JP2016047434A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restarting a performance in power interruption time, after power activation.SOLUTION: Control information which is stored and managed by only a RAM for integrated control, out of a RAM for main control and the RAM for integrated control, is stored and held since power interruption time until power activation. Thereby, a performance which is based on the control information which is stored and managed by only the RAM for integrated control, can be reproduced after power activation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to be able to store and store information stored in a RAM when the power is turned off until the power is turned on.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, information stored in the RAM when the power supply is cut off (power interruption) as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, Some are configured to be capable of storing and holding until supply is resumed (power-on). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, if the power is turned on, the game can be resumed from the gaming state when the power is turned off.

JP 2009-101041 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, information stored and managed by the main control unit can be stored and held until the power is turned on, and the game is resumed based on the stored and held information. It is possible. On the other hand, since the symbol control unit does not have a configuration for storing and holding information stored when the power is turned off, the information stored and managed only by the symbol control unit is turned off. It will be erased at the time. Therefore, even if the power is turned on after that, the effect at the time of power-off cannot be completely reproduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of resuming an effect at the time of power-off after power-on. There is.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem includes a first control unit, a second control unit, a game effect device that executes a game effect, and an operable operation means. First control means for performing arithmetic processing, first storage means capable of storing gaming state information for first control based on the computation result, and output means for outputting a control signal based on the gaming state information for first control The second control unit generates input second control gaming state information based on the control signal and input means for inputting the control signal, and based on the second control gaming state information. Second control means for causing the game effect device to execute a game effect, and second storage means capable of storing the second control game state information and game history information, and storing the first storage means The content is configured to be retained even after the power supply is cut off. The storage content of the second storage means is configured to be retained even after the power supply is cut off, and the first control means retains when the operation means is not operated with the start of power supply. A return process for returning to the control state when the power supply is cut off is performed based on the first control gaming state information, and the operation means is not operated when the power supply is started. The second control means executes a return process for returning to the control state when the power supply is cut off based on the held second control game state information and game history information, and with the start of power supply When the operation means is operated, the first control means deletes the held first control gaming state information and executes a reset process for setting the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information. Before the start of power supply When the operation means is operated and the operation is a specific operation, the second control means deletes the stored second control gaming state information and game history information, based on the initial information. The first reset process is executed to set the control state to the initial control state, and when the operation means is operated with the start of power supply and the operation is not a specific operation, the second control means holds While the game state information for second control being erased is erased, a second reset process for returning the game history information to the game history information when the power supply is cut off is executed.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first control unit, a second control unit, a game effect device that executes a game effect, and an initialization operation means that can be operated, wherein the first control unit includes: First control means for performing predetermined calculation processing, first storage means for storing first control gaming state information based on the calculation result, and output for outputting a control signal based on the first control gaming state information Means for generating the second control gaming state information based on the control signal, and the second control unit generates the second control gaming state information based on the control signal. Second control means for causing the game effect device to execute a game effect on the basis of the above, and second storage means capable of storing the game state information for second control and game history information, and the first storage means The stored contents are configured to be retained even after the power supply is cut off. Thus, the storage content of the second storage means is configured to be retained even after the power supply is cut off, and the first control is performed when the initialization operation means is not operated with the start of power supply. The means executes a return process for returning to the control state when the power supply is cut off based on the held first control gaming state information, and the initialization operation means is activated when the power supply is started. When being operated, the first control means deletes the held first control gaming state information, executes a reset process for setting the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information, and When the initialization operation means is not operated with the start, the second control means returns to the control state when the power supply is cut off based on the stored second control gaming state information. Execute recovery processing and start power supply Thus, when the initialization operation means is operated, the second control means resets the stored second control gaming state information and sets the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information. When an operation means other than the initialization operation means is not operated, the stored game history information is not erased, but an operation means other than the initialization operation means is operated. The stored game history information is deleted.

  According to the present invention, the effect at the time of power-off can be resumed after the power is turned on.

The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the timing when the power-off signal is output, and the timing when the power-off processing for main control and the power-off processing for overall control are executed. (A) is a flowchart showing main control power-off processing, (b) is a flowchart showing overall control power-off processing. (A) is a flowchart showing main control power-on processing, (b) is a flowchart showing main control return processing in main control power-on processing. FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing an overall control power-off process, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing an overall control return process in the overall control power-on process. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus at the time of power-off and power-on.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various displays executed in association with the effect symbol variation game. The effect is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination (display result) composed of symbols of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is derived. The effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using a decorative symbol (effect symbol) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 10. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Is displayed. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol combination (the big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop state, the effect display device 11 also displays the stop symbol combination (the display error result) in a fixed stop state. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols in each column on the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the special symbol change game is started. When the decorative symbols in each column start to change (when the effect symbol variation game starts), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 ( The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of “middle symbols”. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The display of the design (decorative design) on the effect display device 11 includes “variation display”, “temporary stop display”, and “deterministic stop display”. The decorative pattern variation display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the decorative pattern type is changed and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 means that the decorative symbols stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop has not been performed, perform a predetermined operation (for example, swinging up and down). Along with this, it is displayed in a stopped state. Also, the decorative symbol confirmation stop display in the effect display device 11 is a state in which the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped without an action to notify that the decorative symbol has been confirmed and stopped (the special symbol variation game has ended). It is.

  In addition, the display of symbols (special symbols) on the special symbol display device 12 includes “variation display” and “deterministic stop display”. The special symbol display on the special symbol display device 12 means that the special symbol type is changed, so that at least one of the seven light emitters forming the seven-segment special symbol display device 12 emits light. The body is blinking. The special symbol confirmation stop display in the special symbol display device 12 is a state in which a special symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinction of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type special symbol display device 12 is displayed. It is. Then, when the special symbol variation game ends, the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 and the special symbol on the special symbol display device 12 are confirmed and stopped at the same time.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured such that the reach display can be executed by the effect display device 11. The reach effect is an effect performed in the effect symbol variation game after the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) composed of the decorative symbols is finally derived. .

Above the effect display device 11, a decoration lamp SL is disposed as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.).
Also, below the effect display device 11, a first start port 16 is provided as a start port having a first entrance 15 for a game ball to enter. Behind the first start port 16, a start port switch SW1a (shown in FIG. 2) is provided as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered (wins) the first start port 16. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 16 by the start port switch SW1a. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the first start port 16 by the start port switch SW1a, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Also, below the first start port 16, a second start port 18 is provided as a start port having a second entrance port 17 for a game ball to enter. The second starting port 18 is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 as an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation by the operation of an opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening of the second start port 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 19 so that the game ball can easily enter the game. On the other hand, the opening of the opening / closing blade 19 is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 19. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter. That is, the opening / closing blade 19 opens the second entrance port 17 of the second start port 18 from the closed state (first state) where the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state (second state). Variable). In addition, a start port switch SW1b (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed in the back of the second start port 18 as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 18. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the second start port 18 with the start port switch SW1b. Furthermore, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the second start port 18 by the start port switch SW1b.

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20 including a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 20 informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol hold memory number”). The special symbol reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18, and is decremented by 1 when the special symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting port 16 or the second starting port 18 during the special symbol variation game, the special symbol holding memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, “ 4 "). In the present embodiment, the two special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b located on the left and right are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of special symbol hold memories. Note that the number of special symbol hold memories indicates the number of special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  The effect display device 11 displays a hold display image K corresponding to the special symbol hold storage number. In the present embodiment, four hold display images K of the hold display images K <b> 1 to K <b> 4 can be displayed on the effect display device 11. For example, when the number of special symbol hold storage is “1”, the hold display image K1 is displayed, and when the number of special symbol hold storage is “2”, the hold display images K1 and K2 are displayed. Note that the position where the hold display image K is displayed as the hold display image K1, the position where the hold display image K is displayed as the hold display image K2, the position where the hold display image K is displayed as the hold display image K3, and the hold display image K4 as hold. The position for displaying the display image K is determined in advance within the display area of the image display unit GH.

