, which should be displayed during the variation period of time indicated by the variation time information, are displayed on a performance display area 208d of a decoration-symbol-display device 208. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  Conventionally, there has been known a game machine that immediately stops the change display when the player presses the change stop button at a timing before the change time elapses (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-155988).

  However, in the conventional game machine, when a symbol stop command or the like is received at a timing before the lapse of the fluctuation time, the display on the display device is immediately stopped. It was.

  The object of the present invention is to make the main control means and the symbol display means synchronize surely by performing the symbol variation display until a plurality of conditions of the symbol variation time and the symbol stop command are satisfied, When a symbol stop command is received at an unexpected timing when the symbol variation time has not elapsed, a linkage display is displayed, so a player who jumps from a predetermined display to another display with extremely low relevance An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

  The above object has lottery means for determining whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery, and main control means for transmitting variable time information, variable stop information, and lottery result information; and the main control means Notification means for performing change display based on the change time information and the change stop information transmitted from the information, and notifying the lottery result determined based on the lottery result information transmitted from the main control means; When the specific lottery result is stopped and displayed on the notification means, the advantageous state starting means for starting the advantageous state, and when the variation time indicated by the variation time information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped and the lottery is stopped. A lottery result stopping means for stopping and displaying a result, and a plurality of types of display contents suggesting the lottery result based on the lottery result information and the variation time information The display content selection means to be selected from among the change time information when the lottery result is notified after the variable display is performed based on the series of display contents selected by the display content selection means A first display to be displayed at the predetermined time in the series of display contents when receiving a command to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the main control means at a predetermined time when the time has not elapsed; And a display unit for displaying a third display related to the second display to be displayed when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed.

  According to the present invention, the main control means and the symbol display means are configured to be surely synchronized by performing the symbol variation display until a plurality of conditions of the symbol variation time and the symbol stop command are satisfied, When a symbol stop command is received at an unexpected timing when the variation time of the symbol has not elapsed, a display related to both the display to be displayed at that timing and the display to be displayed when the variation time has elapsed is performed. It is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort given to the player by jumping from a predetermined display to another display that is extremely low in relevance.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 102 of a pachinko machine 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part of pachinko machine 100 by a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol on the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a special display stop display symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, (C) is a figure which shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is. The flow of the 1st sub control part command reception interruption process is shown, (c) has shown the flow of the 1st sub control part timer interruption process. It is a figure which shows an example of the related image used for the change display operation | movement in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation in the special figure change game in the conventional pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation | movement in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation | movement in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation | movement in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation | movement in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change display operation | movement of the decoration symbol and the 4th symbol in the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the Example of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of a slot machine as a game machine according to a modification of the first and second embodiments of the present invention as seen from the front. It is a figure which shows the game stand by the modification of the 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention (C) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. The home video game machine 5000 provided with the memory | storage part to show is shown, (e) has shown the data server 6000 which memorize | stored the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside of the front frame door 106 can be opened. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power management unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. Each can hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 226, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the normal map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a normal map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 has a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. This variable winning opening 234 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 win the special figure variable game and the big prize symbol is displayed. When the stop display is made, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, 29 seconds for opening time, 1.5 seconds for closing time) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (First special figure starting port 230, second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal drawing start port 228, out port 136 To reach.

Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.
The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a counter circuit 318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a signal output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the figure display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold run) 218, the second special figure holding lamp 220, the high-accuracy middle lamp 222, etc.), and a drive circuit 330 for controlling the display, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable prize winning port 234, etc. A drive circuit 334 for controlling is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and an effect movable body 224. A drive circuit 432 for performing the drive control, an effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 224, a chance button sensor 426 for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136, the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance. A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the button sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected to a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246. ing.

Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 Is detected, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.
In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “special drawing B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps, “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.
As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S115 and S117) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating random number values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set and the process proceeds to step S117.

In step S117, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random value used in the main control unit 300 is updated. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 has a first special figure lottery random number counter for generating a first special figure lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a first special figure lottery random number counter that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127. A second special figure lottery random number counter for generating two special figure lottery random numbers is provided. In step S117, the values of these counters are updated.
The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step S115 and step S117 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined cycle.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, detection of various sensors 318 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. A signal is input to monitor the presence / absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 318 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 234, 230 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Here, the random number counter for generating the effect random number performed in step S117 is updated. Accordingly, the values of the special figure 1 lottery random number counter and the special figure 2 lottery random number counter are updated in this step S211.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when winning holes 234, 230 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205. When a winning is made to the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 winning random number value is obtained from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when on), and power supply in bit 6. Input information (indicating that it is the first command transmission after power-on when turned on), bits 4-5 for the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 for encryption processing The number of subsequent payout requests is indicated.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A signal for holding the blade member in the open state in the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds) while setting the normal operation in the setting region And information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random number lottery based on the random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the first off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234. The door member is held in the open state by the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, and information indicating the closing period is stored in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize closing closing transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. In the ordinary high probability state, compared to the ordinary low probability state, if the common figure variable game is hit, there is a high possibility that the variation time will be shortened. Also, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game is shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high-probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members are more likely to be opened in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big win game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). (Step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, commands such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information such as the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure related lottery process, and the special figure stored in the RAM 308 as command data 2. Information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-mentioned general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 423, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held. Information indicating the number of games is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held Information indicating the number of games is set. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door open error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a lower plate full error is detected. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the change display operation in the special figure change game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 shows an example of a related image used for the variable display operation in the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows a change display operation when a change stop instruction command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 at a normal timing, and represents the passage of time from left to right in the figure. ing. FIG. 9B and FIG. 9C show an example of related images used in the fluctuation periods A to D.

  FIG. 10 shows a change display operation in a special figure change game in a conventional pachinko machine. FIG. 10A shows a change display operation when a change stop instruction command is transmitted from the main control unit to the first sub control unit at a normal timing, and represents the passage of time from left to right in the figure. . FIG. 10B shows a change display operation when a change stop instruction command is transmitted from the main control unit to the first sub control unit at an unexpected timing, and shows the passage of time from left to right in the figure. Yes. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment and the conventional pachinko machine perform the same variation display operation when a variation stop instruction command is transmitted from the main control unit to the first sub control unit at a normal timing. The variation display operation will be described with reference to 9 (a).

  The main control unit (for example, main control unit) 300 determines whether to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery unit (for example, a ball detection sensor, a crystal oscillator 316a, a counter circuit 318, a RAM 308, a CPU 304). In step S229, S231, etc. in the main control unit timer interruption process, whether or not the lottery result is determined is determined, and based on the result of the determination, the variable time is displayed and the stop is displayed after the variable time has elapsed. Determine the design. The main control unit 300 transmits to the first sub-control unit 400 a change disclosure instruction command including lottery result information indicating the result of the determination of success / failure, change time information indicating the change time, and change stop information indicating, for example, a stop symbol. To do.

  The display content selection means (for example, step S309 of the basic circuit 402 and the first sub control unit main process) of the first sub control unit 400 is based on the lottery result information and the variation time information transmitted from the main control unit 300. A series of display contents suggesting the lottery result is selected from a plurality of types. A series of displays that suggest a lottery result refers to an effect display. The effect display includes, for example, decorative symbols displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c when the variation times A to D shown in FIG. 9 and the variation time indicated by the variation time information have elapsed. The effect display includes effect display images 701 and 703 displayed in the effect display area 208d. As shown in FIG. 9A, the display content selection unit of the first sub-control unit 400 displays “decoration 2”, “decoration 3” and “decoration 4” displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c. And the effect display image (for example, the first display) 701 to be displayed in the effect display area 208d at each of the change timings A to D, and when the change time indicated by the change time information has elapsed, that is, the stop display. An effect display image (for example, second display) 703 to be displayed in the display area 208d is selected.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 selects the contents of the series of effect display, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the notification means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500, the decorative symbol display device 208, the image data of the decorative symbol and the effect display image, etc.) And software stored in the second sub-control unit 500), as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the variation display of the decorative symbol and the variation display of the effect display image 701 are performed at the variation periods A to D. Do.

  First, as shown in the fluctuation period A of FIG. 9A, the decorative symbols “decoration 1” to “decoration 10” are shown in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol variation display that sequentially moves in the direction indicated by the downward arrow is started, and an effect display image 701 (a character image of a spear with both arms raised while smiling) is displayed in the effect display area 208d. To do. Next, when the predetermined time elapses and the variation time B is reached, the decorative symbol variation display is continued in each of the left middle right symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decoration symbol display device 208, and the variation timing B is displayed in the effect display region 208d. An effect display image 701 to be displayed (a character image of a spear with both arms raised while holding a brave face) is displayed.

