JP2019208817A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing determination of an advantageous state in determination of an advantageous state in the game machine in which a plurality of stages of setting values are set.SOLUTION: Common processing is executed in winning/losing determination module execution processing when executing winning-time random number determination processing and winning/losing determination module execution processing when executing special pattern normal processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-5

Description

  According to the present invention, variable display is executed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, and an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is controlled depending on which set value is set among a plurality of set values. It relates to gaming machines with different probabilities.

  Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-200902 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when determining the advantageous state in the relationship between the determination value of the advantageous state according to the set value and the set value of a plurality of stages, the determination value for determining the advantageous state It was not considered whether to set.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and a game that can suitably determine an advantageous state when determining an advantageous state in a gaming machine in which a set value of a plurality of stages is set. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(1) The variable display is executed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, and for the player, depending on which set value among the set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) of a plurality of stages is set. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) having a different probability of being controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Determination value information (for example, whether or not to determine whether to be controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to at least the setting value based on being set to any one of the setting values (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 6) A storage unit (e.g., RAM 102) for storing a determination table);
Determining means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition;
Numerical data extraction means (for example, CPU 103) for extracting numerical data (for example, MR1) for determining whether or not the determination means controls to the advantageous state;
The determination value specified based on the numerical data (for example, MR1) extracted by the numerical data extraction means and the determination value information (for example, the determination table) stored in the storage means before the determination means determines. And determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on
Common when determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied, and determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied (For example, the same success / failure determination module is executed in 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2).

  According to such a configuration, the determination of the advantageous state can be suitably performed when determining the advantageous state in the gaming machine in which the setting values of a plurality of stages are set.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The storage means stores setting value information for specifying a setting value together with determination value information at the time of setting change capable of changing the setting value (for example, in the step 207SGSa072 in the setting value changing process capable of changing the setting value). The setting value information is stored together with the success / failure determination table).

  According to such a configuration, the determination of the advantageous state can be suitably performed when determining the advantageous state in the gaming machine in which the setting values of a plurality of stages are set.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The determination value range determined by the determination means is set from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020 as shown in FIG. 11-3),
The predetermined reference value is common regardless of the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the reference value is common to 1020 regardless of the set value).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing burden when determining the advantageous state.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Collation means for collating for every predetermined period whether or not the stored set value information is the same as the previous set value information (for example, as shown in 93FS002 in FIG. 11-5, the validity determination module is executed. For each time the setting value information of this time is the same as the setting value information at the time of the previous determination of whether or not the setting value information is matched).

  According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The collating means performs collation every time it is determined whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means is numerical data controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 is a big hit) The set value information is collated each time the appropriateness determination module for determining whether or not the numerical data is controlled in the gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured.

(6) In the gaming machine (4) or (5) above,
Error notification means capable of performing error notification based on the fact that the set value information verified by the verification means is different from the set value information that should be stored (for example, as shown by 93FS006 in FIG. 11-5 An error-related process such as a process of transmitting a command capable of specifying abnormal error information from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal on the effect control board 12 side. Is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information by notifying that the set value information is inaccurate by error notification.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
Game control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) for controlling the production based on information transmitted from the game control means,
The production control means controls the error notification means to execute the error notification based on the fact that abnormal setting value information is transmitted from the game control means (for example, setting value abnormality error information can be specified). An error-related process such as a process of displaying error information notifying that the setting value has become abnormal on the side of the effect control board 12),
The game control means sets the game stop state in which the game cannot be continued based on the abnormal set value information (for example, on the main board 11 side, as shown in 93FS007 in FIG. 11-5, the game continues. An impossible game stop state).

  According to such a configuration, since the advantageous state is not determined based on the abnormal set value information, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

(8) In the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) different from the advantageous state,
The range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled to the special state is constant regardless of the set value (for example, the range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled to the small hit gaming state is constant regardless of the setting value. ),
The determination means determines whether there is numerical data controlled to the special state within a range of a predetermined determination value (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled to a small hit gaming state within a range of the predetermined determination value. Determine whether there is numeric data).

  According to such a configuration, the processing at the time of determining the special state can be made common regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st holding | maintenance display and a 2nd holding | maintenance display. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), (B) is the explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of the display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a RAM clear process, (B) is the schematic of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of a cold start, (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of resetting from the occurrence of a set value abnormality error or power failure during setting change FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus in execution of a setting change process, a hold display apparatus, a right-handed lamp, and a round indicator, and (B) is at the time of the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus at the time of recovering from the power failure during the setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the presentation control command in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub side game stop process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the judgment value range of the random number for special figure display result judgment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of the success / failure determination module performed by 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2 by the characteristic part 092F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of the success / failure determination module by the characteristic part 093F.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

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

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second starting point). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

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

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the upper open limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the “small hit” may be provided with the small hit type.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which the time reduction control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time reduction control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also referred to as a high accuracy low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special figure game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability variation big hit” may be executed.

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

  When the display result of the special game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

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

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. You may make it perform a pseudo-continuous production.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

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

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating operation contents as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

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

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

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

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

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

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

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power failure to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

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

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

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

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

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

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

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 207SG of this embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board (gauge) constituting a game board surface. Board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device. Further, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 has a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window between a door open position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opens around the left side and a door closed position where the front side is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and players other than the store clerk can open the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and the glass. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which a game ball can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which a game ball can flow down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is the left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area where a game ball that has been launched more strongly than a game ball that flows down (right-handed) passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R has a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and a general game from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are arranged. That is, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R are variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 can be won and can pass through the passing gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start prize opening or the big prize opening, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first start prize opening. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state. In addition, the main board 11 includes a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a setting value changing state that can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (outtake rate) described later in the setting value changing state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a shop clerk or the like can check the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state) It is also.

  The setting switch main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switch 207SG052, is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

  Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is extremely difficult when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed, and a predetermined door key is pressed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires an operation of a setting key owned by a game shop clerk or the like, only the clerk possessing the setting key can be operated. Also, the lock switch 207SG051 is a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation to be described later with a setting key. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, although the door key and the setting key have illustrated the form which is a separate key, these may be combined with 1 key.

  The substrate case 207SG201 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is disposed on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is disposed on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is A first special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing a variable display of one special figure, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing a variable display of a second special figure, and a first reserved display capable of displaying a first reserved memory number 207SG025A, a second reserved display unit 207SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved memory number, a normal symbol display unit 207SG020 capable of executing a variation display of the normal symbol, a general figure reserved display unit 207SG025C capable of displaying the general figure reserved memory number, Round indicator 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (type of jackpot) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, high base state (short time state) and jackpot game A right-handed lamp 207SG132 that is lit in a gaming state in which a game ball in a state or the like is launched toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, a probability-changing lamp 207SG133 that is lit when in a probable state, and a short-time lamp 207SG134 that is lit in a high base state (short-time state). A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when the variation display result of the special symbol is lost or small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed in a common combination. ing.

  In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the fluctuation display result with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the fluctuation with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Results and derivation can be displayed.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B all have different jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B can be at least partially overlapped.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left as the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left turn on sequentially. Each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold indicator corresponding to the variable display is changed in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) according to the decrease of the stored memory (consumed). In part 207SG, the light is turned off in the left direction.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure reservation memory is executed with priority. It is like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure hold memory and two second special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 207SG025A) Is on and the left two LEDs of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are turned on), the second special figure hold memory is zero by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. After that, the variable display based on the first special figure holding memory is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). The big hit types in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment include three big hit types, a big hit A which is a big hit of 5 rounds, a big hit B which is a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit C which is a big hit of 15 rounds. Depending on the type of jackpot, which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is turned on differs.

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

  In addition, the effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can be operated between the origin position and the effect position during variable display, and the like. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting this is connected.

  FIG. 8-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature section 207SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. ) Or different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of jackpot types when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

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

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command and the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is established.

