JP2014073181A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reliably informing a player of mislaying of a storage medium.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: an execution information management means for storing execution information in a storage means; a backup means for preserving information stored in the storage means in detection of power cutoff, and for restoring the information stored in the storage means in detection of power restoration; and a notification control execution means for executing first notification control for notification of information on removal of a storage medium when execution information is being stored in the storage means, and for executing second notification control for notification of information on the power restoration when restoration of power supply is detected. The notification control execution means executes the first notification control without executing the second notification control during an overlapping period when a period for executing the first notification control overlaps with a period for executing the second notification control.

Description

  The present invention enables communication with an information reading device that can read out information relating to valuable values recorded in the inserted storage medium, and is recorded in the storage medium inserted in the information reading device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that lends gaming balls based on information relating to valuable value.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that lends a game ball based on information on a valuable value recorded on a prepaid card (storage medium) inserted in a CR unit (information reading device) is known (see Patent Document 1). .
In this gaming machine, by inserting the prepaid card into the CR unit and operating the ball lending switch provided in the gaming machine, the gaming machine is within the range of the effective balance recorded on the prepaid card (information on valuable value). It is configured to lend a ball.
Generally, when a player of this type of gaming machine starts a game, he uses a game ball lent based on the effective balance recorded in the prepaid card, After winning a prize ball (game ball) by occurrence, a game is played using the acquired game ball.
Therefore, after the jackpot gaming state has occurred, the player is less aware of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit, and may leave the prepaid card in the CR unit when leaving the seat. .
Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not the prepaid card is inserted into the CR unit in a predetermined round (5 rounds or 10 rounds) that is a big hit. If it is determined that the card is inserted into the CR unit, a notification image that prompts the player to eject the prepaid card is displayed on the screen. This strongly urges the player to discharge the prepaid card during the jackpot.

JP 2012-10802 A

However, in a conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that notification of information regarding removal of a storage medium to a player (hereinafter referred to as “storage medium misplacement notification”) may be uncertain.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, when the interruption of the power supply occurs immediately before or during execution of the storage medium misplacement notification, it indicates that the power supply has been restored when the power supply is restored. There is a possibility that the information notification is executed with priority over the storage medium misplacement notification and the storage medium misplacement notification is not executed.
In addition, in the conventional gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs immediately before or during execution of the storage medium misplacement notification, information indicating the occurrence of the abnormality is executed with priority over the storage medium misplacement notification. Therefore, there is a risk that the storage medium misplacement notification will not be executed.
Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the storage medium misplacement notification to the player may be uncertain.
An object of the present invention is to more reliably notify a player of misplaced storage media.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first invention is capable of communicating with an information reading device capable of reading information on a valuable value recorded in an inserted storage medium. A gaming machine that lends a game ball based on information relating to a valuable value recorded in a storage medium inserted in the information reading device, and the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state satisfying a predetermined condition is determined , Storing execution information indicating execution of first notification control for notifying information relating to removal of the storage medium in the storage unit, and the execution stored in the storage unit when the first notification control is completed An execution information management unit that deletes information, and a storage process that stores information stored in the storage unit when a power supply interruption is detected, and the power supply Backup means for returning the information stored in the storage means to the state before the storage process is executed based on the information stored by the storage process when the return of the storage process is detected, and the storage means When the execution information is stored, the first notification control is executed, and when the return of the power supply is detected, the second notification control for notifying the information about the return of the power supply is executed. Notification control execution means, wherein the notification control execution means, when the period of executing the first notification control and the period of executing the second notification control overlap, during the overlap period, The first notification control is executed without executing the second notification control.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state satisfying a predetermined condition is determined, a first notification control (hereinafter referred to as “recording medium misplacement notification”) that notifies information related to removal of the storage medium ) Is executed.
Accordingly, the storage medium misplacement notification can be performed in accordance with the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition, and the player can be prevented from leaving the storage medium misplaced.
Here, the jackpot gaming state satisfying a predetermined condition refers to, for example, a jackpot gaming state with a game, and preferably there is a game that occurs when the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to a low probability. A jackpot game state. In addition, the jackpot game state with a ball is a jackpot that is set to the time when the longest opening time of the opening and closing member that opens and closes the winning gate in each round game can be expected to enter the gaming ball into the winning port A gaming state, specifically, when the first opening time and the second opening time longer than the first opening time are set as the longest opening time, the longest opening time in each round game is the second opening time. The jackpot gaming state set to.
In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state satisfying the predetermined condition is determined, the execution information indicating the execution of the first notification control is stored in the storage means, and the execution information is stored. When it is stored in the means, the first notification control is executed. And when the interruption of the power supply is detected, the storage process for saving the information stored in the storage means is executed, and when the return of the power supply is detected, the information saved by the storage process is changed to the saved information. Based on this, the information stored in the storage means is restored to the state before executing the saving process.
As a result, when it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is to be performed, the storage medium misplacement notification can be performed after the power supply is restored even if the power supply is interrupted. The storage medium misplacement notification can be performed more reliably.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a period for executing the first notification control and a period for executing the second notification control for notifying information related to the return of power supply (hereinafter referred to as “power supply return notification”). Are overlapped, the first notification control is executed without executing the second notification control during the overlapping period.
Thereby, even when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed with priority over the power recovery notification. The storage medium misplacement notification can be performed more reliably.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first aspect, it is possible to more reliably notify the player that the storage medium has been left behind.
Here, a prepaid card described later corresponds to the storage medium. As the information relating to the valuable value, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is applicable. A CR unit 500 described later corresponds to the information reading device. The jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition corresponds to the first hit described later. The information regarding the removal of the storage medium corresponds to a storage medium misplacement notification image p1 described later. The first notification control corresponds to a storage medium misplacement notification described later. The execution information corresponds to a storage medium misplacement notification flag described later. The storage means corresponds to a RAM (predetermined area) of the effect control device 300 described later. As the execution information management means, an effect control device 300 (step S45, step S822, step S854) described later corresponds. As the backup means, an effect control device 300 (step S807) described later corresponds. Information relating to the restoration of the supply of power corresponds to a notification image p2 during power restoration described later. The second notification control corresponds to a power return notification described later. As the notification control execution means, an effect control device 300 (steps S46 to S48) described later corresponds.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the notification control execution means is configured to receive the first predetermined time after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition. When the first predetermined time arrives during the period in which the notification control is started and the second notification control is executed, the period in which the second notification control is executed and the period in which the first notification control is executed During the period in which the first notification control is performed, the first notification control is executed without executing the second notification control, and it is detected that the supply of power is cut off during the period during which the first notification control is being executed. In this case, the first notification control is started upon arrival of a second predetermined time after detecting that the supply of power has been restored.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, the first notification control is started when the first predetermined time comes after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition.
This eliminates the need for the player to rent a game ball after acquiring a prize ball based on a jackpot gaming state that satisfies a predetermined condition, that is, based on information relating to the valuable value recorded in the storage medium. After that, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed, and the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed at an appropriate time.

Here, the first predetermined time is, for example, a time when it is no longer necessary to rent out a game ball based on information related to the valuable value recorded in the storage medium, or there is a possibility that the player will leave the seat. It is a time. Specifically, the first predetermined time is a change in the first special symbol at the end of the jackpot gaming state satisfying the predetermined condition (for example, during ending or after ending) and after the end of the jackpot gaming state satisfying the predetermined condition. When a display is performed (at the start of a variable display, during a variable display), or when a control (time reduction control, special figure high probability state, etc.) advantageous to the player stops after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies a predetermined condition, etc. Say.
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, when it is detected that the supply of power has been interrupted during the period in which the first notification control is being executed, after the detection that the supply of power has been restored The first notification control is started by the arrival of the second predetermined time.
As a result, even if the storage medium misplacement notification is interrupted due to the interruption of the power supply, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed again after the power supply is restored, and the storage medium misplacement for the player is lost. Notification can be performed more reliably.
Here, the first predetermined time corresponds to a start time of a stop effect display period to be described later. The second predetermined time corresponds to a start time of a variable display of a special symbol (effect symbol) described later.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the notification control execution means is configured to receive the first predetermined time during a period of executing the second notification control. In the period of executing the second notification control, the first notification control is executed without executing the second notification control.
In the gaming machine according to the third invention, when the period for executing the first notification control and the period for executing the second notification control overlap, the second notification control is performed during the period for executing the second notification control. Is executed, and the first notification control is executed.
Thereby, when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed without executing the power recovery notification, and the memory for the player is stored. The medium misplacement notification can be performed more reliably.

  The gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention is capable of communicating with an information reading device that can read out information related to the value recorded in the inserted storage medium, and is inserted into the information reading device. A gaming machine that lends game balls based on information relating to the valuable value recorded in the storage medium, and information regarding the removal of the storage medium when the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state satisfying a predetermined condition is determined And an execution determining means for determining the execution of the first notification control, and when the execution of the first notification control is determined, the arrival of the first predetermined time after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition During the period from when the occurrence of the abnormality is detected until the cancellation of the abnormality is detected, when the first notification control is started by Notification control execution means for executing second notification control for notifying information relating to occurrence of abnormality, and the notification control execution means executes the second notification control when executing the first notification control. When the first predetermined time arrives during a certain period, the first notification control is not started due to the arrival of the first predetermined time, and the second predetermined time after the end of the second notification control. The first notification control is started upon arrival of.