  Next, when the predetermined time elapses and the fluctuation time C is reached, the decorative symbol “decoration 3” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a of the decorative symbol display device 208, and each of the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c is displayed. Then, the decorative symbol variation display is continued, and the effect display image 701 to be displayed at the variation time C in the effect display area 208d (a character image of a heel with both arms raised while having a courageous face with a rounded mouth). . Next, when the predetermined time elapses and the fluctuation time D is reached, the decorative symbol display device 208 maintains the stop display of the decorative symbol “decoration 3” in the left symbol display region 208a, and the right symbol display region 208c displays “decoration 4”. ”Is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variation display is continued in the middle symbol display area 208b, and the effect display image 701 to be displayed in the variation time D in the effect display region 208d (both arms with the same face as the variation time C).侍 character image with the

  Next, a change stop instruction command including change stop information is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 at a timing when the change time D ends after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the notification means to display the decorative design and the effect display image already selected as those to be displayed at the time of stop display in each of the areas 208a to 208d of the decorative design display device 208. indicate. As shown in the stop display period of FIG. 9A, the left display area 208a of the decorative design display device 208 maintains the stop display of the decorative pattern “decoration 3”, and the right design display area 208c displays “decoration 4”. "Decoration display" is maintained, the decoration design "decoration 2" is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b, and the effect display image 703 to be displayed at the stop display in the effect display area 208d To display a character image of a heel with both arms lowered. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 notifies the player that the lottery result of the special figure variable game is out of play, and ends the variable game.

  By the way, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, due to noise or the like from the outside at the elapse of fluctuation time B, which is an unexpected timing shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation time information included in the fluctuation start instruction command. It is assumed that an abnormal command is input to the first sub control unit. Since the first sub-control unit does not determine whether the input command is abnormal or normal, it is considered that the abnormal command is a variable stop instruction command transmitted by the main control unit, and has already been selected as a symbol to be displayed at the time of stop display. And the effect display image 703 are displayed in the areas 208 a to 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208. For this reason, as shown in the stop display period of FIG. 10B, “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, and “decoration 4” are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the ornament symbol display device 208. The decorative design is stopped and an effect display image 703 to be displayed at the time of stop display (a character image of a heel with both arms lowered with a frightened face) is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the change stop instruction command which is an abnormal command is transmitted at the end of the period of the change time B, the decoration symbol change display suddenly becomes “decoration 3” “decoration 2” “decoration 4”. ”Is changed to the stop display of the decorative design, and the effect display image 701 in the effect display area 208d (the character image of the eagle with both arms raised while holding a brave face) suddenly appears in the effect display image 703 (with a frightened face). The character image of a heel with both arms lowered). In this way, when the first sub control unit receives the variable stop instruction command that is an abnormal command, it jumps from a predetermined display to another display that is extremely low in relevance, that is, changes, so that the player feels uncomfortable. I remember.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, displays content selection means (for example, basic circuit 402 and first sub-control unit main process step). When the lottery result is notified after the symbol variation display or the effect display by the effect display image is performed based on the series of display contents selected in S309), the variation time indicated by the variation time information has not passed. When receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the main control means at a timing (for example, any one of the fluctuation timings A to D), Display means for displaying a third display related to the first display to be displayed at the time and the second display to be displayed when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) Have .

  For example, the first display includes a decorative design and effect display image 701 displayed at the time of change A to D, and the second display includes a decorative design and effect display image 703 displayed during stop display. The third display includes a decorative symbol related to the decorative symbol displayed at the change timings A to D and the decorative symbol displayed at the time of stop display, and the effect display image displayed at the change timings A to D. A related image 705 related to 701 and the effect display image 703 displayed during stop display is included.

  Further, the third display is configured by an intermediate operation between the first display and the second display, or is configured by combining a part of the first and second displays. Thereby, the third display is configured to relate to the first and second displays. FIG. 9B shows an example of a related image (third display) 705 configured by an intermediate operation between the effect display image (first display) 701 and the effect display image (second display) 703. Yes. The related image 705 represents an intermediate motion with the eyebrow, mouth, arm, etc. of the character image.

  For example, in the related image 705 at the variation time A in FIG. 9B, the shape of the eyebrow and mouth of the character image of the heel is made almost one character, so that the character image of the heel is changed from “smiling facial expression” to It expresses an intermediate “confused expression” that changes to “missing expression”. In the related image 705, the character image of the samurai is an intermediate state that changes from “a state where both arms are raised” to “a state where both arms are lowered”, “a state where both arms are horizontally extended horizontally”. It is supposed to represent.

  If a variable stop command that is an abnormal command is transmitted at the end of the period of the variable time A, the decorative symbol display device (display means) 208 of the pachinko machine 100 displays an effect display image (first display) displayed at the variable time A. 1) 701, a related image (third display) 705 shown in FIG. 9B, and an effect display image (second display) 703 in the stop display after the lapse of the variation time are displayed in this order. The player's character image is “smiling expression and both arms raised” → “confused expression and both arms extended to the left and right” → “unpleasant expression and both arms down A display mode that changes like “state” is visually recognized. In the pachinko machine 100, even if the effect display image 701 and the effect display image 703 are extremely low-related images, both images 701 and 703 are displayed as related images 705 related to the effect display images 701 and 703, respectively. In the meantime, it can be displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 displays the related image 705 in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 even when the symbol stop command is received at an unexpected timing when the symbol variation time has not elapsed. Therefore, the display of the effect display image 701 at the change time A can be prevented from being changed to the display of the effect display image 703 at the time of the change stop having a very low relevance, and the discomfort given to the player can be reduced. is there.

  Further, even if an abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in any one of the fluctuation times B to D instead of the fluctuation time A, the pachinko machine 100 does not display the related images 705 corresponding to the respective fluctuation times B to D. Can be displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Thereby, no matter what timing the abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, the pachinko machine 100 may be able to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

  For example, at the change time B shown in FIG. 9B, a related image 705 similar to that at the change time A (a character image of a frog with a confused expression with both arms extended horizontally from side to side) is used. Further, for example, at the change time C, the effect display image 705 of the character image of a frog that differs only in the shape of the heel mouth is used with respect to the related images 705 at the change times A and B. The shape of the mouth of the character image of the heel in the related image 705 is the same as the shape of the mouth of the character image of the heel of the effect display image 703 displayed at the time of stop display, and is a U-shape.

  For example, at the change time D, the effect display image 705 of the character image of a heel that differs only in the shape of the heel arm from the related image 705 at the change time C is used. The shape of the arm of the heel character image in the related image 705 is the same as the shape of the arm of the heel character image of the effect display image 703 displayed during the stop display, and is in a lowered state.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9C shows a related image (third display) 707 composed of part of the effect display image (first display) 701 and part of the effect display image (second display) 703. An example is shown. In the related image 707 shown in FIG. 9C, the eyebrow, mouth, and arm of the character image are composed of either the eyebrow, mouth, or arm of the eyelid character image of the effect display images 701 and 703.

  For example, the related image 705 at the variation time A shown in FIG. 9C is composed of the effect display image 701 at the variation time A from the nose of the frog character image, and the effect display image at the time of stop display from the nose to the bottom. 703. In addition, the related image 705 at the variation time B is composed of the effect display image 701 at the variation time B from the nose of the frog character image, and the effect display image 703 at the stop display from the nose to the bottom. The related image 705 at the variation time C is composed of the effect display image 701 at the variation time C from the nose to the bottom of the frog character image, and the effect display image 703 at the stop display from the nose to the top. Furthermore, the related image 705 at the change time D is the same as the effect display image 703 at the time of stop display.

  If a variable stop command that is an abnormal command is transmitted at the end of the period of the variable time A, the decorative symbol display device (display means) 208 of the pachinko machine 100 displays an effect display image (first display) displayed at the variable time A. 1) 701, a related image (third display) 705 shown in FIG. 9C, and an effect display image (second display) 703 at the time of stop display after the lapse of the variation time are displayed in this order. The player will see that the character image of Samurai is “in a state where both arms are raised while smiling” → “a state in which both arms are lowered with the eyes bent as if the mouth is bent” → “with a casual expression A display mode that changes to “a state in which both arms are lowered” is visually recognized. In the pachinko machine 100, even if the effect display image 701 and the effect display image 703 are extremely low-related images, both images 701 and 703 are displayed as related images 705 related to the effect display images 701 and 703, respectively. In the meantime, it can be displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 may obtain the same effect as when the related image 705 shown in FIG. 9B is used.

  Further, even if an abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in any one of the fluctuation times B to D instead of the fluctuation time A, the pachinko machine 100 will display the related images 707 corresponding to the respective fluctuation times B to D. Can be displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Thereby, no matter what timing the abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, the pachinko machine 100 may be able to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

  In the example of FIG. 9B and FIG. 9C, the pachinko machine 100 stops the change display of the symbol fluctuation when the abnormal command is transmitted regardless of the fluctuation timings A to D, and after the fluctuation time has elapsed. The same symbols (for example, “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, “decoration 4”) that are scheduled to be stopped at the time of stop display are stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornament symbol display device 208. It has become. As described above, the notification means configured by the second sub control unit 500, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the like receives the change start instruction command including the change time information from the first sub control unit 400, and then changes the change time information. When the fluctuation stop instruction command which is an abnormal command is received before the fluctuation time based on the symbol is changed, the decoration symbol to be displayed when the fluctuation time has elapsed (in FIG. 9, “decoration 3” “decoration 2” “decoration 4” ) Is immediately stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 immediately displays the decorative symbols constituting the specific display mode on the decorative symbol display device 208, while notifying the player of the game result, and for the effect display image as a symbol other than the decorative symbols. Since the related images 705 and 707 can be displayed, there is a case where display without a sense of incongruity can be performed.