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

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

  Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from main board 11 to effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (it is also called a power failure recovery, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has ended in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a setting value check start notification command for notifying that the setting value checking operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value checking state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the operation for confirming the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed, an input / output port (I / O) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of the MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is exemplified as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9, but the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-10 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. -11 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), and display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B). Set value 5), display result determination table (set value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), FIG. B) Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, general diagram display result determination table (not shown), general diagram Variation pattern determination Buru is included (not shown) and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of jackpot changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process described later, the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. . The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the values decrease in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, the set value is a value that is the most unfavorable for the game hall side, which is 6 which is the largest value, and is a value that is more advantageous for the game hall as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the respective set values. In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values are assigned as shown in the tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the feature section 207SG of the present embodiment, the common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when doing. Further, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Table.

  The big hit type determination table is one of the big hit types A to C based on the random number for determining the hit type (MR2) when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values shown in FIG. 8-13 are assigned to each jackpot.

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probability variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends and shifts to a low probability high base state, A big hit B and big hit C (also called a probable big hit) are set in which the high-accuracy control and the short-time control are executed after the completion and the state shifts to the high-accuracy high-base state.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. Are prepared in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “lost”. ing.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), the big hit variation pattern determination table is a big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the big hit type is big hit A. And a big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) that are used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B and big hit C), the variation pattern for normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern for super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and the big hit for super reach β big hit For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined value out of a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the variation pattern determination table for losing is used for losing used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in a low base state in which the gaming state is not subjected to the time reduction control. Fluctuation pattern determination table A, loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and total number of reserved memories 5 to 8 in the low base state A loss variation pattern determination table C to be used in some cases and a loss variation pattern determination table D to be used in a case where the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss within a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, as shown in FIG.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. The second special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (second start prize) that has not yet started even though a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored.

  The usual figure holding storage unit stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate has been detected by the gate switch 21. The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically updated according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the display on the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. Each of the first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8” and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short period.

  Note that the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using a non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested. .

  In the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for every 6000 balls in all gaming states Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), Base 1 that is a base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all gaming states, and in all gaming states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) every third 6000 balls in all gaming states It is possible to display the base 3, which is the base value calculated in (1). Base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 as percentages.

  When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “bL.” Which is an abbreviation of the base L. ”Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values“ 00 ”to“ 99 ”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b1.”, Which is an abbreviation of the base. And the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b2.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. And the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b3.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. And the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

  In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2 and the base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display on the display monitor 207SG029 at intervals of 5 seconds in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine When the set value set to 1 is “2”, each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “3”, it is displayed. Each base value in the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the set value set to “5” is displayed, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red and set to the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the set value is "6" displays the base value in the display monitor 207SG029 at purple. For this reason, the game shop clerk and the like can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the set value changing process described later. ing.

  Next, the game control main process in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interruption prohibited (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (207SGSa002). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or when the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017 and the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether a normal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

  When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and when the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) Whether or not a setting value changing flag indicating that a setting value changing process (to be described later) was being executed before power interruption (that a power interruption occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. Is determined (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017. If the setting value changing flag is not set, a RAM clear flag indicating that a RAM clear process described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated. (207SGSa008).

  When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

  In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 207SG051 turned on and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (207SGSa013a).

  When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) for changing the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. Is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

  If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processing of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag has been set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 has been cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) has been executed) ( 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is set to the power supply stop (power interruption). Recovery processing for returning to the state is performed (207SGSa015).

  In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be. And CPU103 transmits the command at the time of a recovery including a hot start notification command with respect to the production | presentation control board 12, assuming that the pachinko machine 1 recovered in the state before the power interruption (hot start), and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

  In 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the clear switch is operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal set value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a formal procedure by the operation of a game hall employee or the like (the pachinko gaming machine 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch) When the machine 1 is activated), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). And the process of 207SGSa009-207SGSa016 mentioned above is performed.

  When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and when the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting flashing (207SGSa024).

  After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeated, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 Flashing ends (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  The feature 207SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over a period of a cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only a part of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked. In addition, at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

  In 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initial setting of the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and an interrupt is permitted (207SGSa030). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  Further, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 determines whether or not an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or after returning from a power interruption during setting change to be described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the set value abnormality is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by −1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) that a set value abnormality error has occurred or that the power has been restored during a setting change. , “E.” is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game hall management computer via a terminal board (not shown) provided at 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. The error notification by the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, the first monitor when the abnormal set value is set or the power is interrupted while the set value is changed. Since the error occurrence notification is executed by the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the store clerk or the like of the game hall can generate errors and set values from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power has been restored from the power interruption during the change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the return from the power interruption while the set value is being changed can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

  FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, “00H” is set (stored) at the designated address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX described later) in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). When the designated address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is designated (207SGSa044), and the designated address is an address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. (207SGSa45).

  When the designated address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and when the designated address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is further performed. Is designated and the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear process is terminated.

  Note that the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. Among these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 will be described later. Temporary setting values are stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (F003 and later), special figure hold memory, general figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. . The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value indicating the factory shipment state (for example, set value “0”) is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail. You may be prompted to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by display on the display device 5 or the like.

  That is, the RAM clear process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing “00H” in an address excluding the set value.

  Note that the feature 207SG in the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When activated at the start, only game information stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 102 (after the address F003 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

  In addition, in the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment, an example in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts to light (207SGSa052a).

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the RAM 102, or when a setting value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is set at the address F000 in the RAM 102. Then, “1” is set (setting value is reset to “1”), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value from 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

  In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has expired (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa056; Y). Performs power-off detection processing (207SGSa057).

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa059).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets a setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

  Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value that is advantageous to the player by one step over the “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a setting value advantageous to the player by one step over the “2”, is temporarily set. A numerical value that is one larger than the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored as the setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102, is stored as the borrowing setting at the address F001 of the RAM 102. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “6”, “1” may be stored as a temporary setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  The CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or to store it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the setting value (or provisional setting value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary setting value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). When the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and when the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), It is determined whether or not the setting value stored in the address F000 is different from the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070).

  When the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is the same as the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072 and stored in the address F000 in the RAM102. When the set value value stored in the address F001 differs from the set value value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation processing (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts to light (207SGSa103).

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has expired (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa107; Y). Performs power-off detection processing (207SGSa108). The power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa110).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the set value check process.

  As described above, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B, and the round indicator 207SG131 are turned on, and the first hold indicator 207SG025A, second, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. By starting the flashing of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, a player, a game clerk, or the like can change the set value or the set value from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It is possible to recognize that it is being confirmed.

  It should be noted that, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process, as a mode corresponding to the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is the big hit A, big hit shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), at the start of the set value change process and the set value check process, an aspect according to the set value change process and the set value check process As an example, the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are set value change You may light in the aspect which is different at the time of the start of a process, and the time of the start of a setting value confirmation process.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (disconnected) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 being opened. And the clear switch are turned on to execute the setting value changing process.

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIG. The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies when the set value changing process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D in this way, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (powered off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. Setting value confirmation processing is executed by setting (clear switch OFF).

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B), and 8-25 (E), the first power is turned off by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies when the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts setting value confirmation processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is terminated when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating the power interruption detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

  As described above, the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

  For example, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is replaced with a first special symbol display device 207SG004A, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a first hold indicator 207SG025A, a second hold indicator 207SG025B, Although the example comprised from the symbol display 207SG020, the universal figure hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time-shortening lamp 207SG134 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 does not need to include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process (setting value changing state) and the case where the CPU 103 is executing the setting value checking process (setting value checking state). Although an example in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit in the same manner is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether or not the setting value confirmation process is being performed. By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or the flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is possible to inform easily whether there is.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on by lighting all the segments. The display mode (lighting mode) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lights up) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is not limited to this. Aspect) is the first special symbol display device 207S. If the 004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is different from the display mode when the variable display result is derived and displayed, out of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B Some segments need not be lit.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display unit 207SG131 that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. Illustrated is a mode in which one segment is turned on, all the segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are flashed, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are configured. Of all segments The dark, not executed, or may be executed only partially.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. Is not limited to this, and if the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is plural. There may be.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is illustrated. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the LED may be lit or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game The machine 1 may not include the display monitor 207SG029. If the display monitor 207SG029 is not provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, a display means for displaying the setting value (or provisional setting value) in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state may be newly provided. .