In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition is determined, the first notification control for notifying information relating to the removal of the storage medium is executed.
Accordingly, the storage medium misplacement notification can be performed in accordance with the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition, and the player can be prevented from leaving the storage medium misplaced. Here, the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition is as described above.
In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the first notification control is started when the first predetermined time comes after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition.
This eliminates the need for the player to rent a game ball after acquiring a prize ball based on a jackpot gaming state that satisfies a predetermined condition, that is, based on information relating to the valuable value recorded in the storage medium. After that, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed, and the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed at an appropriate time. Here, the first predetermined timing is as described above.

In particular, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when executing the first notification control, a period during which the second notification control (hereinafter referred to as “abnormality notification”) for notifying information related to the occurrence of abnormality is performed. When the first predetermined time arrives, the first notification control is not started by the arrival of the first predetermined time, but the second predetermined time after the end of the second notification control. The first notification control is started.
Thereby, even when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the abnormality occurrence notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed after the end of the abnormality occurrence notification, and the storage medium misplacement for the player can be performed. Notification can be performed more reliably.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, it is possible to more reliably notify the player that the storage medium has been left behind.
Here, a prepaid card described later corresponds to the storage medium. As the information relating to the valuable value, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is applicable. A CR unit 500 described later corresponds to the information reading device. The jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition corresponds to the first hit described later. The information regarding the removal of the storage medium corresponds to a storage medium misplacement notification image p1 described later. The first notification control corresponds to a storage medium misplacement notification described later. As the execution determining means, an effect control device 300 (step S45, step S822, step S854) described later corresponds. The first predetermined time corresponds to a start time of a stop effect display period to be described later. As information relating to the occurrence of abnormality, an error occurrence notification image p3 described later is applicable. As the notification control execution means, an effect control device 300 (step S806) described later corresponds. The second predetermined time corresponds to a start time of a variation display of an effect symbol which will be described later.

A gaming machine according to a fifth invention is the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, wherein the notification control execution means detects the occurrence of the abnormality during the period in which the first notification control is being executed. The first notification control is stopped, the second notification control is started, and the first notification control is started when a third predetermined time arrives after the second notification control ends.
In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the occurrence of an abnormality is detected during the period in which the first notification control is being executed, the third predetermined time after the end of the second notification control is reached. 1 Notification control is started.
Thereby, even when the storage medium misplacement notification is interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed again after the abnormality is canceled, and the storage medium misplacement notification to the player is performed more reliably. It becomes possible.
The third predetermined time may be the same as the second predetermined time according to the fourth invention. Here, the third predetermined time corresponds to a start time of a variable display of a special symbol (effect symbol) described later.

  According to the present invention, a storage medium misplacement notification to a player can be performed more reliably.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command output with respect to an effect control apparatus from a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a main control apparatus performs at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an error monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows the process which an effect control apparatus performs at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production | presentation symbol display processing. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot presentation display process. It is a flowchart which shows an ending effect display process. It is a flowchart which shows a storage medium misplacement alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an error monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off monitoring process. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of the effect symbol in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the storage medium misplacement notification image displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows progress of the ending effect in normal time. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting image during a power return displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows progress of the ending effect at the time of a power return. It is a figure which shows an example of the error generation alert image displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows progress of the ending effect at the time of error occurrence.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the upper front side of the front frame 3. A door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.
A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3. The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed on the front side of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from the sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) disposed inside the decoration part 4b to pass therethrough.
The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls and payout balls (prize balls)), and an input button 5b disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a. The input button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The input button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) according to the rotation operation and the push-in operation.

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency (information relating to the valuable value) of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Is displayed. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, an image display device 20 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 10. On the front surface of the game board 10, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down.
The image display device 20 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The image display device 20 can configure four effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 (see FIG. 24) on which the effect symbols z1 and z2 (see FIG. 24) are displayed.

In each of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect design z1 is configured to include numbers (any one of “1” to “9”). In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is composed of a color bar.
And the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is displayed in a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and a color bar is represented in the effect symbol display area a4. This means displaying in a state where the colors are changed sequentially. In addition, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one effect symbol z1 is displayed in a stopped state at the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and in the effect symbol display area a4, Displaying in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color. In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained depending on the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.

A start gate 41 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passing of the start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
A first start port 51 is provided below the image display device 20. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first starting port 51. Main controller 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port. The second opening 52 is a first opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering the second start port 52 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. It is an electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”) having 52a. The first opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second opening 52 is normally closed when the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. Main controller 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start port 52, a special winning port 53 is provided. The big winning opening 53 is provided with a second opening / closing member 53a that can be displaced between a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. It has an electric accessory (so-called “attacker”). The second opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it has been won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. In this case, the second opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control device 200 executes a payout operation of the winning ball by the payout control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the input of the detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.
Below the first start port 51 in the game area 30, an out port 54 is provided for collecting game balls that did not win any of the game ports.

On the right side of the second start port 52, a general-purpose display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the general diagram display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a small hit gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

A state display device 63 is provided to the right of the second start port 52. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the state display device 63, the number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of rounds), and the like are displayed.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gate 41.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies power (electric power) to the main control device 200, the production control device (sub-control device) 300, the payout control device 400, and the control devices 200, 300, 400. And a power supply device 600.
Each of the control devices 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program. The main control device 200 and the production control device 300 are mounted on separate boards, respectively, and data can be transmitted from the main control device 200 to the production control device 300 only in one direction to prevent fraud. .

Main controller 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 105 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control device 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control device 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as random number counters related to games, flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like. In particular, the RAM 230 is an area for storing start information acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. Is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Thus, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply 600 is interrupted. The stored information can be held (saved). When main controller 200 detects a power supply interruption by power supply apparatus 600 (hereinafter referred to as “power supply interruption”), main controller 200 stores the power in RAM 230 based on the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit. In accordance with the information stored by the storage process when the power supply device 600 detects the power supply return (hereinafter referred to as “power recovery”), The information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state before the saving process is executed. Hereinafter, it is assumed that power recovery includes turning on the power.

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 [s]). ) To generate a winning random number by updating one by one. Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.
Further, an error detection sensor 105 is connected to the main controller 200. The error detection sensor 105 includes a door opening detection sensor and a magnetic detection sensor. The door opening detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of opening of the front frame 3 or the front door 4. The magnetic detection sensor outputs a detection signal to main controller 200 in response to detection of predetermined magnetism.

The effect control device 300 controls display of the effect image on the image display device 20, lighting / flashing of the lamp 21, and sound output by the sound generator 22 based on the control command received from the main control device 200.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control device 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control device 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read according to the effect program related to the determined effect, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22. .

Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the effect control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. The RAM of the effect control device 300 can store information stored based on the power supply when the power supply device 600 supplies power, and is supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Information stored based on the power source can be held (saved). And when the production | generation control apparatus 300 detects power supply interruption, while performing the preservation | save process which maintains (saves) the information memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM based on the power supply supplied from a backup power supply circuit. When the power recovery is detected, the information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is returned to the state before the saving process is executed based on the information saved by the saving process. In the present embodiment, the information saved by the saving process is only the information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag described later in the storage area of the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300.
The payout control device 400 controls the award ball payout operation by the game ball payout device (not shown) based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Further, when the firing handle 6 is rotated, a resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation operation is input to the payout control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the launching operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device (not shown) so as to launch the game ball to the game area 30 with the strength according to the input resistance value.

The payout control device 400 is connected to each of the ball lending switch 401, the return switch 402, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410.
The ball lending switch 401 transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the ball lending button 7a. Then, when the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction command for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control device 400 receives the ball lending instruction command, the payout control device 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. To the frequency display device 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return switch 402 transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the return button 7b. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning types in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a small hit gaming state is generated. In the small hit game state, a small hit game in which the first opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 52 is enabled.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in this embodiment, one type of “small hit” is set as the type of the small hit gaming state that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

When “small hit” is won, the general symbol display device 60 controls to stop the normal symbol with “small hit symbol”. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control. Time-shortening control refers to control in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the first opening / closing member 52a in the small hit game is compared to when the control is not being executed. The maximum opening time is extended.
When the “small hit” is won, the number of small hit games is set to one, and the maximum opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in each small hit game is 0.5 [s] or 2.0 [ s]. At this time, the longest open time of the first opening / closing member 52a is set to 2.0 [s] during execution of the time reduction control, and is set to 0.5 [s] during the stop of the time reduction control. . The opening of the first opening / closing member 52a in each small hit game is either when the longest opening time elapses after the first opening / closing member 52a is in the opened state, or when the game ball enters the second starting port 52 The process ends when the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 53 becomes possible.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in this embodiment, the type of jackpot gaming state that occurs when winning the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is "big hit 1" Four types of “big hit 4” are set.

