JP2017195993A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the performance effect without impairing a state capable of identifying game information under control of first control means which determines whether or not a success is won.SOLUTION: Provided is a game machine, comprising: a game information display portion for displaying first game information under control of a main control CPU; a performance display portion for displaying, under control of a performance control CPU, second game information associated with the first game information; and an auxiliary display portion for displaying, under control of the performance control CPU, third game information associated with the first game information. The main control CPU controls the game information display portion to display a reservation display indicating the number of reservations stored in a main control RAM. The performance control CPU exerts control such that the reservation display indicating the number of reservations is displayed on the performance display portion and the auxiliary display portion and that when power is recovered after power down during fluctuation, the number of reservations stored in the main control RAM is rendered in an unidentifiable form.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured such that a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a determination made when a predetermined condition is satisfied becomes a winning determination result.

  Conventionally, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game performed using a predetermined game medium such as a pachinko ball or a game medal, a hit determination is made regarding whether or not the game is hit, and the hit determination becomes a win determination result. Under such circumstances, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machine machines configured to generate special games advantageous to the player are known. Taking a pachinko machine as an example, a main control device (first control means) that executes a control process related to a game core such as a hit determination, or an effect based on a control process executed by the main control device. Various control devices such as an effect control device (second control means) for executing related control processing, a payout control device for executing control processing related to payout of a pachinko ball as a game medium, and the pachinko ball can flow down The game board in which the game area is defined is provided with a start winning section where a pachinko ball can be won, and an effect display section (effect display means) such as a liquid crystal display capable of executing a pattern change effect that changes the effect design. ing. In such a pachinko machine, a hit determination is performed in the main control device when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the start winning part (when a predetermined condition is met), and based on the determination result When the effect control device performs an effect on the effect display unit and the hit determination results in a hit determination result, after the effect on the effect display unit is finished, the special winning part provided on the game board is opened. A game is created to give the player an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  In recent years, a variety of game effects have been performed on gaming machines in order to enhance the fun of games. In such a game effect, an effect image for effect display is displayed in a wide range of the effect display unit, or a movable effect body provided separately from the effect display unit is operated according to the effect image of the effect display unit. There is something. When such an effect is executed, the display subject of the effect display unit becomes the effect image. Therefore, the effect symbol on the effect display unit is reduced and variably displayed, or a symbol different from the effect symbol is displayed It is configured so that the player can be informed that the symbol variation effect is continuing by displaying it at the corner of the game (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-205745 A

  Here, recent gaming machines tend to diversify and complicate the production in order to enhance the fun of gaming. However, if it is configured to always display a symbol for reporting that the production is continuing on the production display unit, the display content on the production display unit is limited or the display content is unified. There is concern that it will be a factor that lowers the interest of the game by being damaged.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and is used for the control of the first control means for determining whether or not the game is successful. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of a game by making it possible to execute a production with a high production effect without impairing the state in which the game information can be identified.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A first control means (60a) for executing a predetermined control process; a second control means (65a) for executing a control process relating to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means (60a); Storage means (60c) for storing hold information when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first control means (60a) is configured to determine whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied In a gaming machine comprising a judging means (60a) and configured to perform a special game advantageous to a player when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) becomes a hit judgment result,
First game information display means (M) capable of changing and stopping the first game information based on the control of the first control means (60a);
Second game information display means (17) capable of displaying second game information related to the first game information based on the control of the second control means (65a);
3rd game information display means (300) which can display the 3rd game information relevant to the 1st game information based on control of the 2nd control means (65a),
The first control means (60a) is configured to control the first game information display means (M) to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c),
The second control means (65a) includes the second game information display means (17) and the third game information display means so as to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c). Configured to control (300),
The second control means (65a) is configured to hold the second and third game information display means (17,300) when the power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information. The gist of the invention is that the second and third game information display means (17,300) are controlled so that the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) is indistinguishable.

Thus, based on the control of the first control means, the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed on the first game information display means, and based on the control of the second control means. By displaying the second game information variably indicating the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying the third game information in a form in which it is possible to identify whether the first game information is being variably displayed. Information related to the first game information can be identified from any display of the third game information. Thus, since the information related to the first game information can be identified from the third game information of the third game information display means, the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed in the second game information display means. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the performance together with the second game information shown, and to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information, the hold display in the second and third game information display means cannot be identified from the hold number stored in the storage means. By adopting the form, it is possible to identify that the power has been restored due to the power interruption from the display state of the hold display in the second and third game information display means, and it is possible to prevent misidentification and confusion of the player.

The invention according to claim 2
When the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is made after the power recovery, the second control means (65a) displays the number of suspensions stored in the storage means (60c) after the determination. The gist is that the second and third game information display means (17,300) are controlled.
In this way, when the determination by the hit determination means is performed after power recovery, the number of suspensions stored in the storage means after the determination is displayed on the second and third game information display means, so that power recovery can be achieved. Accordingly, it is possible to return the hold display in the second and third game information display means in a display form indistinguishable to a normal state.

The invention according to claim 3
When the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is made, the first control means (60a) changes the first game information of the first game information display means (M) and makes the determination Is configured to stop display the first game information indicating the determination result of
When the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is made, the second control means (65a) changes the second game information of the second game information display means (17) and makes the determination The second game information indicating the determination result of the third game information is stopped and displayed, and the first game information display means (M) can identify whether the first game information is being displayed in a variable manner. The gist is that the display means (300) is configured to display the third game information.
Thus, based on the control of the first control means, the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed on the first game information display means, and based on the control of the second control means. By displaying the second game information variably indicating the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying the third game information in a form in which it is possible to identify whether the first game information is being variably displayed. From any display of the third game information, it is possible to identify whether the first game information is changing, which is an intermediate period until the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed. In this way, whether or not the first game information is changing can be identified from the third game information of the third game information display means, so that the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed in the second game information display means. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the performance together with the second game information shown, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the information based on the control of the first control means for determining whether or not the game is successful while realizing the execution of the effect with a high effect using the second game information display means. Can be identified from the display of the third game information display means.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. (a) is the schematic front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, (b) is the principal part enlarged view which expanded the arrangement | positioning position of an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. (a) is the schematic which shows each symbol sequence in the effect display part, the special figure hold display area for the effect and the display area for the general fluctuation effect, (b) is a state where the first movable body has moved to the movable position It is the schematic which shows the relationship with the production | presentation display part in (c), It is the schematic which shows the relationship with the production | presentation display part in the state which the 2nd movable body moved to the movable position. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the pachinko machine based on an Example. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the state as which the image of the error alerting | reporting in the case of a magnetic detection sensor error in the 1st specific error was displayed on the 1st error display area (full screen), (b ) Is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between each display area in the effect display section, the second error display area, and the second error display area. (a) is a flowchart showing a main control power-on process, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the display state of the effect display unit when the initial activation process is executed by the main control CPU, (c) These are explanatory drawings which show the display state of the effect display section when the return process is executed by the main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part after a RAM clear, an effect display part, and an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the production | presentation display part, and an auxiliary | assistant display part before a power supply interruption and after a power recovery, when it returns with a power supply which generate | occur | produced at the time of the fluctuation stop of a special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the production | presentation display part, and an auxiliary | assistant display part before a power supply interruption and after a power recovery, when a power failure occurs during the fluctuation | variation of a special figure. A game information display section before and after power failure, when power is restored due to power interruption that occurred at the time of fluctuation fluctuation, and when power is restored due to power interruption that occurred during fluctuation of usual figure, It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of an effect display part and an auxiliary | assistant display part.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” refer to the pachinko machine as shown in FIG. Named as viewed from the player side.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12 and forms the front surface of the gaming machine. Various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base. By doing so, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. In addition, on the rear side of the game board 20, there is an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a special figure) triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (starting condition) (pachinko ball winning in each starting winning opening 31a, 32a described later). An effect display section (display means) 17 as an effect executing means for changing the effect design) is detachably disposed. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the effect display unit 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot matrix type display is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various special drawing effect symbols such as devices may be employed. In the embodiment, when various errors occur, the effect display unit 17 functions as notification means for performing error notification indicating that the error has occurred.

  A front frame 13 serving as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Yes. The front frame 13 is provided with a fluoroscopy protection plate 13b formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 from the front side. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker capable of outputting sound and sound effects at an upper position of the front frame 13. (Sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various displays performed on the effect display unit 17 by lighting or blinking a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed in accordance with the effect (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing means, similar to the effect display unit 17. In addition, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to perform error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 perform notification of error in the same manner as the effect display unit 17. It has a function as a means.

  Ball trays (reserving sections) 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls (game media) are provided below the window 13 a in the front frame 13. 15 can be opened and closed. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) is provided at the lower right position on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (described later) formed in the game board 20 and the second ball flow path 21b (described later) formed in the game board 20 are pachinko. The so-called “right strike (rubber strike)” in which the ball flows down can be distinguished. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, by operating the operation lever 16a and launching the pachinko ball into the game area 21, the pachinko ball enters a variety of entrances to be described later and the predetermined game is played. To be done.

(About game board 20)
The gaming board 20 of the embodiment is a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate into a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness. The effect display unit 17 is detachably attached to the rear side of the board 20. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined on the front side of the game board 20 by a substantially circular guide rail 23 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and the accommodation space. Various rendering means such as the movable bodies 110 and 120 that perform rendering by operation are installed. The effect display unit 17 is attached to the rear side of the installation member and is visible from the front side of the game board 20 through an opening provided in the installation member and an opening 25a of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later). Configured to face. The game board 20 may be one in which a decorative seal or the like is attached to the surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  The gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting openings penetrating in the front-rear direction in the gaming area 21, and various gaming components are attached to the respective mounting openings from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 21. In the game area 21, an out-out opening 22 is established, and a pachinko ball that is launched into the game area 21 and enters the out-out opening 22 is discharged out of the machine. The game board 20 is provided with a number of game nails 24 in the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) to the left side of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 to be described later. The rotation guide member F that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball is rotatably supported, and the flow-down direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly by contact with the game nail 24 and the rotation guide member F. Yes. The rotation guide member F is a member that is also referred to as a so-called “windmill”, and is a member that releases the pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation guide member F rotates. It should be noted that the number of mounting openings is appropriately determined according to the number of various game components attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  In the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an opening 25 a that opens back and forth is formed in a mounting opening in which a large portion of the approximate center of the gaming area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 23 opens. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 can be viewed from the front surface of the game board 20 through the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member opens forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed by screws in a state of being formed in a box shape and having the opening front end of the drawing wall part in contact with the rear surface of the game board 20. In addition, the rear plate of the installation member is opened so that a substantially rectangular opening is opened in the front and rear at a position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front and rear. The effect display unit 17 is detachably attached to the rear side, and the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 disposed on the game board 20 has a frame-shaped base portion formed in an annular shape extending along the inside of the mounting opening provided in the game board 20. (Not shown) and provided on the frame-like base portion, projecting forward from the front surface of the gaming board 20, and separating the gaming area 21 and the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 from the inner circumference of the gaming area 21 And a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the flange portion 25b. Then, by inserting the frame-like base portion into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 with fixing means such as screws in a state where the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, the hook-like portion 25b is provided so as to continuously extend so as to surround the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the front side of the display surface 17a in the effect display portion 17 is provided. The pachinko ball is allowed to flow down (fall) across the path, or the pachinko ball that bounces in contact with the game nail 24 is prevented from entering the opening. The bowl-shaped portion 25b is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, so that the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 does not stagnate on the bowl-shaped portion 25b. It is formed to be guided to the right.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 21 defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 includes a first ball flow path 21a through which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the frame-shaped decorative body. The pachinko ball is divided into a second ball flow path 21b through which the pachinko ball flows down on the right side of the body 25, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device corresponds to the first ball flow path 21a. Alternatively, it is configured to flow down any one of the second spherical flow paths 21b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko sphere flows down the first sphere flow path 21a (when left-handed), the pachinko sphere flows later as compared with the case where the pachinko sphere flows down the second sphere flow path 21b. The start winning units 31 and 32, the special winning units 41 and 42, and the gate unit 48 are configured to increase the possibility of winning (winning) a pachinko ball. More specifically, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b, the probability that the pachinko ball wins (enters) the start winning parts 31, 32, the special winning parts 41, 42 and the gate part 48 is It is set to 0%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 receives third game information related to the first game information displayed on the game information display unit M for the control of the effect control CPU 65a. An auxiliary display section (third game information display means) 300 that can be displayed based on the information is provided. Specifically, the auxiliary display unit 300 is disposed adjacent to the opening edge of the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the upper right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the auxiliary display unit 300 is configured to directly face the see-through protection plate 13b. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 is configured to be positioned in front of a movable region of the movable body 110 to be described later, and the auxiliary display unit 300 is in a state where the movable body 110 is moved to either the initial position or the movable position. The third game information displayed on the screen can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. That is, when a player who is playing with the pachinko machine 10 views the game board 20 from the front and is viewing the game board 20 from the front side (player side), it is adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. By arranging the auxiliary display unit 300 in such a manner, the game situation (special figure) is determined from the display content of the auxiliary display unit 300 that naturally enters the player's field of view while viewing the effect display performed by the effect display unit 17. It is possible to easily grasp the fluctuation state, the number of holdings of the special figure start hold information, and the usual fluctuation state).

