JP2014090883A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inhibiting deterioration in amusement in a configuration of executing a prescribed performance on the basis of a clocking time.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is simultaneously and batchedly actuated with other game machines by receiving a supply of electric power from an island power supply device, and installed in a game parlor along with the other game machines to be used for a game. The Pachinko game machine includes: an RTC (Real-Time Clock) for clocking a time; time correction processing control means 2320 that corrects the clocking time of the RTC; simultaneous performance execution control means 2310 that causes a performance display device 70 to execute a simultaneous performance on the basis of the clocking time of the RTC; and a backup battery that, even when the power supply is shut off, supplies backup electric power to the RTC and causes the RTC to clock the time. In a power activation when the electric power is supplied from the island power supply device, the time correction processing control means 2320 rounds up or down the clocking time of the RTC to a prescribed digit and corrects the clocking time of the RTC.

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a clock means such as an RTC (Real Time Clock) capable of measuring time.

As a typical example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is generally known in which a center decoration is arranged in the center of a game board constituting a gaming area and an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display is provided on the center decoration. The combination of symbols when a stop display is made after changing a plurality of symbols (decorative symbols) on the effect display device is triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the start winning opening provided in the game area. If the winning symbol is set, the special gaming state (big hit) is established. In this special game state, a large winning opening called an attacker provided in the game area is opened to facilitate the entry of game balls, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Yes.

In pachinko machines, in addition to displaying images on an effect display device as an effect according to the current gaming state, the effect of the effect is enhanced by executing a light effect using an effect lamp, an effect operation using a movable accessory, etc. Yes. Such general effects are performed independently for each gaming machine according to the current gaming state, and even if there are pachinko gaming machines of the same model on the gaming island, it is performed with other pachinko gaming machines. Do not synchronize. On the other hand, there is a limit to the presentation mode that can be provided by a single gaming machine, and from the long-term viewpoint, it may be a monotonous presentation for the player. Therefore, in recent years, in the pachinko gaming machine of the same model installed on the amusement island, an effect mode in which synchronous effects are executed all at once when a predetermined trigger is triggered is being put into practical use (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). By performing such a synchronized effect, it is possible to give a sense of solidarity and unity to the player and further enhance the atmosphere in the game hall.

JP 2005-52264 A

By the way, recently, the conventional technology as described above has been advanced one step, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) having a timekeeping function is mounted on the pachinko machine itself. When the time of this RTC reaches a predetermined production time, A model that performs the production has also been proposed. However, if an error (comma several seconds to several seconds / day) occurs in the timekeeping time of the RTC with a long timekeeping operation, the timekeeping time will shift between multiple pachinko machines. For example, there is a problem that the start timings of the synchronized productions that should be started at the same time are shifted from each other, which may cause the player to feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable and reduce interest.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a configuration in which a predetermined effect is executed based on the time measured by a clock means. And

In order to achieve such an object, the gaming machine according to the present invention simultaneously supplies power together with other gaming machines from the integrated power supply means (for example, the island power supply device 111 in the embodiment) provided in the game hall. Is a game machine that is installed in a game hall together with other game machines and is used for games, provided in the game machine main body (for example, the front frame 2 in the embodiment) and the game machine main body, An effect device (for example, an effect display device 70 in the embodiment) that executes an effect corresponding to the game development status, and a control unit (for example, a sub control board 2000 in the embodiment) that controls the operation of the effect device are provided. The control means includes clock means for measuring the time (for example, RTC 2010 in the embodiment) and time correction means for correcting the time for measuring the clock means (for example,
Time correction processing control means 2320) in the embodiment, effect execution control means (for example, synchronized effect execution control means 2310 in the embodiment) for causing the effect device to execute a predetermined effect based on the time measured by the clock means, and an integrated power supply means Backup power supply means (for example, the backup battery 2030 in the embodiment) that supplies backup power to the clock means and clocks the clock means even when the power supply from the power supply is cut off. When power is supplied from the power supply means, the clock time of the clock means is raised or lowered by a predetermined digit to correct the clock time of the clock means.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest when an effect synchronized with another gaming machine is executed based on the time keeping time.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram of a gaming system in which pachinko gaming machine PM is installed. It is an electrical schematic block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of an RTC, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a register table of the RTC. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a main flowchart on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power-on on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the winning process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the usual game random number acquisition process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the special figure game random number acquisition process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the normal game control process (normal symbol) on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the normal game control process (special symbol) on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of a special symbol display control process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the change start condition satisfaction determination process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of the power-off by the main control board side. It is a main flowchart on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a power-on initial setting process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the time correction process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of hold information management and hold display control processing on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display content determination process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display control process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the synchronous production control process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the small hit game control processing on the sub-control board side.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A front view and a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine PM according to this embodiment are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and a schematic diagram of a gaming system PS in which the pachinko gaming machine PM is installed is shown in FIG. Next, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM and the gaming system PS will be outlined with reference to this figure.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machines]
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine PM is an outer frame 1 that forms a vertically fixed holding frame that is configured to have an outer rectangular frame size.
The front frame 2 that is configured to have a rectangular frame size corresponding to the size of the opening and that forms an opening / closing mounting frame is opened and closed and attached / removed horizontally by the upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b disposed on the left front edge of each other. The locking device 4 is attached so as to be able to be attached and is called a double lock provided on the right side edge of the front, and is always held in a closed state engaged and connected to the outer frame 1.

On the front side of the front frame 2, a glass frame 5 and a ball tray unit 6 are assembled so that they can be opened and closed laterally and detachably using hinge mechanisms 7 a, 7 b, 7 c provided on the left side of the front side. It is always used in a closed state covering the front surface of the front frame 2. At the upper part of the front frame 2 located behind the glass frame 5, a rectangular frame-shaped storage frame (not shown) for detachably storing the game board 20 is provided, and this storage frame has a predetermined gauge setting. The configured game board 20 is detachably set and held so that the game area PA in front of the game board 20 can be faced through the glass frame 5 that is always closed and held.

The glass frame 5 is configured such that a multi-layer glass is attached to a window frame attached to the front surface of the front frame 2 so as to be swingable and openable so as to close a window window. On the front side of the glass frame 5, there are provided an effect lamp 10 that emits light according to the game development status and a speaker 11 that generates sound effects according to the game development status. The ball tray unit 6 is provided with an upper ball tray 8 and a lower ball tray 9 which are tray members for storing game balls, and a launch handle 12 for performing a game ball launch operation is provided on the right side of the front of the lower ball tray 9. Is provided.

The game board 20 is configured by using a decorative board 21 formed by attaching a cell printed with a predetermined pattern on a rectangular laminated plywood subjected to router processing or the like. On the front of the game board 20,
The outer rail and the inner rail are fixed in a circular arc shape, and a substantially circular game area PA in which a game ball can roll is defined and formed, along with a windmill and a large number of game nails, a general winning port 60, In addition to various winning ports such as the first special figure starting port 61, the second special figure starting port 62, the ordinary drawing starting port 63, the first big winning port 64, the second big winning port 65, etc., the first special symbol display device 71 The second special symbol display device 72
Various display devices such as a first special figure holding lamp 73, a second special figure holding lamp 74, a normal symbol display device 75, and a general figure holding lamp 76 are provided. A center ornament 22 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area PA, and a screen of an effect display device (for example, a liquid crystal panel) is provided through the center opening of the center ornament 22 so as to be visible. At the lower end of the game area PA, there is provided an out port 29 through which the game balls that have tumbled down without entering each winning port are discharged to the back side of the game board 20. Hereinafter, each component provided in the game board 20 is demonstrated in order.

The general winning opening 60 includes a general winning detector 601 for detecting a game ball. The general winning detector 601 is a so-called passing type sensor that detects, for example, a game ball entering the general winning port 60, and generates general winning information indicating the winning when the game ball enters.

The first special figure starting port 61 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “first special figure game”), and is used for detecting the entry of a game ball. A first start winning detector 611 is provided. The first start winning detector 611 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 61, and first start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated.

The second special figure start port 62 is provided as a start winning opening corresponding to a second special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “second special figure game”). The second special figure start port 62 includes a second start winning detector 621, an electric accessory 622 called a so-called electric chew (electric tulip), and an electric accessory solenoid 623 for opening and closing the electric accessory 622. With. The second start winning detector 621 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the second special figure start port 62, and second start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated. Electric character 62
2 is variable between a closed state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 62 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter. Here, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 62 is arranged at a position covered by the first special figure starting port 61 (a position overlapping vertically), and the second special figure starting port 62 is opened by the electric accessory 622. Otherwise, the presence of the first special figure starting port 61 makes it difficult for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the electric accessory 622 is opened, it is easier to enter the second special figure starting port 62, so that it enters the second special figure starting port 62 rather than entering the first special figure starting port 61. It is much easier to make a ball. For this reason, in the state where the entrance into the second special figure starting port 62 is low, the entrance into the first special figure starting port 61 is aimed at, and the entrance into the second special figure starting port 62 is enhanced. In such a state, a method of aiming at entering the second special figure starting port 62 is also effective.

The normal start port 63 includes a general start prize detector 631. Regular start prize detector 63
For example, 1 is a so-called passing type sensor that detects the passing of a game ball to the normal opening 63.
When the game ball passes, the normal start opening passage information indicating the passage is generated. Note that the passage of the game ball to the general figure start port 63 triggers the normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to expand the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure start port 62.

The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) has a horizontal rectangular shape which becomes an open state as a “big hit” when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is suspended in a predetermined manner. PA
It is a winning opening located below the. The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) includes a first big prize detector 641 (second big prize detector 651) and a first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652).
) And a first big prize opening solenoid 643 (second big prize opening solenoid 653) for opening and closing the first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652). First grand prize detector 64
1 (second grand prize detector 651) is, for example, a so-called passing type sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize port 64 (second grand prize port 65). First indicating the entry
Grand prize information (second grand prize information) is generated. First electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652)
The first grand prize opening 64 (second grand prize opening 65) is in a normal state where game balls cannot be entered or difficult to enter and in an open state where game balls are easy to enter. The two major winning openings 65) are varied. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning awards. However, the special game based on the first special figure game and the special game based on the second special figure game are executed with a single special prize outlet. Also good.