When “Big jackpot 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Normal jackpot 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot one symbol”. The “normal jackpot 1 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, It is assumed that the numbers are aligned and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area c4 is blue.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “One jackpot for big change”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “one symbol per probability variation big”. For example, the “probability big hit one symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example, It is assumed that the numbers are aligned and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area c4 is red.

When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “Normal jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “normal jackpot 2 symbols”. The “normal jackpot 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 has regularity such as “1, 3, 5” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example. The effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area c4 is a mode in which the combination becomes uneven and the color is blue.
When “Big jackpot 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “2 jackpots for probability variation”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “2 symbols per probability variation large”. “2 probable big hit 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 has regularity such as “1, 3, 5” where the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are, for example, The effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area c4 is a mode in which the combination is not uniform.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. The “offset symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, at least one of the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “1, 6, 9,” and the like. The effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the other area is different from the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the other area, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area c4 is blue.

  Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). doing. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/39). . The main controller 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized.

In the case of winning “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2”, the number of round games is set to 15 times, and the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is the second opening time (for example, 30.0 [s]). The opening / closing of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round of game is that the longest opening time elapses after the second opening / closing member 53a is in the open state, or the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 is It ends when it reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) (the same applies hereinafter). As a result, each of “big hit 1” and “big hit 2” is the time during which the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game can be expected to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 53 (first (Second opening time longer than the opening time of 1) is set, so that it becomes a jackpot gaming state with a ball.
On the other hand, in the case of winning “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 4”, the number of round games is set to two, and the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is the first opening time ( For example, it is set to 0.5 [s]. As a result, the “big hit 3” and “big hit 4” are the times when the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game cannot expect the game ball to enter the big winning opening 53 (second opening) The first opening time shorter than the time) is set, so that a jackpot gaming state with no play is made.

In the case of winning the “big hit 1”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. In addition, if “Big Jack 2” or “Big Jack 4” is won, “Special Figure High Probability State” will be displayed during the period from the end of this jackpot gaming state until the next jackpot gaming state is generated. Is born. In addition, when “Big Jack 3” is won, it is set immediately before this “Big Jack 3” is won in the period from the end of this big jack game state to before the next big jack game state is generated. Gaming state ("special figure low probability state" or "special figure high probability state") is generated.
In addition, when “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2” is won, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. The short-time control is started in response to the end of “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”. After the short-time control is started, a special symbol of a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is generated without generating a big hit gaming state. The notification display (variation display and stop display) is terminated.
On the other hand, in the case of winning “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 4”, the time-shortening control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
Each control command output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 includes mode information (MODE) that is an identifier indicating the type of the control command and event information (EVENT) that indicates the content of the control command. It is configured. Each of the mode information and event information is 1-byte digital data.
Main controller 200 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 300 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 200 transmits mode information triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal, and then sends event information triggered by the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as a control command, a symbol type designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a state designation command, an opening designation command, a big prize opening designation command, a big prize mouth closing designation A command, an ending designation command, an error designation command, a power restoration designation command, a power restoration gaming state designation command, a RAM clear designation command, an effect restoration designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating the mode (the lottery result of the special symbol lottery) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed. The symbol type designation command has the following types of effect symbols z1 and z2 to be displayed in a stopped manner: “offset symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol”, “probable variation jackpot one symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” and “probability variation jackpot two symbols” Specify one of these. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol. Note that the symbol type designation command may be set corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation time (variation pattern) of the production symbols z1 and z2. In the present embodiment, m types of variation times (for example, 0.5 [s], 30 [s], etc.) are set as the variation times of the production symbols z1 and z2. The variation pattern designation command designates one variation time among m types of variation times. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol is started.
In this embodiment, “normal variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “reach variation pattern”, and the like are set as variation patterns. Then, main controller 200 designates a variation pattern corresponding to the designated variation time by designating the variation time.
Here, the “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 is not performed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the temporary stop display is one kind of effect symbol without changing the effect symbol z1 (change of the effect symbol z1 displayed) at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. It means that z1 is displayed in a shaken state.

The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed once or more during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the quasi-continuous variation display is a temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 in the lottery result display positions of all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while continuing the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4. After performing, the display which performs the normal fluctuation display of the effect design z1 in all the effect design display areas a1-a3 is said. The normal variation display refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 are replaced at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the reach state is a temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while continuing the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4, and The state where the types of effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas are the same. Here, as the “reach fluctuation pattern”, a plurality of types of reach fluctuation patterns having different effects may be set.

Note that, as the variation pattern designation command, a command for designating the first variation time in the effect symbol variation display and a second variation time in the effect symbol variation display may be set. In this case, the variation display mode in the period from the start of the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the time before the production symbols z1 and z2 form the reach state by the variation pattern designation command for designating the first variation time. After designating the design symbols z1 and z2 to reach the reach state by the variation pattern designation command designating (presence / absence of pseudo continuous variation display, etc.) and designating the second half variation time, before the design symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed. The mode of change display (type of reach change pattern) during the period up to is designated.
The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.

The opening designation command is a command that designates the start of the jackpot gaming state. Opening designation command is the start of a jackpot gaming state ("1 jackpot" or "2 jackpots") related to "15 rounds" or a jackpot gaming state ("3 jackpots" or "4 jackpots") related to "2 rounds" Is specified. The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.
The big prize opening opening designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The big prize opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The special winning opening closing designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state. The ending designation command is transmitted at the end of the jackpot gaming state.
The error designation command is a command for designating occurrence or cancellation of an error. The error designation command designates one of generation of a magnetic error, cancellation of a magnetic error, occurrence of a door opening error, cancellation of a door opening error, generation of an illegal winning error, and cancellation of an illegal winning error. The error designation command is transmitted when occurrence or cancellation of various errors is detected.

The power recovery specification command is a command for specifying the timing of power recovery (power shutdown). The power recovery specification command is a return in the waiting state for a customer, a return during special symbol display, a return during special symbol stop display, a return during opening or between round games, a return during round games, and a return during ending. Specify one of these. The power recovery designation command is transmitted when power recovery is detected.
The power state restoration game state designation command is a command for designating a game state upon power restoration. The game state designation command at the time of power recovery designates execution of time reduction control, suspension of time reduction control, setting of a special figure high probability state, setting of a special figure low probability state, and the like. The game state designation command at power recovery is transmitted when power recovery is detected.
The RAM clear designation command is a command for designating clearing of the RAM. The RAM clear designation command is transmitted when the RAM is cleared.
The effect return designation command is a command for designating the return of effect control. The effect return designation command is transmitted when the effect control is returned.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process executed by the main controller when the power is turned on.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). For example, a hard random number update process for updating one by one in the range of 0 to 65535 is started. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery small hit random number, the first special symbol lottery big hit random number, and the second special symbol lottery big hit random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed asynchronously with the game control process shown in FIG.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the power-on process is started after the system reset period of the CPU 210 ends, and the process proceeds to step S10 as shown in FIG.

In step S10, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In the initial setting process, first, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, a vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) is set as the interrupt mode, and the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0) is corrected. The mask register is initialized to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register. In addition, a wait processing time when the power is turned on is set.
In step S11, it is determined whether or not the wait processing time set in step S10 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and the wait processing time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not (No), the process of step S11 is repeated.
In step S12, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In the RAM access permission process, the RAM protect setting value in the work area of the RAM 230 is reset. As a result, access to the work area of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is permitted.

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the ram clear switch is pressed. If it is determined that the ram clear switch is not pressed (No), the process proceeds to step S14 and it is determined that the ram clear switch is pressed. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). When the ram clear switch is pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the main controller 200. Whether or not the ram clear switch has been pressed is determined by reading the ram clear signal and determining whether or not the ram clear signal has been input.
In step S14, it is determined whether or not the power shutdown occurrence information is valid. If it is determined that the power shutdown occurrence information is valid (Yes), the process proceeds to step S15, and the power shutdown occurrence information is not valid. (No), it transfers to step S22.
Here, when the power cutoff occurrence information flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the power cutoff occurrence information is valid, and the power cutoff occurrence information flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Is determined not to be valid.

In step S15, a checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In the checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated for the backup information. Here, the backup information is information stored in all areas of the RAM 230 except for the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area in the work area (user work area including the use prohibition area and the stack area). Say.
In step S16, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S15 is normal. When it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 and when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No). In step S22, the process proceeds to step S22.
If the checksum calculated in step S15 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and the checksum calculated in step S15. However, if the checksum does not match the checksum stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S17, a power interruption occurrence information flag release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In the power shutdown occurrence information flag release processing, the power shutdown occurrence information flag set in the power shutdown occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released.
In step S18, an effect control return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In the effect return process, a return command (an effect return designation command, a power return designation command and a power return gaming state designation command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Specifically, the CPU 210 confirms the return timing (the timing at which the occurrence of power interruption is detected), and if it is determined that the power interruption has occurred during the customer waiting state, the CPU 210 designates the return while waiting for the customer. When the power recovery specification command or special symbol fluctuation display is performed, it is determined that the power shutdown has occurred. When the power recovery specification command to specify the recovery during fluctuation is specified, the power cutoff occurs during the special symbol stop display. If it is determined that the power has been shut down, the power return specification command for specifying return during stoppage, or if it is determined that a power shutdown has occurred during opening or between round games If it is determined that a power shutdown has occurred during a specified command or round game, a power shutdown command that specifies a return during a round will cause a power shutdown during ending. If it is determined that transmits the power return when specifying command that specifies the return of the ending.