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, when the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization process and a second movable body initialization process are performed. Although the form which determines whether or not to execute was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process, It may be determined according to the operating distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are illustrated in a mode different from that during the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200. Vessel 2 7SG0131, the like right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are illustrated in a mode different from that during the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, and the “mode different from that during the game” may include that the blinking cycle is different, the luminance, the emission color of each segment is different, and the like.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization are performed from when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command. As an example of the process, the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the setting value change start notification. From the time when the command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received, the non-detection operation control of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. The actual operation check operation control of each movable body may be executed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round display device 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinked to illustrate that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the present invention is limited to this. 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A, second special symbol display device 207SG004B, first hold indicator 207SG025A, second hold indicator when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or set value confirmation state 207SG025B, Lau De indicator 207SG131, may be provided with written description of the lighting or blinking of the right-handed light 207SG132 is executed at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (e.g., the vicinity of the gaming information display unit 207SG200). By doing in this way, a store clerk or the like who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold. It can be prevented that the lighting or flashing of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, or the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is mistaken as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

(Explanation regarding feature 10F)
Next, the characteristic portion 10F will be described. The feature unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating the setting value changing process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 9A, the same processing as that in FIG. In the process of FIG. 8-20, the RAM clear process is executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) is executed. For this reason, no information about the game remains in the storage area at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b). However, the RAM clear process (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined in 207SGSa014 that the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y). Thereby, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. The feature section 10F will be described on the assumption that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa051). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002) after executing the process of clearing the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation processing in the feature unit 10F. 9B, the same processes as those in FIG. 8-23 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop start process is the same process as the game stop start process of FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

  Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop end process is the same process as the game stop end process of FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

(About various timers)
Next, the game stop start process will be described. During the game, the time and period related to the game are timed by a plurality of timers. When the CPU 103 enters a game stop state, the CPU 103 stops timing of the plurality of timers. The plurality of timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 having the large winning opening. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the grand prize opening door is opened to when it is closed by the attacker opening time timer. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for measuring the interval period between rounds in the jackpot gaming state. The CPU 103 counts the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round using the inter-round interval period timer.

  The V-lid opening time timer is a predetermined switch (in a V-probability gaming machine that controls the gaming state after the big hit game to the probabilistic state based on passing a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. This is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid, which is controlled in an open state and a closed state, provided in front of the sensor that detects V variation. In a V-probability gaming machine, the V-lid is opened in a predetermined round among a plurality of rounds. Such an area where the V lid is opened is referred to as a V winning area. The CPU 103 counts the time from when the V lid is opened to when it is closed by the V lid opening time timer. The V passing waiting time timer is a timer for measuring the V winning time for determining that the game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 is a game ball that has passed through a predetermined switch with a delay even after the special prize-winning ball device 7 has been closed from the open state to the closed state. A game ball that has passed through the switch is also determined to be a V prize within the valid period. The CPU 103 counts the effective period of the V winning when the V winning is determined to be valid by the V passing waiting time timer.

  The electric chew release time timer is a timer that measures the release time when the electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, which is the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), is controlled to the open state. . The variable winning ball device 6B changes between a closed state and an open state, but the CPU 103 measures the time from when the variable winning ball device 6B is opened to when it is closed by the electric chew release time timer. .

  The special figure variation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of variable symbol special display. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the special symbol variable display is started to when the special symbol variable display is ended by the special symbol variation time timer. The normal variable time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of variable display of normal symbols. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol to the end of variable display of the normal symbol by the normal variation time timer.

  The fanfare time timer is a timer that counts a period during which a fanfare effect is executed, which is a period for notifying that the jackpot is controlled when the jackpot starts. The fanfare period is a period in which a fanfare effect is performed as an effect operation for informing the start of the jackpot gaming state after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 counts the time from the start of the fanfare effect until the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

  The ending time timer is a timer that measures a period in which an ending effect is executed, which is a period for notifying the end of the big hit when the big hit ends. The ending period is a period during which the jackpot end process is executed, and is a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the ending effect to the end of the ending effect by the ending time timer.

  The CPU 103 includes a special figure fluctuation stop period timer, a common figure fluctuation stop period timer, and the like as other timers other than the timers described above. The special figure variation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.5 seconds) from when the variable display of the special symbol is derived and displayed until the next variable symbol variable display is started. The CPU 103 measures the time from the time when the special symbol variable display is derived and displayed by the special symbol fluctuation stop period timer until the next special symbol variable display is started. The normal symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.4 seconds) from when the variable symbol display of the normal symbol is derived and displayed until the next variable symbol variable display is started. The CPU 103 counts the time from when the normal symbol variable display is derived and displayed by the universal symbol fluctuation stop period timer until the next normal symbol variable display is started.

(Game stop start process)
Next, the game stop start process in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart illustrating a game stop start process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop start process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is operating (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker open time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the active attacker open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not in operation (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is in operation (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

  If the inter-round interval period timer is not in operation (10FS011; N), it is determined whether or not the V-lid opening time timer is in operation (10FS012). In 10FS012, if the V lid opening time timer is operating (10FS012; Y), the operating V lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the processing is terminated. If the V lid opening time timer is not in operation (10FS012; N), it is determined whether or not the V passage waiting time timer is in operation (10FS013). In 10FS013, if the V passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013; Y), the operating V passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

  If the V passage waiting time timer is not in operation (10FS013; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew release time timer is in operation (10FS014). In 10FS014, if the electric chew release time timer is operating (10FS014; Y), the operating electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew release time timer is not in operation (10FS014; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time timer is in operation (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015; Y), the active special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

  If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not in operation (10FS015; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is in operation (10FS016). In 10FS016, if the normal time changing time timer is operating (10FS016; Y), the operating normal time changing time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the normal time timer is not in operation (10FS016; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is in operation (10FS017). In 10FS017, if the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017; Y), the operating fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

  If the fanfare time timer is not in operation (10FS017; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is in operation (10FS018). In 10FS018, if the ending time timer is operating (10FS018; Y), the operating ending time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends. If the ending time timer is not operating (10FS018; N), it is determined whether a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is operating as another timer (10FS019). In 10FS019, if the other timer is operating (10FS019; Y), the other operating timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not operating (10FS019; N), the other process (10FS021) is executed, and then the process is terminated.

  Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, a process for invalidating the firing of the hitting operation handle 30, a process for invalidating various sensors provided at the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, a process for invalidating detection of various errors, Processing for invalidating the payout of prize balls is included. By the other process (10FS021), various processes are invalidated and the game is not executed normally.

(Game stop termination process)
Next, the game stop end process in the characteristic section 10F will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart illustrating a game stop end process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030). In 10FS030, if the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker release time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). In 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the inter-round interval period timer is not stopped (10FS031; N), it is determined whether or not the V-lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032). In 10FS032, if the V lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032; Y), the stopped V lid opening time timer is operated (10FS040), and the processing is terminated. If the V lid opening time timer is not stopped (10FS032; N), it is determined whether or not the V passage waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033). In 10FS033, if the V passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033; Y), the stopped V passing waiting time timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the V passage waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS034). In 10FS034, if the electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the electric chew release time timer in operation is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew release time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the stopped special figure fluctuation time timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS035; N), it is determined whether or not the usual figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036). In 10FS036, if the normal time change time timer is stopped (10FS036; Y), the stopped normal time change time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the usual time change timer is not stopped (10FS036; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037). In 10FS037, if the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037; Y), the stopped fanfare time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the fanfare time timer is not stopped (10FS037; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038). In 10FS038, if the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038; Y), the stopped ending time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not stopped (10FS038; N), it is determined whether a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is stopped as another timer (10FS039). In 10FS039, if the other timers are stopped (10FS039; Y), the other stopped timers are operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not stopped (10FS039; N), the other process (10FS041) is executed, and then the process ends.

  Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, a process for enabling the firing of the hitting operation handle 30, a process for enabling various sensors provided in the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, a process for enabling detection of various errors, A process for validating the payout of prize balls is included. By the other process (10FS041), various processes are validated and the game is normally executed.