Subsequently, the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72)
The variable display and stop display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the second special figure game) are performed. The first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) is, for example, a 7-segment LE.
D, and the first special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed with 10 numbers from “0” to “9” and “−” of lose.

The first special figure reservation lamp 73 (second special figure reservation lamp 74) is composed of four lamps,
The number of lamps that are turned on is the number of reserved random numbers (up to 4) for the first special figure game (second special figure game)
It corresponds to. The number of holds of the first special figure holding lamp 73 (second special figure holding lamp 74) is either during the fluctuation of the first special symbol (second special symbol) or during the execution of the first special game or the second special game. This is the number of lottery results won in the first special figure starting slot 61 (second special figure starting slot 62) during that time, and indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation.

In addition, the first special symbol (second special symbol) does not necessarily have a role to play,
In the present embodiment, the size of the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) is set to be inconspicuous and is arranged in the lower left corner of the game area PA. However, the first
A special design (second special design) with a special role (second special design).
In the case of adopting a mode for displaying the first special symbol (second special symbol) on a liquid crystal panel such as the effect display device 70 described below.

The effect display device 70 mainly performs change display and stop display of the effect image including a decoration symbol that changes / stops in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a notice display, and also displays the decorative symbol on hold. Do. Specifically, on the screen of the effect display device 70, a decorative symbol display unit 700 on which a decorative symbol change display, stop display, and notice display are executed, and a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the first special symbol is executed. The first figure hold display part 701 to be displayed and the second figure hold display part 702 for executing the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are formed. Although the liquid crystal panel is used in the present embodiment, it may be formed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

The normal symbol display device 75 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. General map hold lamp 7
6 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations reserved (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not yet executed).

Finally, the center decoration 22 is installed around the effect display device 70 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the screen of the effect display device 70, and decoration. The center decoration 22 is lit and blinks according to the game development status, and the panel lighting device 23 for enhancing the visual effect, the movable accessory 24 for performing the performance operation according to the game development status, etc. Is provided.

Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the front frame 2, a back set board 30 having a window 30 a communicating in the front-rear direction substantially at the center and formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 2 is detachably attached. Back set board 30
In each of these parts, a storage tank 31 that stores a large number of game balls, a tank rail 32 that extends from the storage tank 31 with a gentle downward slope, and a tank rail 32 that guides each row in an aligned state. A game ball paid out from the prize ball payout unit 33 and a game ball paid out from the prize ball payout unit 33. A payout mechanism such as a prize ball passage 34 for guiding the upper ball tray 8 is provided.

In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, there is a main control board 1000 for comprehensively controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM, control of game effects according to the type of frame / board (including version) and game development status. A sub control board 2000 for performing the game, an effect display device 70 for displaying an effect image for enhancing the fun of the game, and the like are provided. On the other hand, the back side of the back set board 30 receives power from the payout control board 3000 for controlling the game ball payout operation by the prize ball payout unit 33 and the game ball discharge operation by the launch device, and the island power supply of the game facility. A power supply board 4000 for supplying electric power to various control boards and electric / electronic components is provided. These control boards are
In order to prevent unauthorized modification, they are arranged at predetermined positions on the back of the game board 20 or the back set board 30 in an assembled state accommodated in a transparent resin substrate case having a caulking structure and a sealing structure.

The pachinko gaming machine PM configured as described above is used for games with the outer frame 1 fixedly installed on the game island, the front frame 2, the glass frame 5, the ball tray unit 6 and the like closed and locked. A game is started by storing the game ball in the ball tray 8 and rotating the launch handle 12. When the firing handle 12 is rotated, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 8 are sent to the launching mechanism one by one by the ball feed valve disposed on the back side of the glass frame 5, and the launching mechanism Is launched into the game area PA, and then the pachinko game is developed.

[Overall configuration of gaming system]
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine PM configured as described above is installed in a hall in a game store and used for games. In the hall, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM are installed side by side (in this embodiment, a group of this row is referred to as “amusement island”). In addition, pachinko gaming machines PM are arranged in two rows in a back-to-back state, and these two rows may be collectively referred to as “amusement islands”. The minutes are referred to as “amusement islands”, and explanation will be made by paying attention to the “amusement islands” for one row. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, when individually referring to the pachinko gaming machines PM in the gaming island 100, the pachinko gaming machine P
Numbers such as M (1), PM (2), PM (3),...

On the amusement island 100, an island power supply device 111 for supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine PM is disposed, and a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM installed on each amusement island 100 are connected to the island via a power line. The power supply device 111 is connected. The island power supply 111 includes an island power switch 1 for supplying / cutting off power to a plurality of pachinko machines PM in the amusement island 100 at once.
12 is provided. When the island power switch 112 is turned on, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM in the gaming island 100 are turned on substantially simultaneously. The island power supply 11
1 receives power from the island power supply device 111 and the hall power supply device 110 that supplies power to various facilities and lighting equipment in the hall.

In addition, each pachinko gaming machine PM is connected to the hall computer 120 from an external terminal (not shown) via a signal line, and game information (start winning information, jackpot information, error information, etc.) of each pachinko gaming machine PM is stored. Collected in the hall computer 120 and collectively managed.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM, the island power supply device 111 that supplies power to the pachinko gaming machines PM at the same time, and the hall that centrally manages information such as the operating status of each pachinko gaming machine PM. A gaming system PS is constituted by the computer 120.

In this embodiment, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM arranged on the gaming island 100 are prepared for the same model of the same manufacturer, and each pachinko gaming machine PM alone performs an effect according to the current gaming state. In addition, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM can simultaneously execute a production (synchronization production) of common contents at the same time regardless of the game development state.

[Electrical configuration]
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with additional reference to the block diagram of FIG. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PM includes a main control board 1000, a sub control board 2000, and a payout control board 30 for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM.
00, a power supply board 4000, and the like are mounted.

The main control board 1000 includes a CPU 1001 serving as a control center, a ROM 1002 preliminarily storing a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU 1001, data handled by the CPU 1001 (for example, various data generated during a game and computer programs read from the ROM 1002) RAM 1003 as a work area for temporarily storing, etc., and each drive circuit operates according to a control program stored in the ROM 1002 to perform main control regarding games in the pachinko gaming machine PM. It is configured as follows.

The main control board 1000 includes a general winning port 60, a first special figure starting port 61, a second special figure starting port 62, a general drawing starting port 63, a first large winning port 64, a second large winning port 65, and a first. Special symbol display device 7
1 and the second special symbol display device 72, the normal symbol display device 75, etc. are electrically connected to each other, and can transmit and receive various control signals. The main control board 1000 is connected to a RAM clear switch 1010 for erasing the temporarily stored contents of the RAM 2003 and setting an initial value when the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned on.

The sub-control board 2000 includes a CPU 2001 as a control center, a ROM 2002 that stores a program that prescribes arithmetic processing of the CPU 2001, a RAM 2003 as a work area that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU 2001, and a real-time for timekeeping. A clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 2010 and the like, and a ROM 20
By controlling each drive circuit and the like according to the control program stored in 02, control related to the overall performance in the pachinko gaming machine PM is performed.

The sub control board 2000 is connected so that one-way communication is possible from the main control board 1000. The sub control board 2000 receives a change start command, a change end command, a special game start signal, a special game end signal, and the like from the main control board 1000 side. The variation start command is a command (command that triggers the variation symbol start of decoration) that is transmitted at the timing of starting the variation display of the special symbol, and the lottery result, stop symbol, and variation determined by the main control board 1000 side. A value indicating each of the patterns is transmitted simultaneously. The variation stop command is a command (command that triggers the variation stop of the decorative symbol) transmitted at the timing of stopping the variation display of the special symbol, and a value indicating the stop symbol is transmitted again at the same time.
The special game start signal and the special game end signal are signals for notifying the start and end of a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the occurrence of a big hit. The special game start signal also includes information on whether or not there is a probability variation state.

The sub-control board 2000 includes an effect display device 70, an effect lamp 10, a speaker 11,
The panel illumination device 23, the movable accessory 24, and the like are electrically connected to each other, and based on commands from the main control board 1000, control of image display on the effect display device 70, effect lamp 10 and Control of effect lighting by the panel illumination device 23, control of sound effect generation by the speaker 11, control of the rendering operation of the movable accessory 24, and the like are executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, the sub-control board 2000 has a plurality of units installed on the gaming island (regardless of the current gaming state) when the clock time of the RTC 2010 reaches a predetermined production time set in advance ( Synchronous effects (synchronized effects) are executed to simultaneously perform common effects for pachinko machines PM of the same model).

The payout control board 3000 is connected to the main control board 1000 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and executes control of game ball payout by the prize ball payout unit 33 based on a prize ball payout command from the main control board 1000. .

The power supply board 4000 generates a normal power supply (also referred to as “normal power supply”) used in each of the control boards 1000, 2000, and 3000 based on the power supply (for example, AC 24V power supply) supplied from the island power supply device 111. And a backup power supply circuit that generates a backup power supply (VBB), and supplies necessary power to electric / electronic components such as control boards and game machines. A power switch 4010 for starting a power circuit is connected to the power supply board 4000. On the assumption that the primary power is supplied from the island power supply device 111, when the power switch 4010 is turned on, Normal power is supplied from the normal power supply circuit of the board 4000 to each control board. That is, if the power switch 4010 is always turned on, all the pachinko gaming machines PM in the game island 100 can be simultaneously turned on / off simultaneously only by turning on / off the island power switch 112. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned on, a reset signal (RES signal) notifying that power is supplied from the normal power supply circuit is transmitted from the power supply board 4000 to each control board. Further, the power supply board 4000 is configured to be able to detect that the power supply from the island power supply device 111 is cut off, and transmits a power-off signal (NMI signal) notifying that when power-off is detected. In addition, the backup power supply circuit is connected to the pachinko machine P from the island power supply device 111.
It is configured to be charged when power is supplied to M (the same applies to a backup battery described later).