Here, the customer waiting state refers to a state where a special symbol notification display is not performed. In the present embodiment, the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 30.0 [s]) when the special symbol notification display is not performed except during the period when the jackpot gaming state is occurring. And continues until the special symbol notification display is started. The opening refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game state to the start of the first round game. The term “between round games” refers to a period from the end of each round game to the start of the next round game. Further, the ending refers to a period from the end of the jackpot gaming state until a predetermined time (for example, 18.0 [s]) elapses. Note that during the period from the start of the jackpot gaming state to before the end of the ending, the special symbol notification display is not performed, and the special symbol notification display can be performed after the end of the ending.
In addition, the CPU 210 confirms the game state (execution or stop of the time-saving control, special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state, etc.) in the gaming state at the time of return (when occurrence of power interruption is detected) and returns. A power state restoration game state designation command for designating the current game state is transmitted.
Further, when the CPU 210 determines that the power interruption has occurred during the special symbol variation display, the CPU 210 designates the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (the lottery result of the special symbol lottery) to be stopped and displayed. A designated command (not shown) is transmitted.

In step S19, a state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In the state recovery process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the gaming state that was being executed when the occurrence of power interruption was detected (a special symbol stop symbol, a special symbol lottery) Win probability, execution state of short-time control, various flag states, random number update state, etc.). In the state return process, the backed up PC register value is restored. As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 returns to the state before the backup information is saved (before the power is shut off).
In step S20, a payout control start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In the payout control start process, a control command for starting payout of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In step S21, a CTC initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to a game control process described later. In the CTC initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized. Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 [ms]) in the CTC. Thus, in response to the next occurrence of the CTC interrupt, the CPU 210 can continue processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

In step S22, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the RAM clear process, information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the use-prohibited area) is erased (cleared). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
In the RAM clear process, clearing commands (a RAM clear designation command, a power restoration designation command, and a power restoration gaming state designation command) are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Specifically, a RAM clear designation command, a power restoration designation command for designating restoration while waiting for a customer, and a power supply restoration gaming state designation command for designating a stop of time reduction control and a special low probability state are transmitted.
In step S23, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In the initial setting process, initial setting of the RAM 230 is performed, for example, the power cutoff occurrence information flag set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released.

Next, game control processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
The CPU 210 of the main controller 200 generates a CTC interrupt every predetermined interrupt count value (for example, 4 [ms]), and executes the game control process shown in FIG.
When the game control process is executed, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, a power shutdown monitoring process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S101. The power shutdown monitoring process will be described later.

In step S101, an error monitoring process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S102. The error monitoring process will be described later.
In step S102, a soft random number update process for updating the soft random number is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the soft random number update process, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated one by one within a predetermined range. Soft random numbers include hit design random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like.
In step 103, switch check processing for checking the presence or absence of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 105 at the input port 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104. In the switch check process, when detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 105 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S104, special figure random number storage processing for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S105. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S105, a special figure changing process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S106, a jackpot game process for generating a jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S107. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S107, a general-purpose random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S108, the normal symbol variation process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S109. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S109, a small hit game process for generating a small hit game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110. The small hit game processing will be described later.
In step S110, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S111. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S103. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a control command for causing the payout control device 400 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, in the port output process of step S111, a control command for executing the award ball payout operation is transmitted to the payout control device 400.

  In step S111, a port output process, which is a process for transmitting a control command, is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the port output process, various control commands stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 are transmitted to the effect control device 300 or the payout control device 400. In the port output process, the control signal is sent to the ordinary figure display device 60, the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the special figure 2 display apparatus 62, the status display apparatus 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the special prize opening solenoid 65, etc. Is output.

Next, the power shutdown monitoring process in step S100 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the power-off monitoring process.
When the power shutdown monitoring process is executed in step S100, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S120.
In step S120, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of power interruption has been detected. If it is determined that the occurrence of power interruption has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S121, and the occurrence of power interruption has not been detected. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the power supply device 600 is provided with a power cutoff detection switch (not shown). The power cut-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied by the power supply device 600, and when the drive voltage value falls below a predetermined reference value, sends a power cut-off detection signal to each control device 200, 300, 400. Output. Then, the CPU 210 confirms the input port for the power shutdown detection switch, determines that the power shutdown has occurred when the power shutdown detection signal is input, and determines that the power shutdown signal has not been input. Determines that no power interruption has occurred.

In step S121, a checksum storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S122. In the checksum saving process, the checksum is calculated for the information stored in all areas of the RAM 230 except for the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area, and the calculated checksum value is checked. Save in the thumb buffer area. In the checksum storage process, the power cutoff occurrence information flag is set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S122, RAM access prohibition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S123. In the RAM access prohibition process, a value indicating access prohibition is stored in the RAM protect setting value in the RAM 230. As a result, access to the work area (including the use-prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is prohibited.

  In step S123, a power-off standby process is executed, and the series of processes ends. In the power shutdown standby process, all processes are stopped in preparation for power shutdown. Then, after the power shutdown occurs, the backup power is supplied from the backup power circuit, so that the information stored in the RAM 230 is held. As a result, of the information stored in the RAM 230, the information for which the checksum has been calculated in step S121 is saved as backup information. The stored backup information is returned to the RAM 230 by the process executed when the power is turned on as shown in FIG.

Next, the error monitoring process in step S101 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the error monitoring process.
When the error monitoring process is executed in step S101, the process first proceeds to step S130 as shown in FIG.
In step S130, it is determined whether an error is occurring. If it is determined that an error is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step 131, and if it is determined that no error is occurring (No) ), The process proceeds to step S133.
Here, if an error flag (magnetic error flag, door opening error flag or illegal prize error flag) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, it is determined that an error is occurring and the error flag is set. If not, it is determined that no error has occurred.

In step S131, it is determined whether to cancel the error. If it is determined to cancel the error (Yes), the process proceeds to step S132, and if it is determined not to cancel the error (No), step S133 is performed. Migrate to
Here, regarding a magnetic error, when a detection signal is no longer input from the magnetic detection sensor (error detection sensor 105), it is determined to cancel the error. Regarding the door opening error, it is determined that the error is to be canceled when the detection signal is not input from the door opening sensor (error detection sensor 105). Regarding the illegal winning error, it is determined that the error is to be canceled if the game ball is not detected in the second start opening 52 or the big winning opening 53 in the period from when the illegal winning is detected until the predetermined time elapses. To do.
In step S132, error cancellation processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S133. In the error cancellation process, an error specification command for specifying error cancellation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, an error designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In the error canceling process, the error flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is cancelled.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S131 that the magnetic error is to be canceled, an error specifying command for specifying the cancellation of the magnetic error is transmitted to cancel the magnetic error flag. If it is determined in step S131 that the door opening error is to be released, an error designation command for designating the release of the door opening error is transmitted to release the door opening error flag. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S131 that the illegal prize error is to be canceled, an error designation command for designating the cancellation of the illegal prize error is transmitted to cancel the illegal prize error flag.

In step S133, it is determined whether or not an error has been detected. If it is determined that an error has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S134 and it is determined that no error has been detected. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, regarding the magnetic error, when a detection signal is input from the magnetic detection sensor (error detection sensor 105), it is determined that the occurrence of the error has been detected. Regarding the door opening error, it is determined that the occurrence of an error has been detected when a detection signal is input from the door opening sensor (error detection sensor 105). Regarding the illegal winning error, it is determined that the occurrence of the error is detected when the illegal winning is detected. Unauthorized winning is an entry of a game ball into the second starting port 52 in a period excluding a period in which a small hit gaming state is occurring or a large period in a period excluding a period in which a big hit gaming state is occurring. Refers to a game ball entering the winning opening 53.

In step S134, an error occurrence process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the error occurrence process, an error designation command for designating the occurrence of an error is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, an error designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In the error generation process, an error flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S133 that the occurrence of a magnetic error has been detected, an error designation command for designating the occurrence of a magnetic error is transmitted and a magnetic error flag is set. If it is determined in step S133 that the occurrence of a door opening error has been detected, an error designation command for designating the occurrence of a door opening error is transmitted and a door opening error flag is set. Further, if it is determined in step S133 that the occurrence of an illegal prize error has been detected, an error designation command for designating the occurrence of an illegal prize error is transmitted and an illegal prize error flag is set.

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S104 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure random number storage process.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S104, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, based on the processing result of step S103, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S201 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S203.
In step S201, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S202, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S203.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.