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball receiving portions (specifically, a first start winning portion 31 and a second start winning portion) in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. 32, the first special winning part 41, the second special winning part 42, the gate part 48, the normal winning part 45) are provided, and the control according to the entered part where the pachinko ball has entered is executed. A predetermined game can be performed. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first start winning section 31, the second starting winning section 32, the first special winning section 41, the second special winning section 42, and the gate section 48 serving as the above-mentioned winning section are provided. A pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a is provided at a position where it can enter. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the regular winning portions 45 are arranged at positions where the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can win. The second ball flow path 21b of the embodiment is formed with a width that allows one pachinko ball to pass along the guide rail 23 to reach the out port 22, and flowed down the second ball flow path 21b. The pachinko ball is prevented from winning a prize in any of the above-mentioned entrance parts.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) facing the game area 21 can be awarded to the game board 20 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A first start winning portion 31 is disposed, and a second start winning portion 32 is disposed below the first start winning portion 31. Further, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) facing the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) can pass. Is arranged. In addition, a first special winning portion 41 is disposed at a position on the upper left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so as to face the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a), and the left-side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 In addition, a second special winning portion 42 is arranged facing the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a).

(About the starting prize winners 31, 32)
The first and second start winning portions (ball entering portions) 31 and 32 are provided with start winning ports (ball entering ports) 31 a and 32 a through which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can win. Here, the first start winning section 31 is a normally open type winning section in which the first start winning opening 31a is always open to the game area 21, and the second start winning section 32 is in accordance with predetermined opening conditions and closing conditions. The second start winning opening 32a is an open / close type winning section that is opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 32b. The second start winning portion 32 includes a start winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the start opening / closing member 32b, and the start winning solenoid SL1 is disposed on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to be driven and controlled.

  The first and second start winning portions 31, 32 are start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 (FIG. 3) as start winning detecting means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a, 32a. Reference) is provided. The start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) receives the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the detection signal input as a prize ball payout condition, and the ball payout device (payout means) 91 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. It is like that. Further, the pachinko balls are detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the pachinko balls are awarded to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 32a). As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various types of winning information (game information such as jackpot determination random numbers) when the start condition is satisfied, and the special control based on the acquired winning information. It is configured to perform a hit determination (hit determination) in the figure. Then, the effect display unit 17 is configured to be controlled by sub-control boards 65 and 70, which will be described later, so that the effect display unit 17 executes the symbol variation effect based on the result of the special symbol hit determination. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to make a hit per special figure on condition that the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 have detected pachinko balls.

  In addition, a special game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given when the determination by the special control by the main control CPU 60a becomes a determination result of winning. As a result of the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17, a combination (for example, the same special symbol effect symbol) that results in a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) in a stop display area 27 (described later) of the effect display unit 17 3), the special drawing effect symbols are confirmed and stopped, and a special game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given, and the first special prize is awarded with the occurrence of the big hit game. A jackpot game is performed in which the first special winning opening 41a of the section 41 and the second special winning opening 42a of the second special winning section 42 are opened under a predetermined opening condition, and an opportunity for the player to win a prize ball is given. It is configured to be That is, in the embodiment, the jackpot game where the player has an opportunity to win the prize ball is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(About the first special prize winning section 41)
The first special winning part (special winning part, winning part) 41 opens and closes a first special winning opening (special winning opening) 41a opened in the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a). A first special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 41b is provided, and the first special opening / closing member 41b is closed when the first special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 3) as driving means is driven. It is configured to be displaced to an open position. Further, the first special prize winning section 41 is provided with a first special prize detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) as detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first special prize opening 41a. The first special winning detection sensor SE3 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the first special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a pachinko ball to the first special winning opening 41a). The detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the detection signal from the first special prize detection sensor SE3. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 using the input as a prize ball payout condition so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the ball payout device (payout means) 91. It has become. Here, the first special winning solenoid SL2 is provided with a big hit game that opens and closes the first special winning opening 41a in response to a pachinko ball winning in the first and second starting winning openings 31a, 32a. The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) controls the driving after the end of the symbol variation effect by the effect display unit 17. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games with different opening / closing modes of the first special opening / closing member 41b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) opens and closes according to the type of the big hit game. The first special winning solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled according to the conditions. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the state in which the first special prize solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled to open the first special prize port 41a (while the first special prize solenoid SL2 is operating) is set as the valid state.

(About the second special prize winning part 42)
The second special winning part (special winning part, winning part) 42 opens and closes a second special winning opening (special winning opening) 42a opened in the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a). A second special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 42b is provided, and the second special opening / closing member 42b is closed when the second special winning solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 3) as driving means is driven. It is configured to be displaced to an open position. Further, the second special prize winning section 42 has a second prize as special prize detection means (first detection means, second detection means, ball detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball won in the second special prize opening 42a. A special winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The second special prize detection sensor SE4 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the second special prize detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a pachinko ball to the second special prize opening 42a). The detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the detection signal from the second special prize detection sensor SE4. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 using the input as a prize ball payout condition, and the ball payout device 91 is made to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. . Here, the second special winning solenoid SL3 is a case where a big hit occurs as a result of the big hit lottery on the main control board 60, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first starting winning port 31a or the second starting winning port 32a. In addition, the second special opening / closing member 42b is opened / closed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game to allow the pachinko ball to be awarded to the second special prize opening 42a.

  The second special winning portion 42 includes a winning passage communicating with the second special winning opening 42a and a branch passage branching from the winning passage (none is shown). The second special winning portion 42 is provided with a guide body capable of guiding a pachinko ball flowing down the winning passage to the branch passage at a branch position of the branch passage with respect to the winning passage, and as drive means for operating the guide body. Switching solenoid SL4. The guide body may be displaced between a first posture that opens the winning passage while closing the ball entrance of the branch passage and a second posture that opens the ball entrance of the branch passage and closes the winning passage. The pachinko ball flowing down the winning path can be branched into the branch path by changing the position of the guide body from the first position to the second position as the switching solenoid SL4 is driven. Here, the second special prize winning unit 42 is always switched so that the guide body is held in the first posture and the guide body is displaced from the first posture to the second posture in a specific round in accordance with the winning of the big hit game. The solenoid SL4 is driven and controlled.

  The second special prize detection sensor SE4 is disposed on the downstream side of the branch position of the branch path in the prize path. In addition, the second special winning portion 42 is provided with a specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 as a specific area entrance detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the branch passage. The specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) in the same manner as the second special prize detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3), and the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is pachinko. When the sphere is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. The second special winning portion 42 is configured to always close the second special winning opening 42a by the second special opening / closing member 42b (a state in which no winning is possible), and a predetermined timing during the big hit game (win game) The second special winning opening 42a is opened (with a winning possible state) in a (specific round). In the second special winning portion 42, a guide body that has been displaced from the first posture to the second posture in a specific round of the big hit game is provided on the condition that the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 has detected a pachinko ball. The switching solenoid SL4 is driven and controlled so that the posture is displaced from the second posture to the first posture.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a specific type of big hit game (specific big hit game) is determined as to whether or not to give a probable state described later, which is a privilege advantageous to the player, as the game state after the big hit game. In the specific round, the second special winning opening 42a in the second special winning portion 42 is opened, and a pachinko ball that has entered the second special winning opening 42a during the specific round is detected by the specific area entering detection sensor SE5. It is configured to determine whether it is detected (whether a pachinko ball has entered a specific area). That is, in the specific round (for example, the fifth round) in the specific jackpot game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning unit 42 detects the pachinko ball (that is, when the pachinko ball enters the specific area) ), The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to determine the provision of the probability variation state. Further, in the specific round in the specific big hit game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning portion 42 does not detect the pachinko ball (that is, when the pachinko ball does not enter the specific area), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured not to determine the provision of the probability variation state (determine the provision of the non-probability variation state). That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) decides to give a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball during a specific round in the jackpot game. It has a function as a specific state giving determination means. In addition, the branch passage in the second special winning portion 42 of the embodiment functions as a specific region to which a certain region entering detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball to give a certain change state (specific state).

(About the gate part 48)
The gate portion 48 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (see FIG. 3) as detection means for detecting that pachinko balls have passed through the gate portion 48. The gate sensor SE6 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, a pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6. Opening determination information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired as a result of the detection of the game (establishment of detection condition by passage of pachinko balls in the gate part 48), and the base-game determination (base-game per-game) is acquired based on the acquired game information. (Lottery) is performed. As a result of this lottery per lot, when a game per bonus for opening and closing the second start prize opening 32a is given, the start prize solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the start opening / closing member 32b opens and closes. It has become.

(Regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 is arranged on the game board 20 so that a normal winning opening 45 a that can win a pachinko ball is always open upward at the lower left position and the lower right position of the game area 21. The pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow path 21a can win the regular winning opening 45a with a certain probability. The normal winning portion 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor SE7 (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 45a. The normal winning detection sensor SE7 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the winning ball on the condition that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE7 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

(About the game information display part M)
Game information for displaying various game information (first game information) at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower left position outside the game area 21) based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. A display unit (first game information display means) M is provided, and by visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. . That is, the game information display unit M is wired to the main control board 60, and each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 is in accordance with a signal output based on the control process of the main control CPU 60a. The game information is displayed when the light emitting unit (LED) is turned on / off. Here, in the game information display section M of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, as the display sections for displaying the game information, special figure display sections 50A and 50B, special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, and general figure display. A section 55, a general map hold display section 56, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game information display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display units 50A and 50B operate for the first start winning part 31 and the second start winning part 32 as a trigger and indicate the result of the special figure determination (special figure determination). It is a display unit that displays a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. That is, the game information display unit M (special graphics display units 50A and 50B) can display a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination means as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are connected to the first special figure display unit 50A for starting the variable display of the special figure in response to the winning to the first start winning part 31 and the second start winning part 32, respectively. The special figure display unit 50B starts to display the special figure in response to a prize, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B includes a plurality of (for example, eight) LEDs. Then, triggered by the pachinko ball winning in the first start winning part 31, a special figure change display in which the LEDs of the first special figure display part 50A are sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the lighting of the LED is confirmed. One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning portion 32, the blinking fluctuation display that the LED of the second special figure display portion 50B is turned on / off is performed, and finally the lighting of the LED is confirmed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting state suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Special charts that can be displayed in each special chart display unit 50A, 50B include a predetermined number (for example, 100 types) of special charts (big hit symbols) that can be recognized in the special chart judgment and the judgment. A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure (special figure off symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B as an off-line display capable of recognizing the off-line. One special figure determined in accordance with the determination result is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display. Then, a special figure (big hit symbol) as a hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A and 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. It has become. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment function as a variable display means for displaying the fluctuation result in accordance with the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 and displaying the determination result of the special figure judgment. .