Next, the configuration of the RTC 2010 mounted on the effect control board 2000 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RTC 2010.
FIG. 5B is a register table of the RTC 2010.

The RTC 2010 has a clock / calendar function for measuring “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”, for example, a 32.768 kHz crystal unit An oscillation circuit unit 2011 that generates a clock signal based on the oscillation operation, a register circuit unit 2020 in which the generated time information is written, and a backup battery 2030 that can perform battery backup for a long time. The CPU 2001 of the effect control board 2000 uses the RTC 201.
The time is temporarily calculated by reading the time information temporarily stored in the register circuit unit 2020 of 0. The RTC 2010 continues the timing operation by receiving the backup power supply when the pachinko gaming machine PM is powered off. As the battery backup of the RTC 2010, either the backup battery 2030 incorporated in the RTC 2010 or the backup power supply circuit of the power supply board 4000 may be used.

The register circuit unit 2020 is based on the clock signal from the oscillation circuit unit 2011, and the year,
Second register 20 used as a counter for measuring the month, day, day, hour, minute, and second
21, minute register 2022, hour register 2023, day of week register 2024, day register 2
025, month register 2026, and year register 2027. Each register is composed of an 8-bit counter that can take a range of “0 to 255”, for example.

The second register 2021 is a counter for measuring “seconds” and is 00 seconds → 01 seconds → 0.
The count is updated in the order of 2 seconds,..., 59 seconds, 00 seconds, 01 seconds,. For example, if the bit data of the second register 2021 is “01010101”, it means 55 seconds. In the second register, a carry occurs in the minute register 2022 at a timing of 59 seconds → 00 seconds.

The minute register 2022 is a counter for measuring “minute”, and is 00 minute → 01 minute → 0.
The count is updated in the order of 2 minutes,..., 59 minutes, 00 minutes, 01 minutes,. Minute register 202
2 is a carry timing from the second register 2021, and increments the count value by one. In the minute register 2022, a carry occurs in the hour register 2023 at the timing of 59 minutes → 00 minutes.

The hour counter 2023 is a counter for measuring “hour”, and it is 00 → 01 hours → 0.
The count is updated in the order of 2 o'clock →… → 23 o'clock → 00 o'clock → 01 o'clock →. Hour register 202
3 is a carry timing from the minute register 2022 and increments the count value by one. In the hour register 2023, carry occurs in the day register 2024 and the day register 2025 at the timing of 23 (hour) → 00 (hour).

The day register 2024 is a counter for indicating “day of the week”. Sunday → Monday → Tuesday →.
→ Update the count in the order of Saturday → Sunday →. For example, if the bit data of the day register 2024 is “00000000”, Sunday, if “00000001”, Monday, “0000
“0010” means Tuesday, “00000011” means Wednesday, “00000100” means Thursday, “00000101” means Friday, and “00000110” means Saturday. In the day register 2024, no carry to the upper register occurs.

The day register 2025 is a counter for “day”, and the update status differs because the last day of the month varies depending on “year” and “month”. 01 day → 02 day → 03 day →... → end month day → 01 day → 02 The count is updated in the order of day →. The last day of the month is January, March, May, July, August, 1
It is the 31st in October and December, and the 30th in April, June, September and November.
The month is 29th, and February, which is not a leap year, is 28th. The date register 2025 increments the count value by one at the time of carry from the hour register 2023.
In the day register 2025, the month register 2 is updated at the timing of the end of the month to the 01st.
Carry occurs at 026.

The month register 2026 is a counter for “month”, which is 01 month → 02 month →... → November → 12
The count is updated in the order of month → 01 month →. Month register 2026 includes day register 202.
The count value is incremented by 1 at the timing of the carry from 5. In the month register 2026, a carry occurs in the year register 2027 at the timing of December → 01.

The year register 2027 is a counter for “year”, and is 00 → 01 → 02 →→→ 99.
The count is updated in the order of year → 00 → 01 →→. The year register 2027 increments the count value by one at the carry timing from the month register 2026.

In the RTC 2010 having such a configuration, the timekeeping time, that is, the count value of each register is an accurate current time (Japan Standard Time) when the pachinko machine PM is manufactured or shipped.
The current year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second are initially set using a master clock or the like that manages the data. By the time correction process at the time of power-on, it is possible to change the count value of each register and reset the time measured by the RTC 2010.

[Function configuration]
Next, referring to the block diagram of FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described.
Various functions of (mainly main control board 1000 / sub control board 2000) will be described.

<Main control board>
First, the main control board 1000 is a game control means 1100 that manages main control relating to main games (first special figure games, second special figure games, special games, etc.), auxiliary games (general figure games, etc.), and general games.
And various game information [for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R big hit (with a ball), 2R big hit (without a ball), small hit, off)},
Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information on the variation pattern (for example, variation time, start signal of special game, status information, end signal, hold information, etc.), and the entry of game balls into various winning openings Prize-ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the payout control board 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball, power-on processing control means 1400 for managing the process of returning to the state immediately before power-off when the power is turned on, power-off And a power-off processing control means 1500 that saves the game data when it is generated and sets the RAM access prohibited state.

The game control means 1100 is a ball entry determination means 1 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening.
110, a lottery random value acquisition means 1120 for acquiring a lottery random value, and a hold control means 1 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number.
130, whether or not to win the special game based on the first special figure game random number, the second special figure game random number, and the common figure game random number, which will be described in detail later, and whether or not to open the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure start port 62 The lottery means 1135, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 for determining whether or not the variation start conditions of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are satisfied, and the stop symbol and variation pattern (variation time) of each symbol Etc.), the display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62.
Electric Chu open / close control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the game, special game control means 1170 for controlling special games advantageous to the player over the normal game, and control for small hit games With respect to the small hit game control means 1175, the first special figure game, the second special figure game, and the general figure game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred to and a game state to be transferred based on the determination Specific game control means 1180 for processing and current and past game states [eg, main game state {normal game state, specific game state (probability change state, short time state), special game state, small hit game state} , States related to ordinary game (electric chew support state, non-electric chew support state), stop symbols and variation pattern information related to special symbols and normal symbols, various flags Off situation, has special game state in the game (e.g., number of rounds and the winning number information) and gaming related information temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing], etc., a. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, the entering determination means 1110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When the first start winning information is acquired, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the first special figure starting port 61, and when the second starting winning information is acquired, the game ball has the second special figure starting port 62. Judge that he won a prize. In addition, when the winning determination means 1110 acquires the first grand prize information, the game ball becomes the first big prize opening 6.
When it is determined that the game has been won, and the second grand prize information is acquired, it is determined that the game ball has won the second grand prize port 65. Furthermore, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the general drawing start port 63 when the general winning information is acquired, and determines that the gaming ball has won the general winning port 60 when the general winning information is acquired. .

Next, the lottery random number acquisition means 1120 receives a random number value related to the first special figure lottery (referred to as a “first lottery random value”) triggered by the game ball entering the first special figure start port 61. 1st special figure which determines whether it acquires, and acquires the said random number value (1st determination lottery random value, 1st special symbol lottery random value, 1st fluctuation pattern lottery random value) according to this determination result Lottery random value acquisition means 112
1 and a random number value related to the second special figure lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 62 (
It is determined whether or not “second lottery random value” is acquired, and according to the determination result, the random number value (second successful lottery random value, second special symbol lottery random value, second variation pattern) The second lottery random value acquisition means 1122 for acquiring the lottery random number value) and the random number value related to the normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball to the usual figure starting port 63 (referred to as “normal lottery random value”) And a random number lottery value acquisition unit 1123 for acquiring the random number value (a normal lottery lottery random value, a normal symbol lottery random value, a common symbol variation pattern lottery random value) based on the determination result. And having.

Here, the “random number” in the claims and the description including the above is randomly determined from a predetermined range such as “0” to “65535” or “0” to “255” allocated according to the type of random number. Is the selected value. The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first lottery random value acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number value is subjected to symbol variation. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding until permission is granted and whether or not to temporarily store the second lottery random number value acquired in a situation where the second special symbol variation permission is not given, and the determination result Based on the second special figure holding means 11 for holding the random number value until the symbol variation permission is granted
32, for determining whether or not to temporarily store the common drawing lottery random value acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted, and for holding the random number value based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission has been granted And an ordinary map holding means 1133. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132, and the universal figure holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order.

Next, the first lottery lottery means 1135 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the first lottery random value as a result of the winner lottery 1135. A means 1135a, a second special figure determination lottery means 1135b for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the base game based on the second lottery random value, and a normal lottery random value Based on a lottery means 1135c for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62. The first special figure success / failure lottery means 1135a and the second special figure success / failure lottery means 1135b hold a plurality of special figure success / failure lottery tables to be referred to in the success / failure lottery (first special figure success / failure lottery table, second special figure success / failure lottery table). . In the special figure winning / losing lottery table, the winning / losing lottery value and the determination result of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss are associated with each other, and the probability of success / failure is determined according to the corresponding range setting of the big hit. The first special figure success / failure lottery means 1135a and the second special figure success / failure lottery means 1135b normally refer to the special figure success / failure lottery table based on the normal probability,
When the probability changes, the special figure winning / losing lottery table in which the winning probability is higher than the normal probability is referred to. On the other hand, the normal / non-win lottery table 1135c holds a normal / non-win lottery table which is referred to when the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is opened. The result of the open lottery is determined. The normal-plotting lottery means 1135c refers to the universal-plotting lottery table that wins with a probability of 1/256 in the normal state, and hits with a probability of 250/256 in the normal symbol time-short state (electric chew support state). Refer to the usual lottery table.