In step S202, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random number values) obtained are obtained as the special figure 1 start information. As shown in FIG.
In step S203, based on the processing result in step S103, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is detected, and if it is determined that an input is detected (Yes) When the process proceeds to step S204 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S205, and the upper limit number is reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S205, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the big special random number, the big special symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the second special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are obtained as special figure 2 starting information. As shown in FIG.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S105 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S105, the process first proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S301, and the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S301, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the special symbol notification display is in progress (Yes), the process proceeds to step S307. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S303, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S303, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the hit value (jackpot determination). At this time, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information is given priority over the special figure 1 start information. Make a jackpot decision.
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability. In the jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read out to determine the jackpot. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined. Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S304, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S305. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S303.
Specifically, when it is determined in step S303 that the first special symbol lottery has been won, the jackpot symbol random number included in the special symbol 1 start information related to this determination is read, and based on the read jackpot symbol random number To determine the stop symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the second special symbol lottery has been won, the jackpot symbol random number included in the special symbol 2 start information related to this determination is read and stopped based on the read jackpot symbol random number Determine the design.

The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The probability that each jackpot symbol is selected is different between the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery.
In the stop symbol setting process, when determining a stop symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number included in the special symbol 1 start information, the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is used. When determining the stop symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number included in the start information, using the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol ("normal jackpot 1 symbol", "probable bonus jackpot 1 symbol "," 2 symbols of normal jackpot "or" 2 symbols of probability variation jackpot ").
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) has been lost, the “lost symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, a symbol type designation command (a special symbol 1 symbol type designation command or a special symbol 2 symbol type designation command) corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S305, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) related to the jackpot determination in step S304 is read, and the special symbol fluctuation time is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number. To decide.
The ROM 220 stores a variation time determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the variation time is registered. In addition, as the variation time determination table, a variation time determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control and a variation time determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control are stored. In the variation time determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control, the first variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is determined as the variation time. On the other hand, in the variation time determination table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control, the second variation time longer than the first variation time (for example, 10.0 [s], 30.0 [s], 60. 0 [s] etc.) is determined.

In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation time determination table corresponding to the current execution state of the time reduction control. Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the change time setting process, a special figure change pattern designation command corresponding to the determined change time of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S111.

In step S306, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S305 is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start.
In step S307, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S306 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S308, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.

In step S308, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S309. In the notification display end process, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) by the stop symbol set in step S304. The special symbol stop display is performed for a preset time.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, a stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S309, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S308 is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S310 and it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol. If (No), the process proceeds to step S311.

In step S310, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S309, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “ Check jackpot 4 ”).
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the number of round games corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state ("2 times" or " 15 ") is set to the round game counter.
In addition, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.

Further, in the jackpot gaming state start process, an opening designation command and a big prize opening opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, an opening designation command and a special winning opening release designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Further, in the jackpot game start process, when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, a state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S111.

In step S311, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. If (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S312, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. If it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S313, and if it is determined not to end the time reduction control (No). Then, the process proceeds to step S314.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, and the time reduction control is not ended when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more. Is determined.

In step S313, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state specification command for specifying the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S111.
In step S314, a time reduction counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S106 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S106, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S401, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S401, it is determined whether or not the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (round game). If it is determined that the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402. When it is determined that the second opening / closing member 53a is not being opened (No), the process proceeds to step S404.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the closing condition (round game ending condition) of the second opening member 53a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening and closing member 53a is satisfied (Yes), step S403 is performed. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening / closing member 53a is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the longest opening time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the number-of-balls counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). When one of them is achieved, it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening member 53a is satisfied.

In step S403, a round game end process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process. In the round game end process, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the values of the round game timer and the number-of-balls counter are reset. Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter.
Further, in the round game end process, a special winning opening closing command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, a special winning opening closing instruction is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming condition is to be terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not to be terminated (No), the process proceeds to step S405 and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be terminated (Yes). In that case, the process proceeds to step S406.

Here, when the value set in the round game counter becomes “0”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is ended.
In step S405, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “jackpot” 4)).
Next, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of the current jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.
Further, in the round game start process, a special winning opening release designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, a special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S406, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S407. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
In the jackpot gaming state end process, an ending designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S111, an ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Further, in the jackpot gaming state end process, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 4”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and A state designation command for designating the setting of the high probability state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Also, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1”, a state designation command for setting the special figure low probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 3”, a flag (a special high probability state flag or a special flag corresponding to the gaming state set before the jackpot gaming state is generated). The figure low probability state flag) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and a state specifying command for specifying the set gaming state is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S111.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S408, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the type of the jackpot gaming state ended in step S406 is “Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2”, it is determined that the time reduction control is started, and when “Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 4” is determined. Determines that the time-shortening control is not started.
In step S408, a time reduction control execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. A predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “70” times) is set in the hourly counter.
In the time reduction control execution process, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S111.

Next, the ordinary random number storage process in step S107 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S107, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, based on the processing result in step S103, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S501 and it is determined that the input is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S501, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S502, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.

In step S502, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the normal random number storage process, the small random number of the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the acquired random number (random number value) is stored as the normal start information in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230. To do.
Next, the general map change process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the common map change process is executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not the small hit gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the small hit gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S601 to generate the small hit gaming state. If it is determined that the process is in progress (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the small hit gaming state is occurring is determined based on the small hit gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S601, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification display is being performed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification display is not being performed (No), the process proceeds to step S602, and the normal symbol notification display is being performed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S607. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S602, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S603, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S603, a small hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S604. In the small hit determination process, a small hit random number included in the general figure start information stored in the normal figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether or not the value of the small hit random number matches the hit value is determined. Judgment (small hit judgment).

  The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which correspondences between small random numbers and winning values are registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. In the small hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out and the small hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. It should be noted that the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the ordinary probability fluctuation control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S604, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S605. In the stop symbol setting process, based on the processing result of step S603, the normal symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set.
Specifically, when it is determined in step S603 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, the “small hit symbol” is determined as the stop symbol, and when it is determined that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, the stop symbol is determined. As a result, the “offset symbol” is determined.
In step S605, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S606. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, only one variation time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol. Therefore, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 2.0 [s].
A plurality of variation times may be set as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the variation time of the normal symbol may be determined by lottery in step S605.

In step S606, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S605 is set in the normal symbol variation time timer. Then, in the general diagram display device 60, the normal symbol variation display is started, and the measurement of the variation time by the set general diagram variation time timer is started.
In step S607, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S606 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S608, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S608, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S609. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display by the stop symbol set in step S604. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In step S609, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S608 is “small hit symbol”. If it is determined to be “small hit symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610. If it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S610, a small hit gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the small hit game state start process, the small hit game state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the longest open time (0.5 [s] or 2.0 [s ]) Is set in the small hit game timer.
Then, opening of the first opening / closing member 52a (small hit game) is started, and measurement of the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a by the set small hitting game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the second start port 52 by the number-of-balls counter is started.

Next, the small hit game process of step S109 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process.
When the small hit game process is executed in step S109, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not the small hit gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the small hit gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S701, and the small hit gaming state is determined. If it is determined that it is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the small hit gaming state is occurring is determined based on the small hit gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S701, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a (small end game ending condition) is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening and closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), If the process proceeds to S702 and it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening / closing member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the longest opening time set in the small hit game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the second start port 52 counted by the number-of-balls counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10). When one of the reached is achieved, it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied.

  In step S702, a small hit gaming state termination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the small hit game end process, the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the small hit game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Also, the respective values of the small hit game timer and the number-of-balls counter are reset.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the effect control device when the power is turned on.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the power-on process is started after the system reset period of the CPU of the effect control device 300 ends, and the process proceeds to step S30 as shown in FIG.
In step S30, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set to the stack pointer and the wait processing time at power-on is set.
In step S31, it is determined whether or not the wait processing time set in step S30 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S32, and the wait processing time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not (No), the process of step S31 is repeated.

In step S32, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the RAM access permission process, the RAM protect setting value in the RAM work area of the effect control device 300 is reset. As a result, the access to the RAM work area by the CPU of the effect control device 300 is permitted.
In step S33, it is determined whether or not a RAM clear designation command has been received. If it is determined that a RAM clear designation command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S34, and the RAM clear designation command has been received. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S36.
In step S34, it is determined whether or not an effect return designation command has been received. If it is determined that an effect return designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35, and no effect return designation command has been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S33.

In step S35, a memory restoration process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. In the memory restoration process, a value is set in the area related to the storage medium misplacement information flag in the work area of the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300 based on the effect backup information. Thereby, based on the production backup information, the information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement information flag is restored to the state before the production backup information is saved (before the power is shut off).
In step S36, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. In the RAM clear process, the information stored in the RAM (except for the use-prohibited area) of the effect control device 300 is erased (cleared). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 are all initialized, and even if effective effect backup information is stored, the contents are erased. In the RAM clear process, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is initialized.

In step S37, it is determined whether or not a power recovery designation command and a power recovery gaming state designation command have been received. If it is determined that both control commands have been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S38. If it is determined that at least one of the control commands has not been received (No), the process of step S37 is repeated.
In step S38, an effect return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. In the effect return process, various effect flags are set based on both control commands received in step S37. Specifically, when a power-returning gaming state designation command for designating execution of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, when a power-returning gaming state designation command for designating that the special figure high probability state is being set is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Furthermore, when the return time symbol type designation command is received, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (the lottery result of the special symbol lottery) is set based on the control command.