  The “definite stop” is a stop state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously maintain the same lighting state over a predetermined special figure change interval time (special figure change standby time). That is, after the special figure is lit and displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B over the special figure fluctuation interval time to be confirmed and stopped, the next special figure fluctuation display can be executed. In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation waiting time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first start hold information. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time (special diagram variation standby time) of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) performed based on the start suspension information. The special figure variation interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that allows the player to identify that the special figure has stopped, and the first start hold information and the second start hold information. It is also possible to set different special figure fluctuation interval times when special figure fluctuation display is performed based on each. For example, the second start time is reduced by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second start hold information than when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the first start hold information. The design variation effect performed based on the hold information can be progressed in a refreshing manner.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive winning information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning units 31 and 32. When storing as special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. That is, the game information display unit M (the special figure hold display units 52 and 53) can display a hold display indicating the hold number of the special figure start hold information as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It is like that. Here, in the special figure hold display units 52 and 53, the main control RAM 60c holds the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning part 31. The main control RAM 60c stores the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning portion 32 and the first special figure holding display portion 52 for displaying the number of holdings stored as information. It comprises a second special figure hold display section 53 that displays the number of holds stored as special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display sections 52, 53 has a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emission display. It consists of parts. That is, depending on the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the remaining number of executions of judgment per special figure) ) Is notified.

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning prize section 31, and the first 1 is subtracted every time a special figure determination based on one special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed. In addition, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball wins any one of the second start winning units 32, Each time a special figure determination (second special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) based on the second special figure start hold information is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (in the embodiment, two) LEDs, and each start hold number is “1” to “2”. In the case of, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), and in the case where each start hold number is "3" to "4", the corresponding special figure hold display section 52 and 53 blink in order in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), so that the player can grasp the number of holds of each special figure start hold information.

  Here, when each of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is stored, one of the hold information (for example, the second special figure start hold information) is read with priority over the other. It is configured to make a judgment per special figure (priority change is performed), or in the order in which the first start winning part 31 and the second start winning part 32 are won (the order in which the first and second special figure start hold information is stored) ) To read the special figure start hold information and make a judgment per special figure (sequential variation). In the case of changing sequentially, the special figure start hold information (the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information) is controlled in a state where the winning order of the special figure start hold information can be recognized. It is configured to store in the RAM 60c.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal signal display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification that indicates a result of a normal symbol hit detection (open determination) that is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). This is a display unit that displays a specific name). In other words, the game information display unit M (common game display unit 55) can display the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal game determination means as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. ing. Here, the common map display unit 55 is configured by a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and triggered by the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor SE6 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate unit 48). The LED of the figure display section 55 is sequentially turned on and off. The blinking fluctuating usual figure fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation display) is performed, and finally, a plurality of types are selected depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the LED is definitely lit. One of the usual maps is displayed. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. In other words, the general symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the universal symbol determination. The common figure that can be displayed in the common figure display unit 55 includes a predetermined number (for example, two types) of common figures (designs per common figure) that can recognize winning in the common figure judgment, A predetermined number (for example, one type) of common figures (ordinary figure deviation symbols) is set for each of the error indications that can recognize the deviation, and one common figure determined according to the judgment result of the universal figure judgment. Is displayed as a fixed stop display on the general map display section 55 as a result of the normal map fluctuation display. That is, the universal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display unit that displays a variation display in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor SE6 and displays the determination result of the universal map determination. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the normal map display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined normal map change interval time (normal map change standby time). That is, the next map change display can be executed after the map is turned on and displayed on the map display section 55 for the duration of the map change interval. In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the normal time fluctuation interval time. In addition, the usual figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the usual figure has stopped.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The general map hold display unit 56 stores open determination information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per general map) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48 in the internal storage means (Example The main control RAM 60c) is a display unit that displays the number of suspensions of the general-purpose map start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored as the general-purpose map start hold information. That is, the game information display unit M (general chart hold display unit 56) can display a hold display indicating the number of hold of the general chart start hold information as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the general map hold display section 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emitting display sections, and the variation of the general map held by the display contents of the general map hold display section 56 is changed. The number of times is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48, the number of the general map start hold displayed in the general map hold display unit 56 is incremented by one, and the base map per unit determination based on the general map start hold information (general map fluctuation display) Every time it is done, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set as the number of usual start suspensions, and the usual number start suspension number can be added up to the upper limit number.

  Here, the display area of the game information display unit M is set to be extremely small as compared with the display area of the effects and the like executed by the effect display unit 17, and attention is paid to the effects of the effect display unit 17. It is difficult for the player to easily recognize each information displayed on the game information display unit M. Each of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, etc. of the game information display unit M can be individually controlled as long as it can display or notify the corresponding information. It can be composed of a light-emitting display unit composed of LEDs, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be employed.

(About the production display unit 17)
Next, the effect display unit 17 that executes a predetermined effect display when the start condition is satisfied will be described. Here, the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment can display the game information (second game information) related to the game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. It is provided as a game information display means. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the effect display unit 17 changes or stops a predetermined symbol (second game information) based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65 a). Displayable display areas (symbol display areas) 26a, 26b, and 26c are defined, and the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c are triggered by winning the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a. The symbol is variably displayed at, and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variation time (special symbol variation time) has elapsed. That is, the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c of the effect display unit 17 are a display area that displays a symbol that indicates whether or not the special symbol variation display is performed in the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B. It has become. In the following description, it is assumed that a symbol indicating whether or not special symbol variation display is performed is referred to as a special symbol effect symbol. Specifically, in the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment, three rows of symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and for each of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c, the special symbol display area A stop display area 27 capable of stopping and displaying the effect symbol and a variable display area 28 capable of variably displaying the special symbol effect symbol are provided. In the embodiment, the stop display area 27 is located in the variable display area 28, and the special display effect symbols are continuously displayed across the stop display area 27 and the variable display area 28 when the special symbol effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The graphic effect design is variably displayed. That is, each stop display area 27 is a part of a variable display area in which the special-design effect symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, there are cases in which three columns of display areas for changing and stopping the special symbol effect symbols are designated as the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c.

  In the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment, one stop display area 27 for the special symbol effect symbols is defined for each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the effect, a symbol combination of the special effect effect symbols to be fixed and displayed on the stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the stop display areas 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is derived. Then, when the special symbol effect symbol displayed in the stop display area 27 (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is the winning symbol combination, It is possible to grasp that a game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777” in which the same special effect effect symbol is displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Etc.) is set. The combination of the special-effects effect symbols that can recognize this hit becomes the effect-winning display displayed on the effect display unit 17, and after the completion of the symbol variation effect, the special winning portion 41, A game is awarded for opening and closing 42. On the other hand, if even one of the special-design effect symbols displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”). , “171”, etc.), it can be recognized that in principle, it is a “out of game” to which no winning game is given. The symbol combination of the special-effects effect symbols that can recognize the detachment becomes the effect-out display for the effect display unit 17. In this way, the effect display unit 17 (the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c) displays the special symbol effect symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second game information. Can be displayed as.

  Further, in the effect display unit 17, special symbol effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c before the symbol variation effect is finished, and thereafter each symbol row. When the special symbol effect symbols 26a, 26b, and 26c are displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is completed. That is, the symbol variation effect (the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display) is the variation of the special symbol effect symbol (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. From the start to the fixed stop is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the special symbol effect symbols displayed in the stop display area 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “definite stop” of the special symbol effect symbol means that the special symbol effect symbol is continuously stopped in the stop display area 27 in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c for a predetermined special symbol fluctuation interval time. It is in the displayed state. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the special symbol effect symbol means that the special symbol effect symbol displayed so as to remain in the stop display area 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c continues for the special symbol fluctuation interval time. It has not stopped. That is, in the temporary stop of the special symbol effect symbol, the special symbol effect symbol is displayed in the fluctuation display state in the stop display area 27, or is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special symbol fluctuation interval time. Is included. In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of each of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2.

  Here, the range (the stop display area 27 and the variable display area 28) in which the special symbol effect symbols in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17 are displayed is the first special symbol display unit 50A and the first special symbol display unit 50A. 2 The special drawing display portion 50B is configured to have a larger range, and the special drawing effect symbols that are changed and stopped are displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or the losing from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the effect display unit 17.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect display unit 17 has a display area (a display for changing the normal map effect) on which another symbol can be changed or stopped based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65 a). (Region) 205 is defined, and when the passage through the gate portion 48, the symbol is displayed in the display region 205 for normal variation variation, and the symbol is displayed after a predetermined variation time (ordinary variation time) has elapsed. Configured to display a stop. That is, the display area 205 for the usual figure change effect of the effect display unit 17 is a display area for displaying a design (second game information) indicating whether or not the usual figure change display is performed in the usual figure display unit 55. It has become. In the following description, it is assumed that a symbol that is displayed in the normal variation effect display area 205 and that indicates whether or not the normal symbol variation display is performed is referred to as a general symbol effect symbol. In the embodiment, the display area 205 for the normal variation effect is provided at the corner of the effect display unit 17 (the lower left corner in the embodiment).

  Then, when the result of the normal map hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is the determination result that the normal map hit is the normal map hit, the normal map change display area 205 of the effect display unit 17 indicates the normal map hit. In the case of a determination result in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed and the game per game for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32a is given, and the result of the game per game determination result is out of order, It is possible to grasp that a game for a usual figure that opens and closes the second start winning opening 32a is not given because a predetermined ordinary figure effect symbol indicating a deviation is stopped and displayed in the display area 205 for variation effect. In the embodiment, the character “open” is set to be displayed as an effect symbol for the general map indicating the per-normal map, and the symbol “−” is displayed as the effect symbol for the general map indicating the deviation from the normal map. To be set. In addition, it is not restricted to this, and it is possible to set arbitrarily as an effect design for a general map showing per-standard and non-standard illustrations. It is also possible to set a plurality of symbols respectively. In this way, the effect display unit 17 (the display area 205 for the general fluctuation variation effect) displays the effect symbol for the general figure indicating the determination result of the general symbol determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second game information. Can be displayed as.

(About production hold display)
In addition, the effect display unit 17 displays a display area (special effect start for effect) that displays a hold display that can specify the number of hold of the special figure start hold information based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). On-hold display areas) 201 and 202 are defined. In the embodiment, a first special figure start hold display area 201 for displaying a special figure hold display (hold display) indicating the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information as the special special figure hold display area. The second special figure start hold display area 202 for displaying a hold display indicating the hold number of the second special figure start hold information is set, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information is set. Can be individually displayed on the effect display unit 17. That is, the effect display unit 17 (effect special figure start hold display areas 201 and 202) displays a hold display indicating the number of hold of the special figure start hold information as the second game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. You can get it. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure hold display, the first special figure start hold (for example, “●”) indicating the presence of the first special figure start hold information is displayed for the first special figure start hold. In addition to displaying in the area 201, the second special figure hold display (for example, “★”) indicating the presence of the second special figure start hold information is displayed in the second special figure start hold area 201 by the number of hold. The special figure start hold information is configured to display the number of holds. Here, as described above, a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information. In the figure start hold areas 201 and 202, special figure hold displays corresponding to the upper limit number of hold numbers can be displayed. Note that the special figure hold display is not limited to this, and any special display can be used as long as it can identify the hold number of each special figure start hold information. Can also be displayed.