Next, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 determines the variation start condition for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (not being in a special game, not being varied in the first special symbol or the second special symbol, etc.) Judgment processing of whether or not is satisfied. In addition, symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 113
8 reserves the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 preferentially executes variation display of the second special symbol over the first special symbol. That is, while the second lottery random number value is held in the second special figure holding means 1132, even if the first lottery random value is held in the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 is held. The second lottery random number value that is held in is preferentially digested. Thereby, as long as the state that the second lottery random number value is held by the second special figure holding means 1132 is maintained, the second special drawing lottery can be continuously executed.

Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired first lottery random value (particularly, the first special symbol lottery random value, the first variation pattern lottery random value), the stop symbol and variation pattern of the first special symbol Based on the first special symbol content determining means 1141 for determining the second special symbol and the acquired second lottery random value (particularly, the second special symbol lottery random value and the second variation pattern lottery random value). And the second special figure content determining means 1142 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the stop symbol and the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the acquired general symbol lottery random value (in particular, the normal symbol lottery random value and the common symbol variation pattern lottery random value). And a general-purpose content determining means 1143 for determining a pattern.

The first special symbol content determining means 1141 is referred to when determining the first special symbol lottery table referred to when determining the stop symbol related to the first special symbol and the variation pattern related to the first special symbol. A first special figure variation pattern lottery table. Second special figure content determining means 1142
Are a second special symbol lottery table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second special symbol, and a second special symbol variation pattern lottery table that is referred to when determining a variation pattern related to the second special symbol. And having. Here, the stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. There are a plurality of jackpot symbols. Based on the types of symbols, the profit state at the time of the special game and the game state after the special game are determined. In addition, the plurality of types of variation patterns are defined on the assumption that the variation patterns have long and short variation times, and that the variation of symbols by the decorative symbols composed of a plurality of symbols is also executed at the variation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped when the variation time elapses.

Next, the normal symbol content determining means 1143 is a normal symbol lottery table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol and a normal symbol that is referred to when determining a variation pattern (variation time) related to a normal symbol. And a figure variation pattern lottery table. In addition, general contents determination means 1143
Refers to the normal symbol lottery table, and when winning is determined based on the normal symbol lottery random value (win / no lottery random number value), a predetermined winning symbol “7” is assigned, while when a lose is determined. Is configured to assign a predetermined lose symbol “-”. Further, the common figure content determination means 1143 refers to the common figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and selects a relatively long fluctuation time X (“30 seconds”) in the normal symbol fluctuation display in the normal state. On the other hand, in a short time state of a normal symbol, a considerably short fluctuation time Y (“1 second”) is selected.

Next, the display control means 1150 includes a first special symbol control means 1151 that performs control to stop and display the first special symbol after the first special symbol is changed for a predetermined time on the first special symbol display device 71, and a second special symbol. On the display device 72, the second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling the display to stop after the second special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 75 are variably displayed for a predetermined time. And a general-purpose control means 1153 for performing control to stop and display after that.

Here, the first special figure control means 1151 is a first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151 for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141.
a. The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. The second special figure control means 1
152 includes second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. The second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a second special figure fluctuation management timer (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1153 has an ordinary symbol variation time management unit 1153a for managing the variation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 75. The common figure fluctuation time management means 1153a further has a common figure fluctuation management timer capable of measuring time.

Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not a condition for performing control to open and close the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is satisfied. Electric Chu open / close control means 11
Reference numeral 60 denotes an electric chew opening time determination reference table which is referred to when determining the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62, and the opening of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62. And an electric chew release time management timer for managing time. Electric Chu open / close control means 116
0 refers to the electric chew release time determination reference table, and when the winning lottery is won in the short time state of the normal symbol (electric chew support state), it is released for a relatively long time compared to the normal state {electric chew Opening time α in the support state = 3 seconds (long time), opening time β in the normal state = 0.1 seconds (short time)}.

Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (big hit) is satisfied. Specifically, the special game (big hit) execution permission flag is won. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not has occurred and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds,
A special game content determining means 1172 that sets the round time etc. in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 and a special game in which the first big prize opening 64 or the second big prize opening 65 is opened under predetermined conditions ( Special game execution means 1173 for executing a big hit) and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, management of opening and closing times of the first big prize opening 64 and the second big prize opening 65) Time management means 1174. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a round execution timer for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table that is referred to when the content of the special game to be set in the special figure game related information temporary storage unit 1191 is specified.

When the lottery result related to the first special drawing lottery indicates the transition to the special game, the special game control means 1170 has the special game operation condition when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the game has been established, and the special game is executed by opening the first grand prize port 64 or the second grand prize port 65. Similarly, the special game control means 1170, when the lottery result related to the second special figure lottery indicates the transition to the special game, the special game control means 1170 is displayed when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the operating condition is satisfied, and the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65 is determined.
A special game is executed by releasing. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65 is continuously continued a plurality of times, and is composed of a plurality of unit games (rounds) with one opening / closing as a unit. Is done. The special game control means 1170 ends the special game when the set round number (15 rounds or 2 rounds) of the unit game is consumed.

The small hit game control means 1175, when the lottery result related to the first special drawing lottery results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the operating condition has been established, and the small winning game is executed by opening the first big prize opening 64 or the second big prize opening 65. Similarly, if the lottery result related to the second special drawing lottery indicates a transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 1175 will stop when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. It is determined that the small winning game operating condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the first big winning port 64 or the second big winning port 65. The small hit game is different from the special game in that it is composed of one unit game. Here, when the 2R special game and the small hit game described above are compared, although they are internally different, the point of the same opening / closing time (0.25 seconds) and the number of times of opening / closing are the same (the former is Since one opening and closing per round is twice in two rounds, and the latter is common in two opening and closing per round twice, a game with an approximate opening time / opening pattern is developed.

Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And having. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181
It has a short time counter that can count the special symbol short time (normal symbol short number). Here, the “specific game” is, for example, a probability variation state in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in the normal game, a short time state in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shorter than that in the normal game, and the second special figure. It refers to a normal game such as an electric chew support state in which the ease of entering the starting port 62 is enhanced.

The specific game control means 1180 controls the normal game in the probability changing state, the short time state, and the electric chew support state. The specific game control means 1180 shifts the game state to the short-time state and the electric chew support state after the end of the special game. On the other hand, the transition to the probability variation state after the end of the special game is limited to the case where the special symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 1140 is a jackpot symbol accompanied by the transition to probability variation. The short-time state and the easy-to-open state are continued until the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100 times from the end of the special game. However, when shifting to the probability changing state at the same time, as long as the probability changing state continues, the time reduction state and the electric chew support state are continued. That is, it continues until the next big hit. As described above, the end of the time reduction state and the electric chew support state is determined according to the gaming state. In the short-time state, a variation pattern with a particularly short variation time tends to appear. In the electric chew support state, the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol is changed, and the opening time of the electric accessory 622 is extended. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed.
During the probability change state, the probability that the success / failure lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 1135 becomes a big hit is maintained at a high value. The specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 turns on the “special symbol probability change flag” in the probability change state and sets the “special symbol time reduction flag” in the time reduction state when determining the transition content to the specific game related to the special symbol. turn on. In this embodiment, the “ordinary symbol time flag” is also turned on in conjunction with the “special symbol time flag”. In addition, as described in detail in the processing column described later, when the “special symbol time reduction flag” is turned off,
The “normal symbol short time flag” is also turned off.

Next, the game related information temporary storage means 1190 is a special chart for temporarily storing information related to special figure games (main game) such as control related to special symbols and control related to special games and small hit games. Game-related information temporary storage means 1191 and control related to normal symbols and the second start port 62
A temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing information related to the general game, such as information related to the electric accessory 622.

<Sub control board>
The sub control board 2000 performs effect display control on the effect display device 70 based on the information receiving means 2100 for receiving commands and various information from the main control board 1000 side, and commands from the main control board 1000 side. Producing display control means 2200 and game island 10
Synchronous effect control means 2300 for controlling effects synchronized with other pachinko gaming machines PM within 0, and general effect information (including flags) related to processing executed on the sub-control board 2000 side Production-related information temporary storage means 2400.

The information receiving means 2100 has main-side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information related to the special figure game from the main control board 1000 side. The information temporarily stored here is appropriately referred to as necessary by each means described later in each process described below.

The effect display control means 2200 determines the effect contents to be displayed on the effect display device 70 based on the special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation pattern information) transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. Further, the effect display control means 2200 determines the contents of the jackpot effect including the start demonstration and the end demo to be displayed during the special game prior to the execution of the special game. further,
The effect display control means 2200 determines the contents of the small hit effect including the start demonstration and the end demo to be displayed during the small hit game prior to the execution of the small hit game.

The effect display control means 2200 is a decoration symbol display control means 2210 for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the decoration symbol display unit 700 of the effect display device 70, and the determination of the hold information and hold prefetch of the decoration symbols. The drawing hold information display control means 2220 for controlling all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the drawing hold display sections 701 and 702 of the effect display device 70 such as the processing and the display process, and the information related to the effect display (flags) Production display related information temporary storage means 2230 for temporary storage.

The decorative symbol display control means 2210 is based on the symbol information from the main control board 1000 that is temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2110. Content determination means 2211 and a drawing change pattern storage means for storing all data related to the effect display including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the decorative design and the change design pattern of the decorative design. 2212. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2211 is referred to when determining the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table for reference when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol. And a drawing change content determination lottery table.

The decorative symbol display control means 2211 is configured to determine a decorative symbol stop symbol and a variable effect pattern based on special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation pattern information) transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. . In addition, about the stop design of the decorative design, it is determined by lottery based on the attribute information of the special symbol in the case of winning, and in the case of losing, it is determined by lottery based on whether it is reach or non-reach, The decorative design variation effect pattern is uniquely specified based on the special symbol variation pattern, but is not limited to this. For example, the decoration symbol may be uniquely determined by being tied to the special symbol stop symbol.