(About the effect of the characteristic portion 10F)
As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the period of the attacker release time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the time measurement of the period of the attacker open time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player progresses by subtracting the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmation state, thereby causing the player to proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 stops counting the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled in the interval period between rounds. Based on the completion, the timing of the interval period timer between rounds is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the progress of the game by subtracting the inter-round interval period in the setting confirmation state. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the V passing waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the effective period of the V prize and confirms the setting. Based on the completion of the state, the counting of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is resumed. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by subtracting the valid period of the V prize in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the validity period of the electric chew release time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the timing of the valid period of the electric chew release time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged by the progress of the game when the variable winning ball device 6B is ready to enter in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the special figure variation time timer based on the fact that the special symbol variable display is controlled when the special symbol variable display is executed. Is stopped, and the valid period of the special figure variation time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the variable display of the special symbol being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the universal variable time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable symbol display is being executed. Is stopped, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the time measurement of the effective period of the normal variable time timer is restarted. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the variable display of the normal symbol being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the fanfare effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the counting of the effective period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the ending time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the ending effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 controls the special symbol based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the next variable display is started until the next variable display is started. The timing of the period of the variable stop period timer is stopped, and the timing of the period of the special figure variable stop period timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state, the period in which the next variable display is started is subtracted and the game proceeds. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Regarding a variation of the gaming machine according to the feature 10F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 10F has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 10F is demonstrated.

  A gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of special symbols and decorative symbols has been described, but a special variable winning ball device (so-called bonus) provided in the gaming area Gaming machines (so-called second-class gaming machines) that transition to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a game ball (V-winning prize) in the special prize opening (V prize opening), and the first and second kind You may apply in the game machine (1 type 2 type mixing machine) which combined. When a start winning at the second start winning opening is detected, a big hit determination is executed, and when the determination result is a big hit, a variation display of the second special figure is executed and a big hit display result is obtained. The game control similar to the big hit based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening is executed such as being controlled to the state. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit, the small hit determination is executed, and when the determination result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. The special variable winning ball apparatus for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When a game ball is received in the special variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hit game state, and the game ball enters the special winning port (V region) and is detected by a predetermined switch, the variable for big hit is possible. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the second type big hit game control in which the winning ball apparatus is released for a predetermined number of rounds and enters a big hit game state.

  In such a type 2 type mixing machine, a small hitting time timer may be provided for measuring an effective period for determining that a game ball that has entered the special prize opening (V region) is valid. The CPU 103 determines that a game ball that has passed through a predetermined switch with a delay after the special variable winning ball device is changed from the open state to the closed state by the small hitting time timer is also awarded within the valid period. The CPU 103 counts the period during which the winning to the special winning opening is effectively determined by the small hit time timer. Then, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the small hitting time timer based on the fact that it has been controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit gaming state, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state The clocking of the effective period of the small hitting time timer may be resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and control in the small hit gaming state is executed in the setting confirmation state, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses. Can be prevented.

  In the embodiment described above, various types of control are executed in the setting confirmation state. However, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, similar control may be executed in the setting change state. Good. For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the various timers based on being controlled to the setting change state when the player is in a state advantageous to the player and the various timers based on the end of the setting change state. The timing may be resumed.

  The timer control may be changed depending on whether the special symbol variable display results in a jackpot display result or the non-display result. Specifically, if the special symbol variable display results in a jackpot display result, based on the fact that the special figure variable time timer is stopped based on the control to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is terminated. If the special figure variable time timer is restarted and the special symbol variable display results in an out-of-display result, the special figure variable time timer may not be stopped even if controlled to the setting confirmation state. . In this way, with respect to the jackpot display result that is advantageous to the player, the timer is stopped in order to give a disadvantage to the player, but since the loss display result does not become a disadvantage to the player, the timer is set. It can be prevented from stopping. As a control method, it is only necessary to determine whether the current gaming state is the jackpot display result or the display result before the game stop start process associated with the set value confirmation process is executed. And if the setting check is executed during execution of variable display of outlier display results, it will be the symbol stop period during the execution of variable display of outlier without stopping the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Sometimes, the special figure fluctuation stop period timer may be stopped.

  The control of the timer may be changed between a case where the set value is advantageous for the player and a case where the set value is disadvantageous for the player. For example, when the setting confirmation state is entered when the setting value is advantageous to the player, various timers are stopped. You may make it not stop.

(Explanation regarding feature 40F)
Next, the feature part 40F will be described. The feature unit 40F has a feature regarding the processing of the effect control command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Noise caused by static electricity or the like may occur during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In such a case, an effect control command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 unintentionally. A process when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in the feature section 40F in the present embodiment. In FIG. 10A, a part of the effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. The added commands are the command F1XXH and the command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of determination results at the time of winning such as jackpot type determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big win and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results.

  Various production control commands shown in FIG. 10A are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 at a predetermined timing by the CPU 103. Receiving the various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. Some processes among various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

(About processing based on variation pattern specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to perform variation display of the displayed decorative symbols. Moreover, you may provide the image display apparatus 5 with the always small design of the aspect which reduced the decoration design corresponding to the variable display of the special design. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the fact that the variation pattern designation command has been received, thereby performing variation display of the always small symbols to be displayed.

(Processing based on the first variation start command and the second variation start command)
As a symbol for performing variable display, a fourth symbol may be provided as a fourth symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbol (the first and second special symbols) is fluctuating, for example, and is fluctuated by a certain operation in a mode that is always visible on a display device such as the image display device 5. Is displayed. When the 4th symbol is displayed in a variably displayed manner, an effect that the effect content including the variegated display of the decorative symbols disappears from the screen for a moment is performed, or the movable body is entirely or partially on the screen of the image display device 5. Even if a decorative design is difficult to recognize, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variation start command, thereby performing variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command to perform variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

(About processing based on the command that is open during the grand prize opening)
During the big hit game, for example, a round game for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state (first state) advantageous to the player is executed 15 times, for example. During the round game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be in the closed state (second state), so that it is difficult for the gaming ball to win the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command.

(Processing based on the first start opening prize designation command and the second starting opening prize designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first start opening winning designation command, and thereby stores the first hold information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The hold display corresponding to is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, thereby storing the second effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed.

(Processing based on symbol designation command and variation type designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect and a winning change effect on the basis of the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first start opening to emit light when a start winning occurs. The effect control CPU 120 draws the winning flash effect on the basis of the big hit expectation based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. When the lottery is won, the lamps emit light in different modes depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 emits red light for those with a high expectation level for big hits, and emits white light for those with a low expectation level, and when the lottery shifts or loses without reach, etc. In such a case, control is performed so that the lamp does not emit light. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation together with the winning flash effect. Control may be performed so that sound is not output only by light emission.

  The on-hold change effect at the time of winning is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display that is displayed when the start winning is generated to a mode different from the normal mode. The effect control CPU 120 draws the winning change effect at the time of winning based on the expected value of the big hit based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. When the lottery is won, the hold display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, the hold display is displayed in red, green, and blue in descending order of the expectation level of the big hit, and the hold display is displayed in the normal mode white when there is a shift in lottery or when there is a loss change without reach. . In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation together with the prize-holding change effect. Note that control may be performed so that no sound is output only by a pending change.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command, thereby executing the pending change effect at the time of winning. Note that only one of the flash effect at the time of winning and the hold change effect at the time of winning may be executed. In addition, when winning a prize, an effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by sound output.

  Next, the effect control main process executed in the feature section 40F will be described. FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart of the effect control main process in the feature section 40F. 10B, the same processes as those in FIG. 8-29 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted. In FIG. 10-2, the processes related to 207SGS413 to 207SGS415 and 207SGS417 to 207SGS424 in FIG.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command or a setting value check start notification command has been received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state, the setting value is changed. A setting value related notification process is executed to execute notification that the operation is being performed (notification while the setting value is being changed) and notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification that the setting value is being confirmed) (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being updated and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

  After executing the set value related notification process in 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game when an effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Processing is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the sub game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416). When the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412 and when the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). Advances to 207SGS427.

  FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the sub-side game stop process in the feature unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

  In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first change start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby displaying the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second variation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The control 120 for effect control performs the display of variation of the decorative symbol or the variation of the constant symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be avoided. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. If it is determined that the special winning opening open designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS014. If it is determined that the special winning opening open designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the special winning opening open designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the first start winning prize designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first start winning port designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. If it is determined that the first start winning port designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start prize opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not a second start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second start winning port designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the second start winning port designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning prize designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning change change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. . Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning change change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. it can. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command that is directly transmitted to the effect control board 12 from a device that sends a command for confirming the state of a screen or an accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of factory shipment or the like. . In the case of transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state where a transmission device dedicated to test command transmission is connected to the effect control board 12.