  Here, in the first special figure start reservation area 201, a first special figure reservation number command (described later) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a). The number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information specified based on the display is displayed, and the second special figure start hold area 202 is displayed from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a). Is displayed on the basis of a second special figure hold number command (to be described later) input to the second special figure start hold information. In the embodiment, the first and second special effect drawing start reservation areas 201 are provided adjacent to the left and right at the lower edge of the effect display unit 17 (below the symbol display regions 26a, 26b, and 26c). Thus, the player can easily identify the number of holdings of each special figure start holding information in accordance with the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c.

(About the auxiliary display unit 300)
Next, the auxiliary display unit 300 provided on the frame-shaped decorative body 25 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the auxiliary display section 300 displays a special figure fluctuation auxiliary display that displays whether the special figure is being displayed in any of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B of the game information display section M. Parts 301 and 302, special figure hold auxiliary display parts 303 and 304 for displaying the number of special figure start hold information displayed in the special figure hold display parts 52 and 53 of the game information display part M, and game information display A universal map change auxiliary display unit 305 for displaying whether the universal map is displayed in a variable manner in the universal map display unit 55 of the part M is provided. That is, the player can check game information necessary for the game appropriately by allowing the player to visually check the auxiliary display unit 300. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 of the embodiment can display the game information (third game information) related to the game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. The game information display means is provided.

(Regarding the special map change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302)
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 display the first special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the special figure variation display is performed in the first special figure display unit 50A. The first special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 displayed as the third game information and the second special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the special figure variation display is performed in the second special figure display unit 50B. 3 and the second special figure variation auxiliary display section 302 that displays as three pieces of game information. Each of the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 includes a predetermined number (for example, one) of LEDs. That is, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display in which the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 blinks in accordance with the start of the first special figure fluctuation display (first fluctuation of the special figure) in the first special figure display unit 50A. The auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 is ended by turning on or off the LED in accordance with the end of the first special figure fluctuation display (stopping fluctuation of the special figure). It has become. Similarly, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display in which the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 302 blinks in accordance with the start of the second special figure fluctuation display (the special figure fluctuation start) in the second special figure display portion 50B. When the second special figure fluctuation display is stopped (the special figure fluctuation is stopped), the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 is finished by turning on or off the LED. It has become.

  Here, the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation stop timing of the first or second special figure fluctuation display are the control signals input from the main control board 60 (specifically, special figure fluctuation pattern designation commands and special figure stop which will be described later). The effect control CPU 65a can be identified based on the designated command. The end timing of the special figure variation display can also be specified by measuring the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern with the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect display unit 17 (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) and the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure variation supplement display units 301, 302) are the game information display unit. In synchronization with the change and stop display of the special figure in M (the special figure display units 50A and 50B), the effect control CPU 65a controls the corresponding special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol to change and stop display. It has become. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is triggered by the execution of the special symbol per unit determination by the main control CPU 60a, and the special effect special symbol and the special symbol auxiliary symbol are changed and stopped in synchronization with the special symbol fluctuation time. The display on the display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled.

  As the special figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed in each special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301, 302, a predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as a hit display capable of recognizing winning in the special figure determination, A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as an off-line display capable of recognizing the deviation of the determination is set corresponding to each of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302. Here, in the embodiment, when winning is determined by the special figure determination based on the first special figure start hold information, the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 is set in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the first special figure fluctuation display. Is turned on in a predetermined light emission color (for example, red), and a special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display is displayed. By turning on the LED of the special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 in a light emission color (for example, blue) different from the hit display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, when there is a shift in the special figure determination, turning off the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the first special figure fluctuation display will display a special figure auxiliary symbol as a deviation display. You may make it do. Similarly, when winning is determined by the special figure determination based on the second special figure start hold information, the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 emits a predetermined light in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the second special figure fluctuation display. A special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display is displayed by lighting in a color (for example, red), and when it is out of the determination, the second special figure fluctuation assist is performed in accordance with the fluctuation suspension of the second special figure fluctuation display. When the LED of the display unit 302 is lit in a light emission color (for example, blue) different from the hit display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, when there is a deviation in the special figure judgment, turning off the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the second special figure fluctuation display displays a special figure auxiliary symbol as a deviation display. You may make it do. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure variation auxiliary display parts 301 and 302) displays the special figure auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the third game information. Can be displayed as.

  In addition, the special figure auxiliary symbol as the hit display and the off-line display displayed on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is not limited to this, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit The lighting pattern (combination of lighting positions) may be changed depending on whether 301, 302 is composed of a plurality of LEDs and won. Further, the special figure auxiliary symbols as the hit display and the off display may be displayed in different forms on the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302. In addition, although the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 of the embodiment are configured to display special figure auxiliary symbols by turning on / off the LED, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final lighting is performed by appropriately changing the lighting state. Any display form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

  Here, the first special figure change display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A, the symbol change effect performed in the first special figure reservation display area 201 for the effect display unit 17, and the first The auxiliary special figure fluctuation display performed in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 is configured to start the fluctuation at the same time and stop the fluctuation at the same time (that is, the fluctuation of each display part is synchronized). Similarly, the second special figure change display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B, the symbol change effect executed in the second special figure reservation display area 202 of the effect display unit 17, and the second special figure display. The auxiliary special figure fluctuation display performed in the figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 302 is configured to start the fluctuation at the same time and stop the fluctuation at the same time (that is, the fluctuation of each display section is synchronized). That is, the special-design effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 is temporarily stopped or displayed temporarily according to the display content (effect display or error display) of the effect display unit 17 or the operation of the movable body 100. Even if it is a state where it is not performed, the symbol variation effect continues in the effect display unit 17 until the end of the first or second special diagram variation display, and the auxiliary special symbol variation display continues in the auxiliary display unit 300. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, while the special drawing effect symbols are displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and various effect displays are executed, the first special figure variation auxiliary display is performed. The special figure auxiliary symbol in the part 301 and the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 is displayed by a predetermined number (1 in the embodiment) of LEDs, and is compared with the special figure effect symbol displayed in the effect display unit 17. The special figure auxiliary symbols on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are displayed in a much smaller and inconspicuous state. Therefore, even if the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 are fluctuated and displayed, the player's interest is directed to the production performed by the production display unit 17. The interest of the symbol variation effect on the display unit 17 is not impaired, and the first special diagram variation auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special diagram variation auxiliary display located adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 as necessary. By confirming the state of the unit 302, it can be easily confirmed whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is continued or the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) has ended.

(About special figure hold auxiliary display section 303,304)
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 display a hold display that can specify the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. A first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 to display as game information, and a second display to display a hold display capable of specifying the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c as the third game information. A special figure holding auxiliary display unit 304 is provided, and each of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is configured by a plurality of (for example, two) LEDs. That is, the display form of the hold display on the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 changes in accordance with the increase or decrease of the hold number of the first special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the second special figure start hold is held. The display form of the hold display in the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 is changed in accordance with the increase or decrease of the hold number of the number information. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304) can display a hold display indicating the number of hold of the special figure start hold information as the third game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is like that.

  As described above, the hold number of the first or second special figure start hold number information is the control signal input from the main control board 60 (specifically, the first and second special figure hold number designation commands). ) Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a, and the display is controlled in accordance with the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information specified by the command. Each of the first and second special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the first and second special figure start hold number information. When the number of holdings is “1” to “2”, the corresponding special figure holding auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 are lit in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), and each start holding number is “3”. ”To“ 4 ”, the corresponding special figure hold auxiliary display portions 303 and 304 blink in order in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), so that the first and second special figure hold auxiliary displays. From the display state of the hold display in the sections 303 and 304, the player can grasp the hold number of the corresponding special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c.

  That is, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 matches the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 52 of the game information display unit M. In addition, the display is updated in synchronization with the hold display of the first special figure start hold area 201 in the effect display unit 17 based on the first special figure hold number designation command. Similarly, the hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 matches the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 of the game information display unit M. Thus, based on the first special figure reservation number designation command, the display is updated in synchronization with the hold display of the second special figure start hold area 201 in the effect display unit 17. Here, the first and second special figure reservation auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 are arranged adjacent to the right side of the special display fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 that are separated from the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Therefore, when checking each special figure holding auxiliary display section 303, 304, the line of sight moves across the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301, 302, whereby the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301, 302 are displayed. Are visible.

(Regarding the standard map auxiliary display section 305)
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the universal figure change auxiliary display unit 305 uses the universal figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the normal figure change display is performed in the general figure display unit 55 as the third game information. It is configured to display, and is configured by a predetermined number (for example, two) of LEDs. That is, in accordance with the start of the general map change display in the general map display unit 55 (the start of normal map change), the auxiliary map change display in which the LEDs of the general map change auxiliary display unit 305 blink alternately is performed. The auxiliary map change display of the map change auxiliary display unit 305 is ended by turning on or off the LED in accordance with the end of the map change display (stopping the change of the map). Here, the variation start timing of the normal map variation display is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can identify based on a control signal (specifically, a general diagram variation pattern designation command described later) input from the main control board 60. Is done. The end timing of the normal map change display is specified by measuring the normal map change time specified by the normal map change pattern with the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). It should be noted that, in accordance with the end timing of the normal map change display, a general map stop designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the effect control board 65, and the universal figure stop designation command is based on the common figure stop designation command. The presentation control CPU 65a may be configured to identify the end timing of the figure variation display.

  The common figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed in each common figure change auxiliary display unit 305 include a predetermined number (for example, one type) of common figure auxiliary symbols that can recognize the winning in the common figure judgment, and the judgment. A predetermined number (for example, one type) of common figure auxiliary symbols as an off-line display capable of recognizing the deviation is set in correspondence with each of the normal figure change auxiliary display units 305. In the embodiment, when winning is determined based on the general map start hold information based on the general map start hold information, each LED of the general map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 is turned on in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the general map fluctuation display. In addition to displaying the general map auxiliary symbol as a display, and when the determination is not made, only one LED of the general map variable auxiliary display unit 305 is turned off in accordance with the change stop of the first general map change display. A general-purpose auxiliary symbol as an off-line display is displayed. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the general map change auxiliary display unit 305) displays, as the third game information, the general diagram auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the general symbol determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It has come to be able to do.

  It should be noted that the hitting display displayed on the normal map change auxiliary display unit 305 and the general map auxiliary symbol as the off-line display are not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. The emission color may be changed depending on the case. Moreover, you may make it display the general-purpose assistance symbol as a win display and a misplacement display in a different form on the general-map fluctuation auxiliary display part 305 and the 2nd general-figure auxiliary display part 302. FIG. In addition, although the universal figure change auxiliary display part 305 of an Example is comprised so that a universal figure auxiliary symbol may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting state can be changed suitably and it can finally carry out lighting display. Any form can be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

  Here, the general map change display performed in the general map display unit 55, the change display of the effect map for the general map performed in the general map hold display area 205 of the effect display unit 17, and the general map change auxiliary display unit 305. The auxiliary general map change display performed in (1) is configured to start change at the same time and stop changing at the same time (that is, changes in each display unit are synchronized). That is, when the special-design effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 temporarily stops or is temporarily not displayed according to the display content (effect display or error display) or the operation of the movable body 100. Even so, until the end of the normal map variation display, the effect display unit 17 continues to display the variation of the effect for the normal map, and the auxiliary display unit 300 continues to display the variable display of the auxiliary map variation. It is controlled by the control CPU 65a.