  Also, below the second start opening 18, a special winning opening 23 is provided as a special winning means having a special winning opening door 22 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2). Has been. Further, a count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 23. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls is paid as a winning ball by detecting the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 23 by the count switch SW2. put out. The big winning opening 23 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 22 during the big hit game, and the game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24 including a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which the normal symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the respective normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b is changed and displayed. The normal symbol is for notifying whether or not the normal hit game with the opening and closing blades 19 of the second start port 18 being opened, that is, the internal lottery (normal win lottery) of whether or not the normal hit is given. It is a design. Also, the normal symbol variation game is performed in order to derive the lottery result of the normal lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 24 displays a fixed stop symbol for the normal symbol that can recognize that the normal symbol lottery has been won. On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the off-normal symbol that can recognize that the normal winning lottery is not won is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the normal winning lottery is won (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24), the opening and closing blades 19 are opened to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 18, and the game A person can have an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  Moreover, the gate 25 is each arrange | positioned at the left side and the right side of the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Behind the gate 25, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) is arranged as a gate entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed). The gate 25 can give the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game by detecting the entered game ball by the gate switch SW3.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol hold display device 26 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol hold light emitting units 26a and 26b is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 26 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol hold stored number”). The normal symbol holding storage number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the gate 25, while it is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the gate 25 during the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol holding storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Then, the two normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a and 26b in the present embodiment are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of normal symbol holding memories. Note that the normal symbol hold storage number indicates the number of normal symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a big hit lottery is performed by changing (improving) from a normal low probability lottery state to a high probability lottery state having a higher probability than usual. When the big hit lottery is performed in the low probability lottery state, it is more difficult to win the big hit lottery than when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability lottery state is set to “289/65536 (= about 1 / 226.77)”. On the other hand, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the high probability lottery state is set to “1093/65536 (= about 1 / 59.96)”. In this way, when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state, the win probability of the big hit lottery is high, so that the big hit game is likely to be awarded. That is, when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state, it can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player. In the following description, when a big hit lottery is performed in a high probability lottery state, it is referred to as “probability variation state”, and when a big hit lottery is performed in a low probability lottery state, it is “non-probability variation state” or “probability variation state”. Not. " Note that the probability variation state in the present embodiment continues until the jackpot game is awarded.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the gaming state may be in a variable time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) that is advantageous to the player. When in the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to when not in the variable state (when not in the variable state), and the probability of winning the normal lottery is low ( It fluctuates (improves) from a normal probability to a high probability. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery (open lottery) when in the variable state is “65535/65536”, and the winning probability of the normal winning lottery in the non-variable state is “8192/65536”.

  In addition, when the variable speed state is set, the opening time of the open / close blade 19 becomes longer than when the variable speed state is not set. For this reason, the open time of the opening / closing blade 19 per unit time is longer in the variable state than in the variable state. For this reason, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 18 (entrance rate) is higher than normal (when it is in the non-variable state) when in the variable state. In addition, the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 16 is a constant probability regardless of whether or not it is in a variable state. For this reason, it can be said that when the speed change state, the probability that a game ball enters the start ports 16 and 18 is higher than the normal rate. On the other hand, when it is in the non-variable state, it can be said that the probability that a game ball will enter the start ports 16 and 18 is not a high probability, and therefore it can be said that the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  In the variable state, the big hit game is given until or after the execution of the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of variable times (in this embodiment, 50 times) after the big hit game ends. Until it is done. In other words, if the execution of the special symbol variation game with the variable number of times after the end of the big hit game is completed, or if the big hit game has been given so far, the change from the variable state to the non-variable state (change) Short state ends). By the way, if a big hit game is awarded while in the variable state, the short state is changed again after the big hit game ends.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). During one round game, the big winning opening 23 is opened until a specified number (the upper limit number of balls entered) of game balls enter or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. . In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are a probabilistic big hit that becomes a probable state after the end of the big hit game and a non-probable big hit that becomes a non-probable state after the end of the big hit game. Then, when the big win lottery is won, after the special symbol variation game based on the win, the big hit game based on either one of the probable big hit or the non-probable big hit is awarded.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute various production modes. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols of each column are displayed so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol variation game is performed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made aware of the type of effect mode that is currently staying (running) from the type of background image displayed on the effect display device 11.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that it is not in a variable state and is not in a probable state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a “non-variable expectation mode” that informs the player that it is not in a variable state and can be expected to be in a probable state. . Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a “shortening expectation mode” that informs the player that the state is in a variable state and can be expected to be in a probable state. .

Hereinafter, transition modes of the effect mode will be described.
When the big hit game is awarded, the mode shifts to the expected mode when the big hit game ends after the end of the big hit game regardless of the type of effect mode being executed. Further, when the variable state ends during the execution of the variable time expectation mode, the mode shifts to the non-variable time expectation mode with the start of execution of the next special symbol variation game. In addition, when the execution of the special symbol variation game for the predetermined number of stays (30 in this embodiment) after the transition to the non-variable expectation mode has been completed, With the start of execution of the symbol variation game (the 31st special symbol variation game since the transition to the non-variable short-time expectation mode), the routine shifts to the normal performance mode. Incidentally, even if the variable speed state ends, the non-variable time expectation mode is continuously executed until the next big hit game is awarded when the probability variable state is reached.

  Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, a background image dedicated to the normal effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the non-change-time expected mode, a background image dedicated to the non-change-time expected mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. When the effect mode being executed is the change expectation mode, a background image dedicated to the change expectation mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the background image dedicated to the normal performance mode is an image having “Jouchi” as a motif. Further, the background image dedicated to the non-variable expectation mode is an image with “Mojo” outside, and the background image dedicated to the expectation mode is an image with “inboard” as a motif.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, a power supply board 28 for supplying a power source (for example, AC 24V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko gaming machine is mounted. A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control commands. Output. Further, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control board 31 controls the display control board 32, the decorative lamp SL, and the speaker SP based on the control command output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls display contents (display mode of display images such as decorative symbols and various background images) of the effect display device 11 based on control commands output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Here, specific configurations of the power supply board 28, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the configuration of the power supply board 28 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power supply circuit 28a as a first power supply means for converting the power of the game arcade into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30V) supplied to the pachinko gaming machine. . The control boards 30 to 32 are connected to the power supply circuit 28a. The power supply circuit 28a further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V4 to be supplied corresponding to the control boards 30 to 32, and converts the converted power supply voltage V2 into the main power supply voltage V2. The control board 30 supplies the converted power supply voltage V3 to the overall control board 31 and the converted power supply voltage V4 to the display control board 32.

  Further, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 28b. The power-off monitoring circuit 28b is connected to the power circuit 28a. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 28b monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 28a. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 28b determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko gaming machine without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when the power is turned on (power is turned on) or when the power is restored, the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine, so that the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1.

  The power supply board 28 is provided with a reset signal circuit 28c. The reset signal circuit 28c is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 28b. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V0), the power-off monitoring circuit 28b supplies the power supply voltage V1 to the voltage V0 with respect to the main control board 30, the overall control board 31 and the reset signal circuit 28c. A power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. The reset signal circuit 28c outputs a reset signal to the main control board 30, the general control board 31 and the display control board 32 at the start of power supply (at power-on or power recovery) or when a power-off signal is input. Output and regulate the operations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32. Further, the power supply board 28 includes a backup power supply 28d as second power supply means made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor.

  Further, the power supply board 28 is stored and held in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 and the overall control RAM 31c of the overall control board 31, and erases various control information (memory contents) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A RAM clear switch CS that is operated when desired is provided. Then, the RAM clear switch CS outputs to the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 an initialization instruction signal for instructing erasure (initialization processing) of the stored contents in response to the operation of the RAM clear switch CS. Is connected to a RAM clear switch circuit 29. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch CS is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine that is in a position where the player cannot operate. When the RAM clear switch CS is operated, an initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch CS (at the same time as the operation), an initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 and the initialization process is executed.

Next, the configuration of the main control board 30 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 30 as the first control board includes a main control CPU 30a as the first control means, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c as the first storage means, and a main control reset. An input circuit 30d and a random number generator 30e are provided.