  On the other hand, as for the decorative design, it is of course possible to stop-display related images. For example, when an abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in the period of the fluctuation time A or B, “decoration 3” or “decoration 3” is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a or the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c. ”And“ decoration 4 ”may be stopped and displayed, and the middle symbol display area 208b may continue to be displayed in a variable manner. In addition, for example, when an abnormal command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 during the period of variation C or D, the decorative symbols “decoration 3” and “decoration 4” are displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c. May be stopped and the middle symbol display area 208b may continue to display the variation. In some cases, the pachinko machine 100 can further reduce the sense of discomfort given to the player by using the related image for the decorative design in addition to the effect display image.

  The pachinko machine 100 also includes a reception timing determination unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that determines the reception timing of the variation start instruction command or the variation stop instruction command with respect to the symbol display time related to the variation display of the decorative symbol and the effect display image. Basic circuit 402 and crystal oscillator 414). The notification means determines a complementary display mode using the related images 705 and 707 based on the reception time determined by the reception time determination means. Since the pachinko machine 100 determines the complementary display mode based on the command reception time with respect to the symbol display time determined by the reception time determination means, the control of the first sub-control unit 400 can be simplified.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 stores a plurality of complementary display mode data (related image data) corresponding to the reception timing of the change stop instruction command with respect to the symbol display time (for example, the second sub-control unit 500, for example). ROM). The storage unit stores related image data for generating the related images 705 and 707 in association with the reception time of the abnormal command. The notification means selects and reads out related image data corresponding to the reception time determined by the reception time determination means from the storage means, and displays related images based on the related image data in the display areas 208a to 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. indicate. According to this control, it is only necessary to determine the reception time of the abnormal command and read out the related image data corresponding to the reception time from the storage means. Therefore, when the command is received, each display area 208a to 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. The related images 705 and 707 are created with reference to the display pattern of the displayed decorative design and the effect display image 701, and control is performed rather than the method of displaying the created related images 705 and 707 in the display areas 208a to 208d. It can be simplified.

  As described above, the pachinko machine (game table) 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means (for example, a ball detection sensor, a crystal oscillator, etc.) for determining whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit). 316a, a counter circuit 318, a RAM 308, a CPU 304, steps S229 and S231 in the main control unit timer interrupt process, and the like, for example, main control means (for example, main control) for transmitting variation time information, variation stop information, and lottery result information Section 300) and a notification for performing a variation display based on the variation time information and the variation stop information transmitted from the main control means and for notifying the lottery result determined based on the lottery result information transmitted from the main control means. Means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500, the decorative symbol display device 208, the image data of the decorative symbol and the effect display image, etc. stored therein) Memory stored in the storage unit and the second sub-control unit 500) and advantageous state starting means for starting an advantageous state when a specific lottery result is stopped and displayed on the notification means (for example, software of the main control unit 300) ) And a lottery result stop means (for example, the second sub control unit 500 and the decorative symbol display device 208) for stopping the variable display and stopping the lottery result when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed, Based on the lottery result information and the variation time information, display content selection means (for example, step S309 of the basic circuit 402 and the first sub control unit main process) for selecting a series of display contents suggesting the lottery result from a plurality of types. ). Further, when the pachinko machine 100 performs the variable display based on the series of display contents selected by the display content selection means and notifies the lottery result, the predetermined time when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has not elapsed. When a command to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the main control means at the time is received, the first display to be displayed at a predetermined time in the series of display contents and the passage of the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation time information Display means for displaying a third display related to the second display to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, a left middle right symbol display region 208a to 208c, an effect Display area 208d).

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the series of displays that suggest the lottery results are effect displays. In addition, the display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays the first display, the third display, and the second display in this order. ing.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment receives lottery result stopping means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500 and the decorative symbol display) when receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) to stop the fluctuation at a predetermined time. The device 208) stops the symbol variation display and stops the symbol mode.

  With respect to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment having such a configuration, as described above, the conventional pachinko machine has a variation transmitted from the main control unit at a predetermined time when the variation time indicated by the variation time information has not elapsed. When a command to stop the operation (for example, an abnormal command) is received, the second display to be displayed immediately after the elapse of the variation time indicated by the variation time information is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as compared with the conventional technique, the main control is performed by displaying the variation of the symbol until a plurality of conditions of the symbol variation time and the symbol stop command are satisfied. Since the means and the symbol display means are configured to be surely synchronized with each other, when a symbol stop command is received at an unexpected timing when the symbol variation time has not elapsed, a third display which is a linkage display is displayed. In some cases, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort given to the player by jumping from a predetermined display to another display that is extremely low in relevance. Also, even when a symbol stop command or the like is received at a timing before the lapse of the variation time, the game may be able to proceed without making the player feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, there may be a case where the discomfort given to the player due to the effect display corresponding to the sudden stop of the symbol after the effect display corresponding to the predetermined timing during the symbol change can be reduced.

  Furthermore, even if the timing is irregular, the lottery result is displayed on the condition that the player who is looking forward to the lottery result receives the symbol variation stop information, so that the player can feel secure There is.

  The display mode using the third display (for example, related image) is common to at least one of a part of the display mode during the variable display and a part of the stop display mode during the stop display. Thereby, it is possible to perform an effect that makes it difficult for the player to feel a sense of discomfort, and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

Hereinafter, a more detailed description will be given with reference to FIGS. 11 to 18.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, in step S601, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable time counter is 0, that is, whether or not a special figure variable game is being performed. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S601 that the variation counter is 0 (no special figure variation game is being performed) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S605. On the other hand, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S601 that the variation counter is not 0 (special figure variation game is being performed) (No), the variation time counter is decremented (step S603), and the special diagram variation is performed. Decrease the remaining change time of the game. Next, the process proceeds to step S605.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a change start instruction command has been received (step S605). If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S605 that it has not received a change start instruction command (No), it proceeds to step S615. On the other hand, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the change start instruction command has been received in step S605 (Yes), it then determines whether or not change display is being performed (step S607).

  If it is determined in step S601 that the variation time counter is 0, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation display is not being performed, that is, the stop display is being performed (No in step S607). The process proceeds to step S611. The first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the change start instruction command received in step S605, sets the effect data corresponding to the change start instruction command in the effect data area of the RAM 408 (step S611), and then The variation time indicated by the variation start instruction command is set in the variation time counter area of the RAM 408 (step S613), and the process proceeds to step S615. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the variation time counter is not 0, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation display is being performed (Yes in step S607), and proceeds to step S609. The first sub-control unit 400 determines the variation time when the variation start instruction command is received in step S605, sets the related image data corresponding to the determined variation time in the related image data area of the RAM 408 (step S609), The process proceeds to step S611.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a change stop instruction command has been received (step S615). If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S615 that it has not received a change stop instruction command (No), it ends the effect control process. On the other hand, when determining that the change stop instruction command is received in Step S615 (Yes), the first sub control unit 400 determines whether or not the change time counter is 0 (Step S617). When determining that the variation time counter is 0 (Yes in step S617), the first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the variation stop instruction command received in step S615, and the effect corresponding to the variation stop instruction command The data is set in the effect data area of the RAM 408 (step S621), and the effect control process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the variation time counter is not 0 in Step S617 (No), the first sub-control unit 400 determines the variation time when the variation stop instruction command is received, and related image data corresponding to the determined variation time. Is set in the related image data area of the RAM 408 (step S619), and the process proceeds to step S621.

  Next, Example 1 of the effect control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 demonstrated using FIG. 11 is demonstrated, referring FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player. The lottery means is provided in the main control unit 300. For example, the ball detection sensor, the crystal oscillator 316a, the counter circuit 318, the RAM 308, and the CPU 304, and steps S229 and S231 in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described with reference to FIG. And the like. The main control unit 300 has a function of transmitting the lottery result information, the variation time information, and the variation stop information determined by the lottery means to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 has display content selection means for selecting a series of display contents (effect display) that suggest the lottery result from a plurality of types based on the lottery result information and the variation time information. The display content effect means is provided, for example, in the first sub-control unit 400, and includes, for example, processing means such as step S309 in the basic circuit 402 and the first sub-control unit main process. Further, when the pachinko machine 100 performs the change display based on the effect display selected by the display content selection means and notifies the lottery result, at a predetermined time when the change time indicated by the change time information has not elapsed. When receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) for stopping fluctuations transmitted from the main control means (for example, the main control unit 300), the decorative symbols and effects to be displayed at a predetermined time in the contents of the effect display Related images (third display) related to the display image (first display) and the decorative design and effect display image (second display) as the stop display mode to be displayed when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed. Display means for displaying (display). The display means includes, for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and an effect display area 208d.

