JP2016179107A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a processing load of game control means.SOLUTION: In the start of a special game, when a remaining-number-of-times count value is not in a specific value ("0"), a remaining-number-of-times designation command is transmitted, and when the remaining-number-of-times count value is in the specific value ("0"), the remaining-number-of-times designation command is not transmitted. In a recovery of power supply, the remaining-number-of-times designation command is transmitted without determining whether the remaining-number-of-times count value is in the specific value ("0"). In addition, when the remaining-number-of-times count value is not in the specific value ("0"), an in-holding continuous winning performance can be carried out as a read-ahead notice.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a specific display result (Patent Document 1) on variable display means (special symbol display means 32 in Patent Document 1) that executes variable display of identification information (special symbol in Patent Document 1) and derives a display result. Is a gaming machine (Pachinko machine in Patent Document 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (special profit state in Patent Document 1) when the big hit mode is derived, and controls the progress of the game and the progress of the game A game control means (main control board 41 in Patent Document 1) for transmitting information in response to the information, and an effect execution means (effect control board 42 in Patent Document 1) for executing an effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means. ), And the game control means can specify the number of times of variable display of identification information that can be executed until the predetermined condition is satisfied after being controlled to the specific game state (in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-320826, Mo A gaming machine comprising: number information storage means for storing a value of the remaining number of fluctuations in the game); and specific information transmission means for transmitting specific information (game mode command in Patent Document 1) capable of specifying the number information. It is disclosed.

JP 2013-94478 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, consideration is not given to transmission of specific information when power supply is resumed, and the processing load on the game control means increases when specific information is transmitted when power supply is resumed. May end up.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to reduce the processing load on the game control means.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) that performs variable display of the identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and derives the display result ) Is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or the like) is derived,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting information according to the progress of the game (for example, the main board 11);
Production execution means (production control board 11 or the like) for producing an effect based on information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Hold storage means for storing variable display of identification information that has not yet been started as hold storage (for example, the first or second special figure hold storage unit);
Stores count information (for example, remaining count value) that can specify the number of times of variable display of identification information (for example, remaining count) that can be executed from when the specified gaming state is controlled until a predetermined condition is satisfied. And a number information storage means (for example, RAM 102 as a backup RAM) capable of storing the number of times information for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped,
A determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S268) that determines whether the frequency information is a specific value (for example, “0” or the like);
Specific information transmitting means (for example, the CPU 103 that performs processing for transmitting the remaining number designation command) that transmits the specific information (for example, the remaining number designation command) that can identify the number of times information,
The effect execution means can execute a prefetch effect (for example, a prefetch notice) based on the hold storage,
The specific information transmitting means includes
When the variable display of the identification information is executed, if the number of times information is determined not to be the specific value by the determination unit, the specific information is transmitted, but the number of times information is determined to be the specific value by the determination unit. If it is determined that, the specific information is not transmitted (for example, steps S268 to S270).
When the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the specific information is transmitted without performing the determination by the determination means (for example, step S17).
The effect execution means is executed when the number of times information specified by the specific information is not the specific value, a special prefetch effect as the prefetch effect (for example, when the remaining number count value is “1” to “4”). Can be executed)
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, the processing burden of a game control means can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The effect execution means can limit the execution of the effect when the number-of-times information specified by the specific information is not the specific value (for example, even if the remaining number count value is “1” to “4”). , If there is no on-hold continuous channel production, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The effect execution means can execute the special pre-reading effect when the number of times information specified by the specific information is not the specific value and a special condition is satisfied (for example, the remaining number count) When the value is between “1” and “4” and there is a pending continuous chain, it is possible to execute the pending continuous chain production etc.),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The production execution means
The number information specified by the specific information is not the specific value, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information stored in the hold storage means as the hold storage is the first specification of the specific display results. The pre-reading effect can be executed when the display result (for example, probable big hit, etc.) (for example, when the remaining number count value is “1” to “4” and there is a continuous chain in the hold) Etc.)
The number of times specified by the specific information is not the specific value, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information stored in the hold storage unit as the hold storage is the second specification of the specific display results. When the display result (for example, non-probable big hit, etc.), the execution of the pre-reading effect is limited (for example, even when the remaining count value is “1” to “4”) When there is no (including when there is a hold of the second special figure game of the non-probable big hit), etc.
You may do it.

  According to said structure, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The game control means is a variable display pattern determination means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111) that determines a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) that is a variable display pattern of identification information to be one of a plurality of types. Etc.)
The variable display pattern determining means determines a variable display pattern at a different rate depending on whether the number information is the specific value (for example, switching a variation pattern determination table according to the remaining number count value). ,
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of the recovery state designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a figure explaining an example of the command at the time of a power recovery. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern determination table selected after a big hit game state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the process performed during a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a figure explaining an example of screen restoration conditions. It is a figure explaining an example of the processing content at the time of screen restoration conditions satisfaction. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display advance notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of setting processes, such as production control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by the hit process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by an ending effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 4th symbol control process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure explaining the return etc. from a power supply restoration screen.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special diagram”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner (that is, variable display of the special diagram is executed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, a definite special symbol (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as derivation) as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. The lighting pattern may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate, and a variable display also includes a pattern in which all the lights are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on alternately. The one pattern appears to blink). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, correspond to the variable display of the first special figure in the first special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure in the second special figure game. In the decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, the decorative pattern change (variable display) (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, each is identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B. A variable display of a plurality of possible decorative designs is performed, and a fixed decorative design that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. The variable display of the decorative design and the derivation of the display result are also included in the variable display game.

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, on-hold storage display is performed in which the number of holds (number of special figure hold memory) of the special figure game (which is also a variable display of the special figure) is specified. The holding of the special figure game is due to the game ball entering (for example, passing) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs based on the starting prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game (variable display game) has been established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko game When the start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is held. In this embodiment, the hold memory display is displayed by displaying the same number of symbols as the special game that is being held (in this embodiment, it is a square mark or the like, hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol). Perform (see FIG. 38). One hold display symbol corresponds to one special game that is put on hold. As will be described later, the fact that the special figure game is on hold (the hold display symbol is displayed) means that the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning is stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. Therefore, the hold display symbol is also displayed in correspondence with the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. The special game and the hold data that are put on hold are also called hold storage. The hold memory of the first special figure game is represented by a hold display symbol displayed in the left area (first hold display area 5Ha) in the display area 5H. The hold memory of the second special figure game is represented by a hold display symbol displayed in the right area (second hold display area 5Hb) in the display area 5H. Note that during the special figure game executed during the period of the continuous channel range (described later) (see FIG. 19), the reserved memory display indicates the number of the first special figure game being held (the first special figure reserved memory number). And the number of the second special figure game (second special figure holding memory number) is displayed as a number (hereinafter, this number display may be referred to as a continuous display within the continuous channel range) (see FIG. 38). That is, as a mode of holding storage display, a holding display symbol and a continuous display within the continuous channel range are prepared.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the first start condition is satisfied. If the first start condition for starting the first special figure game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first special figure game is put on hold. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start condition is satisfied. If the second start condition for starting the second special figure game is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the first special figure game is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented (decremented), and the second special figure game is executed. Is started, the hold data (hold storage) is consumed, and the second special figure hold storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested while the hold display symbol is displayed, the corresponding hold display symbol (such as the leftmost symbol) is deleted. Moreover, when the other hold display symbols were displayed in the display area in which the erased hold display symbols were displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb, they were displayed. For example, the hold display symbol is shifted to the left one display position (including the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed). Further, the number displayed by the continuous-changing range hold display is reduced by 1 by executing the first special figure game or the second special figure game.

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, a fourth symbol is displayed to inform the player that the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol for the first special figure displayed corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure, and the second special figure displayed corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. The 4th design is prepared. The fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in the upper left area 5F of the image display device 5, and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is displayed in the upper left region 5G of the image display device 5. For example, the region 5F and the region 5G are represented by circles that are not filled when the fourth symbol is not displayed, and the circles are filled when the fourth symbol is displayed, so that the region 5F or the region 5G is displayed. The 4th symbol is displayed (the filled circle figure is the 4th symbol).

  When the variable display of the first special figure in the first special figure game is being executed, the fourth symbol for the first special figure is displayed (the region 5F is filled). The 4th symbol for the first special figure is displayed throughout the variable display period of the first special figure (either blinking display or constant display). When the variable display in the first special figure game ends (when the display result is derived), the display of the fourth symbol ends. For a predetermined period after the display of the 4th symbol is finished (a certain period from the derivation timing of the display result of the first special figure game), the circle in the region 5F is a color corresponding to the variable display result of the first special figure game. It is filled (for example, “black” if lost, “red” if big hit, etc.). In this embodiment, the display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is thus completed at the end of the display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol (here, in particular, a predetermined period from the end). As a display result, a graphic showing the variable display result of the first special figure game (for example, a circle figure filled with black (when lost), a circle figure filled with red (when hitting big)) is displayed (derived display) It is also called derivation.)

  When variable display of the second special figure in the second special figure game is being executed, the fourth symbol for the second special figure is displayed (the region 5G is filled). The fourth symbol for the second special figure is displayed throughout the variable display period of the second special figure (may be blinking display or constant display). When the variable display in the second special figure game ends (when the display result is derived), the display of the fourth symbol ends. For a predetermined period after the display of the 4th symbol (for a certain period from the derivation timing of the display result in the second special figure game), the circle in the region 5G is a color corresponding to the variable display result of the second special figure game. It is filled (for example, “black” if lost, “red” if big hit, etc.). In this embodiment, the display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is thus completed at the end of the display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol (in particular, a predetermined period from the end). As a display result, a graphic showing the variable display result of the second special figure game (for example, a black circle shape (when lost), a red circle shape (big hit)) is displayed (derived display) It is also called derivation.)

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an opening that allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. (The second start winning opening is also said to be open). Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be in a normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in an off state. The normal open state in this case is a state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, but the game ball is less likely to enter than in the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is on. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (second starting winning opening) has a first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole, and a game. The ball is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (a state where it is difficult to enter (including a state where entry is impossible)) such as a closed state where the ball cannot enter or a normally open state where it is difficult to enter. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) as identification information is displayed variably (variable display), and a display result is derived and displayed. Such variable display of normal symbols and derivation of display results are referred to as ordinary game (also called “ordinary game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. The passing of the gaming ball is illustrated in FIG. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. Variable display of predetermined display symbols and display results such as controlling the game, controlling the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control derivation. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of game media has been detected (the switch is turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and the game control microcomputer 100. Transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  It should be noted that a one-chip microcomputer serving as the game control microcomputer 100 is only required to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is temporarily stopped due to an unexpected power outage (so-called power interruption), the capacitor as a backup power source is discharged, for example. Until the power supply is disabled), part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the state of various flags such as a special figure process flag, a big hit flag, a short time flag, a probability change flag, which will be described later, the special figure holding memory number, Various values such as figure specified buffer value, jackpot type buffer setting value, various data such as variable display results, timer values of various timers such as game control process timer, and special features that can be executed within the continuous channel range described later Remaining number of times of figure game execution (here, remaining number of executions of special figure game until reaching 4 times after probability variation big hit game state), hold memory (random value stored as hold data) Data necessary for game control, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are backed up and stored. The backed up data is referred to as backup data as appropriate. With this backup data, when power supply is resumed after power interruption, recovery is performed in the state of power interruption (when power is stopped) (for example, game control that was stopped when power was stopped by restarting power supply) Will be resumed). Note that all data used when the power supply is resumed after the power interruption is stored in the RAM 102 as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component (predetermined to the effect electric component). A process for realizing a function for executing the rendering operation) is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (for example, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Become.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted from the output port of the I / O 125. A control signal (lighting signal) or the like is output.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the image display device 5 from the display control unit 123 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Various lighting effects (reach effects, variable display of decorative symbols, fourth symbols, etc.) by turning on / off driving in the image display or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Display, derivation of display results, etc.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). It may include a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as part or all of the probability (for example, 1/20).

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game (first figure) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A 1 special figure game) is started.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (first 2 special figure game) is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening (in this embodiment, high When in the base state, the second start winning opening is easily opened).

  Further, based on the fact that the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 As a result, a general chart start condition for executing the general chart game is established. Thereafter, based on the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous regular symbol game, has been established, the normal symbol display device 20 performs a normal symbol game (normal symbol variable). Display) is started. In this ordinary game, after the start of normal symbol change (variable display), when a predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result (display result of the ordinary game) is stopped and displayed (derived) indicate. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, whether or not to change the special symbol variable display result to a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, the determination of the variation pattern (specifying the execution time of the special display or decorative design variable display, the decorative design variable display pattern, or the like) is performed.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result (display result of a special symbol game), the display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), and the player It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the special symbol variable display result (display result of the special game), when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as the round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big prize opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player Is a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”. “Big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” may be referred to as “non-probable big hit”, and “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” may be called “probable big hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time (variable display period) may be controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter. In the short-time state, one of the short-time end conditions is the first among the fact that a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) and the next big hit game state has been started. It is controlled to continue until it is established. In addition, the remaining number of executions of the special figure game until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-shortest number of times. The short-time state and the probable change state are game states advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

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

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 (which is a variable variable display period, also referred to as a normal symbol change time) than in the normal state, Control that increases the probability that the variable symbol display result of a normal game (the display result of a general game) will be “per normal” in the normal game, and the variable display result is “per normal”. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the above, the normal variable winning is achieved by controlling the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. The ball device 6B may be changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the probability change state is not the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Corresponding to the start of any one of the second special figure games on the display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display and the fourth symbol display are started. In the first special figure game or the second special figure game, when a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result is derived and displayed, the “left” of the image display device 5 is synchronized with the timing of the derived display. In the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display of the decorative symbols is terminated, and the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, the display of the fourth symbol is also ended, and the display result of the display of the fourth symbol is also derived and displayed. The details of the fourth symbol will be described later. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, after the fourth symbol is displayed, the display result is derived and displayed.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach mode during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end (before the fixed decorative symbol is derived) (the period during variable display). May be established). Here, the reach mode is a combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (detailed later, but a finalized decorative symbol (decorative symbol combination) derived at the time of the big hit). For decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when they constitute the part (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”), the display mode in which the variation continues, or all or some of the decorative symbols are all of the jackpot combinations Or it is the display mode which is changing synchronously while constituting a part. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable symbol display itself. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared as reach production (see FIG. 16).

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the possibility that the variable display status of the decorative design will reach the reach status and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, such as the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc. Thus, a variable display effect (for example, pseudo-ream) for informing (or suggesting) the player may be executed. The variable display effect is also included in the variable display effect. Further, as part of the variable display effect, a notice effect or the like may be executed for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit).

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, determination at the time of starting winning (determination of whether or not the variable display result of the special figure game that is put on the game is a big hit or a big hit type determination, hereinafter, pre-reading determination So-called pre-reading notice is executed based on the above. In this embodiment, the second special figure game is a target of the prefetch determination. The second special figure game that is the target of the prefetch determination is called a target. In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, a hold display notice and an on-hold continuous change effect are prepared. The hold display advance notice is different from the normal display (here, white) in the display mode (here, color) of the hold display symbol corresponding to the target second special figure game (here, red or gold). By doing so, it is an effect of giving a notice (or suggesting) that there is a high possibility that the variable display result of the second special figure game of the target will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). In the on-line continuous change effect, the variable display result is “probable big hit” in the hold memory (second special figure game held) when the variable display result of the predetermined special figure game is “probable big hit”. It is executed when there is a hold memory determined to be (when there is a pending continuous chain), and is variable in the pending continuous chain from the second special figure game that is executed first after the probable big hit game state Variable display variable to be executed corresponding to each second special figure game (special figure game executed within the period of a continuous chain range described later) up to the second special figure game whose display result is “probable big hit” As a special effect that is different from normal, such as a display effect during display, it is an effect that shows from the previous probable big hit game state to the end of the later probable big hit game state (big hit by the holding chain consecutive change) in a single big hit game state (See Fig. 38 etc.)

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Note that the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed may differ depending on the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 will be described. The main board 11 controls the progress of the game. Then, the main board 11 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 as the game progresses. The effect control board 12 performs various effects by executing effect control for controlling the image display device 5 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, the game executed by the main board 11 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 12 are synchronized. The effect control command will be described below with reference to FIGS. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (fluctuation) of the first special figure. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (fluctuation) of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special figure or variable display of the second special figure may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The change start designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  The command 81XX (H) is a variable pattern (variable display time of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, or a variable variable of a decorative symbol for variable display of the decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 in response to the variable symbol variable display. This is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating (notifying) a designation of a display pattern. In the “XX” of the command, a numerical value corresponding to the variation pattern (see FIG. 16, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). Further, the variation pattern designation command may be a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a numerical value corresponding to the display result is set in “XX” in the command. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “probable big hit”, etc.). The display result designation command is transmitted at the start of a special game.

  The command 8DXX (H) is a command (remaining number designation designation command) for designating (notifying) the remaining number (remaining number) of the special figure game that can be executed during the continuous range period. The range of consecutive chunks is the pending consecutive chunk (the second special figure game in which the variable display result is a big hit in the second special figure game that is put on hold when the probability variable big hit occurs, and the most recent big hit is the probability big hit That is, the probability variation big hit occurs in the second special figure game held at the time of occurrence of the probability variation big hit, and the probability variation big hit continues as a big hit). In the embodiment, the range is the number of times (here, 4 times) corresponding to the upper limit value (here, 4 times) of the number of reserved memories of the second special figure game. As will be described later, the second special figure game has priority over the first special figure game to set the upper limit value of the number of reserved special games in the second special figure game as the number of times that the special figure game can be executed in the pending continuous chain. This is because the game is digested and the target of the prefetch determination is the second special game (if it is four times, all the suspended second special game are digested). “XX” indicates the remaining number of times. The remaining number is specified by the count value of the remaining number counter for counting the remaining number (the remaining number count value, which is updated at the start of the special figure game and subtracted by 1) (for example, the remaining number count value) If “1” is “1”, the remaining count is “1”, and if the remaining count is “2”, the remaining count is “2”). The remaining number designation command is transmitted at the start of a special figure game.