(About movable bodies 110 and 120)
Next, the movable bodies 110 and 120 provided in the game board 20 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a plurality of movable bodies 110 and 120, and an effect display unit 17 is controlled based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. The movable body can be operated in accordance with the production. Specifically, the game board 20 according to the embodiment is provided with two movable bodies (a first movable body 110 and a second movable body 120) around the display surface 17 a of the effect display unit 17. Here, the first movable body 110 is located between a standby position located above the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and a movable position located on the front side of the display surface 17a by moving downward from the standby position. The second movable body 120 is configured such that the second movable body 120 is positioned below the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17, and moves upward from the standby position to the front side of the display surface 17a. The first movable body 110 and the second movable body 110 and 120 are configured to be able to operate between the position and the movable position. And is supposed to work. Each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 is configured such that the movable area overlaps with the front side of the display area (design rows 26a, 26b, and 26c) of the special-purpose effect symbols in the effect display unit 17, while the auxiliary display The part 300 is provided so as to be positioned in front of the movable region of the movable body movable bodies 110 and 120.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the first movable body 110 has a symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in which the special symbol effect symbols fluctuate or stop on the effect display unit 17 at the movable position. The special effect design symbols that are fluctuating or stopped in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c at the movable position are hidden by the first movable body 110. Here, in the embodiment, the first movable body 110 is formed in a size and shape that hides a part of the left symbol row 26a when the first movable body 110 moves to the movable position. That is, in the state where the first movable body 110 has moved to the movable position, the display state of the special symbol effect symbol in the left symbol row 26a becomes indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish from the front side of the pachinko machine 10, while The display state of the special symbol effect symbols in the symbol row 26 b and the right symbol row 26 c can be identified from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Here, the size and shape of the first movable body 110 are not limited to this, and straddle the front side of a plurality of symbol rows (for example, the left symbol row 26a and the middle symbol row 26b) at the movable position. It may be formed in a size and shape to be positioned so that the display state of the special symbol effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows becomes indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the first movable body 110 is formed in a size and shape so as to completely cover each of the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c across the front side of all the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c at the movable position. The display state of the special symbol effect symbol may be made indistinguishable from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. As described above, even when a part or all of the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c are covered with the first movable body 110, the symbol variation effect (special feature) is confirmed by checking the special symbol variation auxiliary display portions 301 and 302. Since the player can arbitrarily confirm whether or not (fluctuation display) is being performed, the production effect can be enhanced by the production of the operation of the first movable body 110 without causing unnecessary confusion. ing. That is, the movable region of the movable body 110 is configured to overlap a part or all of the front sides of the symbol display regions 26a, 26b, and 26c for displaying the special symbol effect symbols on the effect display unit 17.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the second movable body 120 is positioned so as to overlap the front side of the special drawing holding display areas 201, 202 for the effect in the effect display unit 17 at the movable position, In the movable position, the hold display indicating the number of hold of the special figure start hold information displayed in the special drawing start display area 201, 202 for production is hidden. Here, in the embodiment, the second movable body 120 has such a size that the whole of the first and second effect special figure holding display areas 201 and 202 is hidden when the second movable body 120 moves to the movable position. It is formed into a shape. That is, when the second movable body 120 is moved to the movable position, the number of reserved special figure start hold information cannot be identified from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the hold display displayed in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effects It is supposed to become. Here, the size / shape of the second movable body 120 is not limited to this, and the size / shape of the second movable body 120 is located on the front side of a part of the special drawing holding display area 201, 202 for effects at the movable position. It may be formed. As described above, even if part or all of the special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202 for the production in the production display unit 17 is covered by the second movable body 120, the special figure reservation auxiliary display units 303 and 304 are provided. By confirming, the player can arbitrarily confirm the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information and the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information, so that the second without causing unnecessary confusion. The production effect can be enhanced by the production by the operation of the movable body 120.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to be given after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 50A or the second special symbol display unit 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect). Thus, the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b of the special winning portions 41 and 42 are opened / closed according to the type of the winning game (hit symbol). The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and an opening time (start waiting time) in which an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed. The game is composed of a round game repeated after the opening time has passed by a specified number of rounds with an interval time between rounds, and an ending time (end waiting time) in which an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is executed. That is, the jackpot game is a round game in which the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b are opened / closed after the opening time for holding the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special winning portions 41, 42 in the closed state is performed. It is set to be. The big hit game has an ending time for holding the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b in a closed state after the final round game for opening / closing the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special prize winning portions 41, 42. Has been. The specified number of rounds in the embodiment is set to 15 round games, but is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate, and the specified number of rounds is different for each type of jackpot game. May be.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special winning portions 41, 42 in each round game of the jackpot game is performed continuously at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 seconds interval in the embodiment). In the condition where the ball was fired in a long time, the long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls determined in the round game continue to open for a time that can be won in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), and The special opening / closing members 41b and 42b are configured to have either a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b is set shorter than the long-time opening operation, or an appropriate combination of the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. can do. The short-time release operation is set to a time (for example, 40 milliseconds) in which the winning of the pachinko ball is substantially impossible in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined launch interval. Or, even if it is the opening time in which the pachinko balls can win, the predetermined number of pachinko balls can be set to a time (for example, 1 second) that is virtually impossible. In the embodiment, each round game is set to perform only a long time opening operation or a short time opening operation. It is also possible to set the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation to be performed a plurality of times in one round game.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player, and the determined big hit game is given. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the type of jackpot game is classified into a specific jackpot game that can be given a probable change state, which will be described later after the jackpot game, and a non-specific that cannot be given a probability change state after the jackpot game is finished. It is divided into big hit games. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special chart display unit 50A is divided into two patterns A, corresponding to a specific jackpot game and B, corresponding to a non-specific jackpot game. The winning game is assigned according to the jackpot symbol that is classified into the group and is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special chart display unit 50B is divided into two patterns a corresponding to a specific jackpot game and b corresponding to a non-specific jackpot game. The winning game according to the big hit symbol which is classified into the group and is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is confirmed and stopped is given. Note that the types of jackpot games and jackpot symbols are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  Here, the specific jackpot game and the non-specific jackpot game according to the embodiment are rounds other than the specific round (for example, five rounds) among the specified number of round games when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific jackpot game. In the game, the first special opening / closing member 41b of the first special winning portion 41 is opened for a long time, and the second special opening / closing member 42b of the second special winning portion 42 is opened for a long time in a specific round (for example, five rounds). It is set as a big hit game to let you. And in the round game of the specific round in the specific big hit game, it is set to drive the switching solenoid SL4 so that the guide body of the second special winning portion 42 is displaced from the first posture to the second posture. The switching solenoid SL4 is set to be driven so as to hold the guide body of the second special winning portion 42 in the first posture in a round game of a specific round. That is, in the specific jackpot game, the pachinko ball can be won in the specific area by displacing the guide body in the second posture in a specific round, and a promiscuous state can be given after the jackpot game ends, Further, in the non-specific big hit game, the pachinko ball is substantially incapable of winning in the specific area, and the probability variation state cannot be given after the big hit game ends. Also, in the specific big hit game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the specific round (5 rounds) and decides to give a certain change state, after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit During this time, the probability variation state can be continuously given. In the specific big hit game, it is set so as not to determine that a certain change state is given on the condition that the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 does not detect a pachinko ball in a specific round.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to a special winning opening is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the condition that a pachinko ball is detected by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning portion 42 in the specific round during the jackpot game (entering the pachinko ball into the specific area). This is a function that can give a probability change state in which the lottery probability (hit probability) of a big hit is changed from a low probability (eg, 1 / 262.144) to a high probability (eg, 1 / 73.885) after the end of (game). . Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. The low probability and the high probability are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. In the embodiment, when the probability variation state is given (that is, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the big hit game), the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game (more accurately, Until the special figure variation display won in the special figure determination is completed), the probability variation state is continuously given. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include setting the number of times of probability change after the big hit game to a finite number (for example, 100 times), winning a falling lottery for shifting to a non-probability change state in the special figure determination. In addition, it is determined that the jackpot symbol to which the certain probability change state is given is determined when the jackpot symbol that gives the probability variation state and the jackpot symbol that does not impart the probability variation state are set and the winning per special symbol determination is determined. It can also be a condition for providing a state.

  Here, when the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, “1” is set to the probability change flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and when the probability change state is not given, the probability change flag is set. Set to “0”. When the end condition of the probability change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the probability change flag.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. As the second privilege gaming state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball winning at the second start winning opening 32a is increased as compared to the state where the second privilege gaming state is not given (first gaming state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 32b that opens the second start winning opening 32a, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32a. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state.
In the embodiment, the variable state is continuously given while the probability variation state is imparted, and when the probability variation state is not imparted, the variable state is not imparted. Note that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter, the number of changes in the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) in which the variable state continues is referred to as a variable number of times) is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to continuously give the variable state from the time when the variable state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and shift to the non-variable state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include setting the number of times of probability change after the big hit game to a finite number (for example, 100 times), winning a falling lottery for shifting to a non-probability change state in the special figure determination. In addition, when the probability variation state is not given (that is, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game), a predetermined shortage number of times (for example, 100 times) is given after the big hit game. You may comprise.

  The main control CPU 60a sets “1” in the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the variable state is applied, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the variable state is being changed. When the termination condition for the variable state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the variable flag.

(About error detection sensors ST1 to ST5)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of error detection sensors (error detection means) that can individually detect a plurality of types of errors. Specifically, as an error detection sensor, a magnetic detection sensor ST1 that detects magnetism, a radio wave detection sensor ST2 that detects radio waves, a vibration detection sensor ST3 that detects vibrations, and a full state of a storage part in which pachinko balls are stored is detected. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a full detection sensor ST4, a front frame opening detection sensor ST5 that detects that the front frame (front member) 13 is open with respect to the middle frame (base body) 12, and the like. . Of the error detection means, the magnetic detection sensor ST1, the radio wave detection sensor ST2, and the vibration detection sensor ST3 are fraud detection sensors (fraud detection means) for detecting fraudulent acts on the pachinko machine 10. Further, as the error detection means, various sensors capable of detecting other types of errors can be provided.

(Magnetic detection sensor ST1)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor (magnetic detection means) ST1 capable of detecting magnetism output from a magnetic generator (see FIG. 3). This magnetism detection sensor ST1 is arranged in an attitude and position where the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 20 can be detected when each of the aforementioned winning detection sensors SE1 to SE5, SE7 can be detected. When the magnetism is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, the magnetic detection sensor ST1 can recognize fraudulent acts on the winning detection sensors SE1 to SE5, SE7 using the magnetic generator. When a detection signal (magnetic detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the magnetic detection sensor ST1 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is magnetic. Error information (magnetic error designation command) to be described later indicating the detection state can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Radio wave detection sensor ST2)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detection means) ST2 that can detect radio waves output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor ST2 is disposed in an attitude and position where the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 can detect the radio wave output from the radio wave output device on the front side of the game board 20. When a radio wave is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor ST2 to recognize fraudulent acts on the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 using the radio wave output device. When a detection signal (radio wave detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the radio wave detection sensor ST2 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) Error information (radio wave error designation command) indicating the detection state, which will be described later, can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Vibration detection sensor ST3)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) SE3 that can detect the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor ST3 includes a multivibrator circuit in which the balance of the two state systems changes when an impact of a predetermined frequency is detected, for example, so that the player can use the front frame 13 and the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10, etc. Is intentionally struck, the vibration caused by this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). As a result, the pachinko balls won in the various winning openings 31a, 32a, 41a, 42a, and 45a can be handled by deliberately hitting the game board 20 by hitting the front frame 13 and the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10. It becomes possible to recognize cheating etc. that a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected) by generating chattering when detected by the detecting sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, 42, 47. ing. When a detection signal (vibration detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the vibration detection sensor ST3 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) vibrates. Error information (vibration error designation command) to be described later indicating the detection state can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  Here, the values (detection values) for detecting vibrations, radio waves, and magnetisms to be detected vary in the fraud detection sensors such as the magnetic detection sensor ST1, the radio wave detection sensor ST2, and the vibration detection sensor ST3 (specifically, The detection signal is output when the detection value is higher than a preset threshold value). In other words, the fraud detection sensor outputs a detection signal (fraud detection signal) based on a detection value that fluctuates when an illegal act is performed on the pachinko machine 10 by vibration, radio waves, magnetism, or the like. Yes.