  The main control CPU 30a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The main control ROM 30b stores (stores) a control program (operation program) for the main control CPU 30a. The main control RAM 30c can temporarily store data associated with the arithmetic processing. The information (data) stored in the main control RAM 30c corresponds to the first control information. The main control reset input circuit 30 d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply substrate 28. The main control reset input circuit 30d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  The random number generator 30e generates a hardware random number. In the random number generator 30e, the value of the hardware random number is updated every 0.1 μsec. This hardware random number is used as a big hit determination random number and a normal hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used in the normal hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the numerical range that the hardware random number can take is defined as 65536 integers from 0 to 65535.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 26 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to an opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify variation contents such as effect time (variation time) from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of the special symbol variation game. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect for executing the reach effect and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect that does not execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c has software whose values are updated by processing performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined cycle (a time longer than the time (0.1 μsec) when the value of the hardware random number is updated). Random numbers are stored. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores three types of first software random numbers to third software random numbers.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical range that the first software random number can take is defined as 100 integers from 0 to 99. Further, the numerical value range that can be taken by the second software random number is defined as 239 kinds of integers from 0 to 238. In addition, the numerical range that the third software random number can take is defined as 241 integers from 0 to 240.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first software random number is used as a special symbol distribution random number, and the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number. In addition, the third software random number is used as a random number for distributing the variation pattern. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern.

  The main control ROM 30b stores various determination values (such as big hit determination values). For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery. The jackpot determination value is determined from the values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as the jackpot determination random number. It should be noted that the number of jackpot determination values when in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when in the non-probability variation state. At the same time, a value as the big hit determination value is determined so that the big hit determination value in the probability variation state includes the big hit determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery. Further, the normal hit determination value is determined from values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as the normal hit determination random number. Note that the number of normal hit determination values in the variable speed state is larger than the normal hit determination value in the non-changed state. At the same time, a value as the normal hit determination value is determined so that the normal hit determination value in the variable speed state includes the normal hit determination value in the non-changed state.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from values that can be taken by the second software random number acquired as the reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability variation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability variation state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “1” when the probability variation state is set, and is set to “0” when the probability variation state is set. The main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the variable state is set. Also, the main control RAM 30c counts the number of times until the number of special symbol variation games that have been executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times of change (50 in this embodiment). The limiter is stored.

  The backup power supply 28d of the power supply board 28 is connected to the main control RAM 30c. The main control RAM 30c is configured to store and hold various control information based on the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 28d when the power supply voltage V1 is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V0). Has been. For this reason, it becomes possible to back up the game state and game content at the time of power-off.

Next, the configuration of the overall control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the overall control board 31 is provided with an overall control CPU 31a, an overall control ROM 31b, an overall control RAM 31c, and an overall control reset input circuit 31d.

  The overall control CPU 31a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The overall control ROM 31b stores a control program for the overall control CPU 31a. Further, the overall control RAM 31c can temporarily store data associated with the rendering process. The overall control reset input circuit 31 d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply board 28. The overall control reset input circuit 31d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  In addition, a decoration lamp SL is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. A speaker SP is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. The overall control ROM 31b stores various light emission data and various audio data.

  The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the overall control RAM 31c stores an overall probability change flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability change state is set. The overall probability variation flag is set to “1” when in the probability variation state, and is set to “0” in the non-probability variation state. The overall control RAM 31c stores an overall operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not a variable state is set. The overall operation flag is set to “1” when in the variable state, and is set to “0” when in the non-variable state. The overall control RAM 31c also has an overall operation limiter that counts the number of times until the number of special symbol variation games executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times of change (50 in this embodiment). It is remembered.

  In addition, production mode information for managing the production mode to be executed is stored in the overall control RAM 31c. In the overall control RAM 31c in the present embodiment, normal performance mode information indicating that the normal performance mode is being executed, and non-changeable time expectation mode information indicating that the non-changeable time expectation mode is being executed. And any production mode information is stored in the expected time mode information indicating that the expected time mode is being executed.

  Further, a backup power supply 28d of the power supply board 28 is connected to the overall control RAM 31c. The overall control RAM 31c is configured to store various control information based on the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 28d when the power supply voltage V1 is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V0). Has been. For this reason, it becomes possible to back up the game state and game content at the time of power-off.

Next, the configuration of the display control board 32 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, a display control RAM 32c, and a display control reset input circuit 32d.

  The display control CPU 32a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The display control ROM 32b stores a control program for the display control CPU 32a. The display control RAM 32c can temporarily store data associated with the effect process. Further, the display control reset input circuit 32 d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply substrate 28. The display control reset input circuit 32d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various types of image data (image data such as decorative designs and background images). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various information (timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that control the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP as game effect devices correspond to the second control means. The overall control board 31 having the overall control CPU 31a and the display control board 32 having the display control CPU 32a correspond to the second control board. The overall control RAM 31c to which the backup power supply 28d is connected corresponds to the second storage means, and the control information stored in the overall control RAM 31c corresponds to the second control information.

Here, the control performed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a will be described.
First, control related to the game will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a, after the pachinko gaming machine is started, has a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a jackpot game process, a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, and a normal hit game process every predetermined period (4 msec). Various processes such as are performed. Note that “after the pachinko gaming machine is activated” means “a state in which the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a can perform various controls relating to the game when the pachinko gaming machine is powered on. It means "after."

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 16 or the second start port 18 for starting start. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start ball has entered by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switches SW1a and SW1b detect a game ball is input. If the determination result of the start ball entering determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the start ball entering determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. I do. When the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is negative (special symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is affirmative (special symbol hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol hold memory number, and rewrites the special symbol hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold display device 20 so as to represent the number of special symbol holds stored after 1 addition. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the overall control CPU 31a a hold command indicating that the execution of one special symbol variation game is put on hold.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30e, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved storage number). To do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hardware random number generated by the random number generator 30e as the value of the jackpot determination random number. Also, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the first software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the special symbol distribution random number. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the second software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the reach determination random number. Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the third software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol is being executed during a special symbol variation game or a big hit game. When the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is negative (not in the special symbol variation game and in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a performs a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the values of various random numbers acquired in step S1 are stored. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the read jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery in the high probability lottery state when in the probability variation state, and performs a jackpot lottery in the low probability lottery state in the non-probability variation state. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a special symbol variation game in which the reach display is performed on the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped. Big hit variation processing is executed. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a selects from among the big hit symbols classified into the probability variation big hit and the big hit symbols classified into the non-probable variation big hit based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area. Determine the jackpot symbol. Further, in the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing when determining the variation pattern for the big hit effect in the big hit variation processing.

  On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area and the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. Reach lottery of whether or not to do. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach effect on the effect display device 11, and loses to perform a special symbol variation game in which the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped. Perform reach variation processing. In the detachment reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the outlier design determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area. To do. The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach effect is determined in the deviation reach fluctuation process.

  On the other hand, if the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the reach effect on the effect display device 11, and the special symbol change game in which the special symbol display device 12 displays the final symbol in a fixed stop state. A normal fluctuation process is performed to perform the above. In the normal deviation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the outlier design, determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier normal effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area. To do. Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern for the normal deviation effect in the normal deviation fluctuation process, the special symbol start process ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first designates the decided variation pattern and first outputs a variation pattern designation command indicating that the special symbol variation game is started. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbols are variably displayed. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the overall control CPU 31a, and starts measuring the production time determined in the determined variation pattern. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sends an end command indicating that the special symbol variation game is over to the overall control CPU 31a with the elapse of the production time when the production time determined in the decided variation pattern has elapsed. Output. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to display the determined special symbol in a fixed stop state.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the overall control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  When the opening command is output, the main control CPU 30a stores opening information indicating that the opening effect is being performed in the main control RAM 30c until the first round game starts. Further, when the round command is output, the main control CPU 30a uses the round information that can identify the round game based on the round command and the number of round games of the round game as the round game. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when the ending command is output, the main control CPU 30a stores ending information indicating that the ending effect is being performed in the main control RAM 30c until the big hit game ends. Since the main control RAM 30c stores any of the opening information, the round information, and the ending information, it can be recognized that the game is a big hit game.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 25. The main control CPU 30a performs gate entry determination by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the gate switch SW3 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of the gate entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the gate entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is affirmative (normal symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (normal symbol reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal symbol reserved memory number, and rewrites the normal symbol reserved memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26 so as to represent the added normal symbol hold storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the hardware random number value from the random number generator 30e as the normal hit determination random number value, and stores the acquired value in the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the normal symbol reserved storage number. Store in the area. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol execution condition as to whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played. When the determination result of the normal symbol execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol execution condition determination is negative (not in the normal symbol variation game and in the normal hit game), the main control CPU 30a inputs the normal symbol into a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for ordinary hit determination acquired in the process is stored. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit lottery to determine whether or not the read value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability when in the non-variable state, and performs a normal winning lottery with a higher winning probability than normal when in the variable state.