The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the result of winning / not-winning lottery means 1135 indicates a transition to 15R special game, a specific combination such as “777” or “111” is used. Thus, a combination of three symbols is selected.
A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357”, is also selected when the result of the lottery result indicates a shift to 2R special game or a small hit. That is, the specific combination of 2R big hit or small hit does not necessarily have to be a combination of three symbols. If the winning / losing lottery result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946”, and is a specific combination that is selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. When the result of lottery determination is not 15R big hit and a variation effect pattern indicating a loss with reach is selected, “191” is selected.
Or a combination that does not have only one symbol, such as “727”.

The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a variation display mode of the decorative symbol, that is, a series of effect display processes from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the end of variation. The variation effect pattern includes a pattern for displaying a normal lost symbol and a pattern for displaying a lost symbol or a big hit symbol through a reach state that is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned. In particular,
The pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. For example, normal reach refers to a mode in which two out of three symbol sequences temporarily stop, and then the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates. Super reach refers to two out of three symbol sequences temporarily. After stopping, it means a mode in which the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates frame-by-frame.

Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 has a hold information temporary storage means 2221 for temporarily storing various information related to the hold.

In addition, the effect display control means 2200 includes the effect lamp 10 and the panel illumination device 2.
Control related to all effects other than image display, such as turning on and off 3, producing sound such as sound output from the speaker 11, and producing action of the movable accessory 24, is executed.

Next, the synchronization effect control means 2300 is a synchronization effect execution control means 2310 that performs control to execute the synchronization effect based on the time count of the RTC 2010, and a time for correcting the time count of the RTC 2010 when the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned on. Time correction process control means 2320 for executing the correction process, time correction process execution availability determination means 2330 for determining whether to permit or prohibit the execution of the time correction process, and information (including flags) regarding the synchronization effect and the time correction process. A synchronous production / time correction related information temporary storage unit 2340 for temporary storage.

When the clocked time of the RTC 2010 reaches the preset time of the synchronized performance, the synchronized performance execution control means 2310 has no relation to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PM, and the game island 10
When the synchronous effect in the same mode as the other gaming machines installed at 0 is started and the time measured by the RTC 2010 reaches the end time of the synchronous effect, control to end the synchronous effect is executed. That is, in this embodiment, in the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM in the gaming island 100, when the time measured by each RTC 2010 reaches the start time of the synchronous production, each pachinko gaming machine PM simultaneously produces the synchronous production at the same timing. When the time of each RTC 2010 reaches the end time of the synchronized performance, each pachinko gaming machine PM is configured to end the synchronized performance at the same time.

As the contents of this synchronized effect, for example, a common image (still image, moving image) from the effect display device 70 is distinguished from general effect modes (symbol variation, reach effect, big hit effect, small hit effect, etc.). ) And a sound effect is generated from the speaker 11 corresponding to the image output. In addition, as a synchronous production, other pachinko machines PM installed on the amusement island 100
Any aspect may be used as long as it can implement the same aspect (such as completely identical effects, related effects, and partially matching effects).

This synchronized effect is performed at the same time every day from Monday to Sunday (except for store holidays). As the start time, for example, 10:00 (first time), 12:00 (second time), 14:00 (third time) in the business hours from opening to closing of the amusement store,
..., 20:00 (sixth time), etc., are set every two hours. As the end time, for example, it is set at a timing 5 minutes after the start time (that is, the synchronized performance time is 5 minutes). Note that the start time, end time, and effect time of the synchronized effect are not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, the time zone and the content of the production of the synchronous production may be made different according to the day of the week or the event date.

The time correction processing control means 2320 performs the time correction processing of the RTC 2010 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned on simultaneously for the purpose of simultaneous execution of the synchronized production by a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM in the gaming island 100 without time difference. Run. Here, when the power is turned on, RTC2010
The reason is that the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM in the amusement island 100 are simultaneously supplied with power from the island power supply device 111 before opening the amusement store,
This is because the timing of execution of the time correction processing of the RTC 2010 can be made to coincide with each other by using the time of power-on as the trigger for execution of the time correction processing.

When the normal power supply from the power supply board 4000 is confirmed, the time correction processing control unit 2320 performs the RTC 2010 as the time correction processing of the RTC 2010 by the following method.
The count value of each register is rewritten, and the time measured by the RTC 2010 is corrected. As a specific process, paying attention to the count value related to “second” of the second register 2021, when the count value of the second register 2021 is “01 to 30 seconds”, the count value of the upper register is raised. Without resetting, the count value of the second register 2021 is reset to “00 seconds” (that is, the time value of the second digit is lowered to “00 seconds”). On the other hand, the count value of the second register 2021 is “3”.
1 to 59 seconds ", the count value of the upper register is carried and incremented by 1, and the count value of the second register 2021 is reset to" 00 seconds "(that is, the time value of the second digit) To "60 seconds"). For example, when the current time specified by the hour, minute, and second registers 2021, 2022, and 2023 is 09:59:55, it is corrected to 10:00:00 (minute register and hour register: carry, second register 20
21: Reset), and when it is 10:00:05, it is corrected to 10:00:00 (upper register: no carry, second register: reset).

At this time, considering that the error of the timekeeping time of the RTC 2010 is about several seconds to several seconds of commas per day, the time correction timing of each RTC2010 is made coincident at the time of power-on, thereby raising or lowering the timekeeping time of the RTC2010. By a simple method, it is possible to set the clock times of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM to the same time. As described above, the deviation time for one day of the RTC 2010 is about several seconds to several seconds of the comma, and the accurate current time (
Assuming that there is only that much difference between the standard time of Japan and the time measured by RTC 2010, the timing of turning on the island power supply device 111 (ON operation of the island power switch 112) is set to “00” seconds of the current time By carrying out at the timing of each pachinko machine P
Even if the clock time of the RTC 2010 is advanced / decreased at M, they can be corrected to the same time (exact current time). As a result, the value of the second digit of the timekeeping time is changed to 30.
By correcting to a close value between 00 (seconds) and 60 (seconds) using the second to 31 seconds as a boundary value,
As long as no delay or advance of 30 seconds or more can occur with respect to the correct current time (Japan Standard Time), the time measured by each RTC 2010 of a plurality of pachinko machines PM installed in the amusement island 100 is corrected to the same time. As a result, each RTC 2010 performs a timekeeping operation under the same timekeeping time. A time display counter for displaying the time measured by the RTC 2010 may be provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM, and the power-on timing may be adjusted with reference to this display time.

Here, it is preferable that the time measured by the RTC 2010 is always the same as the accurately managed current time (Japan Standard Time). However, from the viewpoint of having a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM perform synchronous production at the same time. It is not always necessary to be the same, and it is understood that it is only necessary to share the same timekeeping time among a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM that perform a synchronized effect even if there is a slight deviation from the current time.

The time correction execution possibility determination unit 2330 acquires the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned off and the time when the power is turned on from the register circuit unit 2020 of the RTC 2010, and the power is turned on after the power is turned off. Elapsed time (hereinafter referred to as “power-off time”)
When the power shut-off time exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 3 hours), execution of the time correction process is permitted, and when the power cut-off time is less than the predetermined time, execution of the time correction process is prohibited.

This is done, for example, during the business hours of the amusement store, with the purpose of carrying out malfunctions, maintenance inspections, maintenance, etc. of pachinko gaming machines PM, with the power off only one individual on the amusement island 100,
The power may be turned on again after the work (in this case, the power switch 4010 on the gaming machine side is turned on), but the time correction processing of the RTC 2010 is executed for only one of them when the power is turned on. This is because only one of these devices causes a time lag with other pachinko gaming machines PM. Therefore, in general, the time correction process is allowed to be performed during the power-off time (for example, 8 hours) from the time of power-off at the end of business to the time of power-on at the time of business start-up, and the pachinko machine PM during business hours The time correction processing can be prohibited during the power-off time (for example, 10 minutes) due to this trouble.

[Processing of pachinko machines]
Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Processing on the main control board>
First, the flow of processing on the main control board 1000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, the flowchart on the left side of FIG. 7 is a process executed on the main control board 1000 side at a normal time after the power is turned on. On the other hand, the flowchart on the right side of FIG. 7 is a power-off process that is executed in response to a power-off signal (NMI signal) that is generated when the power is cut off.

First, the left side of FIG. 7 is a main flowchart showing a general processing flow executed on the main control board 1000 side. In step S1050, the main control board 1000 executes power-on processing. Next, in step S1100, the main control board 1000 executes a winning process for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including a general-purpose starting port contributing indirectly) related to special game transition. Next, in step S1350, the main control board 1000 determines whether or not a normal game is being played. If Yes in step S1350 (if a normal game is being played), in step S1400, the main control board 1000 determines that the normal game control process (
Execute processing related to normal symbols). Next, in step S1500, the main control board 10
00 executes normal game processing (processing related to special symbols). On the other hand, step S1350
In the case of No (when not playing a normal game), in step S1800, the main control board 1
000 executes a special game control process. Next, in step S1900, the main control board 1000 executes a small hit control process. In step S1950, the main control board 1000 transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. Return to S1050.
Note that the special game of S1800 and the small hit game of S1900 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of power-on processing according to the subroutine of step S1050 in FIG. In this power-on process, after a security check is performed to confirm whether or not the contents of the program are valid, the processes after step S1052 are started. First, in step S1052, the power-on processing control unit 1400 sets a stack pointer. Next, in step S1054, the power-on processing control means 1400 sets an interrupt mode. Next, in step S1056, the power-on processing control means 1400
Access to the RAM 1003 is permitted. Next, in step S1058, the power-on processing control means 1400 initializes the built-in register. Next, in step S1060, the power-on processing control unit 1400 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 1010 is off. In the case of Yes in step S1060, in step S1062, the power-on processing control unit 1400 determines whether or not the occurrence information at power-off is normal. If Yes in step S1062, in step S1064, the power-on processing control means 1400 determines whether the RAM 10
A checksum of 03 is calculated. In step S1066, the power-on processing control unit 1400 determines whether the checksum of the RAM 1003 is normal. Step S106
In the case of Yes in 6, in step S <b> 1068, the power-on processing control unit 1400 restores the stack pointer at power-off. In step S1070, the power-on processing control unit 1400 starts a timer interrupt. Next, in step S1072, the power-on processing control unit 1400 restores all the used registers. In step S1074, the power-on processing control unit 1400 returns the interrupt permission / prohibition to the state before power-off and returns to the address before power-off.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1060, step S1062, or step S1066, in step S1076, the power-on processing control means 1400 clears all areas of the RAM 1003 to zero. In step S 1078, the power-on processing control unit 1400 sets an initial value during normal game in the RAM 1003. Next, in step S1080, the power-on processing control unit 1400 activates a timer interrupt. And step S1082
Then, the power-on processing control means 1400 sets the interrupt permission, and the game is started (the process proceeds to the winning process in step S1100).