  FIG. 12 shows the passage of time from the left to the right of the figure. At least when the variation start instruction command is received, at the end of the variation, and when the second variation start instruction command is received, the decorative symbol display device 208 has a left middle right The display modes of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the effect display area 208d are illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change start instruction command A that is a normal command transmitted by the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 checks the command data in the received command, Based on the lottery result information, the variation time information, and the variation stop information included in the data, the decoration symbol variation data and the effect display images 701 and 703 are set in the decoration symbol data area and the effect display image data area of the RAM 408, respectively. The decorative design variation data and the effect display images 701 and 703 are selected by display content selection means (for example, the basic circuit 402). Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the decorative symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c via the second sub-control unit 500, and displays the effect display image 701 in the effect display area 208d. To start. Further, the timer value of the variation timer is set so that the variation time becomes the variation time indicated in the variation stop information.

  In the example of FIG. 12A, the first sub-control unit 400 changes the change start instruction command B different from the change start instruction command A when, for example, about ½ of the change time elapses before the end of the change time. Is shown. The fluctuation start instruction command B is not a normal command but an abnormal command. Although the first sub-control unit 400 does not determine whether the input command is abnormal or normal, when it receives a variation start instruction command as shown in FIG. 11 (step S605), it determines that the variation is being displayed (step S605). S607), the related image data is set (step S609). The reception timing determination means (for example, the basic circuit 402 and the crystal oscillator 414) of the first sub-control unit 400 determines that about half of the variation time has elapsed since the variation start instruction command A was received. The related image data corresponding to the determined variation time is set in the related image data area of the RAM 408. In the present embodiment, for example, related image data for the related image 705 corresponding to the variation time B shown in FIG. 9B is set. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the decoration symbol data of “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, and “decoration 4” in the ROM 408 as the decoration symbols of the stop display mode based on the lottery result information in the change start instruction command A Set in the decorative symbol data area.

  By the way, the fluctuation stop period based on the fluctuation stop information in the fluctuation start instruction command A is determined in advance, and the related image 705 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 during the fluctuation stop period. In addition, in the remaining time of the fluctuation stop period after the display of the related image 705 is finished, an effect display image 703 for change stop is displayed. Therefore, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the image data corresponding to the effect display image 703 in the effect display image data area of the RAM 408. Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the change start instruction command B, and sets the effect data corresponding to the change start instruction command in the effect data area of the RAM 408.

  When the above setting is completed, the first sub-control unit 400 stops the decorative symbols “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c via the second sub-control unit 500. While displaying, the effect display of the related image 705 is displayed in the effect display area 208d. In the present embodiment, the period from when the change start instruction command B is received until the end of the change time based on the change time information in the change start instruction command A is the stop display period. For this reason, from the end of the effect display of the related image 705 to the end of the variation time (until the variation counter becomes 0), “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration” are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The stop display of the decoration symbol of “decoration 4” is maintained, and the display of the effect display image 703 that is scheduled to be displayed at the end of the variation time is maintained in the effect display area 208d.

  When the variation counter reaches 0, based on the command data in the variation start instruction command B, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the decorative symbol in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c via the second sub-control unit 500. The variable display is started, and the effect display of the effect display image 701 is started in the effect display area 208d.

  FIG. 12B shows a variation mode of the special figure variation game in the modification of the present embodiment. In the present modification, after the change start instruction command B is received, the decoration symbols “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, and “decoration 4” are stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and the effect display area 208d. After the effect display of the related image 705 is displayed, immediately after the display of the decorative symbols in the middle left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c is started, the effect display of the effect display image 701 is started in the effect display area 208d. It has characteristics. Since the pachinko machine 100 according to the present modification is controlled in the same manner as the pachinko machine 100 of the first embodiment except for the feature, description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change start instruction command B at an unexpected timing before the end of the change time, the decorative symbol display device (display unit) 208 displays the change start instruction. Related image (third display) 705 related to the effect display image (first display) 701 at the time of change when command B is received and the effect display image (second display) 703 scheduled to be displayed after the end of the change time. Can be displayed in the effect display area 208d. Further, the decorative symbol display device 208 can display the effect display image 703 after displaying the related image 705. The decorative symbol display device 208 can display the effect display image 701, the related image 705, and the effect display image 703 in this order in the effect display area 208d before and after receiving the variation start instruction command B. Since the effect display image 703 scheduled to be displayed after the variation time is displayed after the related image 705 is displayed, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can provide the player with an effect in a display mode that does not give a sense of incongruity. There is a case.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change start instruction command B, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Can be stopped and the lottery result can be promptly notified to the player.

  Similarly, in this modified example, even if the first sub control unit 400 receives the variation start instruction command B, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the variation display effect display image 701 that received the variation start instruction command B, and the variation. It is possible to display a related image 705 related to the effect display image 703 scheduled to be displayed in the effect display area 208d after the time has expired. Further, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change start instruction command B, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Can be stopped and the lottery result can be promptly notified to the player.

  In this embodiment and this modification, a change start instruction command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 at an unexpected timing. However, even when the variable stop instruction command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 at an unexpected timing, the decorative symbol display device 208 has received the variable stop instruction command from the first sub-control unit 400 Later, it is possible to stop and display a predetermined related image and a decorative symbol for informing the lottery result. Further, after displaying the related image, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays an effect display image that is scheduled to be displayed at the end of the variable time while maintaining the stop display of the decorative symbol, or the effect display image. It is possible to either not display. However, in this case, after the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the related image and the decorative symbol in a stopped state, or after the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the related image and the decorative symbol in a stop state, it is displayed at the end of the variable time. After displaying the scheduled effect display image, the decorative symbol display device 208 maintains the last display state until the next change start instruction command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to Example 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives a change start instruction command or a change stop instruction command after the change time has elapsed, the notification unit receives the change start command or the change stop command. It is characterized in that the display mode of related images related to the display mode in the middle and the stop display mode scheduled to be displayed when the variable time has elapsed is displayed.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player. The lottery means is provided in the main control unit 300, for example, and includes, for example, a ball detection sensor, a crystal oscillator 316a, a counter circuit 318, a RAM 308, and a CPU 304, and step S229 in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described with reference to FIG. , S231 and the like. The main control unit 300 has a function of transmitting the lottery result information, the variation time information, and the variation stop information determined by the lottery means to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 has display content selection means for selecting a series of display contents (effect display) that suggest the lottery result from a plurality of types based on the lottery result information and the variation time information. The display content effect means is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and includes, for example, processing means such as the basic circuit 402 and step S309 in the first sub-control unit main process. Further, the pachinko machine 100 performs main display at a predetermined time after the lapse of the variation time indicated by the variation time information when the lottery result is notified after the variation display based on the effect display selected by the display content selection means. When receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the control means (for example, the main control unit 300), the decorative design (first) to be displayed at a predetermined time in the contents of the effect display Display) or effect display image (first display) and a decorative pattern (second display) or effect display image (second display) as a stop display mode to be displayed when the variation time indicated by the variation time information has elapsed. ) And a display means for displaying a related image (third display). The display means includes a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, left middle right symbol display regions 208a to 208c, and an effect display region 208d.

  FIG. 13 shows the passage of time from the left to the right of the figure, and at least the left middle right symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of receiving the change start instruction command, at the end of change, and at the time of receiving the change stop instruction command. The display mode of 208a-208c and the effect display area 208d is illustrated. FIG. 13A illustrates a variation display similar to the example of the variation display shown in FIG. 9A, but the illustration of the display areas 208a to 208d at the variation times B and C is omitted. Yes. In addition, the variation mode of the normal special figure variation game in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 13A is the same as the variation mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13B shows a display mode when the first sub control unit 400 receives a change stop instruction command after the change time has elapsed (after the end of the change time D). As shown in FIG. 13B, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the variation start instruction command that is a normal command transmitted by the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 checks the command data in the received command, and the command data Are set in the decorative design data area and the effect display image data area of the RAM 408, respectively, based on the lottery result information, the change time information, and the change stop information included in. Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the decorative symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c via the second sub-control unit 500, and displays the effect display image 701 in the effect display area 208d. To start. Further, the timer value of the variation timer is set so that the variation time becomes the variation time indicated in the variation stop information.

  FIG. 13B shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 receives a change stop instruction command after a predetermined period has elapsed since the change time D has ended. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the first sub-control unit 400 does not receive the change stop instruction command even after the change time has elapsed, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the change display at the change time D. The last display mode is continuously displayed. In this example, the decoration symbol of decoration “3” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the decoration symbol of decoration “4” is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area 208c, and the decoration symbol variation display is displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. Will continue. In addition, in the effect display area 208d, display of the effect display image 701 (a character image of a heel with both arms lowered while having a courageous face with a rounded mouth) is continued.

  Thereafter, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives a change stop instruction command as an abnormal command, the first sub-control unit 400 does not determine whether the input command is abnormal or normal, but changes after receiving the change start instruction command. It is determined that the time more than the time has elapsed, and the related image data corresponding to the variation time D is set in the related image data area of the RAM 408. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative design data of the ROM 408 as the decorative design data of “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” as the decorative symbols of the stop display mode based on the lottery result information in the change start instruction command. Set in the data area.

  Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the effect display image 703 for stoppage based on the lottery result information in the change start instruction command, and “decoration 3” “decoration 2” “ Image data corresponding to the effect display image 703 is set in the effect display image data area of the RAM 408 in order to stop display the decoration pattern “decoration 4”.