  Command 8F01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol) for designating (notifying) the end of variable display (variation) of the first special figure in the first special figure game (that is, derivation and display of the variable display result). Command). Command 8F02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol) for designating (notifying) the end of variable display (fluctuation) of the second special figure in the second special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). Command). The first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command may be collectively referred to as a symbol confirmation designation command. The symbol confirmation designation command is also used to designate that the variable symbol display (variation) or the fourth symbol display is terminated and the display result (stop symbol or the like) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted at the end of the special game.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (background specifying command) for specifying the background of the effect image displayed on image display device 5. In this embodiment, the background is changed according to the gaming state. Therefore, the background designation command also designates a gaming state (an example of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1). In “XX” in the command, a numerical value corresponding to the background (game state) is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each background (game state), and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for the background in the normal state, the background in the high-accuracy base state) "01"). The background designation command is transmitted at a timing when the gaming state (that is, the background) can be changed (at the time of jackpot end, when a variable display result is derived, etc.).

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted at the start of the big hit gaming state.

  Command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special prize opening designation command) for designating (notifying) the opening of the special prize opening. In this embodiment, “XX” in the command is the number of times of opening (starting of what number of round games is started) in one big hit gaming state that the big prize opening notified by the command is released. (For example, “01” if the first round is opened, “13” if the thirteenth round is opened, etc.). The special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted when the special winning opening is opened.

  Command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (special prize opening closing designation command) for designating (notifying) closing of the big prize opening. In this embodiment, in “XX” in the command, the closing of the big prize port notified by the command is the number of times of closing in the one jackpot gaming state (the number of round games is ended). (For example, “01” if the first round is closed, “13” if the thirteenth round is closed). The special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted when the special winning opening is closed.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

  The command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating (notifying) that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first starting winning opening. The command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating (notifying) that the second starting winning has occurred due to the entry of the game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. The start opening prize designation command is transmitted when a start prize is generated.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating (notifying) the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating (notifying) the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted at a timing at which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change (when a start winning is generated, a special game is started, etc.).

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design determination result designation command) for designating (notifying) the determination result of the display result (symbol) among the determination results of the pre-reading determination at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, random numbers MR1 to MR3 used for determining whether or not to make a big hit, a big hit type, and a variation pattern are extracted. . In this embodiment, for the special figure game corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the random number value MR1 of the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. Based on MR2 and MR2, whether or not the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit” and the big hit type in the case of “big hit” are determined. The prefetch determination refers to this determination, and the prefetch determination is performed in a winning random number determination process in step S211 described later. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including no determination) for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol determination result designation command (for example, “01” if “no determination”). FIG. 11B shows “02” for “losing”, “03” for “probable big hit”, “04” for “non-probable big hit”, and so on. The symbol determination result designation command is transmitted at the time of starting winning.

  Command D100 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command) for designating (notifying) that the main board 11 side has been initialized. The initialization designation command is transmitted at the time of initialization.

  Command D200 (H) designates (notifies) the effect that the power supply has been restored (the power supply after power interruption has been resumed and the state of power interruption has been restored by the backup data in RAM 102). Command (power recovery specification command). The power recovery specification command is transmitted when the power is recovered (when the power failure occurs).

  The command D3XX (H) is a state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (also referred to as power restoration) (in this case, the internal state of the pachinko game at the time of power failure restored by the backup data in the RAM 102). Is an effect control command (recovery state designation command). In the “XX” of the command, a numerical value corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored (which is also the state when the power interruption occurs and has been restored) is set. As shown in FIG. 4, if the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is the first special figure game being executed (the first special figure game is resumed by the power restoration). "XX" is set to "01". If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is the second special figure game being executed (if the second special figure game is resumed by the power restoration), the state is changed to “XX”. Is set to “02”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is in a big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the first special figure game (if the big hit gaming state is resumed by power restoration), “XX "03" is set to "." If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is in a big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special game (if the big hit gaming state is resumed by power restoration), “XX "04" is set to "." If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power recovery (when power interruption occurs) is in any other state than the above, “XX” is set to “05”. The recovery status designation command is transmitted when the power is restored (when the power failure occurs).

  The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (demonstration start start designation command) for designating the start of a demonstration display (display of a demonstration screen displayed when the game is not controlled to a special game or a big hit game state). . The demonstration display start designation command is transmitted at the start of the demonstration display.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including resumption after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, the game control main process of FIG. A predetermined process is executed. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting (step S12) after setting the interrupt prohibition (step S11). In the initial setting, for example, initialization of a built-in device of the game control microcomputer 100 (initialization of a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port)) and the RAM 102 are performed. Setting to an accessible state is performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether a clear switch (not shown) (for example, mounted on a power supply board (not shown)) is pressed and turned on (step S13). For example, whether the signal is turned on is determined by whether an on signal output from the clear switch (a signal output when the clear switch is turned on) is input via the input port of the I / O 105. Is called.

  When the clear switch is turned on, for example, when an on signal is input (step S13; Yes), the CPU 103 clears the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the CPU 103 is turned on at normal power-on ( Steps S18 and after are executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery.

  When the clear switch is off (when the clear switch is not pressed) (step S13; No), the CPU 103 determines whether data protection processing is being performed (step S14). The data protection process is a process executed by the CPU 103 when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and is a process for protecting data stored in the RAM 102 when a power interruption or the like occurs. In this embodiment, the data protection processing includes power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data (parity bits). Whether the data protection processing has been executed may be determined by the state of the backup flag set in the RAM 102 (this is also backed up) in the power supply stop processing or the like. If the clear switch is not pressed (step S13; No) and the data protection process is executed (step S14; Yes), there is a possibility that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to a power interruption. Execute. On the other hand, when the data protection process is not executed (step S14; No), the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped. The process after step S18 performed at the time of power-on is performed.

  In step S15, the CPU 103 checks the data in the RAM 102 to determine whether it is normal (step S15). In this embodiment, a parity check using the parity data (parity bit) added in the power supply stop process is performed as a data check. In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 and stored in the RAM 102. In step S15, the checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 by the same process as the power supply stop process. The data check may be performed by comparing the two checksums.

  When the power supply is resumed after the power supply stop (power interruption) such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the RAM 102 should be backed up, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (match). Become. If the check result is not normal, the backup data is different from the data when the power supply is stopped (when power is interrupted). If the data check is abnormal (mismatch) (step S15; No), the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so at the time of normal power-on (when the power is not restored) The process after step S18 to be executed is executed.

  If the check result is normal (match) (step S15; Yes), it can be determined that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to power interruption, so the CPU 103 sets the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when power supply is stopped (power interruption). Recovery processing for recovering to the state of occurrence) is performed (step S16). Specifically, the backup time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to and the contents of the backup time setting table are set in the RAM 102. The RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source. Initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the stored contents of the RAM 102 is set in the backup setting table. By setting the contents of the backup setting table in the RAM 102, the saved contents (backup data) remain in the portions of the RAM 102 that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state when the power supply is stopped (at the start of power interruption) (states of various flags such as a special process flag, a big hit flag, a short time flag, a probability change flag, which will be described later) And various values such as special figure hold memory count, variable special figure designation buffer value, jackpot type buffer setting value, various data such as variable display results, timer values of various timers such as game control process timer, remaining number of times Count value, hold storage (data necessary for game control, such as random number values stored as hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit described later), output of the I / O 105 An area where the output state of the port is stored (output port buffer), a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  The variable display result to be backed up indicates the variable display result of the special figure game being executed if the special figure game is being executed at the time of power interruption, and if the special figure game is not being executed, The variable display result of the latest special figure game is shown (in the following special symbol process or the like, the variable display result is stored and held in the RAM 102 until the next special figure game is started). When there is no latest special game, the variable display result may indicate a loss.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is restored, backup data (when power supply is stopped (when power interruption is started) is performed in a special symbol process or a normal symbol process, which will be described later, executed after the process of step S16. Data indicating the game state of the game) is used (it will be used as it is in the normal state), and the game control is executed (restarted). The processing in the state (when power is stopped) is resumed, and the game control from the state stopped when power is stopped is resumed (power is restored).

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 102 is stored using both the backup flag and the check data check. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the data check may be used as an opportunity for executing the process of step S16.

  After the processing of step S16, the CPU 103 transmits a power recovery command in accordance with the state (recovered internal state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been recovered by the recovery processing (step S17) (FIG. 6). reference). In FIG. 6, “◯” indicates a command to be transmitted. The “x” command is not transmitted.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the restoration is in execution of the first special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “2” and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”) ), As power recovery commands, power recovery specification command, display result specification command (command showing variable display result being backed up), and background specification command (backed up probability change flag and time reduction flag status) The background (game state) may be specified by the above), the recovery state designation command (command for designating the execution of the first special figure game), and the special figure pending memory number designation command (first special figure pending being backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of memories and the second special figure reserved memory number designation frame for designating the second special figure reserved memory number being backed up ), A remaining number designation command (a command for designating the remaining number indicated by the remaining number count value being backed up (the number of remaining special game games that can be executed in the continuous range)), , Is sent.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the restoration is in execution of the second special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “2” and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”) ), As power recovery commands, power recovery specification command, display result specification command (command showing variable display result being backed up), and background specification command (backed up probability change flag and time reduction flag status) The background (game state) may be specified by the above), the recovery state designation command (command for designating that the second special figure game is being executed), and the special figure pending memory number designation command (first special figure pending being backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of memories and the second special figure reserved memory number designation frame for designating the second special figure reserved memory number being backed up ), A remaining number designation command (a command for designating the remaining number indicated by the remaining number count value being backed up (the number of remaining special game games that can be executed in the continuous range)), a first symbol determination designation command, , Is sent.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the recovery is in the big hit game state based on the big hit of the first special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is "4" to "7", the fluctuation When the special figure designation buffer value is “1”, for example, a power restoration designation command and a display result designation command (commands indicating variable display results of the last special figure game being backed up) are used as power restoration commands. In this case, since it is a “hit”, it is possible to use a “hit” command regardless of the backup data) and a background designation command (if the background (game state) is specified by the status of the probability change flag and the time-short flag being backed up) Although it is normal, it will be in the normal state during the big hit gaming state, so it may be a command that specifies the background of the normal mode regardless of the backup data ), A recovery state designation command (a command for designating the jackpot gaming state based on the big jackpot of the first special figure game), and a special figure pending memory number designation command (designating the number of the first special figure pending memory being backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number being backed up, and the remaining number designation command (the remaining count count value being backed up) The remaining number of times (a command for designating the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the continuous range), a first symbol confirmation designation command, and a second symbol confirmation designation command are transmitted.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the recovery is in the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is "4" to "7" For example, when the special figure designation buffer value is “2”), as a power restoration command, a power restoration designation command and a display result designation command (a command indicating a variable display result of the last special figure game being backed up). In this case, since it is a “hit”, it is possible to use a “hit” command regardless of the backup data) and a background designation command (if the background (game state) is specified by the status of the probability change flag and the time-short flag being backed up) Although it is normal, it will be in the normal state during the big hit gaming state, so it may be a command that specifies the background of the normal mode regardless of the backup data ), A recovery state designation command (a command for designating the jackpot gaming state based on the big bonus of the second special figure game), and a special figure pending memory number designation command (designating the number of the first special figure pending memory being backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number being backed up, and the remaining number designation command (the remaining count count value being backed up) The remaining number of times (a command for designating the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the continuous range), a first symbol confirmation designation command, and a second symbol confirmation designation command are transmitted.

  If the pachinko machine 1 after recovery is in any other state (such as when the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “0”, “1”, “3”, etc.) As recovery commands, a power recovery specification command, a display result specification command (a command indicating the variable display result of the last special game that has been backed up), a background specification command (a probability change flag that has been backed up (backed up) The background (game state) may be specified by the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag), the recovery state designation command (command for designating “other”), and the special figure pending storage number designation command (first backed up The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number being backed up Special figure pending memory number designation command), remaining number designation command (command that designates the remaining number indicated by the remaining number count value that is backed up (the number of remaining special figure games that can be executed in the continuous channel range)), A process of transmitting a 1 symbol determination designation command and a second symbol determination designation command is performed.

  Each command of the power recovery command may be transmitted once, or may be transmitted every plural timer interrupts after the timer interrupt setting (step S22) described later (that is, multiple times). May be sent separately). Each command described in FIG. 6 is transmitted in order from the left.

  As described above, at the time of recovery, the symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the non-executed special game is transmitted. Specifically, when the first special symbol game is not executed, the first symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, and when the second special symbol game is not executed, the second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted. Sent. On the other hand, the symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the special figure game being executed is not transmitted. Specifically, when the first special symbol game is being executed, the first symbol confirmation designation command is not transmitted, and when the second special symbol game is being executed, the second symbol confirmation designation command is not transmitted. Will not be sent.

  When the power is restored, a remaining number designation command is transmitted regardless of whether or not the remaining number count value is “0” (remaining number is “0”) (particularly, the remaining number count value is “0”). (Sent without determining whether the remaining count is “0”)).

  By the processing in step S17, the effect control board 12 can be notified of the restored state after the power supply is restored (at the time of power supply restoration).

  After step S17, the process of step S21 is executed.

  In step S18, the CPU 103 performs an initialization process. For example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Although the predetermined data is initialized to 0 by the clear process, it may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. Further, the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102. Further, the initialization time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to, and the contents of the initialization time setting table are sequentially set in the RAM 102. In this way, various flag states, various timer values, various data, and the like are initialized.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization designation command (step S19). For example, when the initialization control command is received on the side of the effect control board 12, the image display device 50 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized, that is, initialization notification. You may do it.

  In step S21, the CPU 103 performs initial setting (including operation setting) of the random number circuit 104 (in addition, initial setting of various circuits provided in the game control microcomputer 100 may be performed).

  Thereafter, a timer interrupt is set (step S22). For example, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set, and thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds). A game control timer interrupt process can be executed.

  After step S22, the process enters a loop process and prohibits timer interruption (step S23), and then performs processing for updating the random number in the random number circuit 104 and the like (step S24), and sets the setting for permitting timer interruption. Is performed (step S25), and the process of step S23 is performed again.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, performs the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Run.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 performs a switch process (step S51), a main side error process (step S52), an information output process (step S53), a game random number update process (step S54), a special symbol process process ( Processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as step S55), normal symbol process (step S56), and command control processing (step S57), is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken.

  The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, which is one of a plurality of variation patterns (variation patterns belonging to the variation category determined based on the random number MR3). This is a random value used to determine the above, and can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control in gaming state, determination of jackpot type and variation pattern, control of display operation in special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable of jackpot gaming state Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform setting / opening operation setting (execution of round game) of the big winning opening in the winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt occurs, thereby executing the normal game, the first variable state (easy entry state) of the normal variable winning ball device 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. Is realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In the transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted (the same applies to the command transmission in FIG. 5).

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of the first special figure game is stored. It is determined whether or not a certain number of first figure holding memory is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a first special figure reserved memory count value that is a stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of reserved memories in the second special figure game is used. It is determined whether or not a certain second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a second special figure reserved memory count value which is a stored value of a second special figure reserved memory counter (a counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the first start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the first start winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the second start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a jackpot type determination from among numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 10A is not started yet, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning has occurred. The hold data of the first special figure game is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (stored as backup data). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the first special figure game is held and is controlled to the big hit gaming state (the variable display result is “hit”). It is also reserved storage information that makes it possible to make a pre-read determination such as whether or not it is determined and the type of jackpot.

  In addition, the holding number of the first special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the production control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first leftmost display position of the first hold display area 5Ha. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha toward the display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 10 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. There is no second special figure game hold data stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. Store until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (stored as backup data). Thus, the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit indicates that the execution of the second special figure game is held, and is controlled to the big hit game state (the variable display result is “hit”). It is also reserved storage information that makes it possible to make a pre-read determination such as whether or not it is determined and the type of jackpot.

  In addition, the holding number of the second special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display area 5Hb. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the second hold display area 5Hb. To do.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is performed (step S211). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for performing a prefetch determination at the time of starting winning, and based on the random values MR1 and MR2 among the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed becomes “big hit” and the big hit type. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 in FIG. 9 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is controlled as the “hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 8) described later. Whether or not or the type of jackpot is determined. In the winning random number determination process, apart from these determinations, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game to be executed of the random number value (the random number value extracted in step S209) becomes “big hit”, prefetch determination on the big hit type in the case of “big hit” or the like is performed ( So-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special figure display result is “big hit” before the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the special game start condition is established). In other words, it is possible to predict the type of jackpot and based on the prediction result, a pre-reading notice or the like can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 11A, first, the CPU 103, for example, a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state) or a probability variation flag (probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is identified by confirming the state of the flag that is sometimes turned on) (step S401).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current start winning is the second starting winning (winning to the second starting opening) based on the starting opening buffer value or the like (step S402A). When the current start prize is the second start prize (when the start port buffer value is “2”) (step S402A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the gaming state specified in step S401 is a highly accurate base state. Determination is made (step S402B). If the current start prize is not the second start prize (when the start port buffer value is “1”) (step S402A; No), if not the high-accuracy base state (step S402B; No), the process of step S410 is executed. To do.

  When the gaming state is a high-probability base state (when the start port buffer value is “2”) (step S402B; Yes), a big hit determination range is set (step S403). For example, a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state specified in step S401 in a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 13) described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is prepared. The range of the decision value assigned to “big hit” is set as the big hit decision range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8000” to “9899” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state). State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8000” to “8189” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 13).

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process in step S403 (step S404). Then, it is determined (prefetch determination) whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S405).

  In step S405, for example, the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the determination may be performed using the read random number value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the random value MR1 is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (an area other than the special figure holding storage unit) or the storage area of the CPU 103, and the CPU 103 makes the determination based on the held random number value. May be. In addition, since the predetermined area also stores hold data (random value) for a special figure game that has not yet started, the special figure hold similar to the special figure hold storage unit illustrated in FIG. It can be understood as a storage unit. Eventually, the CPU 103, based on the hold memory stored in the storage unit that stores the special game that has not yet started in the prefetch determination (here, the hold data that is random number data for the special game) as the hold memory. The prefetch determination is performed. This is the same for other random values used for prefetch determination.

  When it is determined in the process of step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S405; Yes), a later-described jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 14) prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is prepared. It selects and sets to a use table (step S407). As will be described in detail later, the jackpot type determination table determines whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” in the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It only has to be assigned to the result.

  After step S407, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type (step S408). For example, by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 extracted in step S209, the decision value that matches the random value MR2 is assigned. It is determined that the big hit type is the determination result (step S408). If the jackpot type assigned to the decision value that matches the random number MR2 is “probability change”, the jackpot type is determined as “probability change”, and if it is “non-probability change”, the jackpot type is determined as “non-probability change”.

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S405; No), after step S408, step S410 is performed.

  In the process of step S410, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the start winning command having contents corresponding to the determination results of steps S402A, 402B, S405, and step S408 (step S417), and ends the winning random number determination process. .