  If it is determined in 40FS018 that a test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. If it is determined that the test command has been received, control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of a test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. As described above, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not another command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting check end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, commands as shown in FIG. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing effects by discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Thereafter, the process ends.

(About the effect of the feature 40F)
As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command when controlled to the setting change state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting change state, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special prize opening opening designation command even if it receives the special prize opening opening designation command when controlled to the setting change state. The control based on reception of the special winning opening open designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, when the production control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command, it discards the special winning opening open designation command. The control based on the reception of the command for opening the special prize opening is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command while being controlled in the setting change state, the first start winning prize is received. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first start winning prize is received. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting change state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command as in 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. In addition, since the received command is discarded, no information remains, so even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10-2, based on the reception of the set value change start notification command, the setting for displaying an image for informing the setting change state is made, and the set value check start notification command is received. Is set to display an image for informing that the setting confirmation state is present. In this way, it can be shown that the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like. It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means from malfunctioning.

  As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 10-3, control according to the test command is executed even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled. In this way, even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled, the operation of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

(About a variation of the gaming machine according to the feature 40F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 40F has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 40F is demonstrated.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the analysis of the effect control command reception buffer for each command transmitted when being controlled in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, instead of sequentially analyzing the commands one by one and discarding them one by one, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the initialization command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 based on the end of the setting change state. Then, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded based on the reception of the initialization command. Further, even in the setting confirmation state, all commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded based on reception of a predetermined command.

  In the embodiment described above, when the control based on the effect control command is not executed even if an effect control command other than the command related to the setting change or setting confirmation is received when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled. explained. However, the process based on the reception of the effect control command when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be executed internally. Even in such a case, the control executed when being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has higher priority than the control based on receiving the other effect control command. On the screen of the image display device 5, an image according to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is displayed. As for the sound, in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is only necessary to mute channels other than the channel that outputs the notification sound in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the process of analyzing the received command is executed while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, even if a command is received, it may not be analyzed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 and the lamp at the time of winning are described as the predetermined effect means that is operated by the effect control CPU 120 when receiving the effect control command. However, the predetermined effect means may be any as long as the effect control means 120 is executed based on the reception of the command. For example, an operating means operated by a player or a movable member provided in a gaming machine may be used as the predetermined effect means. In such a case, when the operation means vibrates or the movable member operates by receiving a predetermined command, a command for executing these operations is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Even if it is, the control for discarding the command may be executed.

  In the embodiment described above, a command other than a command for ending the setting change state or setting confirmation state, such as a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command, is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You may control so that it may not.

  In the above-described embodiment, a lamp provided in the gaming machine may be caused to emit light or a sound may be output from a speaker together with control for operating the image display device 5. In such a case, the command may be discarded when a command related to the lamp or the speaker is received so that these rendering means do not operate during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notice effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command or the variation type command has been described has been described. However, the notice effect to be executed may be executed by receiving one of the commands, or when a command related to the variation pattern command is transmitted due to the occurrence of the start winning, the command related to the variation pattern The notice effect may be executed based on the above. In such a case, even if a command related to the variation pattern is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may be discarded.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the advance notice may be executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Then, it may be possible not to execute various kinds of notices by determining that the notices cannot be executed at the timing when it is actually determined whether the notices can be executed. In addition, when performing pre-reading notice effects in continuous fluctuation display other than at the time of winning a prize, a lottery of notices is executed based on the reception of a symbol designation command or fluctuation type command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. When the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is completed at the timing when the notice is actually started, the notice based on the received command may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a command received in the process of 40FS021 in 40FS001 is discarded. However, the timing at which the received command is discarded may be the timing after it is determined that the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416; Y). In this way, when a plurality of irregular commands are received, the commands can be discarded at once.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an irregular command is received once during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a restriction may be imposed so as not to receive another irregular command thereafter. Good.

(Explanation regarding feature parts 092F and 093F)
Next, the features 092F and 093F of the present embodiment will be described.

  For the feature portion 092F, the CPU 103 checks the set value information in the winning random number determination process (the process executed in the start winning determination process of S101) and the special symbol normal process (S110) to determine the current setting. A determination table corresponding to the value is read, a range of determination values is specified from the current gaming state based on the data of the determination table, and the specified determination value and a random value MR1 stored and retained at the time of starting winning An example of determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with the above will be mainly described.

  For the feature portion 093F, the CPU 103 prestores and sets a winning / failure determination table corresponding to the set value when the set value is stored, and a random number value determination process upon winning (a process executed in the start winning determination process of S101) ) And special symbol normal processing (S110), it is determined from the current gaming state based on the data of the corresponding determination table by referring to the determination value information stored in advance corresponding to the set value. An example will be mainly described in which a range of values is specified, and whether or not the big hit is determined by comparing the specified determination value and the random value MR1 stored on hold at the time of starting winning is described.

  Further, for the features 092F and 093F, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, and to control the big hit gaming state when the variable display start condition is satisfied. An example in which a common determination process is executed when determining whether or not to be performed will also be described.

  The main difference between the technology of the feature unit 092F and the technology of the feature unit 093F is that the success / failure determination table used by the feature unit 092F for determining a big hit is when the set values (the set values 1 to 6 described above) are stored. (For example, 207SGSa071 etc.) is not selected, but is a technique that is selected and used at the time of actual jackpot determination. For example, the technique is selected and used for 207SGSa071).

  The feature units 092F and 093F will be described by way of an example of the setting that is selected and determined for the big hit of either “non-probability change” or “probability change”. The jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from the combination of the plurality of types.

  In the feature units 092F and 093F, as an example of processing for determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol (decoration symbol), the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. An example of executing the process of determining the variation pattern to be executed from will be described.

  Note that in the feature units 092F and 093F, as an example of processing for determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol, a random value for determining the variation pattern type and a random value for determining the variation pattern may be provided. Then, the CPU 103 first determines the variation pattern type from among the plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random number value for determining the variation pattern type, and then determines the variation determined based on the random value for determining the variation pattern. You may make it perform the process which determines the variation pattern performed among the several variation patterns which belong to a pattern classification.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 11-1), the CPU 103 determines that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result based on the occurrence of the starting winning. ”, Whether or not“ small hit ”is determined, which type of jackpot type is determined according to the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, random number value for determining the variation pattern It is determined which variation pattern MR3 becomes the determined value. In the winning random number determination process, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command indicating the determination result of the type of jackpot, a value that specifies that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, A value for designating the big hit type is set, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. In the winning random number determination process, the EXT data of the winning variation pattern notification command for notifying the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern determining random value MR3 is added to the random value MR3 as the variation pattern determination result. A value for designating the corresponding variation pattern is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, it is possible to recognize the variation pattern based on the value set in the winning variation pattern notification command. In the effect control board 12, when the variable display result is specified from the winning variation pattern notification command, the symbol designation command may not be transmitted.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable design result “small”. It is assumed that the fourth symbol designation command corresponds to the case of “winning”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

[Control of Feature 092F]
In the feature part 092F, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbols) is displayed by the special symbol normal processing (S110 of FIG. 5, FIG. 11-2). Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. In the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative design is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 receives the winning in FIG. 11-1 in S101 of FIG. By executing the random number value determination process, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result based on the random value MR1, and the determination of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is disturbed. This is performed based on the numerical value MR3. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect. be able to.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S101 of FIG. 15 (hereinafter, “step S” is abbreviated as “S”) as the winning random number determination process. is there.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a probability variation flag or the like provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like, for example, and thereby the current game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The state is specified (92FS001). The CPU 103 only needs to specify that the probability variation state is in effect when the probability variation flag is on.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS001, a success / failure determination module capable of performing determination of big hit and determination of success / failure of small hit is executed (92FS002). The success / failure determination module is a subroutine program for determining whether or not a big hit is made. Specifically, a plurality of success / failure determination tables are set based on setting value information that is information on setting values such as a jackpot winning probability (big hit probability) and a small hit winning probability (small hit probability) corresponding to the currently stored set values. This is a process of selecting from the types of tables. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the determination result of the success / failure determination module (92FS003).