  When the above setting is completed, the first sub-control unit 400 stops the decorative symbols “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c via the second sub-control unit 500. In addition to the display, the effect display of the related image 705 is displayed in the effect display area 208d, and then the decorative symbols “decoration 3” “decoration 2” “decoration 4” are stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c. At the same time, the effect display image 703 is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  In this embodiment, a change stop instruction command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 after the change time has elapsed. However, even when a variable stop instruction command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 after the variable time has elapsed, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the display mode during the reception of the variable stop instruction command (for example, the variable time D). Related display mode (for example, related image 705) related to the stop display mode (for example, effect display image 703) scheduled to be displayed when the variation time elapses. Thereby, according to the present embodiment, even when the first sub-control unit 400 receives a change stop instruction command or the like at the timing after the change time has elapsed, the player can proceed with the game without feeling uncomfortable. There is a case.

  In the present embodiment, if the first sub-control unit 400 does not receive the change stop instruction command even after the change time has elapsed, the last display of the change display is continuously displayed. The present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 does not receive the change stop instruction command even after the change time has elapsed, the last display of the change display (for example, display at the change time D) of the decorative symbol and the effect display image is performed. And the change display may be continued with the fluctuation of the shaking, in which the previous display (for example, the display at the change time C) is alternately displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this case, the same effect as that of the variation mode shown in FIG. The present embodiment can also be applied when the first sub-control unit 400 receives a change start instruction command after the change time has elapsed.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to Example 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that a related image is used even when a processing failure occurs during a special figure variation game.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an effect control process in the first sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the third embodiment. The effect control process in this embodiment determines whether or not a process failure has occurred in step S719. If it is determined that a process failure has occurred (Yes), the related image data is set (step S721). If it is determined that no process failure has occurred (No), it is the same as the effect control process shown in FIG. 11 except that the effect data corresponding to the change stop instruction command is set (step S723). Omitted. Note that steps S701 to S717, S721, and S723 shown in FIG. 14 correspond to steps S601 to S617, S619, and S621 shown in FIG. 11, respectively.

  Next, Embodiment 3 of the effect control process in the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means for determining whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery. The lottery means is provided in the main control unit 300. For example, the ball detection sensor, the crystal oscillator 316a, the counter circuit 318, the RAM 308, and the CPU 304, and steps S229 and S231 in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described with reference to FIG. And the like. The main control unit 300 has a function of transmitting the lottery result information, the variation time information, and the variation stop information determined by the lottery means to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 has display content selection means for selecting a series of display contents (effect display) that suggest the lottery result from a plurality of types based on the lottery result information and the variation time information. The display content effect means is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and includes, for example, processing means such as the basic circuit 402 and step S309 in the first sub-control unit main process. Further, when the pachinko machine 100 performs the change display based on the effect display selected by the display content selection means and notifies the lottery result, at a predetermined time when the change time indicated by the change time information has not elapsed. When receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) for stopping fluctuations transmitted from the main control means (for example, the main control unit 300), the decorative symbols and effects to be displayed at a predetermined time in the contents of the effect display Related images (third display) related to the display image (first display) and the decorative design and effect display image (second display) as the stop display mode to be displayed when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed. Display means for displaying (display). The display means includes a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, left middle right symbol display regions 208a to 208c, and an effect display region 208d.

  In addition, when it is determined that a processing failure has occurred at a predetermined time, the display means includes a decorative symbol and an effect display image (first display) to be displayed at the predetermined time, and variation time information. It is possible to display a related image (third display) related to a decorative design and an effect display image (second display) as a stop display mode to be displayed when the indicated variation time has elapsed.

  FIG. 15 shows the passage of time from the left to the right of the figure, and at least the left middle right symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of receiving the change start instruction command, at the end of change, and at the time of receiving the change stop instruction command The display mode of 208a-208c and the effect display area 208d is illustrated.

  FIG. 15A illustrates a variation display similar to the example of the variation display shown in FIG. 9A, but the illustration of the display areas 208 a to 208 d at the variation time B is omitted. In addition, the variation mode of the normal special figure variation game in this embodiment illustrated in FIG. 15A is the same as the variation mode illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 15 (b) shows a display mode when a processing failure occurs at the fluctuation time D. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), in this embodiment, due to the occurrence of processing loss at the fluctuation time D, the left middle right symbol display area 208a of the decorative symbol display device 208 despite the fluctuation time D is shown. ˜208c and the effect display area 208d, the decorative symbols and the effect display image 701 at the change time C are continuously displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time counter is 0 and the variation time has ended (step S717), and further determines that a processing failure has occurred (step S717). In step S719), related image data is set (step S721). The first sub-control unit 400 sets related image data corresponding to the effect display image 701 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time when the processing failure occurs, in the related image data area of the RAM 408. In this embodiment, for example, related image data for the related image 705 corresponding to the variation time C shown in FIG. 9B is set. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative design data of the ROM 408 as the decorative design data of “decoration 3”, “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” as the decorative symbols of the stop display mode based on the lottery result information in the change start instruction command. Set in the data area.

  When the above setting is completed and the variable stop instruction command is received, the first sub-control unit 400 displays “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, “ The decoration pattern “decoration 4” is stopped and the related image 705 is displayed in the effect display area 208d. After displaying the related image 705 and the like on the decorative symbol display device 208, the first sub-control unit 400 displays “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, “ The stop display of the decoration symbol “decoration 4” is continued, and the effect display image 703 that is scheduled to be displayed after the lapse of the variation time is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays the decorative image for notifying the related image and the lottery result corresponding to the time when the processing failure occurs even if the processing failure occurs at a predetermined time. 208 can be displayed. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be able to provide the player with an effect of a display mode that does not give a sense of incongruity even when a processing failure occurs.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to Example 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means for determining whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery. The lottery means is provided in the main control unit 300. For example, the ball detection sensor, the crystal oscillator 316a, the counter circuit 318, the RAM 308, and the CPU 304, and steps S229 and S231 in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described with reference to FIG. And the like. The main control unit 300 has a function of transmitting the lottery result information, the variation time information, and the variation stop information determined by the lottery means to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 has display content selection means for selecting a series of display contents (effect display) that suggest the lottery result from a plurality of types based on the lottery result information and the variation time information. The display content effect means is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and includes, for example, processing means such as the basic circuit 402 and step S309 in the first sub-control unit main process. Further, when the pachinko machine 100 performs the change display based on the effect display selected by the display content selection means and notifies the lottery result, at a predetermined time when the change time indicated by the change time information has not elapsed. When receiving a command (for example, an abnormal command) for stopping fluctuations transmitted from the main control means (for example, the main control unit 300), the decorative symbols and effects to be displayed at a predetermined time in the contents of the effect display Related images (third display) related to the display image (first display) and the decorative design and effect display image (second display) as the stop display mode to be displayed when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has elapsed. Display means for displaying (display). The display means includes a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, a first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display region 208a to 208c) and a second symbol that respectively display predetermined symbols. The symbol display part (for example, the 4th symbol display area 208e) is comprised.

  The display means starts the symbol variation display of each of the first and second symbol display units based on the variation time information and the variation stop information, and receives the variation stop information after the variation time indicated by the variation time information has elapsed. In this case, the first symbol mode determined based on the lottery result information is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit, and the second symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display unit. When a command (for example, an abnormal command) for stopping the variation transmitted from the main control means (for example, the main control unit 300) is received at a predetermined time when the illustrated variation time has not elapsed, the first symbol mode Is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display section. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 can specify whether or not the lottery result information indicates a loss based on the symbol form in the first symbol display unit.

  Here, the 4th symbol display area 208e which comprises the 2nd symbol display part is demonstrated using FIG. The fourth symbol display area 208e has a display range in which one small circular symbol can be displayed, and is provided at the lower left corner of the effect display area 208d. “Decoration A” to “Decoration C” are decorative symbols of the fourth symbol for displaying the result of the special symbol variable game in the fourth symbol display area 208e. “Decoration A” with diagonal hatching in a circle is a display mode in which, for example, the circle is painted red, and “decoration B” with a plurality of vertical lines in the circle is Actually, for example, the inside of the circle is displayed in green, and the “decoration C” in which the inside of the circle is filled is actually a display mode in which, for example, the inside of the circle is painted blue.

  When a ball is awarded to the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, the “decoration A” → “decoration B” → in the fourth symbol display area 208e together with the above “decoration display of decoration symbol” → “Fourth symbol variation display” is performed to switch the display in the order of “decoration C” → “decoration A” →. In both cases of notifying the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” and notifying the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B”, the 4th symbol stops and displays “Decoration A” in the 4th symbol display area 208e. The 4th symbol is also displayed when the hit of "Special Figure C", "Special Figure D", "Special Figure E", "Special Figure F", "Special Figure G", and "Special Figure H" is notified. For the 4 symbols, “decoration A” is stopped and displayed in the 4th symbol display area 208e. In the case where the fourth symbol notifies that “special symbol I” or “special symbol J” is off, the fourth symbol indicates either “decoration B” or “decoration C” in the fourth symbol display area 208e. To stop display.