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step S1100 in FIG. First, in step S1200, the main control board 1000 executes a general drawing lottery random number acquisition process described later. In step S1300, the main control board 1
000 executes a special drawing lottery random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step S1350.

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a general lottery random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step S1200 in FIG. First, in step S1202, the entrance determination means 11
10 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (passed through) the ordinary prize winning opening 63. Step S12
In the case of Yes in 02, in step S1204, the general drawing lottery random value acquisition unit 1123 refers to the general drawing holding unit 1133 and determines whether or not the holding ball is within the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step S1204, in FIG.
23 obtains a standard lottery random value. Subsequently, in step S1208, the ordinary map holding means 11
33 shows the random number value together with the order information as to what number is on hold, and the normal hold means 113.
In the form set to 3, 1 is added to the holding ball, and the process proceeds to the next process (special drawing lottery random value acquisition process in step S1300). In addition, also when it is No in step S1202 and step S1204, it transfers to the following process (Special figure lottery random value acquisition process of step S1300).

Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special drawing lottery random value acquisition process according to the subroutine of step S1300 in FIG. First, in step S1302, the entrance determination means 11
10 determines whether or not the first start prize information is received from the first start prize detector 611 of the first special figure starting port 61. If Yes in step S1302, the first in step S1304
The special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1121 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit (for example, four). If Yes in step S1304, step S1306 and step S1308
Then, the first special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1121 obtains the first lottery random number value (first winning lottery random number value, first special symbol lottery random value, first variation pattern lottery random value, etc.), and the first Special figure holding means 1
131 is the first information together with the order information indicating the number of reservations for the first special symbol.
Set lottery random value. Next, in step S1309, the information transmission unit 1200
The special figure holding means 1131 is referred to obtain information on how many pieces of the random number have been stored for the first special symbol, and transmit the information to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, the winning determination means 1110 determines whether or not the second start winning information is received from the second start winning detector 621 of the second special figure starting port 62. In the case of Yes in step S1310, in step S1312, the second special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1122 has an upper limit (for example, 4)
It is determined whether or not it is within. If Yes in step S1312, step S131
4 and step S1316, the second special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1122 obtains the second lottery random number value (the second success / failure lottery random value, the second special symbol lottery random value, the second variation pattern lottery random value, etc.). Then, the second special figure holding means 1132 sets the second lottery random number value together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held for the second special symbol. Next, in step S1317, the information transmitting unit 1200 refers to the second special figure holding unit 1132 to obtain information as to what number of holdings the random number value is stored for the second special symbol, The information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000, and the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process (process related to normal symbols) in step S1400}. In step S1302 and step S1304, No.
In step S1310, the process proceeds to step S1310. In steps S1310 and S1312, N
In the case of o, the next process {the normal game control process in step S1400 (the process related to the normal symbol)
}.

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a normal game control process (a process related to normal symbols) according to the subroutine of step S1400 in FIG. First, in step S1402, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1402, in step S1404, the universal chart control means 1153 refers to the universal figure game related information temporary storage means 1192 and determines whether or not the normal symbol variation flag is off. Step S
In the case of Yes in 1404, in step S1406, the universal figure content determination unit 1143 refers to the universal figure holding unit 1133 and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. Step S
In the case of Yes in 1406, in step S1408, the electric chew release availability determination means 1135c.
Refers to the general game related information temporary storage means 1192, and the game state information on the general game side (whether or not the current game state is the electric chew support state, that is, whether or not the time symbol flag of the normal symbol is on) )), And based on the general drawing lottery random value to be digested this time, refer to the electric Chu open / close lottery table to determine the success / failure. The stop symbol is determined with reference to the normal symbol lottery table. Next, step S1
In 410, the general figure content determining means 1143 refers to the general figure game related information temporary storage means 1192 to obtain the game state information on the general figure game side, and then refers to the general figure variation pattern lottery table. A predetermined time is set in the figure fluctuation management timer (normal symbol fluctuation time is determined).
Subsequently, in step S1412, the general-purpose control means 1153 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the general-purpose game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1414, the ordinary figure holding means 1133 subtracts 1 from the reserved ball relating to the normal symbol, and then the ordinary figure holding means 113.
3 is updated, and the general symbol control means 1153 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 75.
Next, in step S1416, the common figure fluctuation time management unit 1153a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer to determine whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Yes in step S1416
In this case, in step S1418, the general symbol control means 1153 is displayed on the normal symbol display device 75.
In step S1408, the stop symbol determined by the general diagram content determination means 1143 is fixedly displayed. Then, in step S1420, the ordinary figure control means 1153 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the ordinary figure game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1422, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. If YES in step S1422, in step S1424, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 is displayed.
Refers to the general game related information temporary storage means 1192 to obtain the game state information on the general game side and refers to the electric chew release time determination reference table on the basis of the game state. After determining the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the start port 62, the opening time is set in the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1426, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192. In step S1428, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160
The electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is opened.

Next, in step S1430, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew release time management timer and determines whether or not the end time of the opening time temporarily stored in the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192 has been reached. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1430, in step S1432, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines that the electric accessory 6 of the second special figure starting port 62 is used.
22 is closed. Next, in step S1434, the electric chew release control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192,
The process proceeds to the next process {the normal game control process of step S1500 (a process related to special symbols)}.

If No in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1430, and step S1
In the case of No in 404, the process proceeds to step S1416, and step S1406, step S1.
If No in 416, step S1422, and step S1430, the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process (process related to special symbols) in step S1500}.

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a normal game control process (a process related to special symbols) according to the subroutine of step S1500 in FIG. First, in step S1600 (1
), The main control board 1000 executes a first special symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step S1600 (2), the main control board 1000 executes a second special symbol display control process described later. In step S1700, the main control board 1000 executes special game operation condition determination processing described later, and proceeds to the next processing (prize ball payout processing in step S1950).

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step S1600 in FIG. Since this process is common to the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the first special symbol side will be mainly described, except for special cases, and the second special symbol side will be written in parentheses. Describe. First, in step S1650, the main control board 1000.
Performs a variation start condition satisfaction determination process to be described later. Next, in step S1602, the first
The special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) is on. The “variation start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a variation start condition satisfaction determination process described later, and that is turned on on the condition that the special game or the special symbol is not varied. Step S1602
In the case of Yes, in step S1603, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and the first special symbol ( The change start permission flag relating to the second special symbol) is turned off.

Next, in step S1604, the success / failure lottery means 1135 receives the first special figure reservation means 1131 (
The first lottery random value (second lottery random value) relating to the current symbol variation stored temporarily in the second special figure holding means 1132) is read out. Next, in step S1670, the game control means 1100
Performs lottery table setting processing. In the lottery table setting process, any one of a normal state table, a probability variation state table, and a time reduction state table is set as the lottery table according to the gaming state. Next, in step S1606, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the first special lottery value (first success / failure lottery random value) {second lottery random value (second success / failure lottery random value)} and the game state. A special symbol win / loss (big hit, small win) lottery is executed with reference to the figure win / fail lottery table (second special figure win / fail lottery table). In the present embodiment, the lottery for the big hit and the small hit is executed in the same lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is first executed with reference to the big hit lottery table, and when the lottery is shifted to the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table. Good. Further, the small hitting lottery may be executed by referring to the small hitting lottery table first, and the big hitting lottery may be executed even when the small hitting lottery is deviated or hit. In step S1608, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win.
If Yes in step S1608, the special game transition determining means 11 is determined in step S1610.
35a turns on the hit flag in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191. On the other hand,
If NO in step S1608, step S1610 is skipped.

Then, in step S1612, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) determines each lot in the first special figure content determination lottery table (second special figure content determination lottery table). Referring to the lottery table, the first lottery random value (first special symbol lottery random value, first variation pattern lottery random value) {second lottery random value (second special symbol lottery random value, second variation pattern lottery random value) )} Is determined based on the first special symbol (second special symbol) and the variation pattern, and these are temporarily stored in the special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step S1614, the information transmission means 120 is displayed.
0 is symbol information about the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step S1612 (
Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation pattern information, and the like) are transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side together with a variation start command. Next, in step S1616, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time (the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S1612) to the first special figure. It is set in the fluctuation management timer (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152). In step S1618, the first
The special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) is a variation pattern stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). Follow the instructions to start displaying special symbols. Next, in step S1620, the first
The special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191.

In step S1622, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step S1622, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step S1622, in step S1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a change stop command to the sub control board 2000 side. next,
In step S1626, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) stops the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72), The stop symbol stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol.

Next, in step S1628, the game control means 1100 refers to the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191, and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1628, the game control means 1100 turns off the hit flag in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 in step S1630. Next, in step S1632, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step S1632, in step S1634, the game control means 1100 turns on the special game (bonus) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and step S163.
Move to 8. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1632, in step S1636, the game control means 1100 turns on the small hit execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and proceeds to step S1638. In the case of No in step S1628, that is, in the case of a loss, the process proceeds to step S1638.