  When it is not “big hit” in 92FS003 (92FS003; No), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” based on the determination result of the success / failure determination module (92FS004). When it is not “small hit” in 92FS004 (92FS004; No), a setting is made to transmit a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” to the effect control board 12 ( 92FS005). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  If it is “small hit” in 92FS004 (92FS004; Yes), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” to the effect control board 12 is set. (92FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H”. The symbol designating command is based on the results of determination of success / failure such as big hit determination and small hit determination at the start winning prize, in addition to the result of determination of success / failure such as big hit, small hit, lose, It is a command that can indicate

  When the big hit is made at 92FS003 (92FS003; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type (92FS007). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the start port buffer value, which is data that can distinguish between the “first special figure” and the “second special figure” when storing the hold data at the start prize. Variability from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table in accordance with the fluctuation special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") The big hit type determination table data corresponding to the special figure is selected. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change” and “probability change” based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to “1 special figure” and table data corresponding to “second special figure” are provided, and “variable special figure (corresponding special figure for variable display) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value” ), One of the data tables is selected and used for jackpot type determination.

  Next, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of 92FS007 to the effect control board 12 is performed (92FS008). As an example, if it is determined in 92FS008 that the jackpot type is determined to be a jackpot of “probability change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and the jackpot type is determined to be a jackpot of “non-probability change”. If it is determined, the EXT data in the symbol designation command may be set to “02H”.

  After executing any of the processes of 92FS005, 92FS006, and 92FS008, it is provided to read numerical data indicating the random value MR3 from the pending data and to select and determine a variation pattern to be executed from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Using the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern corresponding to the read numerical data of the random value MR3 is determined (determined) (92FS009). Then, a setting for transmitting a winning variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern according to the determination result by 92FS009 to the effect control board 12 is performed (92FS010).

  FIG. 11-2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11B, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (92FS020). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 92FS020, the second reserved memory number count value (count value of the counter for counting the second reserved memory number) stored in the game control counter setting unit is read, and the read value is “0”. Or not.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” at 92FS020 (92FS020; No), as the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (92FS021). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored. In the second special figure hold storage unit, hold numbers “1” to “4” are assigned in order from the oldest data with respect to a maximum of four hold data. In this case, the hold data of the hold number “1” is the oldest data and is data to be used for a new variable display.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS021, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the second special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory unit The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry ( 92FS022). In the process of 92FS022, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of reserved memories in the first special figure and the second special figure) in the game control counter setting unit. It may be updated so that 1 is subtracted. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value (the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer) that can specify whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure is “2”. (92FS023).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” at 92FS020 (92FS020; Yes), the first special figure reserved memory number (count value of the counter for counting the first reserved memory number) is “0”. Whether or not (92FS024). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 92FS024, the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. . As described above, the process of 92FS024 is executed when it is determined in 92FS020 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are specified is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if you can decide whether

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” at 92FS024 (92FS024; No), as the hold data stored in correspondence with the reservation number “1” in the first special figure storage unit, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are respectively read (92FS025). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, the random number buffer for variation of the RAM 122 and temporarily stored. In the first special figure hold storage unit, hold numbers “1” to “4” are assigned in order from the oldest data with respect to a maximum of four hold data. In this case, the hold data of the hold number “1” is the oldest data and is data to be used for a new variable display.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS025, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory unit is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry ( 92FS026). In the process of 92FS026, the game control counter setting unit may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of reserved memory numbers) by one. Good. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (92FS027).

  After executing any one of the processes of 92FS023 and 92FS027, the winning / bad determination table is selected from a plurality of types of tables based on the current set value information, and the big hit determination is performed, and the small hit determination is performed. It is possible to execute the same determination module as 92FS002 (92FS028).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” based on the determination result of the success / failure determination module (92FS029). If it is “big hit” in 92FS029 (92FS029; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (92FS030). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. Then, the big hit type determination table data corresponding to the fluctuation special figure is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table (92FS031). This jackpot type determination table is the same table as the data used in the above-mentioned 92FS007.

  Next, by referring to the big hit type determination table data selected in 92FS031, it is determined which of the plural types of big hit types is determined (92FS032). Specifically, by referring to the big hit type determination table, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to each big hit type of “non-probability change” and “probability change”. Depending on which of the determined values is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the big hit type.

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of 92FS032, the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is any game of a non-probability change state and a probability change state having a higher advantage for the player than the non-probability change state. Whether to control to the state and the release pattern of the big hit gaming state is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (92FS033), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “big change”, it may be “1”.

  When it is not “big hit” in 92FS029 (92FS029; No), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” based on the determination result of the success / failure determination module (92FS034). When it is “small hit” (92FS034; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (92FS035).

  If it is not “small hit” at 92FS034 (92FS034; No), or after executing any of the processes of 92FS033 and 92FS035, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (92FS036). As an example, when the special figure display result is not “small hit” in 92FS034, the symbol “−” that becomes the lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is “lost”. Is set as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in 92FS034, “2” corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in 92FS029, one of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that become the big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in 92FS032 Is set to the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in 92FS036, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (92FS037), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” at 92FS024 (92FS024; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (92FS038), the special symbol normal process is performed. finish. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating a determination value range of a special figure display result determination random number. FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value in the setting values 1 to 3. FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating a range of determination values when the set value 3 has a low probability and a high probability. FIGS. 11-3 (C) to (E) are diagrams showing other modified examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12 described above, different display result determination tables are used according to the set values 1 to 6. As shown in the display result determination tables of FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12, the range of determination values that are jackpot display results differ depending on the set value. In FIG. 11-3 (A), among the determination values, setting value 1 to setting value 3 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the random number value MR1 for special chart result determination has a range of random values in the range of 0 to 65535. In the set value 1, a range of 1020 to 1237 is set as the big hit determination value among such random number values MR1, and a range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. In addition, in the installation value 2, a range from 1020 to 1253 is set as the big hit determination value among the random value MR1, and a range from 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. In addition, in the installation value 3, a range of 1020 to 1272 in the random value MR1 is set as a big hit determination value, and a range of 65208 to 65535 is set as a small hit determination value. The judgment values other than the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value are set to be out of place.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the jackpot determination value is set so that the range increases as the set value increases, but the determination value of 1020, which is the jackpot reference value, is set to the set value. It is common regardless. The determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is not limited to the settings 1 to 3 shown in FIG. Further, the range of the determination value for the small hit is common (constant) in all settings, and the determination value of 65208 is set to be the reference value for the small hit regardless of the set value.

  In this way, since the big hit reference value, which is the reference value of the judgment value for determining the big hit, is common to all settings, the processing load can be reduced in the success / failure determination module for executing the big hit determination, and the main side The control burden can be reduced. Specifically, when the determination value for determining the big hit is set within a jump range, the processing for comparing the extracted random number value with the determination value becomes complicated. -3 (A), when a range of determination values is set, the determination value can be continuously compared from a predetermined reference value, and the process becomes complicated. Can be prevented.

  Next, FIG. 11-3 (B) will be described. FIG. 11C is a diagram for explaining a range of determination values when the set value 3 has a low probability and a high probability. As shown in FIG. 8-11 to FIG. 8-12, the range of determination values that are jackpot display results differ depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the range of the determination value is narrower at the low probability such as the normal state or the short time state than at the high probability such as the probability variation state. In all settings, the range of the set value is narrower at the low probability than at the high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), at the same set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 out of the random value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value when the probability is low, and 1020 of the random value MR1 when the probability is high. A range of ˜1348 is set as the big hit determination value. As described above, when the set values are the same, the range of the determination value is different between the low accuracy time and the high accuracy time. However, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), the judgment value that is the big hit reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced in the success / failure determination module for executing the big hit determination, and the control burden on the main side can be reduced.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating a range of determination values in the first modification. As shown in FIG. 11C, the range of the big hit determination value is the same in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the range of the small hit determination value is higher in the second special symbol. It may be more than one special symbol. Even if the range of the determination value for the small hits is changed, the determination value serving as the small hit reference value is 10000, which is the same regardless of the special symbol.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating a range of determination values in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (D), the small hit determination value may be set immediately after the big hit determination value range. For example, in the set value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the next range 1254 to 1581 is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 in the random value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the next range 1273 to 1600 is set as the small hit determination value. Even in such a case, the determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 11-3 (E) is a diagram illustrating a range of determination values in the third modification. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (E), when the range of the big hit determination value is the set value 2, it is set continuously, but when it is the set value 3, it is set so that it is skipped. Also good. For example, in the set value 2, a range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as a big hit determination value, and a range of 1300 to 1627 is set as a small hit determination value with a gap. Further, in the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, the range of 1300 to 1627 is set as the small hit determination value, and the interval of 60000 to 60019 is set up as the big hit determination value. It is set as a judgment value. Even in such a case, the determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is 1020, which is the same regardless of the set value. Also, the determination value that becomes the small hitting reference value is the same at 1300 regardless of the set value. Although the explanation is based on the jackpot determination value of the setting value 2, the setting value 1 is set as the jackpot reference value so that the jackpot determination values other than the setting value 2 are set in the range of skipping. Also good.