  In this way, when the 4th symbol at the time of stop display is a circular symbol painted in red (decoration A), it shows a big hit, and in the case of a circular symbol painted in green or blue (decoration B or C), it is off. Show. Thus, the player can know whether or not the special figure is in the variable display state and the special figure lottery result only by looking at the fourth symbol display area 208e of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the effect control process in the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. First, in step S801, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable time counter is 0, that is, whether or not a special figure variable game is being performed. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S801 that the variation counter is 0 (no special figure variation game is being performed) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S809. On the other hand, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S801 that the variation counter is not 0 (a special figure variable game is being performed) (No), the variable time counter is decremented to change the remaining special figure variable game. The time is decreased (step S803).

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable time counter has become 0 as a result of decrementing the variable time counter, that is, whether or not the special figure variable game has ended (step S805). If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S805 that the variation counter is not 0 (the special figure variation game has not ended) (No), the process proceeds to step S809. On the other hand, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S805 that the variation counter is 0 (the special symbol variation game has ended) (Yes), the decorative symbol of the second symbol display unit is stopped and displayed. Next, the process proceeds to step S809.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a change start instruction command has been received (step S809). If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S809 that it has not received a change start instruction command (No), it proceeds to step S901 (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, when determining that the change start instruction command has been received in step S809 (Yes), the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether the change display is being performed (step S811).

  If it is determined in step S805 that the variation time counter is 0, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation display is not being performed, that is, the stop display is being performed (No in step S811). ), The process proceeds to step S817. The first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the variation start instruction command received in step S809, and the effect data to be displayed on the first symbol display unit corresponding to the variation start instruction command is stored in the effect data area of the RAM 408. Set (step S817). Next, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the change start instruction command, and sets the effect data to be displayed on the second symbol display unit corresponding to the change start instruction command in the effect data area of the RAM 408. (Step S819). Next, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the variation time indicated by the variation start instruction command in the variation time counter area of the RAM 408 (step S821), and proceeds to step S901.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S805 that the variation time counter is 0, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation display is not being performed (the variation is stopped) (Yes in step S811). ), The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit (step S813). Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the variation time when the variation start instruction command is received in Step S809, and sets the related image data corresponding to the determined variation time in the related image data area of the RAM 408 (Step S809). S815), the process proceeds to step S819.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a change stop instruction command has been received (step S901). If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variable stop instruction command has not been received in step S901 (No), the effect control process ends. On the other hand, when the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the change stop instruction command has been received in step S901 (Yes), the first sub-control unit 400 stops and displays the decorative symbol on the first symbol display unit via the second sub-control unit 500 (step S901). S903). Next, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the variation time counter is 0 (step S905). When determining that the variation time counter is 0 (Yes in step S905), first sub control unit 400 confirms the command data in the variation stop instruction command received in step S901, and the effect corresponding to the variation stop instruction command Data is set in the effect data area of the RAM 408 (step S909), and the effect control process ends. On the other hand, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time counter is not 0 in step S905 (No), the first sub control unit 400 determines the variation time when the variation stop instruction command is received, and related image data corresponding to the determined variation time. Is set in the related image data area of the RAM 408 (step S907), and the process proceeds to step S909.

  Next, an example of the effect control process in the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 shows the passage of time from the left to the right of the figure, and at least the left middle right symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of receiving the change start instruction command, at the end of change, and at the time of receiving the change stop instruction command. The display mode of 208a-208c, the effect display area 208d, and the 4th symbol display area 208e is illustrated.

  FIG. 18A shows a normal variation game mode in which an abnormal command is not received during variation display. As shown in FIG. 18A, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the variation start instruction command, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the received command, and draws lottery result information, variation time information, and variation included in the command data. Based on the stop information, the decorative symbol variation data, the fourth symbol variation data, and the effect display image 701 and 703 image data are set in the decoration symbol data area, the fourth symbol data area, and the effect display image data area of the RAM 408, respectively. To do. Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol through the second sub-control unit 500, and starts the effect display of the effect display image 701 in the effect display area 208d. Further, the timer value of the variation timer is set so that the variation time becomes the variation time indicated in the variation stop information. In FIG. 18 (a), the symbol at the start of the variation of the fourth symbol is “decoration B” because the state before the variation has happened to be “decoration B”. Depending on the stop mode, it is “decoration A” or “decoration C”. The same applies to the symbols at the start of the variation of the fourth symbol in FIGS. 18B and 18C, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  The decoration pattern variation mode shown in FIG. 18A and the effect display by the effect display images 701 and 703 are the same as those shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 208e is repeatedly displayed in the order of “decoration A”, “decoration B”, and “decoration C” in this order. In the present embodiment, for example, with the passage of time from the change time A to the change time D, the display pattern of the fourth symbol changes as “decoration B” → “decoration C” → “decoration A” → “decoration B”. . When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the variable stop instruction command, the decoration symbol display device 208 displays “decoration 3” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c in order to notify the player of the lottery result. The decorative symbols “decoration 2” and “decoration 4” are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol “decoration C” is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 208e, and the effect display image 703 is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  By the way, in the example of FIGS. 18B and 18C, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change stop instruction command when, for example, about ½ of the change time elapses before the end of the change time. Shows the case. In this case, since the fluctuation time has not ended, the fluctuation start instruction command has not been received, and the fluctuation stop instruction command has been received, the first sub-control unit 400 is shown in FIG. The processes of No in Step S805, No in Step S809, Yes in Step S901 in FIG. 17, Step S903, No in Step S905, Step S907, and Step S909 are executed.

  By executing these processes, the decoration symbol display device 208 stops displaying the decoration symbols of “decoration 3”, “decoration 2”, and “decoration 4” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c in the fluctuation period C. The related image 705 is displayed in the effect display area 208d. In this example, since the change stop instruction command is transmitted between the change time B and the change time C, the image corresponding to the change time B (see FIG. 9B) is selected as the related image 705. Yes.

  On the other hand, in these processes, since the symbol stop display of the second symbol display section (for example, the fourth symbol display area 208e) is not performed (step S807 in FIG. 16), the variation display of the fourth symbol is continued. .

  Thereafter, when the variation time ends, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the processes of Yes in step S805 in FIG. 16, No in step S807, No in step S809, and No in step S901 in FIG. By executing the processing in step S807, as shown in the rightmost column of FIG. 18B, the fourth symbol “decoration C”, for example, is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 208e.

  The difference between FIG. 18B and FIG. 18C is the image displayed in the effect display area 208d during the stop display period after receiving the variable stop instruction command. FIG. 18B shows an example in which the display of the related image 705 is continued during the stop display period. On the other hand, FIG. 18C shows an example in which the related image 705 is displayed immediately after the change stop instruction command is transmitted, and the display of the effect display image 703 scheduled to be displayed is continued after the change time has elapsed. It is shown. The setting of the image displayed in the effect display area 208d during the stop display period is performed, for example, in the process of step S909 in FIG.

  As described above, in this example, when the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) stops displaying the symbol pattern, the lottery result information is displayed according to the symbol pattern in the first symbol display unit. It is possible to specify whether or not there is a disconnection. In addition, the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display region 208a to 208c) displays 10 symbols variably in the three display regions, and depending on the combination of the symbols in the three display regions when stopped. The lottery result indicated by the lottery result information is notified. In addition, the second symbol display unit (for example, the fourth symbol display area 208e) is configured to variably display three symbols and to notify the lottery result indicated by the lottery result information by one symbol mode when the symbols are stopped. The number of symbols to be stopped and displayed on at least the second symbol display section (one) is the number of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first symbol display section (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) (three). Less).

  In this embodiment, based on the variation time information and the variation stop information, the symbol variation display of each of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the fourth symbol display area 208e is started, and the variation time indicated by the variation time information is displayed. When the variable stop information (normal command) is received almost simultaneously with the end, the first symbol form determined based on the lottery result information is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the second symbol is displayed. When the change stop information (for example, abnormal command) is received at a predetermined time when the change time indicated by the change time information has not elapsed, The symbol form is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and the symbol variation aspect is continued in the fourth symbol display area 208e.

  In this way, a plurality of symbol display means for displaying symbols for displaying the lottery result are provided, and even if a command is transmitted at an irregular timing, the symbol variation is stopped to the player who is looking forward to the lottery result Since the lottery result is displayed on the condition that the information is received, the player may be able to feel a sense of security. Furthermore, since the other symbol display means displays after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the main control and the symbol display means are synchronized even in an irregular case where a large gap occurs between the passage of the symbol fluctuation time and the symbol stop command reception timing. It may be possible to keep

  Furthermore, since the lottery result is displayed by notifying whether or not the symbol variation stop information has been received, the player who is looking forward to the lottery result may be given a sense of security.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The schematic configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 19 shows the decorative display operation of the decorative symbol in the special symbol variable game on the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the variable display operation of the fourth symbol which is a part of the decorative symbol but has a different display area. It demonstrates using thru | or FIG. FIG. 19 (a) shows an example of the operation of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol in the special symbol variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in time series from the top to the bottom of the diagram. In FIG. 19A, first, at the time indicated by the thick arrow A, a symbol variation start command including a symbol variation time command in which the symbol variation time is specified as, for example, 50 seconds is issued from the main control unit (main control means) 300. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 executes a predetermined effect control process and controls the decorative symbol display device (symbol display unit) 208 via the second sub-control unit 500. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), decorations “decoration 1” to “decoration 10” are displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas (first symbol display units) 208a to 208c of the decoration symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol variation display in which the symbols sequentially move in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the drawing is started, and “decoration A” is displayed in the fourth symbol display area (second symbol display section) 208e in the lower left corner of the effect display area 208d. ~ The fourth symbol variation display in which “decoration C” is changed in this order is started.