  When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning symbol as the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol changing game. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not normal as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game determines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game when in the variable state, than when in the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to display the normal symbols in a variable manner and start the execution of the normal symbol change game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so that the determined normal symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the determined normal symbol variation game has elapsed.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a wins the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening and closing blades 19 after the end of the normal symbol variation game to be won, and gives the normal winning game. The game processing per normal for grant is performed. The main control CPU 30a increases the time for opening the opening and closing blade 19 when the game state at the time of performing the normal hit game process is the variable state, compared to the non-variable state. To do.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag after the end of the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability change flag after the big hit game based on the non-probability big hit. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag after the end of the big hit game, and sets a value “50” which is the number of times the change is given to the operation limiter. Then, when the value of the operation limiter when the special symbol variation game is over is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value of the operation limiter and rewrites the value. When the value of the operation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and switches from the variable state to the non-variable state. Further, when a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag during the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device mounted on the back side of the gaming machine so as to pay out “3 balls” game balls when the detection signals from the start port switches SW1a and SW1b are input. . Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW2 is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device so as to pay out “15 balls” game balls.

Next, various processes related to the game executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the control program stored in the overall control ROM 31b will be described.
When the general control CPU 31a receives a control command related to the game from the main control CPU 30a, the general control CPU 31a outputs the control command related to the game at a predetermined timing. Specifically, upon input of the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an end command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the end command to the display control CPU 32a. When the opening control command, the round command, or the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a.

  When inputting the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination (display result) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays a combination of decorative symbols that are confirmed and stopped from the big hit symbol combinations (for example, [222] and [777]) ( Jackpot display result). In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays the final stop display from among the outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combinations (for example, [323] and [565]). The combination of symbols (out-of-line display result) is determined. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display from the out-of-piece symbol combinations (for example, [426] and [211]) that do not include the reach symbol combination. A combination of decorative symbols (outlier display result) is determined.

  When the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative symbol designation command for designating the decorative symbol combination to the display control CPU 32a. At the same time, the overall control CPU 31a stores the decorative symbol information that can specify the determined decorative symbol combination in the overall control RAM 31c until the special symbol variation game ends.

  The overall control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp SL based on the designated variation pattern. The overall control CPU 31a controls the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the designated variation pattern.

  The overall control CPU 31a performs control to set values in the overall probability change flag and the overall operation flag. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” to the overall probability change flag and the overall operation flag at the start of the big hit game. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the overall probability change flag after the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” to the overall probability change flag after the end of the big hit game based on the non-probability big hit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the overall operation flag and sets “50” to the overall operation limiter after the end of the big hit game.

  If the value set in the overall operation limiter is “1 or more” when the end command is input, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value, and the subtracted value is the overall operation limiter. Set to. When the value after subtraction becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” in the overall operation flag.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the overall control CPU 31a stores overall opening information indicating that the opening effect is being performed in the overall control RAM 31c until the round command is input. In addition, when the round command is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets the round control information that can specify the round game based on the round command and the number of round games of the round game. The game is stored in the overall control RAM 31c until the game ends. Furthermore, when the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 31a stores overall ending information indicating that the ending effect is being performed in the overall control RAM 31c until the big hit game ends. Since it is configured in this manner, when any of the general opening information, the general round information, and the general ending information is stored in the general control RAM 31c, it is possible to recognize that the big hit game is being played. .

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a performs control related to execution of the effect mode. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a stores the variable speed expectation mode information in the overall control RAM 31c as effect mode information after the end of the big hit game. At the same time, with the start of execution of the first special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game, the overall control CPU 31a displays a variable time expectation mode command indicating that the effect mode is the variable time expectation mode. Output to.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a, when the variable time expectation mode information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c and the value of the overall operation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the rendering mode Non-variable expected mode information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c as information. Then, with the start of execution of the next special symbol variation game, a non-change time expectation mode command indicating that the effect mode is the non-change time expectation mode is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Also, the overall control CPU 31a changes the overall probability when the number of special symbol variation games that have been executed since the non-change-time expected mode information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c reaches the number of stays (30). When “0” is set in the flag, normal rendering mode information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c as rendering mode information. Specifically, when the overall control CPU 31a stores the non-change-time expected mode information in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a sets “30” as the stay count information in the overall control RAM 31c. When the value of the stay count information is “1 or more”, the overall control CPU 31a rewrites the value of the stay count information by subtracting 1 from the stay count information every time an end command is input. When the value of the stay number information after subtraction becomes “0”, that is, the number of stays (30 times) of the special symbol variation game that has been executed after the non-change-time expected mode information is stored. When “0” is set in the overall probability change flag, the overall control CPU 31a stores the normal production mode information in the overall control RAM 31c as production mode information. Then, with the start of execution of the next special symbol variation game (the special symbol variation game corresponding to the 31st time since the transition to the non-variable expected mode), the normal effect indicating that the effect mode is the normal effect mode. The mode command is output to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a sets “0” in the stay count information when the jackpot game is awarded.

  When the overall control CPU 31a receives a hold command, the overall control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of reservations stored in the overall control RAM 31c, and rewrites the value of the reservation number. Further, when the main control CPU 31a inputs the main variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the reserved number and rewrites the value of the reserved number. In this way, the value indicated by the reserved number stored in the overall control RAM 31c is added and subtracted at approximately the same time as the special symbol reserved memory number stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c. Will show the same value. In addition, when the CPU 31a for overall control rewrites the value of the reserved number by adding or subtracting, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 a reserved number specifying command that can specify the value after rewriting.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a counts the number of jackpot games (number of consecutive games) given in the Renso state. What is generally called “renso state” is a state in which a special symbol variation game can be performed in an advantageous manner for the player (variable state), and a prize ball is won by winning a game ball in the big prize opening 23 A possible state (during a big hit game) and a state where the game continues alternately. The number of jackpot games given in the consecutive resort state is also referred to as “number of consecutive resorts”. The number of consecutive villas includes the first jackpot game that triggers the consecutive villa state.

  The overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the number of extended games stored in the overall control RAM 31c when the granting of the big hit game is started when the overall operation flag is set to “0”. Rewrite the value of the number of consecutive resorts. The overall control CPU 31a then adds 1 to the number of consecutive games and rewrites the value of the number of consecutive games when the grant of the big hit game is started when “1” is set in the overall operation flag. The overall control CPU 31a sets the total operation count to “0” when the value of the general operation limiter becomes “0”, that is, when the extended home state is ended, Set “0” and rewrite the value of the number of consecutive resorts. Note that, when the value of the number of extended games is rewritten, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a extended game number specifying command for specifying the value of the extended game times to the display control CPU 32a.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the production contents of various display effects (for example, the type of character to appear) to be executed by the effect display device 11 during the execution of the effect symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 31a stores, in the overall control RAM 31c, production content information that can specify the production content of the determined display production. At the same time, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a an effect content designation command capable of specifying the effect content of the determined display effect.

Next, various processes relating to the game executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the control program stored in the display control ROM 32b will be described.
When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a stores control information that can be specified from the commands in the display control RAM 32c, and executes various display effects based on the stored control information. Controls the display content of.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the effect symbols change game is started by variably displaying the decorative symbols in each column. Then, when the end control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a displays the combination of the decorative symbols (display results) designated by the decorative symbol designating command (determination stop display) and ends the effect symbol variation game. 11 display contents are controlled. When the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the display control CPU 32a is the combination of the ornament symbols designated by the ornament symbol designation command at the timing when the reach effect is started. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the display effect of the effect content that can be specified from the effect content designation command during the execution of the effect symbol variation game.

  Further, when the normal effect mode command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays a background image dedicated to the normal effect mode and controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the normal effect mode. Similarly, the display control CPU 32a displays a background image dedicated to the non-variable time expectation mode and executes the non-variable time effect mode when the non-variable time expectation mode command is input. 11 display contents are controlled. In addition, when the variable time expectation mode command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays a background image dedicated to the variable time expectation mode and displays the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the variable time effect mode. To control.