Next, in step S1638, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152).
Turns off the changing flag in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191. In step S1640, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) resets the first special figure fluctuation management timer (second special figure fluctuation management timer). Next, in step S1680, the main control board 1000 executes special game end determination processing, and proceeds to the next processing (specific game operation condition determination processing in step S1700). In this special game end determination process, the special symbol time reduction count is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 100 times), the special symbol and the normal symbol time reduction state are ended (special symbol). Turn off both the time flag and the normal symbol time flag).

If No in step S1602, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) refers to the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 in step S1638, and the changing flag is set. Determine whether it is on. If Yes in step S1638, the process proceeds to step S1622, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process for the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to the subroutine of steps S1650 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step S1652, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not a special game or a small hit game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step S1652, in step S1654, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are currently fluctuating. Determine. In step S1654, Ye
In the case of s, in step S1658, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether or not there is reservation on the priority digest side, that is, in the present example, there is a second special symbol hold. In the case of Yes in step S1658, in step S1660, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1
138 accesses the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191, turns on the change start permission flag relating to the second special symbol on the priority digest side, and proceeds to the next process (step S1602). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1658 (when there is no hold on the priority digest side), in step S1662, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether there is a hold on the non-priority digest side. . In the case of Yes in step S1662, in step S1664, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the special symbol game related information temporary storage unit 1191 and turns on the variation permission flag relating to the first special symbol on the non-priority digest side. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (step S1602). Note that No in step S1652 or step S1654.
In this case, the process proceeds to the next process (step S1602).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step S1700 in FIG. First, in step S1702, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1702, in step S1704, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190. Next, in step S1706, the special game content determination unit 1172 sets the content of the special game in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 by referring to the special game content reference table based on various parameters. Then, step S1707
Thus, the specific game control means 1180 uses the information related to the past winning symbol and the game state temporarily stored in the game related information temporary storage means 1190 (game content determination information storage area) as the current winning symbol and the current game. Update to status information. This game state information is used when determining the game state after the end of the special game. This completes the special game content setting process.

Next, in step S1708, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current hit is not a small hit. Step S
In the case of Yes in 1708, in step S1710, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol probability changing flag is on. If Yes in step S1710, step S1712
Thus, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 turns off the special symbol probability changing flag in the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190.

Next, in step S1716, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1716, in step S1718, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the special symbol time reduction flag. In step S1719, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the normal symbol time flag. In step S1720, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 clears the special figure game short-time counter and sets the short-time number to zero. Then, in step S1728, the condition determination means 1171 is the special figure game related information temporary storage means 11.
The special game transition permission flag in 91 is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950). Even in the case of No in step S1702, the next process (step S1
950 prize ball payout processing), and in the case of No in step S1708 and step S17
If No at 16, the process proceeds to step S <b> 1728, and if No at step S <b> 1710, the process proceeds to step S <b> 1716.

Next, a process executed on the main control board 1000 side when a power-off signal (NMI signal) is received will be described with reference to a flowchart on the right side of FIG. When the NMI signal is received, in step S2000, the power-off processing control unit 1500 executes the power-off processing. When an NMI signal is received, the other process is interrupted and the process is preferentially executed even if the other process is being executed. Here, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the power-off process according to the subroutine of step S2000 in FIG. First, N
When the MI signal is received, on the main control board 1000 side, in step S2002, the power-off processing control means 1500 saves all the used registers in the RAM 1003. In step S2004, the power-off processing control unit 1500 stores the interrupt enabled / disabled state before the power is turned off. In step S2006, the power-off processing control unit 1500 saves the stack pointer value. Next, in step S2008, the power-off processing control means 1500
Stores information on occurrence (normal / abnormal) when the power is turned off in the RAM. Next, step S2010
Thus, the power-off processing control unit 1500 calculates the checksum of the RAM 1003 and stores it. Next, in step S2012, the power-off processing control unit 1500 determines that the RAM 10
The access to 03 is prohibited, and this process is looped until the CPU 1001 is reset. After the power is turned off, the backup power is supplied from the backup power supply circuit of the power supply board 4000 to the RAM 1003 of the main control board 1000, and the RAM 1 when the power is turned off is supplied.
The stored contents of 003 are held as backup data.

<< Sub-control board side processing >>
Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart showing the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. First, in step S5100, the sub-control board 200 is displayed.
0 executes the power-on initial setting process. Next, in step S6100, the sub-control board 2000 executes hold information management / hold display control processing. Next, step S6200 (
In 1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing. Next, in Steps S6300 (1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processes. Next, in step S6350, the sub control board 2000 executes a synchronized effect control process. Next, in step S6400, the sub-control board 2000 executes a special game display control process. In step S6500, the sub-control board 2000 executes the small hit game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step S5100. Note that the special game display in step S6400 and the small hit game display in step S6500 are not executed concurrently, and when one is executed, the other is avoided. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

First, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the power-on initial setting process according to the subroutine of step S5100 in FIG. When the pachinko gaming machine PM is powered on, first, on the sub control board 2000 side, in step S5102, CPU initialization processing is executed. In this initialization process, stack pointer setting, CTC (timer / counter) initialization, various initial value settings, interrupt settings, and the like are performed. Next, in step S5104, the time correction process execution availability determination unit 2330 calculates a power-off time based on the power-off time and the power-on time acquired from the register circuit unit 2020 of the RTC 2010. Next, in step S5106, the time correction processing execution determination unit 2330 determines whether or not the power-off time exceeds a preset specified time (for example, 3 hours). In step S5106 Y
In the case of es, in step S5150, the time correction processing control unit 2320 determines that the RTC 2010
The time correction process is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process in step S6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S5106, the time correction process of the RTC 2010 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process of step S6100).

Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of time correction processing according to the subroutine of step S5150 in FIG. First, in step S5152, the time correction processing control means 23
20 accesses the register table of RTC 2010 and sets the STOP bit to 1, and R
The time counting operation of the TC2010 is stopped. This is to prevent time update during time correction in advance. Next, in step S5154, the time correction processing control means 2320 determines that the RTC 20
10, the count value of the second register 2021 is “30 (
Seconds) ”or not. In the case of Yes in step S5154, that is,
When the count value is 31 to 59 (seconds), in step S5156, the time correction processing control unit 2320 increments the count value of the minute register 2022 in the RTC 2010 by 1 (carries) and also stores the value in the second register 2021. The count value is reset to “00” and the time measured by the RTC 2010 is advanced. On the other hand, No in step S5154
In this case, in step S5158, the time correction processing control unit 2320 resets the count value of the second register 2021 to “00” without increasing the count value of the minute register 2022 in the RTC 2010, and sets the time count of the RTC 2010. Move it down. Next, step S
In 5160, the time correction processing control unit 2320 accesses the register table of the RTC 2010, sets the STOP bit to 0, and starts the timing operation of the RTC 2010. By the time correction process as described above, the RTC 2010 restarts the time measuring operation from the set time set in each register.

Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process according to the subroutine of step S6100 in FIG. First, in step S6102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control board 1000 side. If YES in step S6102, in step S6104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221. Then, in step S6105, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 performs the same number of hold display as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221, and performs the next process {decoration of display contents of decoration symbol display in step S6200. Process}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6102, in step S6106,
The drawing hold information display control means 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not a change start command (and new symbol information) has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6106, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 in step S6108. Then, in step S6110, effect display control means 2200 accesses the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step S6105. In addition, also when it is No at step S6106, it transfers to step S6105.

Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step S6200 in FIG. Here, step S62 relating to the first decorative design.
Since 00 (1) and step S6200 (2) related to the second decorative symbol have the same processing, they will be described together. First, in step S6202, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and refers to the main control board 20.
It is determined whether new symbol information is received from the 00 side. In the case of Yes in step S6202, in step S6204, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 determines in step S620.
Based on the symbol information received in 2, the stop symbol and variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol are determined with reference to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table and the drawing variation content determination lottery table. And
In step S6206, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, turns on the symbol content determination flag, and performs the next processing (
The process proceeds to the decorative symbol display control process in step S6300. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step S6206, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step S6300).

Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step S6300 in FIG. Here, step S6300 related to the first decorative design.
Since (1) and step S6300 (2) related to the second decorative symbol have the same processing, they will be described together. First, in step S6302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. If Yes in step S6302, step S630
In 6304, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 displays the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230.
It is determined whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. Step S
In the case of Yes in 6304, in step S6306 and step S6308, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230 and turns off the symbol content determination flag. To. Next, step S63
10, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and the design display unit 7 of the effect display device 70.
On 00, the decorative symbol variation display is started.

In step S6312, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110, and determines whether or not a change stop command (determined display command) has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6312, in step S6314, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 displays the effect display related information temporary storage means 223.
In accordance with the determination content temporarily stored in the 0 symbol related information area, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the drawing display unit 700 of the effect display device 70. In step S6316, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next processing (synchronous effect control processing in step S6350). .

If NO in step S6302, the process proceeds to step S6312 and step S6312 is performed.
If No in 6304 and No in step S6312, the process proceeds to the next process (synchronous effect control process in step S6350).

Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the synchronized effect control process according to the subroutine of step S6350 in FIG. First, in step S6352, the synchronized performance execution control unit 2310 refers to the time measured by the RTC 2010 and determines whether the start time of the synchronized performance is reached. In the case of Yes in step S6352, in step S6354, the synchronized effect execution control means 2310 starts executing the synchronized effect. As a result, in all of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM installed in the gaming island 100, the synchronized production starts simultaneously in a synchronized manner regardless of the current gaming state of each pachinko gaming machine PM. Become. Next, in step S6356, the synchronized effect execution control means 2310 accesses the flag area of the synchronized effect / time correction related information temporary storage means 2340 and turns on the synchronized effect execution flag. Next, in step S6358, the synchronous performance execution control unit 2310 refers to the time measured by the RTC 2010 and determines whether or not the end time of the synchronous performance has come. Yes in step S6358
In this case, in step S6360, the synchronization effect execution control means 2310 ends the execution of the synchronization effect. As a result, in all the pachinko gaming machines PM installed in the gaming island 100, the synchronized effect is simultaneously ended. In step S6362, the synchronous effect execution control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the synchronous effect / time correction related information temporary storage unit 2340, turns off the synchronous effect execution flag, and performs the next process (step S64).
00 special display display processing during special game). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6352, in step S6364, the synchronized effect execution control means 2310 determines whether or not the synchronized effect executing flag is on. If Yes in step S6352, step S635 is performed.
If the result is No in step S6352, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step S6400). Even in the case of No in step S6358, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step S6400).

Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special game (during big hit) display control process according to the subroutine of step S6400 in FIG. First, in step S6402, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6402, in step S6404, the effect display control means 2200 displays the main side information temporary storage means 2.
110, it is determined whether a special game start signal is received from the main control board 1000 side. If Yes in step S6404, steps S6406 and S640 are performed.
8, the effect display control means 2200 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 and performs a big hit start display on the effect display device 70. In step S6410, the effect display control means 2200 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 70 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board 1000 side in step S1624. Next, in step S6412, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2110, and the main control board 1
It is determined whether or not a special game end signal is received from the 000 side. In step S6412, Ye
In the case of s, the effect display control means 2200 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 70 in step S6414. In step S6416, the effect display control means 2200 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process. In addition, step S6402, step S6404, and step S
If No in 6412, the process proceeds to the next process.

Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the small hit game display control processing according to the subroutine of step S6500 in FIG. First, in step S6502, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and determines whether or not the small hitting flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6502, in step S6504, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not a small hit game start signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6504, in step S6506 and step S6508, the effect display control means 2200 turns on the small hitting game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and on the effect display device 70 To start the small hits display. Next, in step S6510, the effect display control means 2200 is the main-side information temporary storage means 211.
With reference to 0, it is determined whether or not a small hit game end signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6510, in step S6512, the effect display control means 2
200 displays a small hit end display on the effect display device 70. And step S6514
Thus, the effect display control means 2200 turns off the small hitting flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next processing.

[Operation of pachinko machines]
Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to this embodiment will be described.

First, the time correction process will be described. Even when the power supply from the island power supply device 111 is cut off, the RTC 2010 of each pachinko gaming machine PM is connected to the backup battery 20.
In response to the backup power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 30 or the power supply board 4000, the clocking operation is continued. In this example, it is assumed that there is a difference in the time measured by the RTC 2010 in each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PM (1) to (4). As mentioned above,
The error of the timekeeping time of the RTC 2010 is about several seconds to several seconds of commas even in one day, and the difference in timekeeping time between the pachinko gaming machines PM (1) to (4) is also that degree.

Here, when the island power switch 112 of the island power supply device 111 is turned on before the game store is opened, power is simultaneously supplied to the pachinko gaming machines PM in the game island 100 at the same time. In this example,
The time (Japan Standard Time) when power is supplied to each pachinko machine PM is set to 9:00:00.

Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PM is powered on, the CPU 2001 (time correction processing control means 2320) executes the time correction processing of the RTC 2010, respectively. When the time correction process is executed, the clock time of each pachinko machine PM is raised or lowered,
The time is corrected to the same time (09:00:00), and from this corrected time, R
The time counting operations of the TC2010 are resumed all at once.

Next, the synchronous production process will be described. The RTC 2010 of each pachinko gaming machine PM
By the time correction process described above, the clocking operation is continued under the same clocking time (11:59:58). Note that this clocking time (11:59:58) is 2 seconds before the start time (12:00:00) of the second synchronization effect, as can be seen from the above description. As the current gaming state here, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machines PM (1) to (3) are changing the decorative symbols and the pachinko gaming machine PM (4) is in a special game (during big hit).

Subsequently, when the clock time of the RTC 2010 reaches the start time of the synchronous performance (12:00:00) in each pachinko gaming machine PM, the synchronous performance of the common performance mode is simultaneously performed regardless of the current gaming state. Be started. In this way, between each pachinko machine PM RTC2
If there is no lag in the timing of 010, all the units in the game island 100 are simultaneously synchronized, so the player can be given a sense of solidarity and unity, Can be excited. Although detailed illustration is omitted, even if the synchronous effect is started and an image for the synchronous effect is displayed on the effect display device 70, the decorative symbol variation display is not the center of the screen of the effect display device 70 but the screen. Since the game is continued in a state where the player moves to a small area in the corner, the player can check the change status of the symbols and the lottery result on the screen even during the synchronized performance.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PM and the gaming system PS according to the present embodiment, the gaming island 100
Paying attention to the fact that the inner pachinko machine PM receives all the power supply from the island power supply device 111 and starts up at the same time, generally, the error for one day of the RTC 2010 is from a few seconds to several seconds of commas. When the power is turned on, all the RTC 2010 clocks are simultaneously moved up or down by a predetermined digit and corrected so that the clock times of the RTCs 2010 coincide with each other. It can be performed simultaneously with the pachinko gaming machine PM, and it is possible to enhance the sense of reality in the hall and improve the fun of the game.

In the present embodiment, the time correction processing of the RTC 2010 is executed when the power cut-off time from when the power is turned off until the power is turned on again exceeds a predetermined specified time. Even if only one individual in the amusement island 100 is turned off / turned on in a short time due to repair, maintenance, inspection, etc. of the pachinko machine PM, the time will not exceed the specified time. Since the execution of the correction process is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the time difference of only one of the game islands 100 from occurring.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be improved as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the island 10 is operated by operating the island power switch 112 of the island power supply 111.
It was configured to start up multiple pachinko gaming machines PM of 0, but a controller that controls the power-on timing of pachinko gaming machines PM was installed between the island power supply device 111 and the multiple pachinko gaming machines PM However, power may be automatically supplied from the island power supply device 111 to the pachinko gaming machine PM at a timing when the second digit value of the current time becomes “00 (seconds)”. Specifically, (I) a radio clock is mounted on the controller, and the power supply timing from the island power supply device 111 to the pachinko machine PM is controlled based on the time information of the radio clock. The RTC is installed, and the island power supply 11 is based on the RTC time.
(III) The controller is equipped with an external communication function to control the timing of power supply from 1 to the pachinko machine PM. Based on standard time), the island power supply 111 to pachinko machine P
Control the timing of power supply to M. Examples of the power supply timing described above include a timing at which the second digit of the current time is first “00” after the island power switch 112 is turned on by a hall clerk. Note that the current time is set at a predetermined time (the time at which the second digit is “00”) even when the island power switch 112 is in an off state, separately from the on / off operation of the island power switch 112. The power supply from the island power supply device 111 to the pachinko gaming machine PM may be forcibly performed when it becomes.

In the above-described embodiment, the time is corrected by raising or lowering the value of the second digit of the timekeeping time. However, the timekeeping time is corrected by raising or lowering the value of a digit other than the second digit. May be performed. Further, the timing at power-on is the second digit value of the current time “00 (
Second) ", but other values (for example," 5 (seconds) "," 55 (seconds) ", etc.) may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the RTC is mounted as the clock means in the pachinko gaming machine PM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a radio clock is mounted in addition to the RTC so that the pachinko gaming machine PM It may be configured to raise or lower the value of the RTC time based on the time measured by the radio timepiece when the power is turned on.

In the above-described embodiment, the synchronization effect is configured to be executed when the RTC time reaches a predetermined start time. However, before the synchronization effect is executed, the effect display device 70 is configured as a notice effect. A countdown image (for example, “3 seconds before” → “2 seconds before” → “1 second before”, etc.) may be displayed so that the player is informed of the timing of the start of the synchronization effect. .

In the present embodiment, the RTC is mounted on the sub-control board side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The RTC is mounted on the main control board side, and the RTC time becomes a predetermined start time. Sometimes, the main control board may be configured to transmit a synchronous effect start command (on the other hand, when a predetermined end time is reached, a synchronous effect end command is transmitted).

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, an enclosed game machine (a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine). And can be applied to other gaming machines such as a recirculating gaming machine), and the same effect can be obtained.

PM Pachinko machine (game machine)
PS gaming system 1 outer frame (main body of gaming machine)
2 Front frame (the machine body)
5 Glass frame (the main body of the gaming machine)
10. Production lamp (production device)
11 Speaker (Director)
23 Panel illumination device (direction device)
24 Movable character (directing device)
70 Production display device (production device)
100 Amusement Island (Amusement Park)
111 Island power supply (general power supply means)
112 Island power switch 120 Hall computer 1000 Main control board 2000 Sub control board (control means)
2001 CPU (time correction means)
2010 RTC (clock means)
2030 Backup battery (backup power supply means)
2300 Synchronous effect control means 2310 Synchronous effect execution control means (effect execution control means)
2320 Time correction processing control means (time correction means)
2330 Time correction processing execution determination means (time correction means)
4000 power supply means (backup power supply means)

Claims (4)

It is a gaming machine that operates by receiving power supply from a central power supply means provided in a game hall together with other gaming machines at the same time and is installed in the gaming hall together with the other gaming machines. And
A gaming machine body,
An effect device that is provided in the gaming machine main body and executes an effect according to the game development status;
Control means for controlling the operation of the rendering device,
The control means includes
Clock means for timing the time;
Time correction means for correcting the time measured by the clock means;
Effect execution control means for causing the effect device to execute a predetermined effect based on the time measured by the clock means;
Backup power supply means for supplying backup power to the clock means even when power supply from the integrated power supply means is cut off, and clocking the clock means,
The time correction means corrects the time measured by the clock means by raising or lowering the time measured by the clock means by a predetermined digit when power is supplied from the general power supply means. Gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the time correction unit corrects the value of the second digit as the predetermined digit to a value close to 0 or 60. 3. The time correction means counts the clock means when the power is turned on when the elapsed time from when the power from the integrated power supply means is cut off until the power is supplied again exceeds a preset specified time. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the time is corrected. 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein when the clocking time of the clock means reaches a predetermined effect time, the effect synchronized with the other game machines is executed all at once. Gaming machine.

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