  As shown in FIG. 11 (B), the start winning command is the first when the target of the pre-reading determination is the first special figure game by the first start winning (when it is determined No in step S402A). It comprises a start opening winning designation command and a second special figure reserved memory number designation command. The start winning command is a second start opening winning designation command and a second special command when the target of the pre-reading determination is the second special game by the second start winning (when determined Yes in step S402A). It consists of a figure reserved memory number designation command and a symbol determination result designation command. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  When a plurality of commands are set to be transmitted, each command may be transmitted by one timer interrupt (one command control process), or a plurality of timer interrupts (a plurality of command control processes). May be transmitted separately (the same applies to other commands).

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of such memories). The special figure reserved memory number to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter.

  Further, the symbol determination result designation command to be transmitted is set so that the prefetch determination result in step S407 is within the big hit determination range (when it is determined Yes in step S405), and the big hit type determined in step S408 is “ When it is “probable change”, it is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “probable change big hit” (a command including EXT data of “03” corresponding to “probability big hit”). Further, the symbol determination result designation command to be transmitted is set so that the prefetch determination result in step S407 is within the big hit determination range (when it is determined Yes in step S405), and the big hit type determined in step S408 is “ When it is “non-probable change”, it is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “non-probable change big hit” (a command including EXT data of “04” corresponding to “non-probable change big hit”). In addition, the symbol determination result designation command to be transmitted sets the variable display result determination result as “lost” when the prefetch determination result in step S407 is outside the jackpot determination range (when determined as No in step S405). This is a command (a command including EXT data of “02” corresponding to “losing”). In addition, the symbol determination result designation command to be transmitted is set in the second special figure game based on the second start winning for the prefetch determination target (when it is determined Yes in step S402A), but the gaming state is in the highly accurate base state. If not (if it is determined No in step S402B), the command specifying that the determination result of the variable display result is “no determination” (including EXT data “01” corresponding to “no determination”) Command).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, the variable display result (including the jackpot type) of the special figure game is determined for the special figure game corresponding to the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time. The That is, so-called prefetching is performed. In this embodiment, the prefetch target is not the first special game but the second special game, and the prefetch determination is made only in the high-accuracy base state, and the determination is made in other game states. None.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 shown in FIG. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, the variable display results (“lost”, “probable big hit”, “non-probable big hit”) are also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The variable display result is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (also held as backup data) until the next special game is executed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure reserved memory number is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the first special figure reserved memory number to 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 13 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not the game state is the probability variation state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state to the determined value that matches the random value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is numerical data indicating the random value MR1 Accordingly, the assigned determination result of “big hit” or “lost” may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 8 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is either “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the type determining random value MR2, the jackpot type assigned to the determined value matching the random number MR2 is determined as the current jackpot type. It may be determined as

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”, in the case of “probable change”). The value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. At this time, the determined variable display result (either “losing”, “probable change” “big hit”, or “non-probable change” “big hit”) is also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The variable display result is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 until the next special game is executed (also stored as backup data and used when a power restoration command is transmitted).

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display start designation command) for designating the start of demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not transmitted, the demonstration display start designation command is set to be transmitted, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when a demonstration display start designation command is transmitted, a demonstration screen is displayed. Whether or not the demonstration display start designation command has been transmitted may be determined by a predetermined flag (a flag that is turned on when the command is transmitted) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The predetermined flag may not be backed up. As a result, a demo display start designation command can be transmitted again when the power is restored.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 8 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. (In this way, it can be said that the variation pattern designates the special figure variation time). Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process includes a process for performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) corresponding to the remaining number count value is selected and used. It is set (step S262A), and the big hit hour fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use pattern (step S262B). When the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a lost variation pattern determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) corresponding to the remaining number count value and the gaming state is selected and used pattern (Step S263A), and referring to the loss variation pattern determination table set in the use pattern, the loss variation pattern is determined (step S263B).

  FIG. 16 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-1 to PA3-4 are prepared as the loss variation patterns. In addition, fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 are prepared as the big hit hour fluctuation patterns.

  The fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 are non-reach fluctuation patterns that specify non-reach (a variable display mode does not become a reach mode). The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for a short time (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal (PA1-1).

  The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 are reach variation patterns that specify reach (that the variable display mode becomes the reach mode). The fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is a fluctuation pattern for variable display (a fluctuation pattern when the remaining number count value is 1 or more) executed in the continuous channel range. The special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is set to be very short, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 establishes reach immediately after the start of variable display, and then immediately without performing a reach effect or the like. Specifies that variable display results are derived and displayed. The fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3-3 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The variation pattern PA3-4 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  The fluctuation pattern PB3-1 is a fluctuation pattern for variable display (a fluctuation pattern when the remaining number count value is 1 or more) executed in the continuous channel range. The special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 is set to be very short like PA3-1. The fluctuation pattern PB3-1 establishes reach immediately after the start of variable display, and then reaches the reach in particular. Specifies that the variable display result should be derived and displayed immediately without performing any effects. The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that specifies execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  In step S262A, when the remaining number count value (the count value of the remaining number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) is any one of 1 to 4 (that is, the current variable display is executed within the continuous channel range. In the case of variable display), for example, when the first big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17A is set to the use pattern and the remaining number count value is 0 (that is, the current variable display is For example, when the variable display is not executed within the continuous range, the first big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17B is set as the usage pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the first to second jackpot variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern for big hit. Just do it. In step S262B, the CPU 103 selects one of the first to second jackpot variation pattern determination tables set as the usage pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. , The variation pattern assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the current big hit variation pattern.

  In FIG. 17, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value range. In the actual table, it is only necessary to assign a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 17 to each variation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio in which the entire range (1 to 100) of values that the random number MR3 can take is 100. For example, in FIG. 17B, since the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 10, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-3 is 20, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-4 is 70, the variation pattern PB3 -2 are assigned decision values 1 to 10 (range of 10%) to be compared with the random value MR3, and the variation values PB3-3 are decided values 11 to 30 (range of 20%) to be compared with the random value MR3. ) Is assigned, and determined values 31 to 100 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-4. The same applies to other tables in which the determination ratio is described.

  In step S263A, when the remaining number count value is any one of 1 to 4, for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is a non-short-time state (when the short-time flag is off), for example, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Set to. Further, in the case where the remaining number count value is 0 and the current gaming state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is in the on state), for example, the third loss variation shown in FIG. Set the pattern determination table to the usage pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the first to third variation pattern determination tables for loss, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern at the time of loss. Just do it. In step S263B, the CPU 103 selects one of the first to third loss variation pattern determination tables set as a use pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern at the time of loss.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the remaining count value is any one of 1 to 4 (that is, when the current variable display is a variable display executed within the continuous channel range), Only the variable pattern PA3-1 or PB3-1 for variable display executed in the Chang range is selected. That is, the special figure variation time of the special figure game executed in the continuous range is very short. This makes it possible to shorten the interval between each of the multiple jackpot game states when there are pending chunks, and in response to the special game until the “big hit” occurs by the pending chunks, (Executed on the control board 12 side), a plurality of big hit gaming states can be shown as a single big hit gaming state. Also, by distinguishing the variation pattern PA3-1 or PB3-1 for the continuous-changing range, it is differentiated between a special-figure game executed within the continuous-changing range and a special-figure game executed outside the continuous-changing range. Can do.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 18, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 having a short special figure fluctuation time is easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. Thus, it is possible to shorten the variable display time, to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category PB3-4 for executing super reach B is the highest, the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 for executing super reach A, and the fluctuation for executing normal reach. The determination ratio is gradually decreased in the order of the pattern PB3-2. At the time of losing, the determination ratio of each variation pattern is reversed. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 19, a variation pattern determination table referred to in this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, after the probabilistic big hit game state ends, the period of the continuous change range (for four special figure games) arrives. In determining the variation pattern of the special figure game executed within the continuous range, the first big hit variation pattern determination table or the first loss variation pattern determination table is referred to (the game state at this time is highly accurate). Base state). After that, when determining the variation pattern of the special figure game to be executed after the continuous range is completed (when the remaining count value = 0), the second big hit variation pattern determination table or The third loss variation pattern determination table is referred to, and at the time of high probability low base (finished by executing the special figure game 100 times after the probability variation big hit gaming state is finished), the second big hit variation pattern determination table or the second The loss variation pattern determination table is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, after the non-probability variable hit game state ends, the period of the continuous range does not arrive (the game state becomes a low-probability high-base state). For this reason, since the remaining count value is “0” from the beginning after the end of the non-probable large hit game state, the second big hit variation pattern determination table or the third loss variation pattern determination is performed at the time of low probability base. The table is referred to, and at the time of low probability low base (finished with the execution of the special figure game 100 times after the end of the non-probability variable big hit gaming state), the second big hit variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table Is referenced.

  Returning to FIG. 15, after executing step S262B or S263B, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time), which is a variable symbol display time, is set (step S266). The special symbol change time, which is the special symbol variable display time, is derived from the fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result (special symbol display result) after starting the special symbol change in the special symbol game (variable display end) Time). As shown in FIG. 16, the special figure fluctuation time is designated by each fluctuation pattern, and the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262B or S263B, thereby enabling The timing at which the variable display result of the variable display of the decorative design is derived can be set. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the processing of step S266, any one of the first special symbol games in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B that satisfies the start condition. Is set to start the variation of the special symbol (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When starting the first special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number obtained by subtracting one from the first hold indicator 25A. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one). When the second special figure game is started, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the remaining number count value is “0” (step S268). If the remaining number count value is not “0” (step S268; No), the remaining number specified by the remaining number count value (continuous) This is the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed within the Chang range, and the special figure game that is executed this time is counted as one time) (step S269). In this embodiment, the remaining number count value = the remaining number value (if the remaining number count value is “3”, the remaining number is “3 times”, etc.). After step S269, 1 is subtracted from the remaining count value (step S270). Thus, in this embodiment, when the remaining number is “0” (the remaining count value is “0”), the remaining number designation command is not transmitted, and when the remaining number is not “0” (the remaining number The remaining number designation command is transmitted when the count value is “1” to “4”.

  When the remaining number count value is “0” in step S268 (step S268; No) or after executing the process of step S270, the special control display result and the variation pattern determination result are notified to the effect control board 12 side. Therefore, transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S271). For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first variation start designation command, the first special fluctuation command, and the first special figure game corresponding to the first special figure game are used. Figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure reserved memory number count value decremented by 1 in step S237, that is, first special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by starting execution of the first special figure game Command including EXT data), variation pattern designation command (command including EXT data representing the variation pattern determined in step S262B or S263B), display result designation command (command including EXT data representing the current variable display result) , A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting a background designation command (a command including EXT data corresponding to the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag). It is carried out. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second fluctuation start designation command and the second special figure pending storage number designation command (in step S233) are used as the fluctuation start time commands corresponding to the second special figure game. The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by starting execution of the second special figure game), fluctuation Pattern designation command (command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262B or S263B), display result designation command (command including EXT data indicating the current variable display result), background designation command (probability change flag and time reduction flag) (Command including EXT data according to the state) is set for transmission in order.

  After executing the process of step S271, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S272), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S272, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 8 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol variation process. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is time to derive a special diagram display result) (step S301). In step S301, for example, by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer for which the initial value was set in step S111, and determining whether or not the subtracted timer value has become “0”, the special figure variation time is determined. What is necessary is just to determine whether it passed. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure change time has not elapsed (step S301; No), and therefore, the special figure variable display in the special figure game is executed. Control (for example, control for transmitting a driving signal for updating the display of the first special figure and the second special figure (including update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time, the same applies hereinafter)). The process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed (step S302), and the special symbol change process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time (step S301; Yes), the first special symbol display device 4A Alternatively, the second special symbol display device 4B performs control to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol (the definite special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). (The determined special symbol may be controlled so as to continue to be displayed for a predetermined time) (step S303), and the symbol fixed designation command transmission setting is performed (if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the first symbol is designated). The setting designation command is sent and set, and if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second symbol finalization designation command is sent and set.) (Step S304), special figure process The value of the lag is updated to "3" (step S305). By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized. Note that which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and which is to display the special figure display result may be specified by a variable special figure designation buffer value or the like.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is reset. The count value of the short-time counter is reset to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, a setting is made to transmit a hit start designation command and a background designation command for designating the current background (game state) (here, a command for designating the background in the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Thus, the special symbol stop process is terminated. Note that the background of the effect screen in the jackpot gaming state of this embodiment does not depend on the gaming state, so it is not necessary to transmit a background designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in an off state, it is determined whether the hour / short flag is in an on state or the count value of the hour / hour counter is other than “0”, and when it is in an on state or other than “0” In this case, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, a transmission setting for transmitting a background designation command (here, a command for designating the background of the gaming state (high probability low base or low probability low base) corresponding to the probability variation flag) based on the state of the probability variation flag is performed. When the time reduction flag is off, or when the count value of the time reduction counter is other than “0”, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the background designation command transmission setting, The special symbol stop process is terminated by updating the value of the figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening Executes processing to set a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period in which the game is opened to the game control process timer, transmission setting of a big prize opening designation command (command for designating the first round), etc. Is done. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (the interval period of the round game, which is set in advance) in the game control process timer, or a special winning opening closing command (count value of the round number counter) Command for designating the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times), processing for subtracting 1 from the count value of the round number counter, and the like are executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end of the game is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. Is set in the game control process timer, transmission setting of a special winning opening release designation command (command for designating the number of rounds according to the count value of the round number counter), and the like are executed. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, the process of FIG. The CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit type is “probability change” (step S1502). If it is a probability change (step S1502), the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag and the probability change flag to an on state (step S1503), “100” (see FIG. 21B) is set as a count initial value in the short time counter provided (step S1504). Thereafter, “4” (see FIG. 21B) is set as an initial value in the remaining number count value of the remaining number counter (step S1505). As a result, a continuous Chang range that is a period for four special figure games is set. If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S1502; No), only the hour / hour flag is turned on (step S1506), and “100” is set as the count initial value in the hour / hour counter (step S1507). Further, the remaining number count value is set to “0” (step S1508). Thus, after the non-probable big hit game state, the continuous change range does not arrive. After step S1505 or S1508, a transmission setting for transmitting a background designation command for designating a game state (background) according to the setting of the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is performed (step S1509), and the game control process timer and the jackpot type buffer setting Various data such as values (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate to update the value of the special figure process flag to “0” (step S1510).

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes, for example, a predetermined effect control main process illustrated in FIG. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), and clears the RAM 122 (since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, clearing is performed). Setting of initial values, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12 and the like are performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, a fourth symbol control process (details will be described later) for displaying the fourth symbol is executed (step S76), and an effect random number update process (step S77) is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the determination as to whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72) is executed again.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 receives a start winning command from the main board 11 (start opening winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol determination result designation command (in the case of the second special figure game)). It is determined whether or not there is reception (step S651).

  When the start winning command is received (step S651; Yes), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S652). When the first start opening prize designation command or the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as the start prize command, the start prize command is provided in the first start prize command buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM 122). .). When a second start opening prize designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start prize command, the start prize command is provided in a second start prize command buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM 122). .).

  FIG. 24A shows a configuration example of the first start winning command buffer. The first start opening winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command are stored in order in the storage area with the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas of the command buffer at the first start winning prize. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer so that a set of starting winning commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. The production control CPU 120 corresponds to the start winning command received when the first starting winning occurs according to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” of the first start winning command buffer according to the order of receiving each command. Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area.

  FIG. 24B is a configuration example of the second start winning command buffer. In the second start winning command buffer free area, the second start opening winning designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol determination result designation are stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number as the buffer number. Store commands in order. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area so that a set of start winning commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other. The production control CPU 120 corresponds to the start winning command received when the second starting win occurs according to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” of the second start winning command buffer according to the order of receiving each command. Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area.

  The start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis. The hold display number basically corresponds to the hold number in the first and second special figure hold storage units.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “3” in the first start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha. In response to this, the hold display number “4” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “2” in the second start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. In response, the hold display number “4” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the second start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the second start winning command buffer, the first to third from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. A hold display symbol is also displayed at the display position.

  It should be noted that a target flag is provided corresponding to each hold display number in the second start winning prize command buffer. As will be described later in detail, the target flag is turned on when the second special figure game corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the flag together with the hold display number becomes the target of the hold display notice (see FIG. 29). ).

  In the example of FIG. 24B, the second special game corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the target, and this target hold display is performed. It is shown that the display mode of the symbol is changed and the hold display advance notice is executed.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, step S110 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved memory number -1), step S101 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved number). There is a possibility that the processing is performed in the order of the stored number +1 and the start winning command transmission), step S111 (variation start command transmission). In such a case, on the side of the production control board 12, There is a possibility that the number of start winning commands stored in the start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer will be five. For this reason, in this embodiment, storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” are provided in the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer. The timer interruption interval is changed between the display side and the production control board 12 side, and the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” and the hold display numbers “1” to “6” or more are supported. A storage area may be provided.

  After step S652 or when the start winning command has not been received (step S651; No), it is determined whether or not a power recovery designation command has been received (step S653). If there is a reception (step S653; Yes) Then, the display start setting of the power recovery screen is set (step S654), and the power recovery flag is turned on (step S655). The power recovery screen is a screen notifying that there has been power recovery (resumption of power supply) (game control is resumed from the state when power was interrupted). (See FIG. 40 and the like). In step S654, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to start displaying the power recovery screen by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The power recovery flag is a flag that is turned on when the power recovery screen is displayed, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. After step S655, an initial value is set to a prefetch limit count value that is a count value of a prefetch limit counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S656). In this embodiment, the execution of the hold display notice is restricted until the special game is executed four times (the upper limit value of the second hold memory number) at the time of power recovery. The prefetch limit count value is a value for counting the number of executions of the special figure game until the limit ends. Note that there is no need to limit the execution of the hold display notice.

  If no power recovery designation command has been received (step S653; No), or after step S656, it is determined whether the first and second special figure reserved memory number designation commands are received together with the power restoration designation command (step S656). S657). The determination in step S657 is performed, for example, by determining whether three commands have been received within the same interrupt, or whether a power recovery specification command has already been received within the past predetermined period (when interrupting within the past predetermined number of times). Can do. If three commands have been received within the same interrupt, or if a power recovery specification command has already been received within the past predetermined period, the first and second special figure pending storage number specification commands are received together with the power recovery specification command. (Step S657; Yes). Since the command reception in this case is reception when the power supply is restored, the hold display symbol is not displayed at this time. Therefore, when the first and second special figure reserved memory number designation commands are received together with the power supply restoration designation command (step S657; Yes), processing for resuming the display of the held display symbols is performed. Specifically, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the number of the first special figure reserved memory number specified by the first special figure reserved memory number designation command. Is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha, and the number of hold display symbols corresponding to the number of the second special figure hold memory number specified by the second special figure hold memory number designation command is displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb. indicate. At this time, the first start winning command buffer stores the start winning command data corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold memory (which is naturally stored in ascending order of the hold display number), and the second starting win is received. The time command buffer stores data of the start winning prize commands corresponding to the number of the second special figure hold storage number (the symbol determination result designation command only needs to designate a loss) (of course, the hold display number is small) Store in order.) Thereby, the state at the time of power interruption is substantially reproduced.