  In addition, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a hold number designation command, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display mode of the hold display images K1 to K4 is changed based on the value designated by the command. To do. For example, when the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the hold display image K1, when the hold number designation command for designating “2” is input, the hold display image is displayed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to change from the display mode displaying only K1 to the display mode displaying the hold display images K1 and K2. On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the hold display image K1, when the hold number designation command for designating “0” is input, the hold display image is displayed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to change from the display mode displaying only K1 to the display mode not displaying the hold display image K.

  When the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an opening effect with a predetermined effect content. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a round command, the display control CPU 32a executes a round effect having a predetermined effect content according to how many round games are targeted by the round command. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. When the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, information relating to the gaming state such as the probability changing state and the changing state is stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c and the overall control RAM 31c. In addition, information on how many times the remaining special symbol variation game is to be continued until the execution of the variable symbol state is completed is stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c and the general control RAM 31c. ing. Further, the number of special symbol variation games that are suspended (the number of special symbol storage) is also stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c and the overall control RAM 31c. On the other hand, the number of consecutive resorts, the production mode (background image), and the information related to the production content of the display production are stored and managed in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c. Incidentally, information related to the normal symbol variation game is stored and managed only by the main control RAM 30c. The information stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c and the overall control RAM 31c corresponds to the storage contents stored and held in common in the first storage means and the second storage means in the present embodiment. The information stored and managed in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c corresponds to the storage contents stored and held only in the second storage means in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that outputs various control commands (control signals) to the overall control CPU 31a functions as a transmission unit in the present embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that directly inputs (receives) the control command output from the main control CPU 30a and the display control CPU 32a that indirectly inputs the control command via the overall control CPU 31a are received in this embodiment. Functions as a means.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a and the overall control CPU 31a when the power is turned off will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives a power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 28b, the main control CPU 30a performs main control power-off processing based on the main control power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the main control ROM 30b. Run. Similarly, upon receiving the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 28b, the general control CPU 31a receives the power-off signal for the general control from the control program stored in the general control ROM 31b. Execute the process.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power-off monitoring circuit 28b outputs a power-off signal to the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the reset signal circuit 28c at the timing T when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. Therefore, at timing T, the main control CPU 30a starts executing the main control power-off process. Similarly, at timing T, the overall control CPU 31a starts execution of the overall control power-off process. The main control CPU 30a does not execute main control power-off processing when no power-off signal is input. Similarly, the overall control CPU 31a does not execute the overall control power-off process when no power-off signal is input.

Hereinafter, the main control power-off process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in the main control power-off process, the main control CPU 30a stores various control information such as a value set in the probability change flag stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. (Step MS11). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a calculates the checksum of the main control RAM 30c and stores it in the main control RAM 30c (step MS12).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the main control reset input circuit 30d inputs a reset signal output by the reset signal circuit 28c. When the reset signal is input, the main control CPU 30a regulates the operation of the main control CPU 30a. After the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply 28d of the power supply board 28 to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are stored and held as backup data.

Next, the overall control power-off process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in the overall control power-off process, the overall control CPU 31a performs various control information such as a value set in the overall probability change flag stored in the overall control RAM 31c and effect mode information. Is stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c (step TS11). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a calculates the checksum of the overall control RAM 31c, and stores it in the overall control RAM 31c (step TS12). The value calculated by performing the process of step TS12 corresponds to a cutoff correctness determination value, and the overall control CPU 31a for calculating the value corresponds to a cutoff correctness determination value calculation means.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a prohibits access to the overall control RAM 31c, and waits until the overall control reset input circuit 31d receives a reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c. When the overall control CPU 31a receives the reset signal, the overall control CPU 31a regulates the operation of the overall control CPU 31a. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply 28d of the power supply board 28 to the overall control RAM 31c, and the storage contents of the overall control RAM 31c at the time of the power cut-off are stored and held as backup data.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The reset signal circuit 28c resets the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a until a predetermined regulation time elapses when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine (start of power supply). The signal is continuously output. At this time, the reset signal is continuously output to the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a for a predetermined first time. Further, the reset signal is continuously output to the main control CPU 30a only for a second time that is set longer than the first time.

  When the input of the reset signal is stopped, the main control CPU 30a executes the main control power-on process based on the main control power-on process program among the control programs stored in the main control ROM 30b. Similarly, when the input of the reset signal is stopped, the overall control CPU 31a executes the overall control power-on process based on the overall control power-on process program among the control programs stored in the overall control ROM 31b. Further, when the input of the reset signal is stopped, the display control CPU 32a performs a process of storing various control information in the display control RAM 32c based on the input of various control commands.

First, the main control power-on process will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b).
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated (step MS21). In step MS21, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not an initialization instruction signal has been input. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated only when the power is turned on.

  If the determination result at step MS21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process at step MS23. On the other hand, if the determination result of step MS21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a performs a main control return process (step MS22).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the main control return process, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum based on various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c (step MS31). In step MS31, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum by the same calculation process as in step MS12 in the main control power-off process. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step MS31 matches the checksum stored in the main control RAM 30c (step MS32). If the determination result of step MS32 is negative, that is, if there is an abnormality in the various control information that has been backed up, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step MS23 shown in FIG.

  Note that the negative result of the determination at step MS32 is that the main control power-off process is not performed normally when the power is turned off, or that the memory contents are abnormal due to noise after the main control power-off process. There are cases. In such a case, the checksum calculated in step MS31 indicates an abnormality (abnormal value). In addition, there is a case where the main control CPU 30a inputs a reset signal and executes various controls from the beginning when the power is not turned off, that is, the main control CPU 30a is restarted. In this case, since the main control power-off process is not executed, the checksum is not stored and held. As a factor for restarting the main control CPU 30a, a malfunction of the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28 or a similar control signal (hereinafter referred to as “illegal reset signal”) that performs the same function (role) as the reset signal is output. It is thought that it is done. The illegal reset signal is a control signal output from an illegally attached illegal board.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step MS32 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the main control CPU 30a activates the pachinko gaming machine based on the various stored control information (step MS33). ). The process of step MS33 corresponds to a return process performed by the first control unit.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a outputs a return control command for designating control information stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c to the overall control CPU 31a (step MS34). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the main control return process, ends the main control power-on process, and returns to the state before the power-off. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the control command output to the overall control CPU 31a as the return control command is set to a control command that can specify the value set in the probability variation flag or an operation flag. There is a control command whose value can be specified. In addition, the return control command includes a control command that can specify that a big hit game is being played when opening information, round information, ending information, or the like is stored. The return control command includes a control command that can specify a value set in the operation limiter when “1” is set in the operation flag. In addition, the return control command includes a control command that can specify the special symbol reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that outputs the return control command corresponds to the stored content output means.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in step MS23, the main control CPU 30a erases (RAM clears) various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets initial information stored in the main control ROM 30b, and activates the pachinko gaming machine based on the initial information (step MS24). Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initial information control command indicating that the pachinko gaming machine has been activated based on the initial information to the overall control CPU 31a (step MS25), and ends the main control power-on process. The process of step MS25 corresponds to an initialization process.

Next, the overall control power-on process will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the overall control power-on process, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the initialization instruction signal is input, and determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated. (Step TS21). The overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated only when the power is turned on.

  If the determination result of step TS21 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step TS23. On the other hand, if the determination result of step TS21 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a performs overall control return processing (step TS22).

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the overall control return processing, the overall control CPU 31a calculates a checksum based on various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c (step TS31). In step TS31, the overall control CPU 31a calculates a checksum by the same calculation process as in step TS21 in the overall control power-off process. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step TS31 matches the checksum stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c (step TS32). If the determination result of step TS32 is negative, that is, if there is an abnormality in the various control information that has been backed up, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step TS23 shown in FIG.