(Full detection sensor ST4)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a full detection sensor (full detection means) ST4 that detects whether or not the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). (See Figure 3). The full detection sensor ST4 is provided in a ball passage for guiding the pachinko balls paid out from the ball payout device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15, and the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 are filled with pachinko balls. The pachinko ball is stored up to the ball passage and the full detection sensor ST4 is configured to detect the full state. The full detection sensor ST4 is wired to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a), and a signal is input to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a) when the full detection sensor ST4 detects a full state. Along with this, a detection signal (full detection signal) is output from the payout control board 90 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signal from the full detection sensor ST4 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) will receive error information (full error designation command) described later indicating the full state. ) Can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the embodiment, a mechanical sensor is used as the fullness detection sensor ST4. When the sensor is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect a full state, and the sensor is turned off. Therefore, it is configured not to detect the full state. In the embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 and the ball passage are used as a storage unit for storing pachinko balls.

(Front frame open detection sensor ST5)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with an open detection sensor (open detection means) ST5 that detects whether or not the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12 (whether or not it is in an open state) (FIG. 3). reference). The front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is provided in the middle frame 12, and is configured to detect the opened state by changing the detection state when the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12. The front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is wired to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a). In response to the signal input, the payout control board 90 outputs a detection signal (open detection signal) to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When a detection signal (front frame opening detection signal) from the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an open state. Error information (opening error designation command), which will be described later, can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the embodiment, when the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is turned on by opening the front frame 13, a detection signal is output to detect the opening state, and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is turned off. An open state is not detected (closed state is detected). As the front frame opening detection sensor ST5, various types of sensors such as an optical type, a magnetic type, and a mechanical type can be used.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a power supply substrate 100 as a control means for executing control related to the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 and control means for overall control of the game of the pachinko machine 10. Main control board (main control means) 60, sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 as control means for executing control processing relating to game effects based on control signals from the main control board 60, prize balls Various control boards such as a payout control board 90 as a control means for executing control relating to payout, and a launch control board as a control means for executing control related to the launch of the pachinko ball based on the operation state of the operation handle 16 are provided. Yes. That is, each ball detection sensor associated with the winning of the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 of the game board 20 is activated based on the control of the launch control board in accordance with the operation of the operation handle 16 of the player. Based on detection signals from SE1 to SE7 and detection signals from error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, appropriate control processing is executed in the main control board 60, and various control signals (commands) corresponding to the processing results are sub-controlled. The signals are output to the boards 65 and 70 and the payout control board 90.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a sub-control board, an effect control board 65 that controls the overall game effect, a display control board 70 that controls display content on the effect display unit 17, and a pachinko machine 10 includes a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effect units (such as the lamp device 18) included in the apparatus 10, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design combination effects, light effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, changes in symbols such as symbols (special effect effect symbols) and background images displayed on the effect display unit 17. It is comprised so that the display content of production (design combination production) may be controlled. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About power supply board 100)
The power supply board 100 is configured to generate a necessary power supply voltage from an external power supply (for example, AC 24 V) of a game arcade. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for switching ON / OFF of power supplied to the pachinko machine 10 and a clear switch 102 for initializing the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Further, the clear switch circuit 104 is connected to the clear switch 102, and only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, a clear signal is sent to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65. The main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 that have received the clear signal are set to perform a clear process for initializing the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, in the embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means, and the clear switch circuit 104 outputs a clear signal to the main control board 60 and the production control board 65 when the clear switch 102 is turned on. Can do. In the following description, the execution of the clear process may be referred to as “RAM clear”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power supply circuit (power supply means) 105 for converting an external power supply (AC 24 V) of the game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, DC 30 V). Is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 that monitors the voltage value of a power supply voltage (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage) supplied to. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 103 has a minimum voltage required to operate an electrical component (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). This is to determine whether the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped. Here, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power supply is cut off due to power OFF or a power failure. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value slightly higher than the voltage at which the electrical component stops operating.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power-off monitoring circuit 103 monitors the power supply for the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. The reset signal circuit 106 outputs a reset signal to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or when power is restored) and when a power-off signal is input. The operation of the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 is regulated.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor, and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when a power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 103), the backup power supply 107 Power is supplied to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Here, each control RAM 60c, 65c is provided with a backup area in addition to a regular storage area (working area) for temporarily storing various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. Then, according to the power supply from the backup power source 107, various information stored in the regular storage area of the control RAM 60c, 65c is stored (written) in the backup area, and the information stored in the backup area is The power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is held for a certain period after being stopped. The storage (writing) of various information to the backup area by each control CPU 60a, 65a is executed in the power-off process at the time of power-off (at the time of inputting the power-off signal), and the regular storage of various information stored in the backup area Setting (reading) to the area is executed by a return process (see FIG. 7) at the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU (first control means) 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c capable of writing / reading data necessary for the above processing is provided. The first start prize detection sensor SE1, the second start prize detection sensor SE2, the first special prize detection sensor SE3, the second special prize detection sensor SE4, the specific area entry detection sensor SE5, and the specific area entry detection sensor SE6. Various sensors such as a gate sensor SE6, a normal winning detection sensor SE7, a magnetic detection sensor ST1, a radio wave detection sensor ST2, a vibration detection sensor ST3, a full detection sensor ST4, and a front frame opening detection sensor ST5 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Yes. Further, the main control CPU 60a is linked to a start winning solenoid SL1 linked to a start opening / closing member 32b that opens and closes the second start prize opening 32a, and to a first special opening / closing member 41b that opens and closes the first special prize winning port 41a. A second special prize solenoid SL3 connected to the first special prize solenoid SL2 and the second special opening / closing member 42b for opening and closing the second special prize opening 42a is connected, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving each of the solenoids SL1 to SL3, the corresponding opening / closing members 32b, 41b, and 42b are opened and closed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 so that the special opening and closing members 41b and 42b open and close according to the type of jackpot game. In the case of winning, the start winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the start opening / closing member 32b opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing manner. Further, the switching solenoid SL4 is connected to the main control CPU 60a, and the guide body is switched by driving the switching solenoid SL4 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to the game information display unit M, and is configured to control the display contents (light emission mode) of each display unit provided in the game information display unit M, respectively.

  Further, the main control board 60 is provided with a random number generation circuit 60d for generating random numbers used for special figure determination and universal figure determination, which will be described later. This random number generating circuit 60d includes a clock generator (not shown), a special figure determination random number counter (not shown), and a universal figure determination random number counter (not shown). The special figure determination random number counter counts (updates) the random number for special figure determination from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter, The random number counter for determining per common figure counts (updates) the random number for determining random numbers from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter. (Hardware random number update processing). When a signal indicating detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the per-special-count counter for counting by the special-count determining unit counts at the input time. The value of the determination random number is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal and stored as winning information in the main control RAM 60c. In addition, when a signal indicating detection by the gate sensor SE6 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the random number for determining the normal map per unit counted by the random counter for determining normal map at the time of the input is displayed. The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal and stored as release determination information in the main control RAM 60c. The main control board 60 of the embodiment updates the random number for special figure determination and the random number for determination per universal figure as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while the software control random number is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. The special figure determination random number, special figure variation pattern distribution random number, universal figure determination random number, and common figure variation pattern distribution random number are updated.

(About winning information and opening judgment information)
The main control CPU 60a wins a pachinko ball to the first start winning portion 31 or the second start winning portion 32 (more specifically, detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor SE1 or the second start winning detection sensor SE2). ) Is set to acquire various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for distributing a special pattern, and the like. In addition, the main control CPU 60a uses various random numbers (commonly used as open determination information) triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor SE6 detects the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire a random number for hit determination, a random number for normal pattern distribution pattern allocation, and the like.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning portion 31 or the second starting winning portion 32 is the corresponding first special figure start hold information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. In the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information, the start hold area is determined in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the symbol variation effect (the special figure change display is based on each special figure start hold information. ), The special drawing start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out either the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and executes the special figure determination.

  Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating winning per special figure. The special figure determining random number value specifies the special figure 1 displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. It has become. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the first start prize detection sensor SE1, and the second start prize is determined. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor SE2, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop state by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection (establishment of the first starting condition) of the first start winning detection sensor SE1. 1 is specified, and is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the second start winning detection sensor SE2 (satisfaction of the second start condition). Special figure 2 is identified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of winning game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified to display the special figure fluctuation display. The type of winning game given after the end of (symbol variation effect) is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (winning game).

  The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a special figure fluctuation display executed between the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display and the final stop display (design fluctuation effect). And a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) for specifying the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect).

  The random number for determining the common figure is a symbol per symbol (design 1 per universal symbol, symbol 2 per universal symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the general symbol display unit 55 when the determination per universal symbol is fixed. It is a random number used when making a decision. That is, according to the random number value for universal figure determination acquired by the detection of the gate sensor SE6, the symbol per universal figure described above as the universal figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the universal figure display unit 55 in the case of the universal figure is specified. Is done. In the case where the normal figure hit determination result is an out-of-game determination result, the normal figure out-of-band symbol is determined as a normal figure to be displayed in a fixed stop on the general figure display unit 55. The random number for allocating the common map variation pattern is a random number used when determining the regular pattern variation pattern for specifying the variation time of the general diagram variation display.

(About judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special figure determination value for determining whether to generate a special figure. The determination value per special figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not the special figure per unit using the special figure determination random number (determination per special figure). Here, the determination value per special figure differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of determination per special figure. Specifically, the number of determination values per special figure set in the probability variation state is set larger than the number of determination values per special figure set in the non-probability variation state. That is, by increasing the number of setting values per special figure in the probability variation state, it is easy to generate a big hit.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is confirmed and stopped on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A when the result of the special figure determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol to be displayed using the special figure determining random number. In this embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of special figure determination random numbers. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually. That is, based on the determination value for determining the special figure, which of the symbol A and the symbol B as the special figure 1 is determined, and which of the symbol a and the symbol b as the special figure 2 is determined.

  Further, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns) are stored in the main control ROM 60b, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern. Here, the special figure variation pattern is a display content (display content of the design variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. The special figure fluctuation pattern specifies a fluctuation time (fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display) from the fluctuation of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 to the final stop display. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change display. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not a normal figure per unit (determining per common figure) using the random number for determination per normal figure. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of determination values per common figure set in the variable state is set to be larger than the number of determination values per general figure set in the non-variable state. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect display. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not a normal figure per unit (determining per common figure) using the random number for determination per normal figure. When the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that it is the normal map and opens / closes the start opening / closing member 32a after the normal map change display is performed. It is supposed to let you. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of determination values per common figure set in the variable state is set to be larger than the number of determination values per general figure set in the non-variable state. That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state, it is configured to make it easier to generate a general figure than in the non-variable state. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation upon detection of the gate sensor SE6.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of ordinary map variation patterns (variation patterns), and stores a diagram variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each diagram variation pattern. Here, the normal map change pattern specifies a change time (change time of the normal map change display) from when the normal figure is changed to when the fixed stop display is displayed. The standard fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value is a judgment value used to determine the common figure fluctuation pattern using the random number for the distribution of the common figure fluctuation pattern, and a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each common figure fluctuation pattern. The general-purpose pattern variation pattern to which the general-purpose pattern variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired general-purpose pattern variation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU (second control means) 65a that executes control processing related to effects based on a control signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as a storage unit that stores various information in a rewritable manner.