  When the first and second special figure reserved memory number designation commands are not received together with the power restoration designation command (step S657; No), or after step S658, the effect control CPU 120 has received the remaining number designation command. If it is received (step S659; Yes), it is determined whether the remaining number of times designated by the remaining number designation command is “0” (step S660).

  If the remaining number is not “0” (step S660; No), whether the remaining number designation command is transmitted when the power is restored (see step S17), normal processing (normal line other than when the power is restored) It is not known whether it is transmitted by the process (see steps S268 to S270). On the other hand, when the remaining number is “0” (step S660; Yes), it is understood that the remaining number command is transmitted when the power is restored. In steps S268 to S270 of FIG. 15 that are not during power recovery, if the remaining number is “0”, the remaining number designation command is not transmitted, and the remaining number count value is “0” (remaining number is “0” at the time of recovery. This is because the remaining number of times designation command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is “times”).

  If the remaining number is not “0” (step S660; No), it is determined whether the continuous channel range flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on (step S661). The continuous-changing-range flag is a flag that is turned on when executing a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols within the continuous-changing range. If the continuous channel range flag is on (step S661; Yes), it can be seen that the remaining number designation command received this time is not transmitted when the power is restored. On the other hand, if the continuous range flag is off (step S661; No), is the remaining number of times designation command received this time transmitted when the power is restored (since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the power is interrupted)? (Since the state of the continuous channel range flag is sometimes reset to the off state), it is understood that the initial value is set to the remaining count value and the transmission is first set.

  Even when the continuous channel range flag is off (step S661; No), the remaining number is not currently “0” but within the continuous channel range period, so the continuous channel range flag is on. (Step S663). After step S663, step S664A is performed. In addition, when the continuous channel range flag is on (step S661; Yes) or when the remaining number is “0” (step S660; Yes), it is not necessary to turn on the continuous channel range flag. (Since it is already turned on or out of the continuous range range), the process of step S6634A is performed. Also, when no remaining number designation command is received (step S659; No), the process of step S664A is performed.

  In step S664A, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received. If reception has been received (step S664A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command has been received together with the power supply restoration designation command (step S664B). The determination in step S664B is performed, for example, by determining whether both commands have been received within the same interrupt, or whether a power recovery specification command has already been received within the past predetermined period (at the time of the interrupt within the past predetermined number of times). Can do.

  When it is determined that the command confirmation designation command has not been received together with the power restoration designation command, for example, because both commands have not been received within the same interrupt, or the power restoration designation command has not been received within a predetermined period in the past (Step S664B; No), since the symbol confirmation designation command is normally transmitted at the end of the special figure game, not when the power is restored (see Step S304), it is determined whether the prefetch limit count value is “0”. A determination is made (step S665), and if it is not “0”, the prefetch limit count value is decreased by 1 (step S666). As a result, the number of special figure games for which the hold display notice is restricted is reduced by one with the end of the special figure game.

  If no symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S664A; No), both symbols have been received within the same interrupt, or a power recovery designation command has already been received within a predetermined period in the past. When the command is received together with the power recovery designation command (step S664B; Yes), when the prefetch limit count value is “0” (when there is no limit of the hold display notice) (step S665; No), after step S666 The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a restoration state designation command has been received (step S667), and if it has been received (step S667; Yes), a screen restoration condition (power restoration screen) according to the contents of the restoration state designation command. (Conditions for returning to the normal effect screen from) are set (step S668).

  In step S668, the effect control CPU 120 sets a screen restoration condition as shown in FIG. Whether or not the set screen restoration condition is satisfied is determined in step S671.

  If the internal state (the contents of the command) designated by the recovery state designation command is executing the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the background designation command, the first symbol confirmation designation command, and the second symbol confirmation All reception with the specified command is set to the condition (hereinafter also referred to as a first recovery condition). In this case, for example, the first screen restoration condition flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) are turned on. . In step S669 and the like, it is determined whether or not a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is on is received, and when it is determined that the reception confirmation flag is received, the reception confirmation flag that corresponds to the reception command is off. And When the first screen restoration condition flag is in the on state in step S671, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether all the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands are in the off state. When it is in the off state, it is determined that the first recovery condition is satisfied (step S671; Yes).

  If the internal state (command content) specified by the recovery state designation command is in the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening closing designation command, the winning end designation command, the variation start command ( Any of the commands at the start of change, such as the first change start specification command, the second change start specification command, or the change pattern specification command, may be used.) Or the demonstration display start specification command Is set to the condition (hereinafter also referred to as second recovery condition). In this case, for example, the second screen restoration condition flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and each reception confirmation flag corresponding to each command (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) is turned on. . In step S669 and the like, it is determined whether or not a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is on is received, and when it is determined that the reception confirmation flag is received, the reception confirmation flag that corresponds to the reception command is off. And When the second screen restoration condition flag is in the on state in step S671, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands is in the off state. When one of them is in the off state, it is determined that the second recovery condition is satisfied (step S671; Yes).

  If the internal state (command content) specified by the recovery state specifying command is other state (a state different from the above state), a change start command (first change start specifying command, second change start specifying command, or The reception of either one of the commands at the start of change, such as the change pattern designation command, and the demonstration display start designation command is also referred to as the condition (hereinafter referred to as a third recovery condition). ). In this case, for example, the third screen restoration condition flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) are turned on. . In step S669 and the like, it is determined whether or not a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is on is received, and when it is determined that the reception confirmation flag is received, the reception confirmation flag that corresponds to the reception command is off. And When the third screen restoration condition flag is in the on state in step S671, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands is in the off state. If any one of them is in the off state, it is determined that the third recovery condition is satisfied (step S671; Yes).

  When no recovery status designation command is received (step S667; No), or after step S668, other analysis processing (step S669) is performed to determine whether the power recovery flag is on (step S670). If it is on (step S670; Yes), it is determined whether or not the screen restoration condition set in step S668 is satisfied (step S671). If it is satisfied (step S671; Yes), the production control CPU 120 Then, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the display of the power recovery screen on the image display device 5 is terminated (step S672). The description of step S671 is as described above.

  After step S672, the value of the effect control process flag and the like are set according to the received command that establishes the screen restoration condition (step S673). In step S673, for example, settings as shown in FIG. 26 are performed.

  When all of the background designation command, the first symbol confirmation designation command, and the second symbol confirmation designation command are received and the screen restoration condition (first restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “0”. (It may be set to “3”). When the special prize opening opening designation command or the special prize opening closing designation command is received and the screen restoration condition (second restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the production control process flag is set to “4” and the reception command is set. Accordingly, an effect control pattern for resuming the effect of the big hit gaming state (the effect changes between opening and closing) from the middle (when the big prize opening is opened or closed) is set (when the number of rounds is notified) An effect control pattern for resuming the effect from notification of the number of rounds indicated by the received command may be set. When the winning end designation command is received and the screen restoration condition (second restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “5”. When the fluctuation start command is received and the screen restoration condition (second restoration condition or third restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the production control process flag is set to “1” (for the fluctuation start command) A reception confirmation flag is provided corresponding to each command of the fluctuation start command, and when all the reception confirmation flags are turned off, it is handled that the screen restoration condition by reception of the fluctuation start command is satisfied. May be good). When the demonstration display start designation command is received and the screen restoration condition (third restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the production control process flag is set to “0” (at this time, control for starting the demonstration display is performed) May be). By such setting, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal production screen. It should be noted that a necessary production control pattern may be appropriately set so that the normal production screen can be restored. Also, for example, when the first recovery condition is satisfied, the last received is usually either the first symbol confirmation designation command or the second symbol confirmation designation command, so that the processing is executed from step S562. (This makes it possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal production screen). Note that the final stop symbol may be, for example, a symbol predetermined for power interruption (for example, a dedicated symbol after power restoration such as an asterisk, etc.) or as a power restoration command. It is good also as a symbol predetermined according to the display result designation | designated command which the transmitted display result designation | designated command designates. As described above, when a command for satisfying the screen restoration condition is received, the process is executed from the process executed when the command is received in the processes in steps S170 to S175 of the effect control process. Good. Further, in such a case, when the necessary data is not stored in the RAM 122 due to power interruption or the like, data prepared in the ROM 121 in advance may be substituted, or the data is supplemented based on other commands. You may do it. In step S673, an appropriate process may be performed so that the return from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen can be performed smoothly. In particular, by restarting the process execution from the process executed in the normal time according to the received command, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen without increasing the processing load.

  After step S673, the power recovery flag is turned off (step S674).

  If the power restoration flag is off (step S670; No), the screen restoration condition is not satisfied (step S671; No), and after step S674, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. The step number in the processing content indicates that the processing at the same step number described above is performed. The other processing content is, for example, processing performed in step S669. The command received as the power recovery command is also processed in the table. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on. By referring to the state of the reception flag and the command stored in the storage area, it is possible to specify which command is received, the specified content of the reception command, etc. (for example, used in the production control process) .

  When receiving the background designation command, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the background (game state) designated by the received background designation command, when the high probability flag (the probability variation flag is turned on (the probability variation state is entered). ON flag) and a high base flag (a flag that is turned ON when the hour / short flag is turned ON (when the hour / hour state is turned)), and an ON / OFF state. These flags are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. The effect control CPU 120 performs display control to display a background effect screen according to the state of the flag (that is, the game state). The background may be different for each gaming state, or may be common to a plurality of gaming states, such as common to the low probability high base and the low probability low base.

  When the initialization designation command is received, the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized in the image display device 50 by, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Screen display, that is, initialization notification.

  When the demonstration display start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the demonstration display by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. You may make it perform the demonstration display in the background (background according to a game state) which a background designation | designated command designates. The demonstration display may be a common demonstration display regardless of the background designation command (game state). By such setting, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal production screen.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S161).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer (step S501), and receives a new received command (start prize command). ) Is stored in the storage area corresponding to any of the hold display numbers “1” to “4” (step S502). If a new received command is not stored (step S502; No), the hold display setting process is terminated.

  If a new received command (start winning prize command) is stored in the storage area corresponding to any of the hold display numbers “1” to “4” (step S502; Yes), the current is within the continuous range. It is determined whether the hold display is being displayed. For example, the RAM 122 is provided with a flag or the like that is turned on when the continuous display in the continuous channel range is displayed (that is, when the decorative symbol variable display is executed in the continuous channel range). If it is in the ON state, it may be determined that the continuous display within the continuous channel range is currently being displayed, and as described later, the continuous display within the continuous channel range is displayed according to the production control pattern. When an effect is being executed based on an effect control pattern that displays a continuous display within the continuous channel range, it may be determined that the continuous display within the continuous channel range is currently being displayed.

  If the continuous display within the continuous range display is being displayed (step S502; Yes), control is performed to update the continuous display within the continuous range display (step S513). For example, a new received command is stored in the first start winning command buffer by rewriting the presentation control pattern currently in use or transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. When the number is in the second special figure reserved memory number, the number representing the first special figure reserved memory number is increased by 1. When a new received command is stored in the second start winning command buffer, the number representing the second special figure reserved memory number is Control to increase by one. Since the hold display symbol is not displayed during the display of the hold display within the continuous range, the hold display advance notice for changing the display mode of the hold display symbol is not executed here. After step S513, this process ends.

  When the continuous display within the continuous display is being displayed (step S502; Yes), the pending display advance notice execution flag (a flag that is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is turned on when the hold display advance notice is being executed) Is determined to be in an ON state (step S504A). When the on-hold display advance notice flag is on (step S504A; Yes), the on-hold display advance notice has already been executed (the display form of the other on-hold display symbols has been changed from the non-preview form). Therefore, the process of step S512 for displaying the hold display symbol in a non-preview manner so as not to execute the hold display notice is executed.

  When the hold display advance notice execution flag is in the OFF state (step S504A; No), it is determined whether the prefetch limit count value is “0” (step S504B). If it is not “0” (step S504B; No), the hold display advance notice is limited, so the process of step S512 is executed. For example, there is a possibility that the hold display notice has been executed before the power interruption. Due to such a restriction, there is a possibility that the prefetch limit count value becomes “0”, that is, there is a possibility of being held on hold at the time of power interruption. It is possible to limit the hold display notice until the maximum number of times of the second special figure game is executed, so that two hold display notices are executed at the same time (one was executed before the power interruption) Can be prevented.

  If it is “0” (step S504B; Yes), the pending display advance notice is not limited, and it is next determined whether or not there is a start winning determination (pre-reading determination) for a new received command (step S504C). When a new received command is stored in the first start winning command buffer (when the received command does not include a symbol determination result designation command), the pre-reading determination is not performed in the first place. ) (Step S504C; Yes). Even if a new received command is stored in the second start winning command buffer (even if the received command includes a symbol determination result specifying command), the symbol determination result specifying command specifies “no determination”. If it is, the pre-reading determination has not been made, so it is determined that there is no start winning determination (pre-reading) (step S504C; Yes). When it is determined that there is no determination at the time of starting winning (step S504C; Yes), the process of step S512 is executed so as not to execute the hold display advance notice.

  When a new received command includes a symbol determination result designation command, and the symbol determination result designation command designates any one of “losing”, “probability variation big hit”, and “non-probability variation big hit”, Since there is a pre-reading determination, it is determined that there is a determination at the time of start winning (Step S504C; No). In this case, since the hold display advance notice can be executed, whether or not the hold display advance notice is executed is determined (step S507).

  In step S507, the hold display advance notice determination table is referred to. When the symbol determination result designation command included in the new reception command specifies “probability big hit” or “non-probability big hit”, the pending display advance notice determination table shown in FIG. When the symbol determination result designation command included in the command designates “losing”, the pending display advance notice determination table shown in FIG.

  Each hold display advance notice determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. In the hold display advance notice determination table, “no execution” (determination result that does not execute the hold display advance notice) and “execute (red)” (the display form (here color) of the hold display symbol) which is the determination result is red. The decision result for executing the hold display advance notice), “executed (Friday)” (the decision result for executing the hold display advance notice for displaying the display form of the hold display symbol (in this case, color)) is compared with the random value SR1. Determined value is assigned. In step S507, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for determining the hold display notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Then, the production control CPU 120 refers to the hold display notice determination table corresponding to the symbol determination result designation command based on the data of the random value SR1, and uses the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the random value SR1. The presence / absence of execution of the hold display advance notice and the mode of the hold display advance notice for execution (whether red or gold) are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value), only when the table of FIG. 30A is referred to (when the determination result is “big hit”), “executed ( "Hold" "is selected, so the hold display advance notice that changes the hold display symbol to gold basically becomes a hold display advance notice for determining the big hit (the pre-determination determination is based on the current gaming state and the jackpot determination range is set) So, if a non-probable big hit comes before the target is digested, the judgment result may be wrong). In addition, when referring to the table of FIG. 30A, “executed (red)” is easily selected, and “not executed” is difficult to select. Further, when referring to the table of FIG. 30B, “executed (red)” is difficult to select, and “not executed” is easily selected. For this reason, the target jackpot expectation is the lowest when the hold display warning is not executed, and the target jackpot is displayed when the hold display warning is executed with the hold display symbol (target hold display symbol) in gold. The expectation degree is the highest, and the target jackpot expectation degree when the hold display advance notice for changing the hold display design (the target hold display design) to red is executed is higher than when the hold display advance notice is not executed.

  After step S507, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the hold display notice (step S508), and when it is determined not to execute (when “No execution” is selected in step S507) (step S507). S508; No), because the hold display advance notice is not executed, the process of step S512 is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice (when “executed (red)” or “executed (gold)” is selected in step S507) (step S508; Yes), the decision is made to execute the hold display advance notice. The display of the notice hold display symbol corresponding to the result (the hold display pattern whose display mode has been changed by the hold display notice) is started as the hold display pattern currently held at the position corresponding to the hold display number of the new received command (step S509). If the determination result is “execution present (Friday)”, the gold notice hold display symbol is displayed, and if the determination result is “Execution present (red)”, the red notice hold display symbol is displayed. The effect control CPU 120 displays a notice hold display symbol at a display position corresponding to the hold display number of a new received command by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. To start.

  After step S509, the pending display advance notice execution flag is turned on (step S510), the target flag corresponding to the new received command is turned on (step S511), and the process ends.

  In step S512, the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and holds the non-pre-notice hold at the display position corresponding to the hold display number of the new received command. Display of a display symbol (a normal hold display symbol whose display mode is not changed, here, a white hold display symbol) is started. After step S512, this process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 28, after step S161, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the power recovery flag is on (step S162), and when it is on (step S162; Yes), finishes the effect control process. To do. Thereby, during the display of the power recovery screen (during a period of time just after power recovery), it is possible to limit production control. When the power recovery flag is in the off state (step S162; No), the following steps are performed according to the value of the presentation control process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (initially “0”). One of the processes of S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (whether or not each reception flag is on). This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “1”. The In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect control process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “1”. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted and received from the main board 11 ( Step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and received is variably displayed in the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA2-1) corresponds to the case of “non-reach” in which the mode is not a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined. The same decorative design may be different depending on the type of jackpot (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, “4” for non-probable big hit, etc.).

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530). FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the start winning command from the start winning command buffer (step S701). When receiving the first symbol variation start designation command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the start winning command corresponding to the highest “1” among the hold display numbers in the first start winning command buffer. Read the state of the target flag. When receiving the second symbol variation start designation command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the start winning command corresponding to the highest “1” among the hold display numbers in the second start winning command buffer. Read the state of the target flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored content of the start winning command buffer from which the start winning command is read out one by one. Specifically, the start winning command and the target flag state stored corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “5” are shifted to the hold display numbers “1” to “4”, respectively (step S702). ).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the target flag read in step S701 is on (step S703). If the target flag is on (step S703; Yes), the hold display notice is executed. Since the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design that are executed this time are the targets of the current hold display advance notice (that is, the hold display advance notice ends when the target is consumed) Therefore, the pending display advance notice execution flag is turned off (step S704).