  Next, it is assumed that an abnormal command due to noise or the like is input from the outside to the first sub-control unit 400 at the time indicated by the thick arrow B, which is an unexpected timing shorter than 50 seconds of the variation time command. Since the first sub-control unit 400 does not determine whether the input command is abnormal or normal, the first sub-control unit 400 regards the abnormal command as a symbol variation stop command transmitted by the main control unit 300 and executes a predetermined effect control process. In the predetermined effect control process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the first condition is satisfied when the symbol variation time indicated by the symbol variation time command output from the main control unit 300 has elapsed. And it functions also as a 2nd determination means which determines that the 2nd condition is satisfied when the symbol fluctuation stop command is received. With this function, when an abnormal command is input, the first sub-control unit 400 is transmitted in advance from the main control unit 300 because one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. A predetermined decorative symbol (first symbol aspect) (“765” in FIG. 19) selected based on the lottery result information is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c (first symbol display unit). On the other hand, the 4th symbol change game in the 4th symbol display area (2nd symbol display part) 208e continues without stopping.

  Next, when a predetermined variation time (in this example, 50 seconds) has elapsed at the time indicated by the thick arrow C, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the symbol variation time indicated by the variation time command has elapsed and the symbol variation stop command. It is determined that both the reception and the reception of the symbol are established, and a predetermined fourth symbol (second symbol aspect) selected based on the lottery result information transmitted by the main control unit 300 subsequent to the stop display of the decorative symbol (Fig. 19 "decoration C") is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area (second symbol display portion) 208e.

  In this way, the pachinko machine (game table) 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means (for example, a ball detection sensor, a crystal oscillator 316a, a counter circuit) that determines whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery. 318, RAM 308, CPU 304, main control unit timer interrupt processing steps S229, S231, etc.) and a main control means (for example, main control unit 300) for transmitting a symbol variation time command and a symbol variation stop command, First determination means for determining that the first condition is satisfied when the symbol variation time indicated by the symbol variation time command has elapsed based on the variation time command and the symbol variation stop command (for example, the effect of the first sub-control unit 400) Control processing step S309) and second determination means (for example, the first sub-control unit 4) that determines that the second condition is satisfied when the symbol variation stop command is received. 00 production control processing step S309). Then, the pachinko machine 100 performs symbol variation display based on the symbol variation time command and the symbol variation stop command, and when only one of the first condition and the second condition is established, the main control means Is notified by the predetermined notification mode selected based on the lottery result information transmitted by the symbol, and when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the symbol variation display is stopped, and the symbol mode determined based on the lottery result information Symbol display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and a fourth symbol display area 208e).

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the symbol display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) is based on the symbol variation time command and the symbol variation stop command, and the first symbol display unit (for example, left middle right). The symbol display areas 208a to 208c) and the second symbol display portion (for example, the fourth symbol display area 208e) are started to be displayed in a variable manner, and only one of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. The first symbol pattern (for example, a decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display part (for example, the left middle right symbol display area 208a to 208c), and both the first condition and the second condition are When established, the first symbol display part (for example, the left middle right symbol display area 208a) is displayed on the first symbol pattern (for example, the decorative symbol) and the second symbol pattern (for example, the fourth symbol) determined based on the lottery result information. ~ 208 ) And the second symbol display section (e.g., display stops in the fourth symbol display area 208e).

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the symbol pattern in the first symbol display unit is displayed when the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) stops displaying the symbol pattern. It is possible to specify whether or not the lottery result information indicates a loss.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and a combination of a plurality of symbols when stopped and displayed. The lottery result indicated by the lottery result information is notified.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the second symbol display unit (for example, the fourth symbol display area 208e) displays one or more symbols in a variable manner, and the lottery result depends on the combination of the symbol patterns when the symbols are stopped and displayed. The lottery result indicated by the information is configured to be notified, and at least the number of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the second symbol display section is stopped on the first symbol display section (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c). Less than the number of symbols to be displayed.

  For the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, FIG. 19B shows the variable display operation of the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol in the special figure variable game in the conventional pachinko machine. When a change start command (indicated by a downward thick arrow A in the figure) specifying a change time of 50 seconds is transmitted, as shown in FIG. 19B, the left middle right symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device In the areas 208a to 208c, the decorative pattern variation display in which the decorative patterns of “decoration 1” to “decoration 10” sequentially move in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the figure is started, and “decoration” is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 208e. The fourth symbol variation display in which “A” to “decoration C” are switched in this order is started. Next, when an abnormal command due to noise or the like is input from the outside at the time indicated by the thick arrow B, which is an unexpected timing shorter than 50 seconds of the variation time, the decorative design and the fourth design are displayed even within the variation time. Will stop and display almost simultaneously.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit and the symbol display unit are surely synchronized with each other by performing the variable display of the symbols until a plurality of conditions are satisfied, as compared with the related art. If only one of the conditions is established, the lottery result can be notified to the player without delay even if the synchronization is not possible due to a disturbance. It may become. In some cases, synchronization with the main control can be ensured as much as possible.

  In addition, a plurality of symbol display means for displaying symbols for displaying the lottery result are provided, and a player who is looking forward to the lottery result has received symbol variation stop information even at irregular timing. Since the lottery result is displayed as a condition, there may be a case where the player can be given a sense of security. Furthermore, since the other symbol display means displays after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the main control and the symbol display means are synchronized even in an irregular case where a large gap occurs between the passage of the symbol fluctuation time and the symbol stop command reception timing. It may be possible to keep the

  Furthermore, since it can be notified whether it is at least a condition that the symbol variation stop information has been received, the lottery result is displayed, so that a player who is looking forward to the lottery result can be given a sense of security There is.

  In addition, by notifying the lottery result by a combination of symbols, it is easy to assume whether the symbol combination is reminiscent of a big hit or not even for a player who does not have knowledge. Since the lottery result is displayed on the display device, there is a case where a player who is looking forward to the lottery result can be given a sense of security.

  In addition, since the number of the second symbols smaller than the first is variably displayed, the first symbol may be more likely to remain in the player's impression. In such a case, the symbol display device may be configured to remain in the impression. Since the lottery result is displayed, it may be possible to give a sense of security to the player who is looking forward to the lottery result.

  In the above operation, the first effect symbol (for example, the decorative symbol) is stopped by the stop command, and the second effect symbol (for example, the fourth symbol) is stopped after the change time has elapsed. Of course, the second effect symbol may be stopped, and the first effect symbol may be stopped after the change time has elapsed. In addition, instead of the first effect design, it is of course possible to notify the hit or miss with a character or a pattern imitating a person or thing. The notification may be performed only in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c or the effect display area 208d, or in combination of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the effect display area 208d.

Hereinafter, it demonstrates in detail using FIG. 20 and FIG.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an effect control process in the first sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a symbol variation start command has been received in step S1001. When determining that the symbol variation start command has been received in step S1001, the first sub-control unit 400 checks the command data in the received command, and in steps S1003 and S1005, variation time information (timer number information) included in the command data. Based on the above, the decorative symbol variation data and the fourth symbol variation data are set in the decorative symbol data area and the fourth symbol data area of the RAM 408, respectively. Next, in step S <b> 1007, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the variation timer value based on the variation time information from the ROM 406 and stores it in the variation timer storage unit in the RAM 408. Next, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S1001 that it has not received the symbol variation start command, it proceeds to step S1009 without executing steps S1003 to S1007.

  The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a symbol variation stop command is received in step S1009. When determining that the symbol variation stop command has been received in step S1009, the first sub-control unit 400 checks the command data in the received command, and in step S1011, based on the command data, displays the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol data area of the RAM 408. Fluctuation data is set to stop mode data. Next, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S1009 that it has not received the symbol variation stop command, it proceeds to step S1013 without executing step S1011.

  In step S1013, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the variation timer value from the variation timer storage unit in the RAM 408, and determines whether the value is greater than zero. If the variation timer value is greater than 0, the first sub-control unit 400 decrements the variation timer value by 1 in step S1015 and writes it to the variation timer storage unit, and determines whether or not the variation timer value is 0 in step S1017. to decide. If the variation timer value is 0, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the variation data of the 4th symbol in the 4th symbol data area of the RAM 408 as the stop mode data based on the command data in step S1019. Next, the process proceeds to step S1021, and other effect control processing is executed.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S1013 that the variation timer value is not greater than 0, it proceeds to step S1021 without executing steps S1015 to S1019, and the variation timer value is not 0 in step S1017. If it is determined that, step S1019 is not executed, the process proceeds to step S1021, and other effect control processing is executed.