In step S39, it is determined whether or not the storage medium misplacement notification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S40 and is not set. When it determines (No), it transfers to step S46.
In step S40, it is determined whether or not the received power-return-time specifying command specifies a return during ending. If it is determined that a return during ending is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S41. If it is determined that the ending return is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S46.
In step S41, a storage medium misplacement notification start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. In the storage medium misplacement notification start process, a preset notification time (for example, 2.0 [s]) for performing a preset storage medium misplacement notification is set in the notification time timer. The image display device 20 starts displaying the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 (see FIG. 25) (storage medium misplacement notification) and starts measuring the notification time using the set notification time timer.

In step S42, it is determined whether or not a control command related to the progress of the game has been received. If it is determined that a control command related to the progress of the game has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S43 and the progress of the game is determined. If it is determined that the control command is not received (No), the process of step S42 is repeated. Here, the control command related to the progress of the game refers to a control command that excludes a control command that is transmitted when there is an abnormality (when power is shut off, when power is restored, when an error occurs, etc.). , A symbol type designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a state designation command, an opening designation command, a big prize opening opening designation command, a big prize opening closing designation command, an ending designation command, and the like.
In step S43, a storage medium misplacement notification end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In the storage medium misplacement notification end process, the display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 on the image display device 20 is terminated.

In step S44, it is determined whether or not the storage medium misplacement notification is completed. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is complete (Yes), the process proceeds to step S45, and the storage medium misplacement notification is not completed. Is determined (No), the process proceeds to an effect control process described later.
Here, based on the notification time timer, if the duration of the storage medium misplacement notification has reached the predetermined notification time set in step S41, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is completed, and the storage medium misplacement notification is performed. If the duration has not reached the predetermined notification time set in step S41, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification has not been completed.
In step S45, a storage medium misplacement notification flag release process is executed, and the process proceeds to the effect control process. In the storage medium misplacement notification flag canceling process, the storage medium misplacement notification flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is cancelled.

In step S46, a power recovery notification start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S47. In the power recovery notification start process, the image display device 20 starts displaying the power recovery notification image p2 (see FIG. 27) (power recovery notification).
In step S47, it is determined whether or not a control command related to the progress of the game has been received. If it is determined that the control command related to the progress of the game has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S48 and the progress of the game is determined. If it is determined that the control command is not received (No), the process of step S47 is repeated. Here, the control command relating to the progress of the game is the same as that described in the process of step S42.
In step S48, a power recovery notification end process is executed, and the process proceeds to an effect control process. In the power recovery notification end process, the display of the power recovery notification image p2 on the image display device 20 is ended.

Next, the effect control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]), and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.
In step S800, a control command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S801. In the control command reception process, whether or not a control command is received is checked, and when the control command is received, the received control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S801, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S802. In the effect flag setting process, when it is determined that the state designation command has been received based on the processing result of step S800, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S802, an effect symbol display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S803. The effect symbol display process will be described later.
In step S803, a jackpot effect display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S804. The jackpot effect display process will be described later.
In step S804, an ending effect display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S805. The ending effect display process will be described later.
In step S805, a storage medium misplacement notification process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S806. The storage medium misplacement notification process will be described later.
In step S806, an error monitoring process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S807. The error monitoring process will be described later.
In step S807, a power-off monitoring process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the effect symbol display process of step S802 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol display process.
When the effect symbol display process is executed in step S802, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S810.
In step S810, it is determined whether or not a symbol type designation command and a variation pattern designation command have been received. If it is determined that both control commands have been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S811, where When it is determined that at least one control command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S814.
In step S811, it is determined whether the storage medium misplacement notification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S812. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S813.

In step S812, a storage medium misplacement notification start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S813. In the storage medium misplacement notification start process, a preset notification time (for example, 2.0 [s]) for performing a preset storage medium misplacement notification is set in the notification time timer. Then, in the image display device 20, the display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 (storage medium misplacement notification) is started, and measurement of the notification time by the set notification time timer is started. Thereby, a storage medium misplacement notification period to be described later starts.
In step S813, notification effect start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S814. In the notification effect start processing, first, the variation display mode (variation pattern) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is determined based on the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, “normal variation pattern”, “reach variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, and the like are set as the variation pattern.
Further, in the notification effect start processing, based on the symbol type designation command, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol”, “probability jackpot one symbol”, “normal jackpot 2” "Symbol" or "two symbols per probability variation large").
Then, in the notification effect start process, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 by the determined change pattern is started.
At this time, when the display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 is started by the processing of step S812, the storage medium is stored in the period from the start of the display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 to the end of the display. The medium misplacement notification image p1 is preferentially performed relative to the notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (the recording medium misplacement notification image p1 is displayed without the notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2).

In step S814, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S815 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S815, a notification effect stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification effect stop processing, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is ended, and the effect symbols z1 and z2 are displayed in a stopped manner according to the mode set in step S813. .

Next, the jackpot effect display process in step S803 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect display process.
When the jackpot effect display process is executed in step S803, the process first proceeds to step S820 as shown in FIG.
In step S820, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that an opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S821, and it has been determined that an opening designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S821, it is determined whether or not the generated jackpot gaming state is the first win, and if it is determined that it is the first win (Yes), the process proceeds to step S822, and if it is determined that it is not the first win (No). In step S824, the process proceeds to step S824.

Here, the term “first win” refers to a jackpot gaming state with a game that is generated when the normal symbol winning probability is set to a low probability. Specifically, the first win is when the short-time control is stopped (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is low) and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a low probability state, or the short-time control is stopped. It is a jackpot gaming state with a game that occurs when the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to a high probability state (normal symbol lottery winning probability is low probability).
The jackpot game state with a ball is set so that the longest opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a for opening and closing the big prize opening 53 in each round game can be expected to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 53. The jackpot gaming state that is. Specifically, in the case where the first opening time and the second opening time longer than the first opening time are set as the longest opening time, the longest opening time in each round game is set to the second opening time Refers to the game state. In this embodiment, “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is a big hit gaming state with a lot of balls.
Then, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the generated jackpot gaming state is the first hit based on the contents of the set effect flag and the opening designation command determined to have been received in step S820.

In step S822, a storage medium misplacement notification flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S823. In the storage medium misplacement notification flag setting process, the storage medium misplacement notification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In step S823, a jackpot presentation start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot effect start process, display of the jackpot effect on the effect image display device 20 is started. The jackpot effect refers to an effect that notifies the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state.

Next, the ending effect display process in step S804 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an ending effect display process.
When the ending effect display process is executed in step S804, the process first proceeds to step S830 as shown in FIG.
In step S830, it is determined whether an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that the ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S831, and it is determined that the ending designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S832.

In step S831, a moving image effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S832.
Here, in the present embodiment, the ending period is composed of a video effect display period and a stop effect display period. Specifically, in the ending period, a period from the start of the ending period until a first predetermined time (for example, 16.0 [s]) elapses is a video effect display period, and the second period from the end of the video effect period. A period until a predetermined time (for example, 2.0 [s]) elapses is a stop effect display period. As the ending effect, a video effect is displayed in the video effect display period, a stop effect is displayed in the stop effect display period, a video effect is displayed in the video effect display period, and a storage medium is displayed in the stop effect display period. The display of the misplaced notification image p1 is set.
In the moving image effect start process, first, the display of the opening effect on the image display device 20 is ended. Further, the first predetermined time is set in the moving image effect display time timer. Then, in the image display device 20, the display of the video effect is started, and the measurement of the video effect display time by the set video effect display time timer is started. Note that the video effect display period is from the start of the measurement of the video effect display time by the video effect display time timer until the video effect display time measured by the video effect display time timer reaches the first predetermined time.

In step S832, it is determined whether or not it is during the video effect display period. If it is determined that it is during the video effect display period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S833 and it is determined that it is not during the video effect display period. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S838.
Here, based on the value of the video effect display time timer, it is determined whether or not it is during the video effect display period.
In step S833, it is determined whether or not the video effect display period has ended. If it is determined that the video effect display period has ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S834, and the video effect display period has not ended. (No), the process proceeds to step S838.
Here, based on whether or not the value of the video effect display time timer has reached the first predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the video effect display period has ended.
In step S834, a moving image effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S835. In the video effect end process, the display of the video effect on the image display device 20 is ended.

In step S835, it is determined whether or not a storage medium misplacement notification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. When it determines (Yes), it transfers to step S837.
In step S836, stop effect start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S838. In the stop effect start process, a second predetermined time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set in the stop effect display time timer. Then, in the image display device 20, the display of the stop effect is started, and the measurement of the stop effect display time by the set stop effect display time timer is started. Note that the stop effect display period is from the start of measurement of the stop effect display time by the stop effect display time timer until the stop effect display time measured by the stop effect display time timer reaches the second predetermined time.