  Here, in the effect control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the effect display unit 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been. In the effect pattern, the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbols in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the special symbol effect is applied to each column in accordance with the stop timing determined in the effect pattern. While the symbol is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop of the special symbol effect symbol, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and one special pattern variation pattern is associated with one or more effect patterns. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. An effect display unit 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control ROM 70b, a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display unit 17 is stored. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display control ROM 70b stores image data for various error (notification) displays to be described later as image data. Specifically, the image data corresponding to the “magnetic detection sensor error” displaying the characters “magnetic detection sensor error” (first display) and the “call me clerk” character (second display), and “radio wave detection” Image data corresponding to “Radio wave detection sensor error” that displays the characters “sensor error” (first display) and “call me” (second display), and “vibration detection sensor error” characters (first 1 display) and the image data corresponding to “Vibration detection sensor error” that displays the characters “Please call an attendant” (second display) and the characters “Please remove the ball” (second display) are displayed. The display control ROM 70b stores image data corresponding to “full error” and image data corresponding to “front frame opening error” for displaying characters “second door” (second display).

  In addition, the display control ROM 70b displays, as image data corresponding to the power recovery process execution notification indicating that the power recovery process has been executed at the time of power recovery after the power is turned off. Image data for displaying the characters “Please” is stored (see FIG. 7C).

(About payout control board 90)
Next, the payout control board 90 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 90 has a payout control CPU 90a for executing control processing, a payout control ROM 90b for storing a control program executed by the payout control CPU 90a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the payout control CPU 90a. A payout control RAM 90c that can be read out is provided. The ball payout device 91 is connected to the payout control board 90. When a prize ball payout designation command is input from the main control board 60, the number of prizes designated by the prize ball payout designation command is obtained. The payout control CPU 90a is configured to operate the ball payout device 91 so as to pay out the ball. Further, the full control sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 are connected to the payout control board 90 of the embodiment, and an error determination is made based on detection signals of the full detection sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5. Processing is to be executed. In addition, an external terminal board 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and an external device HC (for example, a hall computer of a game store) is connected to an output terminal (external output terminal) provided on the external terminal board 92. Various types of information such as the state of the pachinko machine 10 and error information can be output.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 will be described. After the main control CPU 60a executes the power-on setting process when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game is possible (start-up state). In this activated state, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the timer interruption process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a time measurement process related to time measurement, a random number update process related to random number update, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M Processing related to display content, processing related to the execution of jackpot games, processing related to the occurrence of errors, etc., and special drawing input processing related to winning prizes to the start winning units 31 and 32, special drawing start processing related to determination per special drawing, etc. It is supposed to run. The power-on setting process will be described later.

(Timer interrupt processing)
In the timer interrupt process, a control process related to game execution and an error process related to the occurrence of an error (abnormality) are executed. Specifically, in this timer interruption process, the clocking process, prize ball process, random number update process, game state setting process, special figure input process, special figure start process, general figure input process, general figure start process, game information Various processes such as a display process, a jackpot game process, a game per game, and an external information output process are performed.

(About timekeeping)
In the time measurement process (step S101), the main control CPU 60a measures a game time (such as a fluctuation time) related to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a starts the next special figure fluctuation display or the big hit game from the end of the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern or the special figure fluctuation display as the game time relating to the progress of the game. Special figure fluctuation interval time, which is the waiting time until, the normal figure fluctuation time specified by the usual figure fluctuation pattern, and the waiting time from the end of the usual figure fluctuation display to the start of the next common figure fluctuation display Fluctuation interval time, opening time that is the opening effect in the jackpot game, ending time that is the ending effect in the jackpot game, the specified time of each round game, the time of the next round game from the end of the round game Interval time between rounds, the waiting time until the start, the second start in the game per usual figure It is configured to measure an opening time of the winning hole 32a Hiroshiden open time or the like.

(About prize ball processing)
In the prize ball process (step S102), the main control CPU 60a receives detection signals from predetermined prize detection sensors (in the embodiment, start prize detection sensors SE1, SE2, special prize detection sensors SE3, SE4, normal prize detection sensor SE7). In the case where a prize is received, the number of prize balls is paid out according to the winning detection sensor to which the detection signal is inputted. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a prize ball payout designation command instructing the prize ball payout according to the sensor to which the detection signal is input in the prize ball processing, and the prize ball payout designation command is a command to be described later. A prize ball is paid out by outputting it to the payout control board 75 in the input / output process. Further, a prize ball payout designation command can be output to the effect control board 65, and an effect relating to the payout of the prize ball (for example, an effect of displaying the number of prize balls paid out as a numerical value such as the number of points) can be executed. It is configured as follows. As an example, in the embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, a winning ball payout designation command for instructing payout of “three” winning balls is set, and the special winning detection sensor When detection signals are input from SE3 and SE4, a prize ball payout designation command for instructing payout of “15” prize balls is set. When a detection signal is input from the normal winning detection sensor SE7, “10 A prize ball payout designation command for instructing the payout of “pieces” prize balls is set.

(About random number update processing)
In the random number update process (step S103), the main control CPU 60a uses a special figure determination random number value as a software random number used to determine the jackpot symbol of the special figure and a special figure fluctuation pattern. Random value for distribution of special figure as a software random number, random value for universal figure determination as a software random number used to determine the hit pattern of the usual figure, and universal figure fluctuation pattern Update the random number for determining the customary pattern as the software random number used to perform the process (execute the software random number update process). In this software random number update process, all 101 integer values “0” to “100” as special figure determination random numbers and all “0” to “250” as special figure variation pattern distribution random numbers are used. 251 integer values, all 101 integer values from “0” to “100” as general-purpose decision random numbers, and all 251 from “0” to “250” as random numbers for normal diagram variation pattern distribution Each of the integer values is updated by “1” for each update process. That is, in the embodiment, every time the timer interrupt process occurs (every 4 ms), a special figure determining random number, a special figure variation pattern distribution random number, a universal figure determination random number, and a general diagram variation pattern distribution are used. The value of each random number is updated.

(About the game state setting process)
In the game state setting process (step S104), the main control CPU 60a executes a process for switching the game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of starting the big hit game (the timing at which a predetermined time elapses after the big hit symbol (special drawing) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display). The set value of the big hit flag is changed from “0” to “1”, and the set value of the big hit flag is changed from “1” to “0” at the timing when the big hit game is finished. The main control CPU 60a sets a jackpot start command in response to changing the value of the jackpot flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a jackpot end command in response to changing the value of the jackpot flag to “0”.

  In this game state setting process, when the main control CPU 60a starts the probability change state with the end of the big hit game, the setting value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from “0” to “1”. When the change is made and the probability change state is terminated, the setting value of the probability change flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a probability change state designation command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability change end command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “0”. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1” when the variable state is started with the end of the big hit game. When the state ends, the setting value of the variable flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a variable state designation command in response to changing the value of the variable flag to “1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a change end command in response to changing the value of the change flag to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change flag as the game state specifying information, and the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the change flag. .

  Also, the main control CPU 60a starts the game per universal figure in the game state setting process (a timing when a predetermined time elapses after the normal figure as a symbol per figure is stopped and displayed as a result of the normal figure variation display). Then, the setting value of the usual figure flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from “0” to “1”, and the setting value of the usual figure flag is changed from “1” at the timing of ending the game per ordinary figure. Change to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a start-per-common-command according to changing the value of the per-normal-flag flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets an end of normal figure command in response to changing the value of the normal figure hit flag to “0”.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process (step S105), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to acquisition of winning information accompanying winning in the first and second start winning units 31, 32. The main control CPU 60a detects a detection signal in the main control RAM 60c when a detection signal is input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, when a pachinko ball wins in the start winning ports 31a and 32a occurs). The reserved number of special figure start hold information (the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information) corresponding to the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 is less than the upper limit number (four in the embodiment) It is determined whether or not there is, and if the upper limit number is not reached, various random number values as winning information are acquired and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (random number for determination per special figure) and a software random number (random numbers such as a special figure determination random number or a special figure variation pattern distribution random number) are won. Information (random value) is stored. When the first special figure start hold information is stored, the first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number obtained by adding the hold information is set, and the second special figure start hold information is stored. Sets a second special figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds added with the hold information.

(Special drawing start process)
In the special figure start process (step S106), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure based on the special figure start suspension information (each random number value) stored in the main control RAM 60c when a predetermined special figure change start condition is satisfied. Configured to start display. Specifically, in the embodiment, the special figure change display and the big hit game are not performed at the time of execution of the special figure start process (that is, the special figure change display or the big hit game is not being executed), It is defined as a variable start condition. When the special figure start process is executed, if the special figure change display (symbol change effect) or the big hit game is in the middle of the process, the special figure start process is terminated.

  When the special figure variable start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a reads the special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c and subtracts 1 from the number of hold of the read special figure start hold information. That is, when the first special figure start hold information is read, the hold number of the first special figure start hold information is subtracted, and when the second special figure start hold information is read, the second special figure start hold information is read. The hold number of the start hold information is subtracted. Here, when each of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the second special figure start hold information is preferentially read and the second special figure start hold information is read out. It may be configured to prioritize (ie, change priority) the symbol variation associated with the special symbol determination based on the start suspension information, and in the order in which the first and second special diagram start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. It may be configured to read out and perform symbol variation (variation in winning order) in accordance with the determination per special symbol based on the first and second special diagram start suspension information in the read order. Further, in the configuration in which priority is changed, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which the main control RAM 60c is stored, and similarly stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a is configured to read in the order described. When the first special figure start hold information is read out, the first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number obtained by subtracting the hold information is set and the second special figure start hold information is read out. Sets a second special figure holding number designation command indicating the number of holdings obtained by subtracting the holding information.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the random number for special figure determination included in the read special figure start hold information matches the special figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b ( Judgment per special figure). Here, for the judgment value per special figure, a predetermined value is determined from the range of values that can be taken by the hardware random number obtained as a random number for judgment per special figure, and a certain variation state is given at the time of judgment per special figure. The number depends on whether or not it is done. Specifically, the number of judgment value per special figure that is judged per special figure in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of judgment value per special figure that is judged per special figure in the non-probability variation state. Yes. That is, a big hit is likely to occur by increasing the number of judgment values per special figure in the probability variation state. In the embodiment, in the non-probability change state (when the value of the probability change flag is “0”), a hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 3275/65536, and when in the probability change state (when the value of the probability change flag is “1”) ) Is set with a judgment value per special figure so that a hit judgment result is obtained with a probability of 9300/65536.

  Then, if the judgment per special figure is a judgment result of detachment, a special figure indicating a detachment is determined as a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display. Based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, one special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation. On the other hand, when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result, the special figure determination random number value depends on which of the special figure determination determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b matches. As a result of the figure variation display, a special figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is determined. Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 depending on whether the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, the main control The CPU 60a determines the jackpot symbol by determining the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 associated with the value of the special figure determination random number according to the type of the special figure start suspension information acquired. When the big hit symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special figure fluctuation patterns for the special figure based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. The special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure designation command indicating the type of special figure (outgoing or winning type) and sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. The output is output toward the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the timing of starting the variable display. In the special figure variation pattern designation command of the embodiment, it is possible to specify the type of special figure start hold information (first special figure start hold number information and second special figure start hold number information) for which the judgment per special figure is executed. The presentation control CPU 65a can identify which of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display is started based on the input of the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. It is like that. Note that a command for specifying the type of special figure start hold information for which the special figure hit determination is executed may be set.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a indicates that the special figure fluctuation display is ended when the special figure fluctuation time determined in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed in the timing process described above. A figure stop designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, based on the command set in the special figure start process (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command or the like), the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation start timing) can be identified on the side of the effect control CPU 65a, Based on the special figure stop designation command set with the passage of the special figure fluctuation time, the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display (specific figure fixed stop timing) can be identified on the side of the effect control CPU 65a.