  In the feature units 092F and 093F, when a success / failure determination module is executed as a module (subroutine) for determining whether or not a big hit is determined based on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a small hit is determined based on whether or not a small hit is made Based on the set value information as shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the range of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value is different, and as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of success / failure determination tables in which data is set so that the ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value differ based on the gaming state such as time are selectively used.

  The success / failure determination table is provided for each set value of the set value 1 to the set value 6. Specifically, in the success / failure determination table corresponding to each set value, data is set so that the range of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value is different based on the gaming state. For example, the success / failure determination table in which the determination value at the time of low probability as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B) and the determination result table in which the determination value at the time of high probability is set are stored in the success / failure determination table of the RAM 102. It is stored in the area.

  In the case of the feature unit 092F, such a success / failure determination table is not selected and set in advance when the set value is stored, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and the RAM 102 is determined whether or not the actual success / failure determination is executed. A table corresponding to the current set value is selected from the determination table storage area and used for the determination. On the other hand, in the case of the feature portion 093F, such a determination table is selected in advance from the determination table storage area of the RAM 102 when a set value is stored, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. Thus, the table stored in the use table storage area of the RAM 102 and stored in advance as such is used at the time of execution of the actual determination.

  FIG. 11-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the success / failure determination module executed in the 92FS002 of FIG. 11-1 and the 92FS028 of FIG. 11-2 by the feature unit 092F.

  As shown in FIG. 11-4, the common determination (determination process) is executed in the success / failure determination module executed in 92FS002 in FIG. 11-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 11-2. The CPU 103 can specify the set value information at the time of the success / failure determination for the set value information as the set value information such as the jackpot winning probability and the small hitting probability, etc., every time the success / failure determination is performed in the success / failure determination module. In order to refer to the data as the “setting value information at the time of the previous success / failure determination” at the time of the next success / failure determination, the data is updated every time as the data of the “setting value information at the time of the previous success / failure determination”. Store in the area.

  In the success / failure determination module, first, the setting value information that is set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up and stored in the RAM 102 is read as the setting value information of the present time, and the previous time stored in the previous storage area as described above. A setting value that determines whether or not the current setting value information is the same as the previous setting value information by reading the setting value information at the time of determining whether or not they match. Information match determination is performed (92FS050). In this way, each time one variable display is executed, collation is performed to determine whether or not the current set value information is the same as the previous set value information at the time of the determination. Such setting value information coincidence determination is performed, for example, in a game store where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, and various noises are generated. Due to such noises, normal settings that are set and stored at the time of activation are stored. The value information data may be broken and changed to abnormal setting value information data, or the area itself storing the setting value information may be physically damaged and normal data may not be stored. Because of the reason.

  When the setting value information is not the same in the 92FS050 setting value information match determination, the setting value information is abnormal. Therefore, it is possible to specify the setting value abnormality error information as information that can specify that an abnormality has occurred in the setting value. A command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (92FS055). Then, the process of stopping the game is performed by stopping the progress of the currently executed game control (for example, stopping the game control program) (92FS056), and the process is terminated. This makes it impossible to continue the game. The effect control board 12 executes error-related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the setting value has become abnormal when a command capable of specifying the setting value abnormality error information is received.

  After the game is stopped by 92FS056 and the game is stopped, when the game is executed again in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off, and then the power is turned on and restarted. In this case, the game stop state may not be canceled unless the setting change process described above is executed.

  On the other hand, when the set value information is the same in the 92FS050 set value information match determination, the set value information is normal, and therefore, a determination table for determining whether or not there are plural types according to the set value information and the gaming state as described above. Among them, the determination table (low-probability determination table and high-probability determination table) corresponding to the current setting value that can be specified by the setting value information is selected and read (92FS051).

  Then, based on the data of the read / fail judgment table read, from the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state), each of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value from the common reference value as described above A range of determination values (a range of big hit determination values, a range of small hit determination values) is specified (92FS052). For example, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the high probability probability determination table is selected, and the range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value are specified from the table. For example, a display result determination table corresponding to the setting values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used as the determination result determination table.

  Next, the jackpot determination is made by comparing the numerical data of the random number MR1 read in the winning random number determination processing or the special symbol normal processing with the range of determination values from the common reference value specified in 92FS052. Then, whether or not the small hit determination is true is determined (92FS053). Specifically, when the numerical data of the random value MR1 matches the numerical data within the range of the jackpot determination value, it is determined to be a big hit, and the numerical data of the random value MR1 is a numerical value within the range of the small hit determination value. If it matches the data, it is determined to be a small hit, and if the numerical data of the random number MR1 matches the numerical data in the range other than the range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value, Make a decision. Then, the determination result of the determination of success / failure at 92FS053 is output to the caller's winning random number determination process or special symbol normal process (92FS054), and the process ends.

  Such a success / failure determination module is executed as a common process between the winning random number determination process of FIG. 11-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 11-2, and sets a common determination table. The jackpot determination and the jackpot determination can be executed selectively using the value information and the current gaming state.

[Control of Feature 093F]
The control of the feature part 093F is different from the control of the feature part 092F in the following points.

  In step 207SGSa071 in the setting value change process of FIG. 8-22, a table used for the determination of validity is selected and read in advance from the validity determination table storage area of the RAM 102 in accordance with the stored setting value. Stored in the table storage area. The control of the feature unit 093F is one of the processing contents of the success / failure determination module (92FS002, 92FS028) executed as a common process in the winning random number determination process of FIG. 11-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 11-2. The part is different from the control of the feature part 092F. Specifically, the success / failure determination table used for the determination of success / failure in the success / failure determination module is read as the determination result stored in the use table storage area at the time of setting value setting change processing as described above. Used for determination of success or failure.

  In the control of the feature part 093F, the flow of the winning random number determination process in FIG. 11A and the special symbol normal process in FIG. 11B is the same as the control of the feature part 093F. In the control of the feature part 093F, the processing contents of the success / failure determination module executed in 92FS002 and 92FS028 are partly different from the control of the feature part 092F as shown in FIG. 11-5.

  FIG. 11-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the success / failure determination module by the feature unit 093F. In the success / failure determination module of FIG. 11-5, processes corresponding to the 92FS050 to 92FS056 of the success / failure determination module of FIG. 11-4 are shown as 93FS001 to 93FS007. What is different from the success / failure determination module of FIG. 11-4 in the success / failure determination module of FIG. 11-5 is the processing of 93FS002.

  In 93F002, as described above, whether or not to determine the validity determination table (low-probability determination determination at the time of low probability) that is selected and stored in the use table storage area in the setting value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. Table and high-probability determination table) are read out. For example, a display result determination table corresponding to the setting values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used as the determination result determination table. As described above, based on the data of the read / failed determination table, the common gaming game value (low probability state or high probability state) from the current game state (low probability state or high probability state) is common as described above. A process of specifying a range of determination values from the reference value (range of big hit determination value, range of small hit determination value) is executed (93FS003). Other processes are the same as those of the success / failure determination module of FIG.

  Note that the feature unit 93F stores the data of the validity determination table itself corresponding to the setting value during the setting value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22, and then the validity determination table stores the validity determination table. An example of reading and using it for determination of success / failure was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the setting value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22, the data of the determination table itself is not stored corresponding to the setting value, and the determination table corresponding to the setting value is specified. The determination table specifying information (for example, the table number designation information) is stored, and then the determination module itself selects the data of the determination table itself based on the stored determination table specifying information. Then, it may be read and used for determination of success / failure.