  When the state of the target flag is off (step S703; No), after step S704, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the continuous channel range flag is on (step S705). If the continuous channel range flag is on (step S705; Yes), the variable display executed this time is execution within the continuous channel range, and then it is determined whether the continuous channel flag is on. (Step S706). The continuous-chang flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and there is a second special-figure game in which a variable display result is a big hit among the second special-figure games that are on-hold during the occurrence of a probable big hit, and The most recent big hit is a probable big hit, that is, the probable big hit will occur in the second special figure game held when the probable big hit occurs, and the probable big hit will continue as a big win) This is a flag that is turned on when the effect is executed (turned on in step S765C that is executed when there is an on-hold continuous change).

  If the continuous flag is on (step S706; Yes), the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (in this case, PA3-1 or PB3-1) or the final stop determined in steps S524 and S525 A variable display in which an effect control pattern (for example, the final stop symbol determined above) is finally derived in accordance with the symbol (definite decorative symbol) or the like is executed. Etc.) is set as a usage pattern (step S708). The production control pattern is also a pattern for displaying a continuous display range hold display (FIG. 38 (E1)) that represents the first and second special figure hold memory numbers by numbers (each special figure hold memory number is And can be specified by each special figure reserved memory number designation command). In addition, when the number of special figure hold storage increases, a display should just be updated by step S513.

  If the continuous flag is off (step S706; No), the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (in this case, PA3-1 or PB3-1) or the final stop determined in steps S524 and S525 An effect control pattern (for example, a final effect) for executing an effect (for example, a variable display effect that immediately ends) (FIG. 38 (E-2)) within the continuous channel range according to the pattern (definite decorative pattern) or the like. In step S707, an effect control pattern for executing variable display or the like so that the final stop symbol determined above is derived is set as the usage pattern. The effect control pattern is also a pattern for displaying a continuous display range hold display (FIG. 38 (E2-1)) that represents the first and second special figure hold storage numbers by numbers (each special figure hold storage). The number may be specified by each special figure reservation storage number designation command). In addition, when the number of special figure hold storage increases, a display should just be updated by step S513.

  After step S707 or S708, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining number specified by the received remaining number specifying command is “1” (step S709), and is not “1” (step S709). No), this process is terminated, and if it is “1”, the continuous channel range is also terminated at the end of the variable display executed this time, so the continuous channel range flag is turned off (step S710). The process ends.

  If the continuous range flag is off (step S705; No), the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (here, the variation pattern is other than PA3-1 or PB3-1), step S524, An effect control pattern for executing an effect (such as a variable display effect) according to the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) determined in S525 (for example, a variable such that the final stop symbol determined above is finally derived) An effect control pattern for executing display or reach effect is set as a use pattern (step S715). Thereafter, this process ends.

  Note that data necessary for setting the effect control pattern is prepared in advance in the ROM 121 or the like (the same applies to the effect control patterns set at other timings). In addition, the effect control pattern used above is a pattern that displays an effect screen of the background (that is, the background specified by the background specifying command) corresponding to the gaming state specified by the high-accuracy flag or the high base flag. ing.

  Returning to FIG. 31, after step S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 ( An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be started (at this time, the special display game to be executed and the hold display corresponding to the variable display) It may be possible to perform processing such as deleting symbols and shifting other hold display symbols, etc. In the case of continuous display within the range, the number of special figure hold memory to be displayed is the current variable display. 1 minute has already been reduced). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S536), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “2”. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control according to the set effect control pattern (step S560). For example, the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern is displayed in the effect control CPU 120. Based on (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 Effects such as outputting sounds and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the signal, and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Control is performed (the explanation of the contents of the effect operation control is the same in other parts). By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, execution of reach production, variable display operation of decorative symbols, and the like is realized. After step S560, the effect process during variable display ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a first symbol confirmation designation command or a second symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S561). At this time, if the command is not received (step S561; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Then, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) that becomes the variable display result in step S562. This control content may be defined by the production control pattern. At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S563). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S564), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “3”. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received (step S751). If it is determined that a hit start specifying command has been received (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether the display result specified by the received display result specifying command is “probable big hit” (step S762). ). In the case of “probable big hit” (step S762; Yes), since there is a possibility that a continuous chain within the hold may occur, the symbol determination result designation command stored in the second start winning command buffer is checked (step S763), It is determined whether there is a pending continuous chain (step S764). For example, there is one or more symbol determination result designation commands for designating a big hit in the symbol judgment result designation command stored in the second start winning command buffer, and the corresponding one is stored corresponding to the smallest hold display number. When the symbol determination result designation command for designating a big hit designates “probable big hit”, it is judged that there is a pending continuous chain, and otherwise, it is judged that there is no pending continuous chain. In such a case, a probabilistic big hit is continuously generated as a big hit in the second special figure game held when the probable big hit occurs (there is a gap between them, but a non-probable big hit is caught) Nothing.)

  If there is a continuous chain flag (step S764; Yes), it is determined whether the continuous channel flag is turned on (step S765A). If the continuous channel flag is off (step S765A; No), the pending continuous channel effect is generated. Since it has not been executed yet, a fanfare for notifying that a special jackpot gaming state in which the on-hold consecutive-changing effect will be executed is coming (a special jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot gaming state appears to be long is coming) (FIG. 38). The effect control pattern during the big hit for the first consecutive change for executing the big hit effect including the (B1)) (before the ending) is set as the use pattern (step S765B). Thereafter, the continuous channel flag is turned on (step S765C).

  When the continuous channel flag is on (step S765A; No), since the on-hold continuous channel effect has already been executed, 2 for executing the big hit effect (FIG. 38 (G1)) following the on-line continuous channel effect. The effect control pattern during the big hit for the consecutive times after the first time is set as the usage pattern (step S765D). In this case, the continuous Chang flag remains on.

  When it is determined that there is no pending continuous chain (step S764; No), it is determined whether the continuous channel flag is turned on (step S765F). When the continuous channel flag is turned on (step S765F; Yes), Since the Chang effect is being executed but there are no more continuous channels, the effect control pattern during the big hit for ending the continuous channel for executing the effect to notify the end of the continuous channel is set as the use pattern (step S765G). . Thereafter, the continuous channel flag is turned off (step S765H).

  If it is not a probable big hit (step S762; No), if the continuous flag is off (step S765F; No), an effect control pattern for a normal big hit that is not for continuous use is set as the usage pattern (step S766).

  After steps S765C, S765D, S765H, and S766, a limit setting is made so that the on-hold storage display is not displayed (step S767), the effect control process flag is updated to 4 (step S768), and the process ends. In step S767, the layer displaying the hold display symbol is positioned behind the layer displaying the effect image in the big hit game state, and the hold storage display is made invisible to the player (the hold display symbol is the big hit game). Hidden behind the image of the layer that displays the effect image in the state). In such a case, the process for the on-hold storage display can be executed internally. When step S768 is executed, a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern (may be common to each effect control pattern) is set in the effect control process timer.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received (step S751; No), it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S752). In step S752, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and it is determined whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is “0”, thereby determining the elapse of the waiting time. If the timer value after the subtraction of 1 is not “0”, it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S752; No), and this process is terminated as it is. When the timer value after subtraction of 1 is “0”, the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S752; Yes), and the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. It is determined that there has been, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Production operation control is performed based on production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized.

  In the hit process, for example, the process of FIG. 35 is executed. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening opening designation command has been received (step S771), and when there is a reception (step S771; Yes), it performs effect operation control according to the command content (step S772). For example, effect operation control is performed to start the effect of notifying the opening of the special winning opening and the number of rounds (number of rounds specified by the command). When there is no reception (step S771; No), after step S772, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening closing designation command has been received (step S773). Production operation control is performed (step S774). For example, effect operation control is performed to start the effect of notifying the closing of the big prize opening or the number of rounds (number of rounds specified by the command).

  In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 "and end the hit processing. Although not shown, at the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing the ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is displayed. Set to the control process timer. The ending effect control pattern may be set according to the type of effect control pattern during the big hit. For example, when the production control pattern for the first continuous game (step S765B) and the production control pattern for the second continuous game (step S765D) are used, the fact that the big hit gaming state continues is notified. An ending effect control pattern for executing the effect (FIG. 38D1) is set. In addition, when the effect control pattern for ending the continuous channel (step S765G) is used, an effect control pattern for ending for executing an effect that notifies the end of the big hit gaming state is set. Further, when the normal effect control pattern (step S766) is used, the ending effect control for executing the normal effect (FIG. 38 (D2)) for notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended. Set the pattern. An effect control pattern may be set according to whether the continuous channel flag is turned on or off, and ending depending on the presence or absence of continuous channels may be executed.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this ending process, although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern The production operation control is performed based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the above. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. When the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or when the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the effect control The value of the process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, the process of FIG. 36 is executed. Specifically, the hold display restriction release setting is performed (step S783). Specifically, a layer for displaying the hold display symbol (a transparent layer other than the hold display symbol) is moved to the front to make the hold display symbol visible.

  Next, the fourth symbol control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth symbol control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S901), and if there is a reception (step S901; Yes), it corresponds to the special figure that starts variation. The display start of the fourth symbol is controlled (step S902). When the first change start designation command is included in the change start command, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the first display control command is sent to the area 5F (FIG. 39, etc.). 4 symbols are displayed (circles in the region 5F are filled). If the second change start designation command is included in the change start command, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example, in the region 5G (FIG. 39, etc.). 4 symbols are displayed (circles in the region 5G are filled).

  If no change start command is received (step S901; No), it is determined after step S902 whether a first symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S903). If there is a reception (step S903; Yes). Then, display end control of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special figure game is performed (step S904). If there is no reception (step S903; No), the process proceeds to step S908. In step S904, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the display of the fourth symbol in the area 5F (FIG. 39, etc.) is ended (the circle filling in the area 5F is canceled). To do). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a recovery state designation command has been received (step S905). If there is a reception (step S905; Yes), the state indicated by the command (the state indicated by the EXT data) is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game is made (step S906), and when the second special figure game is being executed or in the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game (Step S906; Yes), it is not necessary to display the display result of the display of the fourth symbol, so the process proceeds to Step S908 (in this case, the display result is not displayed). When the recovery state designation command is not received (step S905; No), it is the end of the normal first special figure game, and it is necessary to display the display result of the fourth symbol display. Also, the state indicated by the command (the state indicated by the EXT data) is neither during the execution of the second special figure game nor during the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game (step S906; No). It is necessary to display the display result of the display of the 4th symbol without the 2 special figure game being executed. In these cases, the display according to the variable display result indicated by the display result designation command (when the power is restored, it is a command sent as a command at the time of power restoration, and the other is a command sent as a command at the start of fluctuation) Control to display the result is performed (for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the circle in the region 5F is filled with a color corresponding to the variable display result) (step S907). After step S907, the process proceeds to step S908.

  In step S908, it is determined whether or not the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S908), and if reception has been received (step S908; Yes), display termination control of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol game is performed. This is performed (step S909). If there is no reception (step S908; No), the process proceeds to step S913. In step S909, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the display of the fourth symbol in the region 5G (FIG. 61, etc.) is ended (the circle filling of the region 5G is released). To do). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a recovery state designation command has been received (step S910). If there is a reception (step S910; Yes), the state indicated by the command (the state indicated by the EXT data) is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot of the first special figure game is in effect (step S911), and the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot of the first special figure game is being executed. (Step S911; Yes), it is not necessary to display the display result of the fourth symbol display, so the process proceeds to Step S913 (in this case, the display result is not displayed). When the recovery state designation command is not received (step S913; No), it is the end of the normal second special figure game, and it is necessary to display the display result of the fourth symbol display. If the state indicated by the command (the state indicated by the EXT data) is neither the running of the first special figure game nor the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the first special figure game (step S911; No), the second special It is necessary to display the display result of the display of the fourth symbol without the figure game being executed. In these cases, the display according to the variable display result indicated by the display result designation command (when the power is restored, it is a command sent as a command at the time of power restoration, and the other is a command sent as a command at the start of fluctuation) Control to display the result is performed (for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 and the circle of the region 5G is filled with a color corresponding to the variable display result) (step 912). After step S912, the process proceeds to step S913.

  The display result displayed in step S907 or step S912 may be displayed for a predetermined time (or until the next special figure game is executed).

  In step S913, it is determined whether or not a power supply restoration designation command has been received. If a power supply restoration designation command has been received (step S913; Yes), control for starting display of two fourth symbols is performed (step S913). S914). For example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the circles of the regions 5F and 5G are filled with colors according to the variable display result to display the fourth symbol.

  By the above process, the 4th symbol is displayed in the area 5F in correspondence with the execution of the 1st special symbol game, and the 4th symbol is displayed at the end of the first special symbol game (when the variable display result is derived) The display result (display result corresponding to the variable display result) is displayed (derived). Corresponding to the execution of the second special symbol game, the fourth symbol is displayed in the region 5G, and the display result of the fourth symbol at the end of the second special symbol game (when the variable display result is derived) (variable display result) Is displayed (derived). The end of the display of the fourth symbol is triggered by the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. In addition, when the special figure game is not executed, a display result corresponding to the variable display result of the latest special figure game may be displayed as the display result of the fourth symbol display. In addition, after the power supply is restored, both two 4th symbols are once displayed. Then, when the symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the special symbol game not executed at the time of recovery is transmitted, the display of the corresponding fourth symbol is ended. When the first special symbol game is not being executed when the power is restored, the first symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, and the display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol game in the region 5F is ended. When the second special symbol game is not being executed when the power is restored, the second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, and the display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol game in the region 5G is ended. When the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game are not being executed when the power is restored, the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command are transmitted, and display of each fourth symbol in the areas 5F and 5G Ends. When neither the first special figure game nor the second special figure game is executed, a display result corresponding to the variable display display result of the latest special figure game is displayed at the end of the display of the fourth symbol. For example, in the big hit gaming state, the big hit is in one of the areas 5F and 5G (area 5F if the big hit that triggers the big hit gaming state is the first special figure game, area 5G if the second special figure game) The display result corresponding to is displayed. During the demonstration, the display result corresponding to the variable display result of the latest special figure game is displayed in either of the areas 5F and 5G (in this embodiment, the latest special figure game is the first special figure game. Because I do n’t know if it ’s a 2nd special game).

  Next, the effect image displayed by the series of processes will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 38A, during the variable display of the decorative symbols (the arrow indicates the decorative symbols that are variably displayed), the first special display game is reserved in the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display etc. being displayed is displayed, and the hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display etc. being held for the second special figure game is displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb. The display of the fourth symbol is also performed in the region 5F or 5G. When the variable display result is a promising big hit and there are consecutive pending chunks, an effect (indication of “special big hit!”) Is executed to notify the fanfare that a special big hit gaming state will start. (FIG. 38 (B1)). In this embodiment, since the pre-reading determination necessary for determining the pending continuous chain is performed in the highly accurate and high base state, the variable display result in the second special figure game in the highly accurate and high base state is obtained. The effect shown in FIG. 38 (B1) can be executed when the probable big hit is achieved. Thereafter, an effect during the big hit to notify the round (displays such as “during the big hit” and “remaining 14R!”) Is executed (FIG. 38 (C1)). In addition, during the big hit, an acquired prize ball (in FIG. 38, the point (Pt) is used as a unit) may be displayed. In this case, the main board 11 notifies the effect control board 12 of the number of prize balls by an effect control command or the like, and on the effect control board 12 side, the notified number of prize balls is accumulated and pointed and displayed. That's fine. After FIG. 38 (C1), in the ending, a notification (addition is made!) As if the big hit gaming state continues is performed (FIG. 38 (D1)). Thereafter, the on-hold continuous change effect that produces the same effect as the ending is executed in the variable display within the continuous change range (FIG. 38 (E1)). At this time, the variable display of the decorative design is executed so that it is not conspicuous in the lower right, and the display H1 indicating the number of the first special figure reserved memory and the number of the second special figure reserved memory are expressed as numbers as the continuous channel in-range display. A display H2 indicated by is displayed at the lower left. In addition, the 4th symbol and the like are also displayed. The on-hold consecutive-chan production ends in a very short time, and is the same as the ending of the probabilistic large win-win gaming state, so the next probable big hit gaming state from the previous probable big hit gaming state (or It can be shown as one big hit game state until the probability change big hit game state until the end). It should be noted that nothing is displayed in the continuous channel range hold display if the special figure hold storage number is 0 (FIG. 38 (F1)). Thereafter, when a probabilistic big hit of consecutive Chang occurs (FIG. 38 (F1)), an effect during the big hit is performed to perform the fanfare for the second and subsequent times (display of the screen during the big hit) in the consecutive Chang (FIG. 38 (G1)). Then, if the continuous channel continues, the screen transitions to the screen after FIG. 38 (C1), and if the continuous channel ends, the screen transitions to the screen after FIG. 38 (C2). For example, when there is no pending continuous change, a normal big hit effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 38 (B2) to (D2), and in the case of a probable big hit, variable display within the continuous change range is executed. (FIG. 38 (E2-1)). At this time, the special figure hold storage number is displayed in the continuous-chang-range hold display. In the case of a non-probable big hit, the continuous range is not set and normal variable display is executed (FIG. 38 (E2-2)).