  Note that the negative result of the determination in step TS32 is that when the power supply shutdown process for the integrated control is not normally performed when the power is turned off, or there is an abnormality in the stored contents due to noise or the like after the power supply shutdown process for the overall control. There are cases. In such a case, the checksum calculated in step TS31 indicates an abnormality (abnormal value). In addition, there is a case where the overall control CPU 31a inputs a reset signal and executes various controls from the beginning when the power is not turned off, that is, the overall control CPU 31a is restarted. In this case, since the integrated control power-off process is not executed, the checksum is not stored and held. As a cause of the restart of the overall control CPU 31a, it is conceivable that a malfunction of the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28 or a similar illegal reset signal that performs the same function (role) as the reset signal is output. The value calculated in step TS31 corresponds to the supply correctness determination value, and the overall control CPU 31a for calculating the value corresponds to the supply correctness determination value calculation means. The overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the supply correctness determination value and the shut-off correctness determination value are the same value corresponds to the correctness determination means in the present embodiment.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step TS32 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a waits until the return control command output from the main control CPU 30a is input, and can be identified from the return control command when the return control command is input. It is determined whether or not the control information matches the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c (step TS33). In step TS33, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c and the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c are correct. The overall control CPU 31a that performs the process of step TS33 corresponds to a stored content consistency determination unit in the present embodiment.

  Specifically, in step TS33, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value that can be specified from the control command that can specify the value set in the probability change flag matches the value set in the overall probability change flag. Determine. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value that can be specified from the control command that can specify the value set in the operation flag matches the value set in the overall operation flag. Further, when a control command capable of specifying that opening information is stored in the main control RAM 30c is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the overall opening information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c. . Similarly, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the overall round information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c when a control command capable of specifying that the round information is stored in the main control RAM 30c is input. To do. Further, when a control command capable of specifying that ending information is stored in the main control RAM 30c is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the overall ending information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c. . In addition, when the control command that can specify the value set in the operation limiter is input, the overall control CPU 31a matches the value that can be specified from the command and the value that is set in the overall operation limiter. It is determined whether or not to do. Incidentally, when the initial information control command is input in step TS33, the overall control CPU 31a negates the determination result in step TS33. If the determination result in step TS33 is negative, that is, if the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c does not match the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c, the overall control CPU 31a. Shifts to the process of step TS23 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step TS33 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the overall control CPU 31a activates the pachinko gaming machine based on the various control information stored and held (step TS34). ). The process of step TS34 corresponds to a return process for returning to the control state when the power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted in the present embodiment.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an overall return control command for designating control information stored and managed in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control CPU 32a (step TS35). Specifically, in step TS35, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a hold number designation command based on the hold number stored in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command for instructing execution of an effect mode that can be specified from information stored as effect mode information in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command stored in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control CPU 32a that can specify the number of consecutive games. The overall control CPU 31a also outputs to the display control CPU 32a a control command that can specify effect content information stored in the overall control RAM 31c. Further, when the overall opening information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command instructing execution of the opening effect to the display control CPU 32a. Similarly, when the overall round information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command instructing execution of the round effect to the display control CPU 32a. Further, when the overall ending information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command instructing execution of the ending effect to the display control CPU 32a.

  The overall control CPU 31a that has output the overall return control command ends the overall control return process, ends the overall control power-on process, and returns to the state before the power was turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in step TS23, the overall control CPU 31a erases (clears RAM) various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c. At this time, if the return control command has already been input, the overall control CPU 31a does not erase the return control command.

  Thereafter, when the return control command or the initial information control command is not input, the overall control CPU 31a waits until the initial information control command is input. Then, after inputting the return control command or the initial information control command, the overall control CPU 31a performs various settings and activates the pachinko gaming machine (step TS24).

  Specifically, when the return control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets information that can be specified from the return control command, and activates the pachinko gaming machine based on the information. For example, when a control command capable of specifying that “0” is set in the probability change flag is input, the overall control CPU 31 a sets “0” in the overall probability change flag. Further, when a control command capable of specifying that “1” is set in the operation flag is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets “1” in the overall operation flag. When the overall operation flag is set to “1”, the overall control CPU 31a sets the same value in the overall operation limiter based on the control command that can be specified with the value set in the operation limiter. Further, the overall control CPU 31a stores (sets) the same value as the reserved number based on a control command that can specify the special symbol reserved memory number.

  The overall control CPU 31a stores the production mode information based on the values set in the overall probability change flag and the overall operation flag. For example, when the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” for the overall probability change flag and “0” for the overall operation flag, the overall control mode information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c. In addition, the central control CPU 31a sets information based on initial information for information other than the presentation mode information among the information stored and managed in the central control RAM 31c. For example, the overall control CPU 31a stores a value “0” previously determined as initial information as the number of stays. Similarly, the overall control CPU 31a stores a value “0” previously determined as initial information as the number of consecutive times. The process performed in step TS24 when this return control command is input corresponds to the return process for returning to the control state based on the first stored content information in the present embodiment.

  On the other hand, when the initial information control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets various control information based on the initial information stored in the overall control ROM 31b, and activates the pachinko gaming machine. The process performed in step TS24 when this initial information control command is input corresponds to the initialization process.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs various control commands indicating that the pachinko gaming machine has been activated to the display control CPU 32a (step TS25), and ends the overall control power-on process. When the pachinko gaming machine is activated in response to the input of the return control command in step TS25, the overall control CPU 31a is stored and managed in the overall control RAM 31c in the same process as in step TS35. An overall return control command for designating control information is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the initial information control command to the display control CPU 32a when the pachinko gaming machine is activated in response to the input of the initial information control command.

Next, processing executed by the display control CPU 32a when power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The display control CPU 32a stores various control information in the display control RAM 32c based on the control command output by the overall control CPU 31a. Then, the display control CPU 32a inputs the control command from the overall control CPU 31a and displays the content indicating that the pachinko gaming machine is being activated until various control information is stored in the display control RAM 32c. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the message.

  When the display control CPU 32a receives a control command from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a stores various control information in the display control RAM 32c based on the control command. Specifically, when the return control command or the overall control return control command is input, the display control CPU 32a stores control information corresponding to information identifiable from the command in the display control RAM 32c. Further, when an initial information control command is input, the display control CPU 32a stores control information corresponding to the initial information stored in the display control ROM 32b in the display control RAM 32c. Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to execute various display effects (for example, background images) based on the control information stored in the display control RAM 32c.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the display mode of the effect display device 11 from when the power is turned off until the pachinko gaming machine is started after the power is turned on, together with its operation, is shown in FIGS. ).

  As a premise, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the special symbol reservation storage number is “2” and the display effect of the content in which the character CA appears is being performed on the effect display device 11, It is assumed that a decision has been made. It is assumed that the RAM clear switch CS has not been operated when the power is turned on thereafter.

  When the power is turned off, no image or the like is displayed on the effect display device 11 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 7C, an image for informing that the pachinko gaming machine is activated is displayed on the effect display device 11. Thereafter, when the pachinko gaming machine is activated, as shown in FIG. 7D, the game is resumed from the continuation of FIG. 7A before the power is turned off.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Of the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 as the second control board for controlling the game effect devices such as the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP, specific information on the effect in each device is provided. The storage contents when the power is turned off in the overall control RAM 31c (second storage means) to be stored are stored and held until the power is turned on. In this way, by configuring the information related to the effects performed in the game effect device to be stored and retained, even if the power is turned off, it is possible to resume from the effects at the time of power-off after the power is turned off.

  (2) There may be a problem in the contents stored in the overall control RAM 31c (second storage means) between when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on. For example, the stored content may be illegally rewritten by someone, or the stored content may be changed due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, the game is resumed after determining whether the information stored when the power is turned off is the same as the information stored and retained when the power is turned on (the stored information is correct). Configured. This makes it possible to match the effects when the power is turned off and after the power is turned on, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful.

  (3) If the information stored when the power is turned off is not the same as the information stored when the power is turned on (the stored information is incorrect), the main control board 30 (first control board) Based on the information stored in the main control RAM 30c (first storage means), the storage contents of the overall control RAM 31c are set. Thereby, after the power is turned on, an effect according to the gaming state (for example, the variable state) is performed, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  (4) Even if the information stored when the power is turned off is the same as the information stored and held when the power is turned on (the stored information is correct), the overall control RAM 31c (second storage means) It is determined whether or not the stored information matches the information stored in the main control RAM 30c (first storage means). If the information stored in the overall control RAM 31c does not match the information stored in the main control RAM 30c, the information stored in the main control RAM 30c is used to store the information in the overall control RAM 31c. The memory contents were set. Thereby, after the power is turned on, an effect according to the gaming state (for example, the variable state) is performed, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  (5) If the information stored when the power is turned off is not the same as the information stored and retained when the power is turned on (the stored information is incorrect), the information stored and managed only in the overall control RAM 31c ( For example, predetermined information is set for the number of consecutive resorts, and the game is resumed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable as compared to the case where information is set at random.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31 a may control the effect display device 11 without using the display control board 32. In this case, it is desirable to store the image data and the like stored in the display control ROM 32b in the overall control ROM 31b.