[Main structures and effects of feature units 092F and 093F]
Next, main configurations and effects of the above-described features 092F and 093F will be described.

  [1] The feature unit 092F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores setting value information for specifying which of the setting values 1 to 6 is 92FS002 in FIG. 11-1, 92FS028 in FIG. 11-1, FIG. -4, 92FS050 to 92FS053, etc., in the winning random number determination process and the special symbol normal process, the set value information is confirmed, and the determination table corresponding to the current set value is read, and the determination table Based on this data, the range of the determination value is specified from the current gaming state, and the success / failure determination regarding the big hit is determined by comparing the specified determination value with the random value MR1 stored on hold at the time of starting winning. Thereby, when determining the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the setting values of a plurality of stages are set, the determination of the big hit gaming state can be suitably performed. For example, when making a decision as to whether or not a decision is made by checking the set value information every time and setting a decision value, compared to setting a decision value without confirming the set value information every time Can be secured. Also, when determining whether or not to control the big hit game state before the start condition for variable display of the special figure game is satisfied, as in the random value determination process at the time of winning, the special figure as in the special symbol normal process A common determination process is executed when determining whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit game state when the variable display start condition of the game is satisfied. Thereby, the processing burden at the time of determination of big hit can be reduced.

  [2] The feature unit 093F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores determination value information such as a determination table corresponding to a setting value based on the setting value set to any one of the setting values 1 to 6, When the set value is stored, a determination table corresponding to the set value is stored and set in advance, as shown in 92FS002 in FIG. 11-1, 92FS028 in FIG. 11-1, 93FS001 to 93FS004 in FIG. In the winning random number determination process and the special symbol normal process, the information on the determination value in the determination table stored in advance corresponding to the set value is referred to, and based on the data of the determination table, the current gaming state The range of the determination value is specified, and the determination result is determined by comparing the specified determination value with the random value MR1 held and stored at the time of starting winning.Thereby, when determining the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the setting values of a plurality of stages are set, the determination of the big hit gaming state can be suitably performed. For example, when determining whether or not the determination is correct, it is only necessary to determine the determination by referring to the information of the determination value in advance using the determination table corresponding to the setting value. Compared with the case where the determination is made and the determination is made, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the determination of the success / failure. Also, when determining whether or not to control the big hit game state before the start condition for variable display of the special figure game is satisfied, as in the random value determination process at the time of winning, the special figure as in the special symbol normal process A common determination process is executed when determining whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit game state when the variable display start condition of the game is satisfied. Thereby, the processing burden at the time of determination of big hit can be reduced.

  [3] As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A) and the like, the range of the determination value determined by the success / failure determination module is a range from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) to a determination value, such as a jackpot reference value Is set, and the predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) is common regardless of the setting value being one of the setting values 1 to 6. Thereby, the processing burden at the time of determination of big hit can be reduced.

  [4] As shown by 92FS050 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. 11-5, the success / failure determination module determines whether the set value information is the same as the previous set value information, for example, once. Collation means for collating every predetermined period such as every display is provided. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured. In addition, about the collation which a collation means performs for every predetermined period, "predetermined period" is not restricted to the period of every time of the success / failure determination module execution (every predetermined period when starting winning prize is given, every predetermined period when variable display is performed) For example, it may be a period of every real time such as every 30 minutes. Further, the “predetermined period” is not limited to a period for each variable display, but may be a period for a plurality of variable displays such as 30 variable displays.

  [5] As shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 11-5, the collating means of [3] described above is that the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 extracted by the start winning determination process (S101) is the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the numerical value data is controlled to be automatically checked is performed each time the validity determination module of FIG. 11-4 and FIG. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured.

  [6] If the setting value information does not match between the previous time and the current time in the verification of the setting value information in the validity determination module, as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. A command that can specify error information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and an error-related process such as a process of displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal is performed on the effect control board 12 side. Execute. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured by notifying that the set value information is inaccurate by error notification.

  [7] If the set value information does not match between the previous time and the current set value in the verification of the set value information in the validity determination module, a set value error is detected as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. 11-5. A command capable of specifying information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and on the effect control board 12 side, an error related process such as a process of displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal is executed. To do. Further, on the main board 11 side, as shown by 92FS056 in FIG. 11-4 and 92FS007 in FIG. 11-5, the game is stopped so that the game cannot be continued. Thereby, since determination of jackpot is not performed based on abnormal setting value information, the fairness of a game can be ensured.

  [8] As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled to the small hit gaming state is constant regardless of the set value, and the success / failure judgment module (93FS053 in FIG. 11-4). In FIG. 11-5, 93FS004), it is determined whether there is numerical data to be controlled in the small hit gaming state within a certain range of determination values. As a result, the processing for determining the small hit can be made common regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

  [9] The feature unit 093F stores the set value information together with the success / failure determination table in step 207SGSa072 in the set value change process in which the set value can be changed. Thereby, the big hit determination can be suitably performed in the big hit determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of a plurality of stages are set.

[Main Modifications of Feature Units 092F and 093F]
[1] In the feature unit 093F, in the step 207SGSa071 in the setting value changing process of FIG. 8-22, the validity determination table is stored in advance from the validity determination table storage area of the RAM 102 in accordance with the stored setting value information. An example is shown in which it is selected, read, and stored in the use table storage area of the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information on the determination table corresponding to the setting value may be stored without storing the information on the setting value.

  [2] As shown in FIG. 11C, the range of the determination value determined by the success / failure determination module is, for example, a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) as common data as starting data, and is in the positive direction (increases the numerical value). In the example, the data range of the determination value is set in (direction). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of determination values determined by the success / failure determination module includes, for example, a predetermined reference value (for example, 1300) as common data as end data, and determination values in the reverse direction (in the direction in which the numerical value decreases). The data range may be set.

  [3] For the success / failure determination modules of FIGS. 11-4 and 11-5, the setting value information match determination shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 11-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 11-5 may not be executed.

  [4] Regarding the success / failure determination module of FIGS. 11-4 and 11-5, when executing the setting change process, setting value information and a failure determination table corresponding to the set value are stored in advance to determine the success / failure determination module. When executing, the consistency determination table confirms whether or not the validity determination table corresponds to the setting value based on the stored setting value information, and the consistency determination table confirms the consistency. It may be possible to make a determination as to whether or not this is true. In this way, it is possible to increase the safety (validity) of the determination in the case of determining whether or not it is correct.

  [5] Regarding the processing of the success / failure determination module shown in FIG. 11-5, the table number data added to the success / failure determination table read out in 93FS002 is separately stored in the storage area, and the table number data is compared to compare the table number data. It may be determined whether the set value information is abnormal based on determining whether the numbers are the same. In that case, the set value information is not compared in 93FS001.

  [6] The feature unit 093F determines based on being set to any one of the setting values (for example, any one of the setting values 1 to 6) that at least the advantageous state corresponding to the setting value is controlled. A storage unit (for example, the RAM 102) for storing determination value information (for example, a determination table for determining whether or not to perform) is provided. In the storage means, for example, other information such as setting value information stored separately from the validity determination table in the setting value change processing of FIG. 8-22 is also stored in addition to the determination value information of the validity determination table. You may do it.

  [7] When determining the success / failure in the validity determination module, in order to confirm the consistency between the set value information and the determination table, the determination is made using both the set value information and the information of the determination table. You may make it perform the process to perform. If such processing is executed, the processing load slightly increases, but it is possible to ensure the consistency of information used for the determination.

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Each configuration related to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other characteristic portion. About the characteristic part combined in this way, or the individual characteristic part which is not combined, you may combine suitably a part or all of each structure regarding another characteristic part.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 11 Main board, 12 Production control board, 100 Game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 Production control CPU

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A game in which variable display is executed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player differs depending on which set value is set among a plurality of set values. Machine,
Storage means for storing determination value information for determining that at least the advantageous state corresponding to the setting value is controlled based on being set to any one of the setting values;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data for determining whether or not the determining means controls to the advantageous state;
Before the determination by the determination unit, the advantageous state is controlled based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit and the determination value specified based on the determination value information stored in the storage unit. Determination means for determining whether or not,
Common when determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied, and determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied A game machine that executes the determination process.

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