  As shown in FIG. 39, the fourth symbol is displayed in the upper left area 5G of the image display device 5 as the fourth symbol for the second special symbol (fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol game). The region 5G is represented by an unfilled circle when the 4th symbol is not displayed, and when the 4th symbol is displayed, the 4th symbol is displayed in the region 5G by being filled in the circle. (The filled circle figure is the fourth symbol) (FIG. 39A). At the end of the second special symbol game (at the end of variable symbol display), the display of the fourth symbol is also terminated and the display result is displayed (derived) (in this embodiment, the second symbol confirmation designation is made). The display result (specified by the display result specification command) is displayed when the command is received). The display result corresponds to the variable display result of the decorative design (display result of the second special figure game). For example, when the variable display result is lost (“787” in FIG. 39), the display result in which the circle of the region 5G is filled with black is displayed (FIG. 39C), and the variable display result is a big hit (FIG. 39). 39, “777”), a display result is displayed in which the circle of the region 5G is filled with red (FIG. 39B). When the variable display of the first special figure in the first special figure game is being executed, the fourth symbol for the first special figure is displayed (the region 5F is filled). The 4th symbol and the display result for the first special figure are the same as the 4th symbol and the display result for the second special figure, and are displayed in the region 5F.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 40, when the power is restored, a power restoration screen indicating that the power has been restored is displayed, and both the two fourth symbols are once displayed (displayed based on the power restoration designation command). (FIG. 40 (A)). In this embodiment, the display of the hold display symbol is also restored on the power restoration screen. If the state after power restoration is in the middle of executing the special figure game (here, the first special figure game is being executed), then it is not executed at the time of recovery (not executed at the time of power interruption). The display of the corresponding 4th symbol (here, the 4th symbol displayed in the region 5G) is terminated by the transmission of the symbol confirmation specifying command (here, the 2nd symbol determination specifying command) corresponding to the game. (The display is ended immediately after the display of the fourth symbol, and may not be recognized by the player.) (FIG. 40B). Since the symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the special symbol game executed at the time of recovery (executed at the time of power interruption) is not transmitted, display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the special symbol game being executed (in this case, the area The display of the 4th symbol for the first special figure of 5F) is continued (FIG. 40B). By such display of the fourth symbol, the player can easily recognize which special figure game is being executed. Thereafter, at the end of the special symbol game being executed (here, the first special symbol game) (when the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted), the display of the fourth symbol (here, the region 5F) is also terminated and displayed. The result is displayed (derived) (the display result corresponds to the display result of the special figure game (here, the first special figure game) (specified by the display result designation command)) (FIG. 40 ( C)). If the state after the power supply is restored is the execution of the second special figure game, the fourth graphic and the display result for the second special figure are the same as the fourth special figure and the display result for the first special figure. And is displayed in the region 5G (in this case, the display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the region 5G is immediately finished).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41, when the state after power restoration is in the big hit gaming state (here, the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game), the fourth symbol is temporarily displayed in the areas 5F and 5G. Is displayed (FIG. 41A), but since the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game are not executed, the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command are transmitted. Thus, the display of each 4th symbol is terminated (the display is terminated immediately after the 4th symbol is displayed, and the player may not be able to recognize) (FIG. 41 (B)). . Since the jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot of the second special figure game, the display result (the jackpot display result) in the region 5G is the display result of the special figure game executed most recently (most recently). Is displayed as a display result corresponding to.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 42, when the state after power restoration is in a demo, the fourth symbol is temporarily displayed in the regions 5F and 5G (FIG. 42A), but the first special game and Since the second special symbol game is not executed, the display of each fourth symbol is ended by transmitting the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command. It is performed immediately after the display of the fourth symbol, and the player may not be able to recognize it.) (FIG. 42B). Then, display results corresponding to the display results of the most recent special figure game are displayed in the areas 5F and 5G (the display results are specified by the display result designation command. Since it cannot be specified, the display result is displayed in each of the region 5F and the region 5G).

  Next, the timing for returning from the power recovery screen to the normal performance screen will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, when there is a power interruption during the execution of the first special figure game and the power supply is restored, the effect control board 12 receives the power restoration command (first symbol confirmation designation command) when the power supply is restored. Is not included) and display of the power recovery screen is started. Thereafter, when the first special figure game ends (when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the image display device 5 returns from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen (a big hit game state) Production, variable display production, demonstration screen display, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 43 (B), when there is a power interruption during the execution of the second special figure game and the power supply is restored, the effect control board 12 sends a power restoration command (second symbol confirmation designation command) upon power restoration. Is not included) and display of the power recovery screen is started. Thereafter, when the second special figure game ends (when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the image display device 5 returns from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen (a big hit game state) Production, variable display production, demonstration screen display, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 43 (C), when there is a power interruption during the jackpot gaming state (period before ending) and the power is restored, the production control board 12 receives the power restoration command at the time of the power restoration and supplies power. Start displaying the recovery screen. After that, the next process in the jackpot gaming state (opening the big prize opening, closing the big prize opening, or starting the ending) is executed and the command (special prize opening opening designation command, big prize opening closing designation command, hit end designation) When any one of the commands) is transmitted, the display returns to the normal effect screen from the power recovery screen (the display of the effect screen corresponding to the process is started).

  As shown in FIG. 43 (D), when power is restored in the big hit gaming state (during ending), the production control board 12 receives the power restoration command when the power is restored, and the power restoration screen is displayed. Start displaying. After that, when a demonstration display start designation command or a fluctuation start command is transmitted, the power restoration screen is restored to the normal presentation screen (the demonstration display or the presentation corresponding to the execution of the special game is performed). .)

  As shown in FIG. 43E, when the power is restored during the demonstration and the power is restored, the effect control board 12 receives the power restoration command when the power is restored and starts displaying the power restoration screen. When a demonstration display start designation command (sent as a power recovery command or transmitted thereafter) or a fluctuation start command is transmitted, the power recovery screen returns to the normal production screen (demo A presentation or the like corresponding to the execution of the special drawing game is performed).

  In this embodiment, at the time of power recovery, both the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed, and then the first symbol confirmation designation command or By sending the second symbol confirmation designation command, the display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the special symbol for which variable display has not been executed at the time of power interruption can be terminated, so that the power supply is resumed In addition, it is possible to easily understand which one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is being executed. Furthermore, the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is resumed (whether the first special figure game or the second special figure game is being executed) while using a command that is normally used as a symbol confirmation designation command. ) Can be made easier to understand.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display result of the display of the fourth symbol can be accurately derived even if there is a power interruption by the display result command transmitted as the power recovery command. Moreover, even if there is a power interruption by the display result command transmitted as the power recovery command, the display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure game executed most recently can be accurately displayed as the display result of the fourth symbol display. .

  Further, in this embodiment, when the screen restoration condition (see FIG. 24) is satisfied, the screen of the image display device 5 is returned from the power restoration screen to the normal production screen, so the normal production screen cannot be displayed well. It is possible to prevent the display of the power recovery screen from being ended during the period, and to optimize the return timing to the normal performance screen.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the remaining number is designated when the remaining number count value is “1” to “4” (when the remaining number is 1 to 4) other than when the power is restored. A command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the remaining count value is “0” (when the remaining count is 0), a remaining number designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission is not performed (steps S268 to S270 in FIG. 15A). On the other hand, when power is restored, a remaining number designation command is transmitted regardless of the remaining number count value (remaining number) (step S17 in FIG. 5). In this embodiment, each time the special game is executed, the remaining number count value is updated to be decremented by 1 (step S270). Before the first decrement, it is determined whether the remaining number count value is not zero. This is performed (step S268). Because such a determination is made, only when the remaining number count value is not “0”, the remaining number is designated until the remaining number count value is “0” by transmitting the remaining number specifying command indicating the remaining number. Processing to send a command can be omitted. On the other hand, when the power is restored, it is not the time to update the remaining number count value, so it is not necessary to determine whether the remaining number count value is “0” as in the normal case (only the determination is performed). Processing increases). For this reason, when the power is restored, the remaining number designation command is transmitted as it is. In the present embodiment, the processing load on the CPU 103 (main board 11) can be reduced by such processing.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the remaining number count value is other than “0” (in the continuous Chang range), the reserved continuous continuous effect is executed as a special pre-reading notice, so that the interest of the game is improved. Yes.

  In particular, when there is an on-hold continuous channel effect, the on-hold continuous channel effect can be made special by executing the on-hold continuous channel effect as a special look-ahead notice. In addition, even if the remaining number count value is other than “0” when there is a hold for the non-probable big hit, the execution of the on-hold continuous channel effect is limited, so the on-hold continuous channel effect is executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed when the non-probable big hit is derived, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Also, since the variation pattern determination rate differs between when the remaining count value is “0” and when it is not “0”, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the power is restored, the power restoration screen is displayed and execution of the performance is restricted, so that the accuracy of the performance can be maintained and a decrease in the fun of the game can be suppressed. In addition, since the execution of the hold display notice is limited until the prefetch count limit value becomes “0”, it is possible to prevent the hold display notice from being executed twice for different targets before power failure and after power recovery. , It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the remaining storage count value (remaining number) specified by the remaining number specifying command is “0” and when it is other than “0”, the mode of the hold storage display changes (the remaining number is “0”). In the case of, the hold display symbol is displayed, and when the remaining number of times is from "1" to "4", the continuous channel range flag is turned on and the continuous display within the continuous channel range is displayed), improving the fun of the game Can do.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device) that executes variable display of identification information (for example, the first special figure, the second special figure, etc.) and derives a display result. 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.) When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) 1).

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the progress of the game is controlled, and the game control means (for example, the main board 11) that transmits information according to the progress of the game is transmitted from the game control means. Production execution means (production control board 11 or the like) for producing the production based on the information is configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the game control unit stores a variable display of identification information that has not yet been started as a hold storage (for example, the first or second special figure hold storage unit). Etc.) and count information (for example, remaining count count value) that can specify the number of times of variable display of identification information (for example, the remaining count) that can be executed until the predetermined condition is satisfied after being controlled to the specific gaming state And the number information storage means (for example, RAM 102 as a backup RAM) capable of storing the number information for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the number information is specified. Determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S268) that determines whether the value is a value (for example, “0”, etc.), and specific information that can specify the frequency information (E.g., remaining number designation command) will be provided with the specific information transmission means for transmitting (e.g., CPU103 to perform processing of transmitting the remaining number designation command), the.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the effect executing means can execute a prefetch effect (for example, a prefetch notice) based on the hold storage.

  Further, in this embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the specific information transmitting unit determines that the number of times information is not the specific value when the variable display of the identification information is executed, The specific information is transmitted, but if the number of times information is determined to be the specific value by the determination means, the specific information is not transmitted (for example, steps S268 to S270), and the game machine is not transmitted. When the power supply is resumed, the specific information is transmitted without performing the determination by the determination means (for example, step S17).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the effect execution means allows a special prefetch effect (for example, remaining count value) to be used as the prefetch effect when the frequency information specified by the specific information is not the specific value. Can be executed during the on-hold continuous change effect, etc. executed when “1” to “4”.

  The variable display of the identification information stored and stored by the hold storage means may be information related to the variable display. In addition to the random value used for execution of the variable display as in the above embodiment, the variable display Any information may be used as long as the display result, the mode of variable display (including the variation time), and the like can be specified.

  In this embodiment, the number information is a remaining number count value (numerical information) that is subtracted every time variable display of identification information is executed, but is added every time variable display of identification information is executed. It may be numerical information. In this case, if four special figure games can be executed in the continuous range, “4” is a specific value. Further, the numerical value of the number information and the numerical value of the number may not be the same as long as there is a certain relationship. Further, the remaining number count value data and the EXT data specifying the remaining number in the remaining number designation command are shared (if the remaining number is “0”, the remaining number count value data and the EXT data are changed to “ If the remaining number is “1”, the remaining number count value data and the EXT data are “01”. If the remaining number is “4”, the remaining number count value data and the EXT data. When the remaining number designation command is transmitted, it is preferable to transmit the remaining number designation command using the remaining number count value data as it is as EXT data. Processing can be simplified.

  In this embodiment, the timing information is updated at the start of variable display of identification information (at the start of a special game), but also at the end (for example, when a variable display result is derived). Good. The timing at which the specific information transmitting unit transmits the specific information and the timing of the determination by the determining unit may be any timing when the variable display of the identification information is started. For example, at the start of variable display of the identification information (At the start of a special game) or at the end (for example, when a variable display result is derived). For example, at least a part of the processes of steps S268 to S270 may be executed during the process of step S112 (especially when the change ends) or during the process of step S113.

  The order of step S269 and step S270 in FIG. In this case, the specific information is transmitted only once when the number-of-times information reaches a specific value. However, the specific information transmitting unit may have such a configuration.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the variation pattern determination table is switched (the remaining count value is 0, and the continuous channel range ends), but other conditions are satisfied. May be adopted. For example, the end of the short-time state may be satisfied as a predetermined condition, or the probability change state may be cut a number of times in the same manner as the time-short state, and the end of the probability change state may be satisfied as a predetermined condition. The time-short state may be continued until the next big hit. Moreover, you may change the completion | finish timing of a time-short state according to jackpot classification. For example, in the “probability change”, the time-short state is continued until the next big hit, and in the “non-probability change”, the time-short state is ended by executing 100 special figure games with no big hit. In such a case, an initial value is set in the time reduction counter according to the type of jackpot. When the time-short state is continued until the next big hit, for example, by setting a number of times that cannot be continuously executed without a normal big hit, such as 100,000 times, as an initial value, the time-short state is continued until the next big hit. Also, for example, at the end of the special figure game, it is determined whether the count value of the time reduction counter is 1 or more, and when it is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the count value and the count value after subtraction becomes 0 When the time-short flag is turned off and the time-short state is terminated, and the time-short state is continued until the next big hit, 0 may be set as an initial value (in the above process, the count value is 0). At this time, the state of the hour / hour flag is not changed, so the hour / hour flag is kept on until the next big hit).

  The variation pattern determination table (FIGS. 17 and 18) referred to when determining the variation pattern is not limited to the case where the remaining number of times is 0, for example, the big hit gaming state is the advantage or the subsequent gaming state, etc. May be switched when a small hit game state is provided and “small hit” is derived as a display result. In addition, the number of executions of the special-purpose game before switching is not limited to four, and may be another number. For example, when the order of execution of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is the winning order, the number of executions of the special figure game before switching is eight (the upper limit value of the total special figure holding memory number). Also good.

  A predetermined number of variation pattern determination tables having different contents may be provided, and the variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed (switched) depending on the remaining number count value, the number of variation disclosure pending, and the like. For example, within the continuous channel range, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is not changed depending on the number of reserved memories (the total number of reserved memories may be the number of special figure pending memories that fluctuate). After this continuous change range, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the number of reservations. Further, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed depending on the number of holdings at the low base, and the variation pattern determination table may not be changed depending on the number of holdings at the high base. Further, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed between the first special figure game and the second special figure game. For example, the “big hit” in the first special figure game is more disadvantageous than the “big hit” in the second special figure game (for example, a non-probable big hit, and an advantageous big hit is assumed to be a positive big hit). Assuming that the determination ratio of the big hit type is set so that the ratio is high, in the first special figure game at the time of high base, the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern to be selected is uniformly long. To refer to. This makes it easier to store the hold memory of the second special figure game during the execution of the first special figure game. In addition, during the high base, the second special figure game refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table so that the special figure fluctuation time is shortened according to the number of holds, and the first special figure game has a uniform long special figure fluctuation time regardless of the number of holds. The variation pattern determination table may be referred to so that the variation pattern is selected. At least one of the above switching operations (including a change to at least one specific variation pattern determination table among the change pattern determination tables in a stepwise manner) may be established as a predetermined condition.

  In this embodiment, a pre-reading notice is prepared as a pre-reading effect based on the hold storage. In particular, the pre-reading determination (step S211) based on the hold storage (holding data) is performed on the main board 11, and the pre-reading notice is executed on the effect control board 12 based on the pre-reading determination result. You may carry out by the control board 12 side. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prefetch determination is executed only at the time of high-accuracy base, but may be executed at other game states (for example, at the time of normal or low-accuracy base). . In a normal state or the like, the prefetch determination may be performed for the first special figure game. In the above description, the prefetching notice is executed based on the variable display result. However, the prefetching notice may be executed based on a variation pattern (whether or not a specific reach effect is executed). The pre-reading effect based on the hold memory is executed based on the determination result of the determination unit that performs the determination based on the hold memory, and the decorative display variable display mode may become a specific mode (such as super reach) or may be a big hit. It may be anything that gives notice (or suggests) sex or the like.

  In this embodiment, the special pre-reading effect is an on-hold continuous change effect, but may be another pre-reading effect (for example, a step-up notice). Further, the mode of the on-hold consecutive-chang effect may be an aspect in which the previous probability variation big hit gaming state and the subsequent probability variation big hit gaming state are shown as a series or one big hit gaming state. For example, the same background for the ending effect of the previous probable big hit game state (the effect during the round game may be added), the fanfare effect of the later probable big hit game state, and the in-hold continuous chain effect And display the screen. In addition, the number of rounds with the number of rounds of the front and rear jackpot gaming states in the front and back jackpot gaming state, and the number of rounds of the rear jackpot gaming state on the way An effect (for example, display of “+ 15R” or the like) that makes it appear as if added may be executed. Further, in the on-hold continuous change effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reserved memory display, the display of the fourth symbol, etc. may be made inconspicuous (or may not be displayed), and the previous probabilistic big hit game state and You may make it easy to show the subsequent probable big hit game state as a series or one big hit game state. The pending continuous production may be different depending on the remaining number of times (for example, specifying the remaining number by the remaining number command and executing an effect of counting down according to the remaining number or until the probable big hit determination The number of executions of the special figure game is specified, and an effect of counting down according to the number of executions is executed).

  According to said structure, the processing burden of a game control means can be reduced. In addition, the interest of the game is improved by a special look-ahead effect.

  In this embodiment, as the hold storage display, the hold display symbol and the continuous display within the continuous channel range are prepared. However, the continuous display range and the continuous display within the continuous channel range are displayed. The in-hold display is made inconspicuous (this is also the case in this embodiment). For example, the continuous display in-range display and the display display are basically displayed at the same time (the display position is In this case, only the hold display in the continuous channel range may be displayed for a predetermined period. For example, the production control board 12 includes a layer for continuous display within the continuous channel range (a transparent layer other than the continuous display within the continuous channel range) and a layer for display of the reserved display (a transparent layer other than the continuous display within the continuous channel range). Generate and keep two layers in front of other than the predetermined period, display the hold display symbol and the hold display within the continuous range, and hold the hold display symbol layer on the back for the predetermined period It is made to move so that the hold display symbol is hidden in other effect images. Whether or not it is the predetermined period may be provided with a flag that is turned on during the predetermined period, for example, or a different command is transmitted on the main substrate 11 side at the start and end of the predetermined period. Then, the predetermined period may be notified from the main board 11 to the effect control control board 12. The predetermined period may be at least one of a period in which a movable accessory is provided and operated during the big hit gaming state, the period within the continuous range, the reach production period, or the like. In this way, when it is desired to make a predetermined effect stand out, by displaying only the hold display within the continuous channel range without displaying the hold display pattern, the hold storage display is made inconspicuous, and the predetermined effect is made conspicuous, It is good to improve the fun of the game. Further, the predetermined period may be only a period of executing the on-hold continuous change effect within the continuous change range. In other words, only the continuous display within the continuous channel range is displayed in the continuous channel range where the in-hold continuous channel effect is executed, and both displays are displayed in the continuous channel range where the continuous channel effect within the hold is not executed. Good. In addition, you may make it not display all the pending | holding memory | storage displays in the said predetermined period.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the gaming machine displays a restriction means (for example, a pre-reading by displaying a power restoration screen) that restricts execution of the prefetching effect when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. For example, an effect control board 12 that restricts execution of the advance notice or restricts execution of the hold display notice until the prefetch limit count value becomes “0”. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Note that, as the pre-reading effect, for example, a pre-reading notice effect or the like executed during the execution of variable display of the decorative symbol before the target may be prepared and the effect may be limited. Further, the restriction may be performed on the main substrate 11 side. For example, a prefetch limit counter similar to that on the production control board 12 side (a counter whose prefetch limit count value is updated each time a special game is executed) is provided, and if the count value of the counter is other than 0 in the processing of FIG. The prefetch determination may not be performed (in this case, the symbol determination result designation command may designate no determination). Note that restricting the execution of the pre-reading effect includes both not performing and lowering the execution rate (the same applies to other restrictions). The screen restoration condition may be satisfied when the prefetch limit count value becomes “0”.