  In the above embodiment, a control board (lamp control board) provided with a dedicated CPU for controlling the decorative lamp SL and a control board (speaker control board) provided with a dedicated CPU for controlling the speaker SP are further provided. You may prepare. In the case of such a configuration, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board, and the speaker control board correspond to the second control board.

  In the above embodiment, if the determination result in step TS33 is negative, that is, if there is an abnormality in the various control information that has been backed up, the overall control CPU 31a stores and manages only in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c. The information that is being processed may be configured not to be deleted in step TS23. In step TS24, the overall control CPU 31a may set information stored and managed only in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c as it is.

  In the above embodiment, if the determination result in step TS33 is negative, that is, if there is an abnormality in the various control information that has been backed up, in step TS24, the overall control CPU 31a uses the overall control RAM 31c or the display control RAM 32c. Only information (non-specific information) that cannot be recognized as information stored and managed may be set. The overall control CPU 31a that performs this process corresponds to non-specific information control means. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when it is configured to display the number of consecutive resorts on the effect display device 11, the place where the number of consecutive resorts is normally displayed as “2 times” or “10 times” is changed to “? Will be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when a part of the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c is broken in an unreadable state when the power is turned on, various display effects are displayed on the contents corresponding to only the readable part. May be configured to be executed. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that perform control for executing various display effects according to the readable information correspond to the approximate control means. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the last digit information of the number of consecutive resorts is broken, only the first digit of the number of consecutive resorts is displayed (for example, “1? Times” display). .

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 may display the number of game balls paid out during the big hit game. In this case, the total number of paid-out game balls may be stored and managed only in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c. The number of game balls paid out during the big hit game is, for example, that every time the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW2, “15 balls” of game balls are paid out. The control command shown is output to the overall control CPU 31a. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a can calculate the number of game balls paid out during the big hit game in response to the input of the control command.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the game log | history, such as the number of times of consecutive resorts, such as 1 time before and 2 times before, can be memorize | stored. This game history may be control information stored and managed in the overall control RAM 31c and the display control RAM 32c, and may be control information that is not stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c.

  In the above embodiment, the control information stored in the overall control RAM 31c is the control information that is erased when the control information stored in the main control RAM 30c is erased, and the main control RAM 30c. It may be divided into control information that is erased in response to an event other than the fact that the control information stored and held in is deleted. At this time, the control information (second control gaming state information) that is erased when the control information (first controlling gaming state information) stored and held in the main control RAM 30c is erased. It is desirable that the control information be related to the control information of the main control RAM 30c. The control information (game history information) that is erased when an event other than the fact that the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c is erased is related to the control information of the main control RAM 30c to be erased. It is desirable that the control information is not. Of the control information stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the control information related to the first control gaming state information, that is, the control information directly related to the payout performance is included in the second control gaming state information. Equivalent to. In the above embodiment, control information that is not related to the game state information for first control among the control information stored in the overall control RAM 31c, that is, control that is not directly related to (indirectly related to) the game performance. The information corresponds to game history information.

  Incidentally, the control information directly related to the game performance (control information related to the first control gaming state information) is the control information related to the winning probability of the big hit lottery such as the value set in the overall probability variation flag. And control information related to the progress of the game, such as the value set in the overall operation flag. On the other hand, the control information that is not directly related to the game performance (control information that is not related to the game state information for the first control) is the control information related to the date and time or the control information related to the number of consecutive homes (for example, the previous day). This refers to control information related to the past number of balls (for example, the number of award balls (game balls) paid out by the previous jackpot game grant).

  Further, the erasure mode of the overall control RAM 31c may be different depending on the operation mode of the RAM clear switch CS when power is supplied to the gaming machine. For example, when the RAM clear switch CS is operated twice when power is supplied to the gaming machine, the overall control CPU 31a erases the game history information together with the second control game state information in the overall control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch CS is not operated twice when power is supplied to the gaming machine (when a specific operation is performed), the overall control CPU 31a stores the second control gaming state information in the overall control RAM 31c. While erasing, the game history information may not be erased. The process of deleting the game history information together with the second control game state information in the overall control RAM 31c corresponds to the “first reset process”, and the second control game state information in the overall control RAM 31c is deleted. The process that does not erase the game history information corresponds to the “second reset process”. In addition, an operation button (operation means) that can be operated separately from the RAM clear switch CS may be provided so that the game history information is erased when the operation button is operated. .

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 may be configured not to perform the power-off process. That is, the control information stored in the main control RAM 30c may be deleted when the power is turned off.

  In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c matches the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c. That is, the process of step TS33 may not be performed. In this case, when the checksum calculated when the power is turned off matches the checksum calculated when the power is turned on, various control information is set (stored) according to the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c. become.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a sets (stores) various control information according to the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 31c when the RAM clear switch CS is not operated when the power is turned on. You may comprise so that. In this case, it is not necessary to calculate the checksum.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) First power supply means, second power supply means different from the first power supply means, a first control board to which power is supplied from the first power supply means, and power is supplied from the first power supply means And a second control board connected to be able to receive a control signal transmitted from the first control board, and a game effect device for executing a game effect, wherein the first control board has a predetermined calculation. First control means for performing processing, first storage means for storing first control information based on the calculation result, and transmission means for transmitting a control signal based on the first control information to the second control board. And the second control board generates reception control means for receiving the control signal and second control information based on the control signal, and controls the game effect device based on the second control information. The second system that causes the game effect device to execute the game effect And second storage means for storing the second control information, wherein the second storage means is connected to the second power supply means, and power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted. In the case where the power is supplied from the second power supply means, the stored content is retained, and the second control means is supplied to the second storage means with the start of power supply from the first power supply means. A gaming machine configured to be able to execute a return process for returning to the control state when the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off based on the stored second control information.

  (B) a cutoff correct / incorrect determination value calculating means for calculating a cutoff correct / incorrect determination value based on the stored content of the second storage means in accordance with the interruption of power supply from the first power supply means; At the time of supply, when the power supply from the first power supply means is started, the correctness determination value at the time of supply is calculated by the same calculation method as the correctness determination value calculation means at the time of shutoff based on the storage contents of the second storage means Correctness determination value calculating means and after the supply correctness determination value calculation means calculates a supply correctness determination value, the correctness determination means for determining whether the supply correctness determination value and the shut-off correctness determination value are the same value The cutoff correctness determination value is stored and held in the second storage unit together with the storage content of the second storage unit when the power supply from the first power source unit is cut off, The second control means is determined by the correctness determination means. When fruit is positive, the gaming machine according to the first technical idea power supply from the power source means is configured to be able to execute return processing for returning to the control state when the cut-off (b).

  (C) The first storage means is connected to the second power supply means, and when the power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted, the power from the second power supply means is supplied. First storage content information that is configured to hold the stored content and that can specify the stored content of the first storage unit is output to the second control unit with the start of power supply from the first power supply unit. A storage content output unit configured to return to a control state based on the first storage content information output by the storage content output unit when the determination result of the correctness determination unit is negative. A gaming machine described in the technical concept (b) configured to be able to execute processing.

  (D) The first storage means is connected to the second power supply means, and when power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted, power is supplied from the second power supply means. First storage content information that is configured to hold the stored content and that can specify the stored content of the first storage unit is output to the second control unit with the start of power supply from the first power supply unit. If the determination result of the stored content output means and the correctness determination means is affirmative, the storage content that can be specified from the stored content of the second storage means and the first stored content information output by the stored content output means is Storage content matching determination means for determining whether or not they match, and the second control means outputs the second output from the stored content output means when the determination result of the storage content matching determination means is negative. 1 memory The gaming machine according to the technical idea that is executable to configure the return process for returning to the control state based on the information (b) or spirit (c).