In step S837, a storage medium misplacement notification start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the storage medium misplacement notification start process, a predetermined notification time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set in the notification time timer. Then, the image display device 20 starts displaying the storage medium misplaced notification image p1 (see the drawing) and starts measuring the notification time using the set notification time timer. Here, the predetermined notification time is the same as the second predetermined time set in the stop effect display time timer in step S836. Note that the storage medium misplacement notification period is from the start of measurement of the notification time by the notification time timer until the notification time measured by the notification time timer reaches a predetermined notification time.
In step S838, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop effect display period, and if it is determined that it is during the stop effect display period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S839 and it is determined that it is not during the stop effect display period. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, based on the value of the stop effect display time timer, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop effect display period.

In step S839, it is determined whether or not the stop effect display period has ended. If it is determined that the stop effect display period has ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S840, and the stop effect display period has not ended. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, based on whether or not the value of the stop effect display time timer has reached the second predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the stop effect display period has ended.
In step S840, stop effect end processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the stop effect end process, the display of the stop effect on the image display device 20 is ended.

Next, the storage medium misplacement notification process in step S805 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the storage medium misplacement notification process.
When the storage medium misplacement notification process is executed in step S805, the process first proceeds to step S850 as shown in FIG.
In step S850, it is determined whether or not it is during the storage medium misplacement notification period. If it is determined that it is during the storage medium misplacement notification period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S851, and is not during the storage medium misplacement notification period. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, based on the value of the notification time timer, it is determined whether or not the storage medium misplacement notification period is in progress.

In step S851, it is determined whether the storage medium misplacement notification period has ended. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification period has ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S852, and the storage medium misplacement notification period ends. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, based on whether or not the value of the notification time timer has reached a predetermined notification time, it is determined whether or not the storage medium misplacement notification period has ended.
In step S852, a storage medium misplacement notification end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S853. In the storage medium misplacement notification end process, the display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 on the image display device 20 is terminated.

In step S853, it is determined whether the storage medium misplacement notification is completed. If it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S854, and the storage medium misplacement notification is not completed. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, if the occurrence of power shutoff or the occurrence of an error is not detected during the storage medium misplacement notification period, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notice has been completed, When the occurrence of an error is detected, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification has not been completed.
In step S854, a storage medium misplacement notification flag canceling process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the storage medium misplacement notification flag canceling process, the storage medium misplacement notification flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is cancelled.

Next, the error monitoring process in step S806 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the error monitoring process.
When the error monitoring process is executed in step S806, the process first proceeds to step S860 as shown in FIG.
In step S860, it is determined whether an error specifying command has been received. If it is determined that an error specifying command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S861, and it is determined that no error specifying command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S861, it is determined whether or not the error designation command specifies the occurrence of an error. If it is determined that the occurrence of the error is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S862, and the error If it is determined that generation has not been specified (determination that error cancellation is specified) (No), the process proceeds to step S863.

In step S862, an error occurrence process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. An error flag corresponding to an error (magnetic error, door opening error or illegal winning error) for which an error has been specified by the error specifying command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In the error generation process, the image display device 20 starts displaying the error occurrence notification image p3 and starts the error generation notification.
At this time, when the error occurrence notification is started, the error occurrence notification image p3 (see FIG. 29) is displayed during the period until the error occurrence notification is canceled (all error occurrences are canceled). It is given priority over the display (notification display of effect symbols z1, z2, recording medium misplacement notification image p1, etc.) (error display notification image p3 is displayed without performing other display).
In step S863, an error flag release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S864. In the error flag cancellation process, among the error flags set in a predetermined area of the production control device 300, it corresponds to an error (magnetic error, door opening error or illegal prize error) for which an error cancellation is specified by an error specification command Cancel the error flag.

In step S864, it is determined whether or not all errors have been canceled. If it is determined that all errors have been canceled (Yes), the process proceeds to step S865, where it is determined that all errors have not been canceled. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, based on the error flag set in the predetermined area of the effect control device 300, it is determined whether or not all errors have been canceled.
In step S865, error cancellation processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the error release processing, the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 on the image display device 20 is terminated.

Next, the power shutdown monitoring process in step S807 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the power-off monitoring process.
When the power shutdown monitoring process is executed in step S807, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the process proceeds to step S870.
In step S870, it is determined whether or not a power shutdown has occurred. If it is determined that a power shutdown has occurred (Yes), the process proceeds to step S871, and a determination is made that a power shutdown has not occurred (No). In this case, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, when the power cutoff detection signal is input from the power cutoff detection switch of the power supply device 600, the effect control device 300 determines that the power cutoff has occurred, and the power cutoff signal is not input. Determines that no power interruption has occurred.
In step S871, a RAM access prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S872. In the RAM access prohibition process, a value indicating access prohibition is stored in the RAM protect setting value in the RAM of the effect control device 300. As a result, access to the RAM work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) by the CPU is prohibited.

  In step S872, a power-off standby process is executed, and the series of processes ends. In the power shutdown standby process, all processes are stopped in preparation for power shutdown. Then, after the power interruption occurs, the backup power is supplied from the backup power supply circuit, so that the information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag in the work area of the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300 is retained. . As a result, information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag is saved as effect backup information. Then, the retained effect backup information is returned to the RAM of the effect control device 300 by the process executed when the power is turned on as shown in FIG.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect symbol variation display in the image display device. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a storage medium misplacement notification image displayed on the image display device. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating the progress of the ending effect at the normal time. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification image during power recovery displayed on the image display device. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating the progress of the ending effect when the power is restored. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an error occurrence notification image displayed on the image display device. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the progress of the ending effect when an error occurs.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 51 or the second start port 52, a special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) is executed, and the display device In 61 and 62, after the special symbol change display is started, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol, in the special effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, after the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are displayed in a variable manner, Stop display of z1 and z2 is performed.

When the special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the jackpot game state, after the display of the opening effect is started on the image display device 20, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53 a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball to the big prize opening 53 is executed. Can be entered. Here, in the case of winning the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” (a big hit game state with a game), the number of round games is set to 15, and the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set. The longest release time is set to 30.0 [s]. On the other hand, in the case of winning “big hit 3” or “big hit 4” (a big hit game state without a game), the number of round games is set to two, and the maximum length of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set. The opening time is set to 0.5 [s].
Then, when the jackpot gaming state ends, the display of the ending effect is started on the image display device 20. Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when a big hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “first win”) is generated, the recording medium misplacement notification is executed in the ending effect after the end of the first hit. The In the pachinko machine 1, the recording medium misplacement notification image p1 shown in FIG. 25 is displayed on the image display device 20 as the recording medium misplacement notification.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “non-first hit”) that is not the first hit occurs, as the ending effect, in the video effect display period. After the video effect is displayed, the stop effect is displayed in the stop effect display period.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the first hit occurs, the recording medium misplaced notification image p1 is displayed in the stop effect display period after the movie effect is displayed as the ending effect in the movie effect display period. Is displayed.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the power interruption occurs, the power restoration notification is executed in response to the power restoration. In the pachinko machine 1, as the power recovery notification, the image display device 20 displays the power recovery notification image p2 shown in FIG.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when the power is cut off, the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag in the work area of the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300 is stored as effect backup information. As a result, after the power is restored, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the period for executing the recording medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the recording medium misplacement notification is not performed without performing the power recovery notification during the overlapping period. Execute.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), when a power interruption occurs before the start of a stop display period during a non-initial hitting ending effect, a notification during power restoration is made in response to power restoration. Display of the image p2 is started. The display of the notification p2 during power recovery continues until the end of the ending period.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the power interruption occurs before the start of the stop effect display period during the initial ending effect, the recording medium misplaced notification image p1 is displayed in response to the power return. Display starts. The display of the recording medium misplacement notification image p1 continues until the end of the ending period.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the power interruption occurs after the start of the stop effect display period during the non-first hit ending effect, the notification image p2 during the power return is displayed in response to the power return. Display starts. The display of the notification p2 during power recovery continues until the end of the ending period. Furthermore, after the end of the ending period, the effect symbol variation display is started.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the power interruption occurs after the start of the stop effect display period during the initial ending effect, the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 is displayed according to the power return. Is started. The display of the storage medium misplaced notification image p1 continues until the end of the ending period. In this case, since the storage medium misplacement notification is interrupted due to the power shutoff, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is not completed, and according to the start of the change display of the effect symbol after the end of the ending period, Display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 is started. Then, after the storage medium misplacement notification is completed, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when an error occurs, an error occurrence notification is executed. In the pachinko machine 1, an error occurrence notification image p3 shown in FIG. 29 is displayed on the image display device 20 as an error occurrence notification.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the storage medium misplacement notification is performed, when the start time of the stop effect display period arrives during the period when the error occurrence notification is being executed, the storage medium misplacement notification is not started. The storage medium misplacement notification is started at another time after the end of the error occurrence control (at the time of starting the change display of the effect symbol).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), if an error occurs and an error is released before the start of the stop effect display period during the non-first hit ending effect, an error occurs. Accordingly, the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is started, the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is ended according to the cancellation of the error, and then the display of the stop effect is started at the start of the stop effect display period.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), if an error occurs and an error is released before the start of the stop effect display period during the initial ending effect, an error occurs according to the error occurrence. The display of the notification image p3 is started, the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is terminated according to the cancellation of the error, and then the display of the recording medium misplacement notification image p1 is started at the start of the stop effect display period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), an error that occurs before the start of the stop effect display period during the non-first hit ending effect is after the start of the stop effect display period (the ending period in FIG. 30 (c)). Is released), the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is started according to the occurrence of the error, and the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is ended according to the release of the error. Then, after the error occurrence notification is canceled, the effect symbol variation display is started.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30D, an error that occurs before the start of the stop effect display period during the initial ending effect occurs after the start of the stop effect display period (in FIG. 30D, the ending period When the error has been canceled, the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is started according to the occurrence of the error, and the display of the error occurrence notification image p3 is ended according to the cancellation of the error. In this case, since the storage medium misplacement notification is not performed due to the occurrence of an error, it is determined that the storage medium misplacement notification is not completed, and according to the start of the change display of the production symbol after the end of the ending period, Display of the storage medium misplacement notification image p1 is started. Then, after the storage medium misplacement notification is completed, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed.