  In addition, when power supply is resumed (when power is restored), the prefetch effect is limited regardless of the remaining number specified by the remaining number designation command, and the remaining number designation command sent when power is restored When the remaining number of times designated by “1” is “1” to “4” times, the prefetch effect may be limited until the remaining number of times designation command is not transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect execution means executes the predetermined effect at a different ratio between when the frequency information specified by the specific information is the specific value and when it is not the specific value. It is possible (for example, when the remaining count value is “0”, the hold display symbol is displayed, and when it is not “0”, the continuous channel range flag is turned on and the continuous display within the continuous channel range is displayed). It will be. According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that this configuration includes performing different effects depending on whether the frequency information is the specific value or not. For example, the size of a decorative pattern is changed between when the number information is the specific value and when it is not the specific value (the remaining number count value is decreased when the remaining number count value is 1 to 4 as described above) or the background information. Change the type or change the mode of the hold display (as shown above, when the remaining number count value is 0, the hold display symbol is displayed, and when the remaining number count value is 1 to 4, Display within-range hold display). When the remaining number designation command is received, the production control board 12 side may perform a hold display according to the remaining number (remaining number count value) designated by the command (power restoration screen is displayed). Even if it is done, the mode of the hold display may be changed.) For example, in command analysis processing, production control pattern setting processing, etc., when the remaining number count value is 0, the display of the hold display symbol is displayed, and when the remaining number count value is 1 to 4, the hold is within the continuous channel range. Display the display. In this case, under normal conditions (when there is no power recovery), the remaining number count value becomes 0 when the command is not received even though the remaining number designation command is received. You may make it change from the display of a hold display within a range to the display of a hold display symbol.

  Also, as an example of the above configuration, a notice effect or a suggestion effect that predicts or suggests a jackpot expectation degree, etc. is prepared, and a notice effect is produced at a different rate when the frequency information is the specific value and not the specific value. Or suggestive effects may be executed. The different ratio includes that one or the other is 100% or 0% (the same is true for other ratios).

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect execution means can limit the execution of the effect when the number-of-times information specified by the specific information is not the specific value (for example, remaining count value) Even if “1” to “4”, there is no on-hold continuous channel effect when there is no on-hold continuous channel). According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect execution means allows the special look-ahead when the frequency information specified by the specific information is not the specific value and a special condition is satisfied. The production can be executed (for example, when the remaining number count value is “1” to “4” and there is an on-line continuous channel, the on-hold continuous channel production can be executed). According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect execution unit is configured to identify the number of times specified by the specific information, not the specific value, and the identification information stored by the hold storage unit as the hold storage. When the display result of the variable display is the first specific display result (for example, probable big hit) of the specific display results, the prefetch effect can be executed (for example, the remaining count value is “1”). ”To“ 4 ”, and the on-hold continuous channel effect can be executed when there is a continuous chain on-hold), the number information specified by the specific information is not the specific value but the on-hold storage. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information stored as the hold storage by the means is the second specific display result (for example, non-probable change big hit, etc.) of the specific display results, (For example, even if the remaining count value is “1” to “4”, there is no on-hold continuous chain (there is a hold of the second special figure game with a non-probable big hit) (In some cases, for example, do not execute the on-hold continuous Chang production). According to this structure, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  In this embodiment, on the occasion that the variable display result of the special figure game that is being held is an unfavorable big hit (non-probable big hit), the in-hold continuous channel effect is not executed. For example, there are multiple types of big hits, and the on-hold continuous chain effect is executed when there is a big hit with the highest advantage, and the on-hold continuous channel effect is not executed when there is another big hit. It may be.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game control means determines a variable display pattern that determines a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern), which is a variable display pattern of identification information, as one of a plurality of types. Means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111), and the variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern at a different ratio depending on whether or not the frequency information is the specific value. (For example, the variation pattern determination table is switched in accordance with the remaining count value). According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

  This configuration can be selected depending on whether the number of times information is the specific value, in addition to selecting a completely different variable display pattern depending on whether the number of times information is the specific value. When the variable display patterns partially overlap, the variable display patterns that can be selected depending on whether the number information is the specific value or not all overlap, but the determination ratio of at least some of the variable display patterns is the number information It also includes a case where it differs depending on whether or not is the specific value.

  In addition, even when the continuous display within the continuous channel range is being displayed, the preliminary display may be performed behind the scenes. For example, the layer of the hold display symbol is brought to the back, the hold display symbol is hidden, and the hold display within the continuous range is displayed by the effect image at the time of variable display.

  Note that the continuous channel range flag may be turned on when the remaining number (remaining number count value) designated by the remaining number designation command is “4” in the production control pattern setting process or the like. Further, after step S707 or 708 in FIG. 32, a setting may be made to switch the hold display to the continuous display within the continuous channel range. In this case, the hold display is switched to the hold display symbol display at the end of the variable display or when waiting for a hit.

  Note that the processing in step S669 and the processing other than the step number in FIG. 27 may be performed at the beginning of the command analysis processing.

  Processing for checking the remaining number of times including steps S659 to S663 in FIG. 23 may be performed within a timer interrupt. Further, a counter that can specify the remaining number of times is provided on the production control board 12 side, and the remaining number of times may be counted (the count value of the counter may be used for the production. For example, the count value (remaining number of times)). It may be used for the execution of an effect for informing the user.)

  The hold display symbol is displayed corresponding to the special game stored on hold. For example, a hold display region this time is provided in the display region of the image display device 5, and the special display game corresponding to the displayed hold display symbol is displayed. When the figure game is executed, the hold display symbol may be displayed in the current hold display area. In this case, the display mode of the hold display symbol may be inherited when it is displayed in the hold display area this time. In this case, the hold display advance notice execution flag may be turned off at the end of the hold display advance notice (at a predetermined timing during variable display of variable symbols or at the end of variable display) instead of step S704 in FIG. 32 (step S701). The state of the target flag read in step S1 is held until the timing, and when it is in the on state, it may be turned off at that timing.

  In the variable display of decorative designs executed within the continuous chain range when there is no pending continuous chain, the background of the effect image is a special background different from the normal state etc. (It may be a background), or the presentation that the ending of the previous big hit gaming state is continued, or the presentation (such as story production) that is executed in a highly accurate and high-base state is introduced and explained. A series of effects (effects executed across a plurality of variable displays) may be executed. In particular, an effect that is executed in the big hit gaming state may be executed as, for example, a variable display effect during variable display of a decorative symbol that is executed within the continuous change range when there is no continuous change continuous change. At this time, the decorative design should be made small so that it is not noticeable.

  In this embodiment, when the hold display notice is executed, execution of other hold display notices is limited until the hold display notice ends (until the hold display symbol corresponding to the target is deleted). The restriction may not be necessary. For example, a pending display advance notice flag is not required. In this case, a plurality of hold display symbols can be targets for the hold display notice. When the previous target is a big hit determination (or a probable change big hit determination), the execution ratio of the hold display notice for the target of the special figure game to be executed thereafter may be increased (at this time, the expectation of the big hit of the hold display notice) You can make it lower or higher.) In addition, if there is a reserving consecutive chunks (which may be a consecutive chunk of probability variation big hits or a big hit type regardless of the type of big hit, the same applies to other cases below), You may be made to execute the hold display advance notice targeting the special jackpot game after that (for example, the hold display advance is not executed at the time of the display of the hold display symbol, and the hold storage number is a predetermined number or more. At this time, it may be determined whether or not there is a pending continuous chain by referring to the start winning command buffer, and a hold display advance notice may be executed at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation) according to the determination result. ). In addition, if there is a pending display notice for the previous jackpot special figure game when there is a pending special chain, the special figure game executed until the subsequent jackpot special figure game A variable display effect (variable display effect, FIG. 38 (E2-1)) within the continuous channel range without continuous channel may be executed without executing the continuous channel effect. Further, the execution of the on-hold continuous change effect may be limited without setting the continuous change range on the main substrate 11 side (the remaining count value is set to “0” in step S117).

  Executes the on-hold consecutive chain effect, and shows from the previous probable big hit game state to the end of the later probable big hit game state (big hit by the on-hold continuous chain) in a single big hit game state (or a series of big hit game states) The number of rounds may be the cumulative number of rounds in the single big hit gaming state (the number of rounds is counted up). In such a case, the player may misunderstand the big hit gaming state. Since there are inconveniences such as giving, it is better to set the number of rounds to the number of remaining rounds (a new number of rounds is added each time consecutive rounds are performed). However, in one big hit game state, the number of rounds may be counted up and notified. The round display may be performed by changing an object such as a symbol. For example, a black circle display filled with the inside is displayed for the remaining number of rounds, and the black circle display is displayed as an open white circle each time a round game is digested. It is better to let them do.

  In this embodiment, when there is a probable big hit for the first time from the normal state, no pre-reading determination is made for the hold that occurred before the probable big hit. For example, even in the normal state, the prefetch determination is performed on the assumption that the current jackpot gaming state is a probabilistic state, and when the probable big hit is first from the normal state, You may be made to be able to perform a pending continuous chain effect. In this case, since the pre-reading determination becomes inaccurate for the hold display advance notice, it may not be executed, or a determination based on the current gaming state may be made for the hold display advance notice.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device) that executes variable display of first identification information (for example, a first special figure) and derives a display result. 4A) and second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display device 4B, etc.) for executing variable display of the second identification information (for example, second special figure) and deriving the display result. A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is in a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state or the like) when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or the like) is derived, and the progress of the game And a game control means for transmitting a command according to the progress of the game (for example, the main board 11 for performing game control), and an effect control for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control means hand (E.g., effect a control board 12 for effect control) game machine provided with a (e.g., such as a pachinko game machine 1) is constructed. In particular, the game control means controls execution of variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game control means transmits a specific command (for example, a power restoration designation command) when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (for example, a step) The production control means, based on the specific command, the first specific display (for example, the 4th symbol corresponding to the first special figure) and the second specific display (for example, the part for transmitting the power restoration designation command in S17). For example, the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed together (for example, the fourth symbol is displayed in both the areas 5F and 5G when the power recovery designation command is received by executing the process of step S76). Etc.).

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game control means does not execute the variable display of the first identification information when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and displays the variable display of the second identification information. If it has been executed, a first end command is transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (for example, if the second special game is being executed at the time of power failure, 1) When the display of the second identification information is not executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the variable display of the first identification information is executed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, a second end command is transmitted (for example, when the first special figure game is executed at the time of power interruption, a second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step S17). Etc.) It will be.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect control means outputs the first end command when both the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed based on the specific command. The display of the first specific display is ended based on the second specific display, and the display of the second specific display is ended based on the second end command (for example, the process of step S76 is executed to The display of the fourth symbol in the area 5F is terminated when received, and the display of the fourth symbol in the area 5G is terminated when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received).

  In this embodiment, the first specific display and the second specific display are circular images (fourth pattern) displayed on the image display device 5, but images of other shapes may be used. The first specific display and the second specific display may be displayed by light emission by light emitting means such as an LED.

  In this embodiment, the display of the first specific display and the second specific display is a display of a circular image (fourth symbol) displayed on the image display device 5 (even if it is a flashing display, a constant display that does not flash). However, it may be performed by variable display (variable display) such as a plurality of figures (identification information). For example, the variable display of “O” and “X” corresponding to the first special figure game may be displayed as the first specific display. For example, the variable display of “◯” and “X” corresponding to the second special figure game may be displayed as the second specific display.

  In this embodiment, the display of the first specific display and the second specific display (sometimes collectively referred to as specific display) is performed until the display result is displayed (may be regarded as the display result display time). Say. The display results of the first specific display and the second specific display may not be displayed (derived).

  As the first end command and the second end command, in the present embodiment, the display of the first specific display (and the decoration pattern variable) is also possible during normal operation (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating normally without any abnormality). The first symbol confirmation designation command for ending the display) and the second symbol confirmation designation command for terminating the display of the second specific display (and the variable display of the decorative symbol) are used. The first termination command and the second termination command are used. May be a dedicated command for identifying a special game that is not executed when the power is restored.

  In this embodiment, for example, the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is resumed (either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is executed by the configuration as described above. Etc.) can be made easy to understand.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, the effect control unit displays a restart screen (for example, a power recovery screen) indicating the restart of the power supply. A display screen that is displayed on a display device (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), and when a predetermined condition (for example, a screen restoration condition) is satisfied, the screen of the display device is restored from the resume screen to the normal effect screen. Control means (for example, a part for displaying the effect screen by executing step S75 when processing such as steps S689 to 692 is performed and it is determined that the screen recovery condition is satisfied). Prepare. Thereby, for example, the screen restoration timing after the power supply is resumed can be made appropriate.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game control means transmits a first start command (for example, at the start of the first special figure game) when the variable display of the first identification information is started. When the variable display of the first identification information is finished, for example, the transmission start command is transmitted (for example, the transmission start command is transmitted in step S268 and transmitted in the command control process in step S57). The first end command (for example, the first symbol confirmation designation command, etc.) is transmitted (for example, the first symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set in step S304, and transmitted in the command control process in step S57). A second start command when the variable display of the second identification information is started (for example, a change start command transmitted at the start of the second special game) (For example, a part that is set to transmit a command at the start of fluctuation in step S268 and is transmitted in the command control process in step S57), and the second end command (for example, the variable display of the second identification information is terminated) , The second symbol confirmation designation command, etc.) (for example, the portion which transmits the second symbol confirmation designation command in step S304 and transmits it in the command control process in step S57), The display of the first specific display is started based on the first start command, and the display of the first specific display is ended based on the first end command (for example, the first special display is executed by executing the process of step S76). The display of the 4th symbol in the region 5F corresponding to the variable display of the figure), the display of the second specific display is started based on the second start command, and the second The display of the second specific display is ended based on the end command (for example, the process of step S76 is executed to display the fourth symbol in the region 5G corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure). It will be.

  The portion of the main board 11 that transmits the first start command and the second start command is used as the start command transmission means, and the first end command and the second end command in the main board 11 at the normal time and when the power is restored. The part to be transmitted may be the end command transmission means.

  As the first end command and the second end command, in this embodiment, the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol display for ending the display of the first specific display (and the variable display of the decorative symbol) even in the normal state. Although the second symbol confirmation designation command for terminating the display is used, these commands may be transmitted for confirmation. For example, the production control board 12 sets a display time (here, also a special figure variation time) at the start of display (at the start of variation) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and The fourth symbol may be displayed (or the decorative symbol variable display is executed) until the display time elapses (at this time, based on the display result designated by the display result designation command, when the display time is set, the power is restored, etc. In addition, the display result and the variable display result of the display of the fourth symbol may be set). In such a case, when the first symbol confirmation designation command or the second symbol confirmation designation command is received on the side of the effect control board 12 before the set display time elapses, the display of the fourth symbol or the variable display of the decoration symbol is performed. Force termination. As a result, the display time of the fourth symbol (or the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol) is longer than the original display time of the fourth symbol (or the execution time of the variable symbol variable display) due to erroneous recognition of the command or the like. ), The display of the 4th symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol can be synchronized with the special game by the first symbol confirmation designation command or the second symbol confirmation designation command for confirmation. (The end time of display of the 4th symbol and the like can be made appropriate). Even in such a case (when the first symbol confirmation designation command or the second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to confirm the end of variable display), the first symbol confirmation designation command or the second symbol confirmation is eventually obtained. Based on the designated command, the variable display of the decorative symbols and the display of the fourth symbols are terminated. The display of the first specific display (or variable display of decorative symbols) is ended based on the first end command, or the display of the second specific display (or variable display of decorative symbols) is ended based on the second end command. For example, the display of the first specific display or the display of the second specific display (or the variable display of the decorative pattern) is performed by the first end command or the second end command even at the normal time as in the above embodiment. As described above, the first specific display or the second specific display is displayed (or the decorative pattern is variable) by the first end command or the second end command when the command is not recognized correctly, such as described above. (Display) is terminated (it is not terminated when normal).

  As in the above configuration, as the first end command and the second end command, a command transmitted when the specific display is ended in the normal time, such as the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command, is used. Thus, the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is resumed while using the command that is normally used without increasing the number of commands (among the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information) Which is being executed, etc.). Further, as in the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command in the above embodiment, the end of the specific display is based on the first termination command and the second termination command both at the normal time and when the power is restored. When it is performed (that is, when the specific display is ended normally with the first end command or the second end command), the same command is used in both the normal time and the power recovery, so that the same processing as in the normal time is performed. The display of the specific display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information that is not executed in the first specific display or the second specific display when the power is restored can be terminated.

  Further, as the first end command and the second end command, a specific display at normal time (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating normally without any abnormality) such as the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command. By using the command transmitted when ending the power supply, it is possible to realize the end of the first specific display or the second specific display more easily than when using another command after the power supply is resumed (such as a change pattern designation command). If it is used, it may be necessary to determine which specific display is to be ended, or it may be recognized that the special game is started on the production control board 12 side, which is inconvenient).