  (E) The storage contents stored and held in the first storage means and the storage contents stored and held in the second storage means are stored and held in common in the first storage means and the second storage means. Stored contents and stored contents stored only in the second storage means, and the second control means executes a return process for returning to the control state based on the first stored contents information In this case, the storage content stored and held only in the second storage means is rewritten to a predetermined storage content for resetting, and a return process for returning to the control state based on the first storage content information is performed. A gaming machine described in the idea (c) or the technical idea (d).

  (F) First power supply means, second power supply means different from the first power supply means, a first control board to which power is supplied from the first power supply means, and power supplied from the first power supply means And a second control board connected to be able to receive a control signal transmitted from the first control board, a game effect device for executing a game effect, and an operable operating means, The control board has a first control means for performing predetermined arithmetic processing, a first storage means for storing gaming state information for first control based on the computation result, and a control signal based on the gaming state information for first control. Transmitting means for transmitting to the second control board, wherein the second control board is associated with the receiving means for receiving the control signal and the gaming state information for the first control based on the control signal. To generate game state information for second control to be used for the second control Controlling the game effect device based on the skill state information causes the game effect device to execute a game effect, and generates game history information not related to the game state information for first control based on the control signal. Second control means, and second storage means for storing the second control gaming state information and the game history information, wherein the first storage means is connected to the second power supply means, When the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off, the stored contents are held by supplying power from the second power supply means, and the second storage means is connected to the second power supply means. When the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off, the stored contents are held by supplying power from the second power supply means, and with the start of power supply from the first power supply means The operating means When not being produced, the first control means controls the state when the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off based on the first control gaming state information stored and held in the first storage means. When the operation means is not operated with the start of power supply from the first power supply means, the second control means is stored and held in the second storage means. Based on the game state information for second control and the game history information, a return process for returning to the control state when the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off is performed, and the power supply from the first power supply means is performed. When the operation means is operated with the start, the first control means erases the first control gaming state information stored in the first storage means and controls based on the initial information. Reset processing that sets the initial control state When the operation means is operated with the start of power supply from the first power supply means, and the operation is a specific operation, the second control means stores in the second storage means The stored power state information and game history information for the second control are erased, and a first reset process is executed to set the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information, and the power from the first power supply means When the operation means is operated with the start of supply, and the operation is not a specific operation, the second control means stores the second control game state information stored and held in the second storage means. On the other hand, executing the second reset process for returning the game history information stored and held in the second storage means to the game history information when the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off. A featured gaming machine.

  (G) First power supply means, second power supply means different from the first power supply means, a first control board to which power is supplied from the first power supply means, and power supplied from the first power supply means And a second control board connected to be able to receive a control signal transmitted from the first control board, and a game effect device for executing a game effect, wherein the first control board has a predetermined calculation. First control means for performing processing, first storage means for storing first control information based on the calculation result, and transmission means for transmitting a control signal based on the first control information to the second control board. And the second control board generates reception control means for receiving the control signal, second control information based on the control signal, and provides the game effect to the game effect device based on the second control information. Second control means for executing the second control information and storing the second control information Second storage means, and the stored contents of the first storage means are retained when power is supplied from the second power supply means when power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted The stored contents of the second storage means are held by supplying power from the second power supply means when the power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted, and the first control means Along with the start of power supply from the first power supply means, the first storage content information based on the storage content of the first storage means is output to the second control means, and the second control means When the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off, the cutoff time information is generated based on the stored contents of the second storage means when the power supply from the first power supply means is cut off, and the first 2 storing in the storage means, the first power supply means Contents that can be specified from the information at the time of shutoff and contents that can be specified from the stored contents of the second storage means when the power supply from the first power supply means is started. A correct / incorrect determination is made to determine whether the two match, and the contents that can be specified from the shut-off information in the correct / incorrect determination and the contents stored in the second storage means when the power supply from the first power supply means is started If it is determined that the possible contents match, the contents that can be specified from the stored contents of the second storage means and the contents that can be specified from the first stored contents information are determined to match, When it is determined that the content identifiable from the storage content of the second storage means matches the content identifiable from the first storage content information in the stored content consistency determination, the power supply from the first power supply means is opened. A return process for returning to the control state when the power supply from the first power supply means is interrupted based on the second control information stored and held in the second storage means with the beginning, while the memory When it is determined that the contents identifiable from the stored contents of the second storage means and the contents identifiable from the first stored contents information do not match in the contents matching determination, the control state based on the first stored contents information is restored. A gaming machine configured to be able to perform a return process.

  CS ... RAM clear switch, GH ... image display section, K (K1 to K4) ... hold display image, SL ... decorative lamp, SOL1 ... opening / closing blade solenoid, SOL2 ... big prize opening solenoid, SP ... speaker, SW1a, SW1b ... start Mouth switch, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special symbol display device, 16 ... First start port, 18 ... Second start port, 19 ... Opening / closing blade, 22 ... Grand prize opening door, 23 ... Large Winning opening, 24 ... Normal symbol display device, 25 ... Gate, 28 ... Power supply board, 28a ... Power supply circuit, 28b ... Power supply disconnection monitoring circuit, 28c ... Reset signal circuit, 28d ... Power supply for backup, 29 ... RAM clear switch circuit, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 30d ... Main control reset input circuit, 30e ... Number generator, 31 ... general control board, 31a ... general control CPU, 31b ... production control ROM, 31c ... production control RAM, 31d ... general control reset input circuit, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU, 32b... Display control ROM, 32c... Display control RAM, 32d... Display control reset input circuit.

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A first control unit;
A second control unit;
A game production device for executing game production;
An operable operating means,
The first control unit includes first control means for performing predetermined calculation processing, first storage means capable of storing first control gaming state information based on the calculation result, and first control gaming state information. Output means for outputting a control signal based thereon,
The second control unit is configured to input the control signal, and to generate second control game state information based on the control signal, and based on the second control game state information, the game effect device Second control means for causing the game effect to be executed, and second storage means capable of storing the game state information for second control and the game history information,
The storage content of the first storage means is configured to be able to be retained even after the power supply is cut off,
The storage content of the second storage means is configured to be able to be retained even after the power supply is cut off,
When the operation means is not operated with the start of power supply, the first control means returns to the control state when the power supply is cut off based on the retained game state information for first control. Execute return processing to
When the operation means is not operated with the start of power supply, the second control means is provided when the power supply is cut off based on the held second control game state information and game history information. Execute return processing to return to the control state,
When the operation means is operated with the start of power supply, the first control means deletes the held first control gaming state information and sets the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information. Execute the reset process
When the operation means is operated with the start of power supply and the operation is a specific operation, the second control means erases the stored second control game state information and game history information. Then, the first reset process for setting the control state to the initial control state based on the initial information is performed,
When the operation means is operated with the start of power supply and the operation is not a specific operation, the second control means deletes the stored second control gaming state information while playing the game A gaming machine that executes a second reset process for restoring history information to gaming history information when power supply is cut off. A first control unit;
A second control unit;
A game production device for executing game production;
An initialization operation means operable,
The first control unit includes first control means for performing predetermined calculation processing, first storage means capable of storing first control gaming state information based on the calculation result, and first control gaming state information. Output means for outputting a control signal based thereon,
The second control unit is configured to input the control signal, and to generate second control game state information based on the control signal, and based on the second control game state information, the game effect device Second control means for causing the game effect to be executed, and second storage means capable of storing the game state information for second control and the game history information,
The storage content of the first storage means is configured to be able to be retained even after the power supply is cut off,
The storage content of the second storage means is configured to be able to be retained even after the power supply is cut off,
When the initialization operation means is not operated with the start of power supply, the first control means controls the state when the power supply is cut off based on the held first game state information. Execute return processing to return to
When the initialization operation means is operated with the start of power supply, the first control means erases the held first control gaming state information and initializes the control state based on the initial information. Execute the reset process to set the control state,
When the initialization operation means is not operated with the start of power supply, the second control means controls the state when the power supply is cut off based on the held game state information for second control. Execute return processing to return to
When the initialization operation means is operated with the start of power supply, the second control means erases the stored second control gaming state information and initializes the control state based on the initial information. Execute the reset process to set the control state,
When the operation means other than the initialization operation means is not operated, the held game history information is not erased,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the stored game history information is erased when an operating means different from the initialization operating means is operated.

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