(Effects of pachinko machine 1)
In the pachinko machine 1, when the occurrence of the first hit is determined, the storage medium misplacement notification for notifying information relating to the removal of the prepaid card is executed. Thereby, according to the first occurrence, the storage medium misplacement notification can be performed, and the player can prevent the prepaid card misplacement.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first occurrence is determined, the storage medium misplacement notification flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, and the storage medium misplacement notification flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM. If the storage medium has been set, the storage medium misplacement notification is executed. And when the power-off is detected, when the storage process for saving the information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag in the RAM of the effect control device 300 is executed, and when the power return is detected, Based on the information saved by the saving process, the information stored in the area related to the storage medium misplacement notification flag in the RAM is restored to the state before the saving process is executed. As a result, when it is decided to notify the storage medium misplacement, the storage medium misplacement notice can be issued after the power is restored even if the power is cut off. It is possible to perform reliably.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification is not performed during the overlap period without performing the power recovery notification. Is executed. In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the power recovery notification is not performed during the period of executing the power recovery notification. A medium misplacement notification is executed. Thereby, even when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the power recovery notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed with priority over the power recovery notification. The storage medium misplacement notification can be performed more reliably.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the storage medium misplacement notification is started when the first predetermined time (at the start of the stop effect display period) arrives after the end of the first hit. As a result, after the winning ball is acquired based on the first win, that is, after the player no longer has to receive the rental of the game ball based on the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded in the prepaid card, the storage medium misplacement notification is made. Can be executed, and the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed at an appropriate time.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the power interruption is detected during the period when the storage medium misplacement notification is being executed, the second predetermined time after the power supply return is detected (at the start of the change display of the effect symbol). The storage medium misplacement notification is started upon arrival. As a result, even when the storage medium misplacement notification is interrupted due to the occurrence of power interruption, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed again after the power is restored, and the storage medium misplacement notification to the player is performed more reliably. It becomes possible.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, when executing the storage medium misplacement notification, the first predetermined time (the start of the stop effect display period), which is the start time of the storage medium misplacement notification during the period of executing the error occurrence notification When the first predetermined time arrives, the storage medium misplacement notification is not started, but the second predetermined time (at the start of the change display of the effect symbol) after the end of the error occurrence notification is started. The storage medium misplacement notification is started upon arrival. Thereby, even when the period for executing the storage medium misplacement notification and the period for executing the error occurrence notification overlap, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed after the end of the error occurrence notification, and the storage medium misplacement for the player can be performed. Notification can be performed more reliably.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the occurrence of an error is detected during the period in which the storage medium misplacement notification is being executed, the third predetermined time after the error occurrence notification ends (at the start of the change display of the production symbol) ) Starts the storage medium misplacement notification. Thereby, even when the storage medium misplacement notification is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the storage medium misplacement notification can be executed again after the error is released, and the storage medium misplacement notification to the player is performed more reliably. It becomes possible.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it becomes possible to more reliably notify the player that the storage medium has been left behind.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, the production control device 300 determines whether or not it is the first hit, and sets and cancels the storage medium misplacement notification flag. However, main controller 200 may determine whether or not it is the first hit, and may set or cancel the storage medium misplacement notification flag. Even in this case, by including information related to the setting or cancellation of the engraved medium misplacement prevention flag in the backup information, it is possible to notify the storage medium misplacement after the power is restored even when the power is cut off. The main control device 20 transmits a control command to the effect control device 300 at each of the start and end of the storage medium misplacement notification, and the effect control device 300 leaves the storage medium misplaced in response to receiving the control command. Start or end the notification.

In the above embodiment, the first win (the jackpot gaming state satisfying the predetermined condition) is set to the jackpot gaming state with a game that occurs when the normal symbol winning probability is set to a low probability. However, the first hit may be all jackpot gaming states or all jackpot gaming states with all balls. Also, the first win may be a jackpot gaming state with a game that is generated when the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to a low probability and the winning probability of a special symbol is set to a low probability.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is set as the structure which starts the storage medium misplacement alert | report at the time of the stop production | presentation display period in a ending period (1st predetermined time). However, the timing for starting the storage medium misplacement notification can be appropriately changed as long as it is the timing after the end of the first hit. For example, when a storage medium misplacement notification is started, there is a possibility that a player will no longer have to borrow a game ball based on the remaining frequency of valuable media stored in a prepaid card, or the player may leave the seat. Set at a certain time. Specifically, the timing of starting the storage medium misplacement notification is the player at the start of the ending period after the first hit, at the start of the notification display of the first special symbol after the first hit, or during the notification presentation, after the first hit It can be set when the control (time reduction control, probability fluctuation control, etc.) advantageous to the operation is stopped.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display device 30 Game area 41 Start gate 51 1st start port 52 2nd start port 52a 1st opening-and-closing member 53 Big winning opening 53a 2nd opening-and-closing member 60 General-purpose display device 61 Special figure 1 display Device 62 Special figure 2 display device 63 Status display device 64 Start opening solenoid 65 Large winning opening solenoid 101 Special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 103 Large winning ball detection sensor 104 Universal drawing start ball detection sensor 105 Error detection sensor 200 Main controller 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
240 input port 250 output port 260 frequency generation circuit 270 hard random number generation circuit 300 production control device 400 payout control device 500 CR unit 600 power supply device

Claims (5)

It is possible to communicate with an information reading device capable of reading information relating to a valuable value recorded in the inserted storage medium, and the valuable value recorded in the storage medium inserted in the information reading device. A gaming machine that lends game balls based on information about
When the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state that satisfies a predetermined condition is determined, execution information indicating execution of first notification control for notifying information related to removal of the storage medium is stored in the storage means, and the first notification control is performed. An execution information management means for deleting the execution information stored in the storage means when completed;
When a power supply cut-off is detected, a storage process for saving the information stored in the storage unit is executed, and when a return of the power supply is detected, the information stored by the storage process is saved. Based on the backup means for returning the information stored in the storage means to the state before the storage process is executed,
When the execution information is stored in the storage unit, the first notification control is executed, and when the return of the power supply is detected, the second notification notifies the information about the return of the power supply. Notification control execution means for executing control,
When the period for executing the first notification control and the period for executing the second notification control overlap, the notification control execution means does not execute the second notification control during the overlapping period. A gaming machine that executes the first notification control. The notification control execution means includes
The first notification control is started by the arrival of a first predetermined time after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition,
When the first predetermined time arrives during the period for executing the second notification control, the period for executing the second notification control and the period for executing the first notification control overlap. , Executing the first notification control without executing the second notification control,
When it is detected that the supply of power is interrupted during the period when the first notification control is being executed, the second predetermined time after the detection of the return of the supply of power is detected The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notification control is started. The notification control execution means includes
When the first predetermined time arrives during the period for executing the second notification control, the first notification control is not executed during the period for executing the second notification control. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein notification control is executed. It is possible to communicate with an information reading device capable of reading information relating to a valuable value recorded in the inserted storage medium, and the valuable value recorded in the storage medium inserted in the information reading device. A gaming machine that lends game balls based on information about
Execution determination means for determining execution of first notification control for notifying information relating to removal of the storage medium when occurrence of a jackpot gaming state satisfying a predetermined condition is determined;
When the execution of the first notification control is determined, the first notification control is started by the arrival of the first predetermined time after the end of the jackpot gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition, and the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality is detected. And a notification control execution means for executing second notification control for notifying information relating to the occurrence of an abnormality during a period from when the occurrence of the abnormality is detected until the cancellation of the abnormality is detected. ,
In executing the first notification control, the notification control execution means, when the first predetermined timing has arrived during the period of executing the second notification control, A gaming machine, wherein the first notification control is not started by arrival, and the first notification control is started by arrival of a second predetermined time after the end of the second notification control. The notification control execution means includes
When the occurrence of the abnormality is detected during the period in which the first notification control is being executed, the first notification control is stopped, the second notification control is started, and after the second notification control is completed The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the first notification control is started upon arrival of a third predetermined time.

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