  The first start command and the second start command may be commands transmitted at the timing when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are started (the variable display of the first identification information and the first display command 2) Any command that can specify the start of variable display of identification information may be used. The first start command is, for example, a first change start designation command, a first special figure hold subtraction designation command (a command indicating that the number of hold memories is decremented by 1 when the first special figure game is executed, Transmitted at the start), variation pattern designation command (may be a command that can specify whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game), display result designation command (first special figure game) Or the execution of the second special figure game may be specified as a command that can be specified.) On the production control board 12 side, the first specific display is performed based on any of these commands. May be started. The second start command is, for example, a second change start designation command, a second special figure hold subtraction designation command (a command indicating that the number of hold memories is decremented by 1 when the second special figure game is executed, Transmitted at the start), variation pattern designation command (may be a command that can specify whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game), display result designation command (first special figure game) Or the second special figure game may be specified as a command that can be specified.) On the production control board 12 side, the second specific display is performed based on any of these commands. May be started.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the first specific display is displayed corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information, and the second specific display corresponds to the variable display of the second identification information. The game control means can specify the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information. Display result command transmission means for transmitting a display result command (for example, a display result designation command) (for example, transmission setting of the first or second symbol confirmation designation command in step S304 and transmission by command control processing in step S57) The production control means can display a display result at the end of display of the first specific display or the second specific display based on the display result command (for example, The process of step S76 is executed to derive the display result of the display of the fourth symbol in accordance with the display result designation command), and the display result command transmitting means is configured to stop the power supply to the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped. When the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information has been executed, the display result of the variable display that has been executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed can be specified The display result command is transmitted (for example, a part that transmits a display result designation command as a power restoration command in the process of step S17), and the effect control means is configured to perform the first specific display and the first specific display based on the specific command. When both the second specific display is displayed and the first end command is not received, the display of the first specific display is continued, and the second end command is displayed. If not, the display of the second specific display is continued (for example, the process of step S76 is executed, and the display of the fourth symbol in the area 5F is continued when the first symbol confirmation designation command is not received) And when the display of the first specific display or the second specific display is continued, the game is continued. The display result is displayed based on the display result command transmitted from the display result command transmission means when the power supply to the machine is resumed (for example, the process of step S76 is executed to display the display result designation command). The portion for deriving the display result of the display of the fourth symbol in accordance with the above).

  In this embodiment, the display of the first specific display or the second specific display that is continued after the power supply is resumed, for example, using a command that is normally used by the above-described configuration. The display result at the time can be made accurate.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game control means is configured such that the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are not executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the display result command capable of specifying the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information executed last before the restart Display result command transmission means (for example, a portion that transmits a display result designation command as a power recovery command in the process of step S17), for example, and the effect control means, Based on the display result command transmitted from the display result command transmission means when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the first end frame Display the display result at the end of the display of the first specific display and the second specific display based on the second end command and the second end command (for example, the process of step S76 is executed, and the fourth is displayed according to the display result designation command. The part that derives the display result of the symbol display).

  In this embodiment, with the configuration as described above, for example, the state before the power supply is resumed (the latest display result) can be easily notified after the power supply is resumed, using a command that is normally used.

  In addition, said structure contains the following structures, for example. For example, in this embodiment, the display result is displayed for a predetermined period, but the display result for the first specific display is displayed until the next variable display of the first identification information is executed. The display result for the two specific displays may be displayed until the next variable display of the second identification information is executed. For example, the display result of the 4th symbol displayed in the region 5F is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so that the display is continued until the next execution of the first special figure game, and the 4th symbol displayed in the region 5G is displayed. The result may be displayed and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so that the display is continued until the next execution of the second special figure game.

  Further, for example, the display result of the first special figure game is stored in the RAM 122 so that it can be specified that it is the display result of the first special figure game until the next execution of the first special figure game. Until the next execution of the second special figure game, the display result of the second special figure game may be stored as backup data in the RAM 122 so that it can be specified (for example, the first special figure). For example, separate storage areas for variable display results for the game and for the second special figure game). When power supply is resumed (when power is restored), the variable display results of the first special game and the second special game are displayed based on the backup data (if the special game is being executed, If the variable display result is not being executed, a command for specifying the most recently executed special figure game variable display result) is used as a display result designation command for the power recovery command (for example, the display result designation command is designated as the first special figure). Two types may be prepared for use and for the second special figure, or the contents of the EXT data may specify which variable display result is the first special figure game or the second special figure game, or the first special figure. EXT data corresponding to the combination of the display result of the figure game and the display result of the second special figure game may be set) (for example, for the first special figure and the second special figure). Send two commands). And in the production | presentation control board 12, when the display of the specific display corresponding to the special figure game which is not performed is complete | finished (the display of both specific displays may be complete | finished) based on a display result designation | designated command. Each display result may be displayed. When the display of the 4th symbol corresponding to the first special figure in the area 5F is terminated when the power is restored, the display result is displayed based on the display result designation command for the first special figure. When the display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the 5G second special figure is to be ended, the display result is displayed based on the display result designation command for the second special figure. In this way, for example, in the effect screen of FIG. 70, the display result indicating the variable display result of the first special figure game executed most recently in each of the areas 5F and 5G and the second executed most recently. Each display result indicating the variable display result of the special figure game can be displayed. In the effect screen of FIG. 68, a display result indicating a display result indicating a variable display result of the second special figure game executed most recently can be displayed in the region 5G. In this way, the special figure game corresponding to the fourth symbol (fourth symbol corresponding to the special symbol game not executed at the time of power interruption) that terminates the display when the power is restored is the special symbol executed most recently. The production control board 12 side can specify the display result of the game when the power is restored, and the display result of the display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the identified display result is displayed. The display player can confirm the display result of the last special figure game that was executed and completed before the power supply is restored. In this configuration, in particular, the display result for the first specific display is displayed until the next variable display of the first identification information is executed, and the display result for the second specific display is This is useful when displaying until the variable display of the second identification information is executed. With such a configuration, the display result when the power is restored can be displayed in the same manner as in the normal state.

  In addition, for example, when the power is restored, it is possible to specify on the effect control board 12 which of the latest special game is the special game (for example, two for the first special figure and the second special figure). A command may be transmitted, or information indicating which special figure game the latest special figure game belongs to is stored on the main board 11 side, and this information (backed up) is restored when the power is restored. A command corresponding to the above) may be transmitted.)) When neither special game is executed when the power is restored (the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command are received) The display result corresponding to the display result of the most recent special figure game is displayed on the basis of the display result designation command or the most recent special figure game. It may be displayed as the only display the results of the symbol. For example, in FIG. 70 or the like, if the most recent special figure game is the first special figure game (when the last special figure game executed before power interruption is the first special figure game), the area 5F A display result corresponding to the display result of the latest first special figure game is displayed. When the latest special figure game is the second special figure game (when the last special figure game executed before the power interruption is the second special figure game), the latest second special figure game is displayed in the area 5F. The display result corresponding to the display result of is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, according to the configuration described above, the effect control means transmits the first end command when the variable display of the first identification information ends, and the game control means transmits the first identification information. When the variable display is finished, the second end command is transmitted (for example, a part to transmit the first or second symbol confirmation designation command in step S304 and transmit it in the command control process in step S57). The effect control means ends the display of the first specific display based on the first end command, and ends the display of the second specific display based on the second end command (for example, the process of step S76). And the effect control means displays the effect screen on the display device (for example, the image display device 5), for example, to terminate the display of the fourth symbol displayed in the region 5F or 5G. Display screen control means (for example, a part for displaying an effect screen on the image display device 5) for controlling the game machine, and the game control means can specify a state command (for example, a background designation command) that can specify the state of the gaming machine. State command transmission means (for example, a portion that transmits and sets a background designation command in step S268 and transmits it in the command control process in step S57), and the state command transmission means transmits the gaming machine to the gaming machine. When the power supply of the game machine is resumed, the state command is transmitted, and when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the display screen control means displays a restart screen (for example, power restoration) Screen) on the display device, and the status command, the first end command, and the second end command are sent from the game control means. When received, the screen of the display device is returned from the resume screen to the normal effect screen (for example, the first restoration condition among the screen restoration conditions is established by performing the processes of steps S689 to 692 and the like). When the determination is made, the display of the power recovery screen is terminated and the step S75 is executed to display the effect screen).

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the effect control means causes the display device (for example, the image display device 5) to display the effect screen on the display device (for example, the image display device 5). The game control means further includes a progress status command (for example, a recovery status designation command, a big prize opening opening designation command, a big prize opening closing designation command) that can specify the progress of the game. Etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game, a progress status command transmission means (for example, a part that transmits a recovery status designation command as a power recovery command in step S17, a prize opening opening designation command in steps S115, S116, etc.) (The part that is sent in the command control process in step S57) The progress status command includes a first command (for example, a recovery status designation command) that can specify that the current game progress status is in the specific game status, and a plurality of timings in the specific game status ( For example, a plurality of second commands (for example, opening timings or closing timings of the big prize opening), each of which can specify that the current game progress status has reached one of the plurality of timings (for example, , A special prize opening opening designation command, a special prize opening closing designation command, etc.), and the progress status command transmission means is configured to proceed with the game at the time of resumption of power supply to the gaming machine. The progress status command (for example, recovery status designation command, etc.) that can specify the status is transmitted (for example, a command at power recovery at step S17). The display screen control means, when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, displays a restart screen indicating the restart of the power supply on the display device, When the progress status command transmitted from the progress status command transmission means when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed is the first command, the second command is received after receiving the first command. Sometimes the screen of the display device is returned from the resume screen to the normal effect screen (for example, the processing of steps S689 to 692 is performed to perform the second restoration condition (particularly, the big prize opening is opened). The display of the power recovery screen is terminated when it is determined that the specified command and the condition for receiving the special prize closing command are satisfied, and step S75 is executed. The part that executes and displays the production screen).

  In this embodiment, for example, the timing of screen restoration after power supply is resumed can be made appropriate by the above-described configurations. The resumption screen may directly indicate the resumption of power supply as a message, or may indirectly indicate the resumption effect with other expressions. The resume screen may be any screen. In addition to returning from the resume screen to the normal effect screen, in addition to displaying the effect screen immediately after the end of the display of the resume screen, the normal effect screen is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the display of the resume screen. (For example, there may be a period in which nothing is temporarily displayed for the sake of recovery processing).

  The restart screen (for example, the power recovery screen) is displayed when the power supply is restarted. In the above embodiment, the display is started by the power recovery designation command. It may be started when another command transmitted as a time command is received. The command that triggers the start of display of the restart screen may be any command (one or a plurality of commands) as long as it is a command transmitted from the main board 11 when the power is restored.

  The above various commands that trigger the start or end of various effects (including the return to the normal effect screen) such as the display start and display end of the specific display, the return to the normal effect screen, etc. (first start command, The second start command, the first end command, the second end command, the specific command, the display result command, the status command, the progress status command, etc.) may be composed of a plurality of commands.

  Which (or both) of the first symbol confirmation designation command and the second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted as the power recovery command may be determined at the time of power recovery (when the power recovery command is transmitted). However, it may be determined at the time of power interruption. When determining at the time of power restoration, for example, as shown in the above embodiment, a special game that is not executed at the time of power interruption (a special game that is not a special figure game to be resumed) is specified at the time of power restoration and the specified special game is specified. It is determined to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the figure game (a first symbol confirmation designation command for the first special figure game, a second symbol confirmation designation command for the second special figure game, or both commands for both). When deciding at the time of power interruption, data that can specify the type of symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the special symbol game that is not executed at the time of power interruption (special game to resume after recovery) (data that directly identifies the command, Data that specifies a special game that is being executed or not being executed) is stored in the RAM 102 as backup data, and when the power is restored, a symbol confirmation designation command corresponding to the backup data is transmitted based on the backup data. (If the first special symbol game is not executed, it is determined to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command, and if the second special symbol game is not executed, it is determined to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command. If both are not executed, it is determined that both commands are transmitted).

  Further, as a variable display result, “small hit” (special display result) different from “big hit” may be prepared. In this case, the predetermined range of the determined value to be compared with the random value MR1 only needs to be assigned to “small hit”. Further, in such a case, at the start of the fluctuation, the random number MR1 is compared (decision determination) with the range (decision range) of the determined value assigned to the “big hit” as the determination result of the display result, If the random value MR1 is not within the big hit range, the random number MR1 is compared with the range (small hit range) of the determined value assigned to the “small hit” as the determination result of the display result (small hit determination) May be executed. On the other hand, at the time of prefetch determination, the big hit determination may be performed after the small hit determination is performed. In this way, the determination order may be changed between prefetching and change start. If the small hit determination is performed first at the start of fluctuation, it may be determined that the jackpot is a big hit due to noise or the like. On the other hand, if the big hit determination is performed first in the prefetch determination, there is a problem that the prefetch notice is made as the determination of “big hit” although it should be actually determined as “small hit”. This problem can be solved by determining the big hit after the big hit determination at the start of fluctuation, and performing the big hit determination after the small hit determination at the pre-reading determination.

  In addition, an execution number command corresponding to the number of executions of the special figure game from the end of the big hit may be transmitted at the start or end of the change. For example, at the start or end of the first special figure game so as to count the number of executions of the special figure game that is executed four times (corresponding to the upper limit value of the holding memory of one special figure) from the end of the big hit Occasionally an execution count command indicating 3 more times is sent, an execution count command indicating 2 more is sent at the start or end of the second special figure game, and later at the start or end of the third special figure game The execution number command indicating one time may be transmitted, and the execution number command may not be transmitted at the start or end of the fourth special game. In addition, when the power is restored, an execution number command indicating the remaining 0 times may be transmitted. By doing in this way, the execution frequency command indicating the remaining 0 times can be used as a dedicated command when power is restored.

  Further, when the main board 11 determines and stores the jackpot type (type of jackpot), the main board 11 calculates (for example, adds) and stores a numerical value corresponding to the current gaming state to the numerical value indicating the determined jackpot type. You may make it do. For example, the value when the jackpot type is “probability change” is “1”, the value when “non-probability change” is “10”, the low base is “1”, and the high base is “5”. Then, “6” is stored as “1” + “5” when the “probability change” big hit at the high base, and “1” + “10” when the “non-probability change” big hit at the low base. "11" is stored. Thereby, in the subsequent processing, both the gaming state and the jackpot type can be specified only by looking at the stored values.

  Further, when a plurality of jackpot game states having different numbers of rounds are prepared, a command capable of specifying the last round game in the jackpot game state may be prepared. For example, a special winning opening release specifying command in which a value indicating the final round is set in the EXT data regardless of the actual number of rounds is prepared, and the special winning opening release specifying command is transmitted when the special winning opening of the final round is opened. You may make it do. Thereby, the final round can be easily recognized on the production control board 12 side, and the display of the final round can be easily performed.

  In addition, the game ball may be struck separately during the big hit game state and other times (for example, right hit during the big hit, and left hit otherwise). In this case, the power supply is resumed. At this time, when the recovery status designation command indicates that the jackpot is being hit, the game ball hitting method (such as right-handed) may be displayed on the power recovery screen.

  Separate the layer that displays the 4th symbol, the display result, and the circles of the regions 5F and 5G from the layer that displays other effect images, and the layer that displays the 4th symbol, etc. (the circles and filled regions 5F and 5G Alternatively, a layer that is transparent in a portion other than that portion may be superimposed on a layer that displays another effect image. The 4th symbol at the time of restoration may be made conspicuous by increasing the color or changing the color in order to easily notify that the special game is being executed. Also, nothing may be displayed in the areas 5F and 5G when the 4th symbol and the display result are not displayed (the above layer is made transparent). Since it may not be understood which 4th symbol corresponding to which special figure is displayed, even if the information which is the 4th symbol corresponding to which special figure is displayed when displaying the 4th symbol Good. For example, the color of the 4th symbol is changed, or “1” or “2” is displayed together with the 4th symbol. In particular, when the background of the power recovery screen is completely dark, it may not be clear which 4th symbol corresponding to which special figure is displayed, so the above display is useful.

  In this embodiment, when the data in the RAM 102 is cleared (initialized), such as when the clear switch is pressed, the power recovery command is not transmitted, and therefore the restart screen (power recovery screen) is not displayed. become.

  Normally, when a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, the main board 11 outputs information indicating that the special symbol game has been executed once to the outside (such as a hall computer), but the symbol confirmation designation command is restored to the power source. When transmitting as a time command, the main board 11 does not output information indicating that the special figure game has been executed once. As a result, the number of executions of the special figure game can be accurately output to the outside (the symbol confirmation designation command can be transmitted by the number corresponding to the actual number of executions of the special figure game).

  The recovery status designation command may be substituted with a command indicating the state of the gaming machine such as a background designation command, for example.

  The background designation command (state command) may be transmitted when the gaming state, the effect mode, the background, or the like is switched (for example, at the switching timing).

  On the production control board 12 side, instead of starting the demonstration display immediately after receiving the demonstration display start designation command, the demonstration display may be started after a lapse of a predetermined time (the timer value is updated every time the timer interrupts). Start the demo display when the timer value is reached.)

  The determination on the power recovery flag (step S161) is not performed in the effect control process (step S75), but when the power recovery flag is on, the process of step S75 may not be performed in the first place.

  Even if the power recovery flag is on (step S161; No, etc.), the process of step S162 may be executed (for example, the order of steps S161 and S162 is reversed). In this case, the hold display symbol is displayed even when the power recovery screen is displayed. At this time, the number of reserved display symbols corresponding to the command may be displayed based on the special figure reserved memory number designation command transmitted after the power is restored. Further, a hold display symbol (a symbol corresponding to the effect mode) corresponding to the background designation command (or the state of the probability variation mode flag) transmitted as the power recovery command may be displayed. Also, changing the display mode (display color) of the hold display symbol is restricted, for example, during the period when the power recovery screen display is displayed (for example, when the power recovery flag is on), or power recovery After the predetermined period (for example, the upper limit (for example, 4) of the reserved memory number of one special figure game or the total of the upper limit of the reserved memory number of both special figure games (for example, 8) is executed. (For example, until the end of execution). In addition, you may make it change a hold display symbol during the period which is displaying the power recovery screen, and in such a case, without performing an effect etc., only the display mode of a hold display symbol is performed. For example, it may be changed at the start of a special figure game.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received without executing the processing of step S905, step S906, step S910, step S911, etc., regardless of whether the recovery state designation command is received or the content of the command (that is, pachinko game) The display result may be displayed based on the display result designation command (regardless of the state of the machine 1). For example, after step S904 (or S909), the process of step S907 (or S912) is executed.

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state when a specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of identification information and deriving a display result,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting information according to the progress of the game;
Effect execution means for executing an effect based on information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Hold storage means for storing variable display of identification information that has not yet been started as hold storage;
Even if the number of times that the variable display of identification information that can be executed from when the specific gaming state is controlled until the predetermined condition is satisfied is stored, and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Number-of-times information storage means capable of storing the number-of-times information for a predetermined period;
Determining means for determining whether the number-of-times information is a specific value;
Specific information transmitting means for transmitting specific information capable of specifying the number of times information,
The effect execution means can execute a prefetch effect based on the hold memory,
The specific information transmitting means includes
When the variable display of the identification information is executed, if the number of times information is determined not to be the specific value by the determination unit, the specific information is transmitted, but the number of times information is determined to be the specific value by the determination unit. If it is determined that the specific information is not transmitted,
When the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the specific information is transmitted without making a determination by the determination means,
The effect execution means can execute a special prefetch effect as the prefetch effect when the frequency information specified by the specific information is not the specific value.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The production execution means can limit the execution of the production when the number of times information specified by the specific information is not the specific value.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.