  Next, an example of the effect control process in the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 described with reference to FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player. The lottery means is provided in the main control unit 300. For example, the ball detection sensor, the crystal oscillator 316a, the counter circuit 318, the RAM 308, and the CPU 304, and steps S229 and S231 in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described with reference to FIG. And the like. Further, the main control unit 300 has a function of transmitting a symbol variation time command and a symbol variation stop command to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Regardless of whether the transmission is from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, based on the received symbol variation time command and symbol variation stop command, when the symbol variation time indicated by the symbol variation time command has elapsed When the first determination means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and step S1017 shown in FIG. 20) and the symbol variation stop command are received, it is determined that the second condition is satisfied. Second determining means (for example, first sub-control unit 400 and effect control processing step S1009 shown in FIG. 20).

FIG. 21 shows a time t from the left to the right on the horizontal axis, and at the left, middle, and right of the decorative symbol display device 208 at least when the symbol variation start command is received, when the variation ends, and when the symbol variation stop command is received. The display modes of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the fourth symbol display area 208e are illustrated.
As shown in FIG. 21A, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the symbol variation start command, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms the command data in the received command, and displays the variation time information (timer number information) included in the command data. Based on this, the decorative symbol variation data and the fourth symbol variation data are set in the decorative symbol data area and the fourth symbol data area of the RAM 408, respectively, and the decorative symbol and fourth symbol variation display is started. Also, the timer value of the variation timer is set so that the variation time is 40 seconds, for example. In FIG. 21A, the symbol at the start of the variation of the fourth symbol is “decoration B” because the state before the variation has happened was “decoration B”. Depending on the stop mode, it may be “decoration A” or “decoration C”. The same applies to the symbols at the start of variation of the fourth symbol up to FIG.

  The example of FIG. 21A shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 has received a symbol variation stop command when, for example, 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation before the end of the variation time. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the symbol variation stop command and only the second condition is met, the ornamental symbol variation data in the ornament symbol data area of the RAM 408 is set as stop mode data and the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed. And a notification according to a predetermined notification mode selected based on the lottery result information transmitted by the main control unit 300. As an example of notification in a predetermined notification mode, in FIG. 21A, in order to notify the small hit, “decoration 1”, “decoration 2”, “decoration 3” are sequentially displayed in the left middle right decorative symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Is stopped.

  On the other hand, the 4th symbol in the 4th symbol display area 208e remains in the variation display state only when the second condition is received when the symbol variation stop command is received, and "decoration A", "decoration B", and "decoration C" The display mode displayed in this order is repeated. FIG. 21A shows the moment when the fourth symbol that maintains the variation display state in the state where the symbol variation stop command is received happens to display “decoration C”.

  Next, when the timer value of the variation timer becomes 0, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the symbol variation time indicated by the symbol variation time command has elapsed, and determines that the first condition is satisfied. As a result, both the first condition and the second condition are established, and the first sub-control unit 400 sets the variation data of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol data area of the RAM 408 as the stop mode data and sets the fourth symbol. Is stopped and the symbol pattern determined based on the lottery result information is stopped. In this example, “decoration A” is stopped and displayed to notify the fourth symbol display area 208e.

  Next, an example in the case where a symbol variation stop command is received after the variation time has elapsed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21B, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the symbol variation start command, the first sub-control unit 400 checks the command data in the received command, and displays the variation time information (timer number information) included in the command data. Based on this, the decorative symbol variation data and the fourth symbol variation data are set in the decorative symbol data area and the fourth symbol data area of the RAM 408, respectively, and the decorative symbol and fourth symbol variation display is started. Also, the timer value of the variation timer is set so that the variation time is 40 seconds, for example.

  The example of FIG. 21B shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 has not received the symbol variation stop command by the end of the variation time. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the symbol variation time indicated by the symbol variation time command has elapsed and the first condition is satisfied, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the first condition is satisfied. The variation data of the 4th symbol in the data area is set as the stop mode data, the 4th symbol is stopped and displayed, and the stop of the symbol mode determined based on the lottery result information transmitted by the main control unit 300 is performed. In this example, “decoration A” is stopped and displayed to notify the fourth symbol display area 208e.

  On the other hand, only by satisfying the first condition that it is determined that the symbol variation time has elapsed, each ornamental symbol in the ornamental symbol display area 208a-c maintains the variation display state, and “decoration 1” to “decoration 10” in each display region. "" Is displayed in this order, and the variable display mode is repeated.

  When the second condition is satisfied when the symbol variation stop command is received, both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and the first sub-control unit 400 changes the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol data area of the RAM 408. The data is set to the data of the stop mode, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the notification according to the predetermined notification mode selected based on the lottery result information transmitted by the main control unit 300 is performed. As an example of notification in a predetermined notification mode, in FIG. 21B, in order to notify the small hit, “decoration 1”, “decoration 2”, “decoration 3” are sequentially displayed in the left middle right decorative symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Is stopped.

  As described above, in this example, when the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) stops displaying the symbol pattern, the lottery result information is displayed according to the symbol pattern in the first symbol display unit. It is possible to specify whether or not there is a disconnection. In addition, the first symbol display unit (for example, the left middle right symbol display region 208a to 208c) displays 10 symbols variably in the three display regions, and depending on the combination of the symbols in the three display regions when stopped. The lottery result indicated by the lottery result information is notified. In addition, the second symbol display unit (for example, the fourth symbol display area 208e) is configured to variably display three symbols and to notify the lottery result indicated by the lottery result information by one symbol mode when the symbols are stopped. The number of symbols to be stopped and displayed on at least the second symbol display section (one) is the number of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first symbol display section (for example, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c) (three). Less).

  In this example, since the stop condition is different for the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol, as shown in FIG. 21A, only the decorative symbol is present before the change time has elapsed and after the symbol change stop command is received. 21 is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 21B, only the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed before the symbol variation stop command is received and after the variation time has elapsed.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
For example, in the first embodiment, when an abnormal command is transmitted, one type of related image is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. However, a plurality of related images are displayed in time series in the decorative design display device 208. Of course, it is possible to display it. The pachinko machine 100 can perform a continuous effect over a plurality of continuous variation displays. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 can perform a continuous effect without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a command is received at a timing other than when the fluctuation time has elapsed due to the influence of noise or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the influence of noise etc., operation means such as a change stop button is provided on the game table, and the player can press the button while the symbol is changing, or the maximum number of special figures that can be held becomes maximum In this case, the present invention may be applied to the change stop command transmitted from the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 to the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In some cases, even if the player operates the operation means, it is possible to perform a display without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 selects a variable stop period from a plurality of variable stop periods based on a lottery result obtained by the lottery means, and displays a related image when the selected variable stop period is long. However, the related image may not be displayed when the lottery result is off. Further, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured not to display the related image when the next change start instruction command is received at a predetermined time when the change time has not elapsed.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 22 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, the effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position for shielding the variable display device 1022 And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a presentation device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying the game.

  The game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 23 (a). “Insert a bill into the bill insertion slot 2002, execute a lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2008 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, although the present invention has exemplified a pachinko machine and a slot machine as a game machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be suitable for an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display area 208b Middle symbol display area 208c Right symbol display area 208d Effect display area 208e Start port 232 Second special view start port 234 Variable prize opening 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control units 701 and 703 Effect display images 705 and 707 Related images

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Claims (6)

A main control means that has a lottery means for determining whether or not to start a state advantageous to the player by lottery, and transmits the variable time information, the variable stop information, and the lottery result information;
Notification for displaying a variation based on the variation time information and the variation stop information transmitted from the main control means and for notifying a lottery result determined based on the lottery result information transmitted from the main control unit Means,
Advantageous state starting means for starting the advantageous state when a specific lottery result is stopped and displayed on the notification means;
Lottery result stop means for stopping the fluctuation display and stopping the lottery result when the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation time information has elapsed;
Based on the lottery result information and the variation time information, display content selection means for selecting a series of display contents suggesting the lottery result from a plurality of types;
When notifying the lottery result after performing the variable display based on the series of display contents selected by the display content selection means, at a predetermined time when the variable time indicated by the variable time information has not elapsed. When receiving a command to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the main control means, the first display to be displayed at the predetermined time in the series of display contents and the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation time information And a display means for displaying a third display related to the second display to be displayed at the time of elapse. The game table according to claim 1,
A series of displays suggesting the lottery result is an effect display. The game stand according to claim 2,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the display means performs the effect display in the order of the first display, the third display, and the second display. The game table according to claim 3,
When receiving a command to stop the fluctuation at the predetermined time,
The game table characterized in that the lottery result stop means stops the change display of the symbols and stops and displays the symbols. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The display means includes
A first symbol display unit and a second symbol display unit for displaying predetermined symbols,
Based on the variation time information and the variation stop information, start symbol variation display of each of the first and second symbol display units,
When the variation time indicated by the variation time information has passed and the variation stop information is received, the first symbol form determined based on the lottery result information is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit. The second symbol aspect is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display section,
When a command to stop the fluctuation transmitted from the main control means is received at the predetermined time when the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation time information has not elapsed, the first symbol mode is changed to the first design mode. A game stand characterized by being stopped and displayed on the symbol display section. The game table according to claim 5,
The game stand characterized by being able to specify whether or not the lottery result information indicates a loss by a symbol form in the first symbol display unit.

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