(Regarding the normal map input process)
In the normal input process (step S107), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to acquisition of release determination information accompanying the passage of the game ball of the gate unit 48. When there is an input of a detection signal from the gate sensor SE6 (that is, when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48), the main control CPU 60a sets the upper limit number (4 in the embodiment) for the usual start-up hold information. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number, and when the upper limit number is not reached, various random number values as opening determination information are acquired and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (random number for determining per map) and a software random number (random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal map and a random number for distributing a normal pattern) are awarded. Information (random value) is stored. Then, when the general-purpose start hold information is stored, a general-purpose hold number designation command indicating the number of holds added with the hold information is set.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
In the general map start process (step S108), the main control CPU 60a changes the general map based on the general map start suspension information (each random number value) stored in the main control RAM 60c when a predetermined general map variable start condition is satisfied. Configured to start display. Specifically, in the embodiment, it is indicated that, at the time of execution of the normal chart start process, the normal map change display and the game per normal map are not performed (that is, the normal map change display or the game per normal map is not being played). , Is defined as the usual figure variable start condition. Then, at the time of execution of the normal diagram start process, if the normal symbol variation display (design variation effect) and the game per universal diagram are in the middle, the general diagram start process is terminated.

  When the general-use variable start condition is satisfied, the general-use start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read and the number of hold of the general-use start hold information is decremented by 1, and is included in the general-use start hold information. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the normal map matches the determination value for the normal map stored in the main control ROM 60b (standard map determination). Then, when the general-use start hold information is read, a general-purpose hold number designation command indicating the hold number obtained by subtracting the hold information is set. Here, the decision value per common figure is determined within a range of values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as a random number for decision per common figure, and the variable state is changed at the time of performing the decision per common figure. The number varies depending on whether or not it is granted. Specifically, the number of judgment values per base figure that is determined to be per base map in the variable state is set to be greater than the number of base per reference values that are determined per base figure in the non-variable state. Has been. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  Then, if the universal map hit determination results in a deviation determination result, a universal map showing a deviation is determined as a universal map to be stopped and displayed on the universal map display unit 55 as a result of the universal map variation display. Based on the value of the random number for determination, one common figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the usual figure fluctuation patterns for detachment. On the other hand, when the normal figure hit determination results in a hit determination result, the universal figure determining random number value depends on which of the common figure determining determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b matches. As a result of the figure fluctuation display, the common figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the common figure display unit 55 is determined. When the symbol per symbol is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one symbol variation pattern from the symbol variation pattern for symbol mapping based on the random number for determining the symbol variation pattern. . Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a general map designating command indicating the type of the normal map (outgoing or winning type) and sets a general map variation pattern designating command indicating the determined general map variation pattern. Output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing of starting the variable display. The common figure designation command and the common figure variation pattern designation command are output to the effect control CPU 65a when the command input / output process (see FIG. 5) is executed.

(About game information display processing)
In the game information display process (step S109), the main control CPU 60a displays the game information display unit 50 (special map display units 50A and 50B, special map hold display units 52 and 53, general map display unit 55, and general map hold display unit 56. Etc.) is executed. That is, while the special figure fluctuation time is being measured, the special figure display sections 50A and 50B are turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the special figure fluctuation display is being performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. In accordance with the end of the time measurement, lighting control is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B so that a light emission mode showing a special figure that becomes a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol as a result of the variable display is obtained. Here, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the first special figure start hold information is being measured, the first special figure display unit 50A is turned on / off. The second special figure display unit 50B is controlled to be turned on in a light emission mode indicating a special figure as a symbol, and the first special figure variation display based on the first special figure start hold information is identified. To get. Similarly, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the second special figure start hold information is being measured, the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off. The 21st special figure display unit 50A is controlled to be turned on in a light emission mode indicating a special figure as a symbol, and the second special figure variation display based on the second special figure start hold information is identified. To get. Further, when the special figure variation time is not measured, each of the display units 50A and 50B is configured to maintain the lighting control of the light emission mode indicating the special figure that is stopped and displayed last.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be in a light emission mode for displaying the start suspension number based on the number of stored first special figure start suspension information (start suspension number) stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The second special figure is controlled so that the first special figure hold display unit 52 is turned on and the light emission mode is displayed on the basis of the number of stored second special figure start hold information (start hold number). The hold display unit 53 is configured to be turned on. That is, the first and second special figure hold display sections 52, in a light emission mode showing the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information after addition / subtraction in the special figure input process and the special figure start process 53 emits light.

  Further, while measuring the normal map change time specified by the normal map change pattern, the light emission mode indicating that the normal map change display is being performed, and the normal map display unit 55 is turned on and off, In accordance with the end of the measurement of the normal map variation time, the general map display unit 55 is controlled to be lit in a light emission mode that shows the normal map as a result of the variable display. Further, when the normal map change time is not measured, the lighting control of the light emission mode showing the normal map last stopped and displayed in the general map display unit 55 is continued. Also, the main control CPU 60a is designed to display a light-emission mode that displays the start-pending number based on the stored number (start-pending number) of the general-purpose start hold information stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The hold display unit 56 is turned on. In other words, the general map hold display unit 56 emits light in a light emission mode indicating the number of holds of the general map start hold information after addition / subtraction in the general map input process and the general map start process.

(About error judgment processing)
In the error determination process (step S110), the main control CPU 60a determines whether an error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signals from the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, and the error has occurred. When it is determined that the error has occurred, the setting value of the error determination flag corresponding to the error that has occurred is set to “1”.

(Judgment of magnetic detection sensor error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the magnetic detection state by the magnetic detection sensor ST1 as a “magnetic detection sensor error”. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred when a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor ST1 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms). Yes. The main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the magnetic error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1” when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs.

(About judgment of radio wave detection sensor error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the radio wave detection state by the radio wave detection sensor ST2 as “radio wave detection sensor error”. Specifically, a radio wave detection sensor error occurs when the main control CPU 60a inputs a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor ST2 a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms). It comes to judge. When a radio wave detection sensor error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the radio wave error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(Vibration detection sensor error judgment)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the vibration detection state by the vibration detection sensor ST3 as a “vibration detection sensor error”. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred when a detection signal from the vibration detection sensor ST3 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). Yes. Then, when a vibration detection sensor error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the vibration error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(About full error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the full state by the full detection sensor ST4 as a “full error”. The main control CPU 60a determines a full error (full state) when a full detection signal is input from the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a) based on the detection of the full detection sensor ST4. Then, when a full error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the full error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(About front frame opening error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection of the open state of the front frame 13 by the front frame open detection sensor ST5 as a “front frame open error”. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that there is a front frame opening error when a front frame opening detection signal is input from the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a) based on the detection of the front frame opening detection sensor ST5. It is like that. The main control CPU 60a changes the setting value of the front frame opening error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1” when a front frame opening error occurs.

  When it is determined that an error has occurred in the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a sets an error designation command according to the error that has occurred. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a magnetic error designation command when the value of the magnetic error determination flag is set to “1”, and sets the value of the radio wave error determination flag to “1”. When the radio wave error designation command is set to, the vibration error designation command is set when the value of the vibration error judgment flag is set to “1”, and the value of the full error judgment flag is set to “1” When the full frame error designation command is set to “1” and the value of the front frame opening error determination flag is set to “1”, the front frame opening error designation command is set.

(Command input / output processing)
In the command input / output process (step S111), the main control CPU 60a outputs various set commands to the effect control board 65 and the payout control board 75. The commands that can be output in this process are the winning ball payout designation command, the jackpot start command, the jackpot end command, the baseball start command, the baseball per command, the probability variation status designation command, the probability variation termination command, and the variation status. Designation command, variable end command, first special figure start hold number designation command, second special figure start hold number designation command, general figure start hold number designation command, special figure designation command, special figure variation pattern designation command, special figure A stop designation command, a common figure designation command, a common figure variation pattern designation command, an error designation command, and the like.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a control process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, Processing related to execution of effects at the time of change, flag setting processing, processing related to execution of effects during a big hit game, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). An effect pattern designation command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and is sent to each control board 70, 72, 73 based on the command from the effect control CPU 65a. Control to start the symbol variation effect. When the special figure designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a uses the special symbol for each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c to be finally stopped and displayed on the production display unit 17 in accordance with the special symbol designation corresponding to the command. Determine the design. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays the special symbol of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c so as to be a symbol combination of the special symbol special symbol symbols to be displayed. When the design symbol for the special symbol is determined, and the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol, the special symbol of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is set so as to be a symbol combination of the special symbol for the special symbol to be displayed as an outlier. The production design is determined.

  Then, at the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the special symbol effect symbol designation command of each column is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound. Output to the control board 73 and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) simultaneously with the input of the special figure variation pattern designation command, and the stop timing of the special figure effect symbol in the left symbol row 26a. At the timing of stopping the special symbol effect symbol in the right symbol column 26c, the right special symbol effect symbol designating command is output at the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol in the middle symbol column 26b. At the stop timing, a medium special drawing effect designating command is output.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed (in the embodiment, the special figure stop designation command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a receives the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and the special symbol effect symbol is controlled to stop changing and to end the symbol variation effect.

  In addition, when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of the special figure start suspension information for which the special figure per unit determination is executed based on the input special figure variation pattern designation command. When the special figure determination is executed based on the first special figure start hold number information, the first special figure fluctuation display is performed so that the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display is performed in the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301. When the display of the auxiliary display unit 301 is controlled and the determination for the special figure is executed based on the second special figure start hold number information, the auxiliary special figure change is performed in the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302. The display of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 is controlled so that the display is performed. Then, with the passage of the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 65a stops the special special figure fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 so as to stop the special figure fluctuation auxiliary. The display units 301 and 302 are controlled. That is, the effect control CPU 65a generates the effect display unit 17 (each symbol row 26a based on the input of a command (a special figure variation pattern designation command or a special figure stop designation command) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). , 26b, 26c), the special control and the auxiliary display part 300 (special figure fluctuation supplement display parts 301, 302) are controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Control is performed so as to coincide with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the special figure in the figure display units 50A and 50B.

  In addition, when the first special figure start hold number designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 receives the first special figure start hold number designation command. Is output to the display control board 70 and the first special figure start is displayed in the first special figure special display display area 201 of the effect display unit 17. Control is performed so that a hold display corresponding to the hold number of the hold number information is displayed, and when a second special figure start hold number designation command is input, it is specified by the second special figure start hold number designation command. A command indicating the number of suspensions of the second special figure start hold number information is output to the display control board 70, and the second special figure start hold number information is displayed in the second special drawing reservation display area 201 for the effect display unit 17. Depending on the number of pending Hold display is controlled to be displayed with. In addition, when the first or second special figure start hold number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays the hold number of the special figure start hold number information specified by the input special figure start hold number designation command. Control is performed to switch the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 or the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 so as to display. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the input of the special figure start reservation number designation command, the effect display unit 17 (the special figure hold display area 201, 202 for the effect) and the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303, 304), the number of holds displayed on the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 controlled by the main control CPU 60a (the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). Control to match.

  The effect control CPU 65a gives a command indicating the start of the general map change display to the display control board 70 and the lamp control when a general map change pattern designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). It outputs to the board | substrate 72, the sound control board | substrate 73 grade | etc., And it controls so that each control board | substrate 70,72,73 starts the fluctuation | variation of the illustration effect for common drawings based on the command from the said production | generation control CPU65a. When the ordinary designating command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect ordinary symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 in accordance with the ordinary diagram corresponding to the command. In other words, when the symbol designated by the universal designating command is a regular symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines the symbolic design symbol for the win display, and the symbol designated by the universal symbol designating command is the normal symbol. In the case of the off-symbol design, the general-purpose effect design to be displayed is determined. Then, when the normal map change time specified by the normal map change pattern specifying command has elapsed (in the embodiment, the normal map stop specifying command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a receives the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and the effect for the ordinary drawing for the effect is controlled to be stopped and displayed by stopping the display of the effect for the ordinary drawing that has been determined or lost.

  In addition, when a normal map change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays the auxiliary normal map change display in the normal map change auxiliary display unit 305 and is specified by the normal figure change pattern designation command. As the normal map change time elapses, the effect control CPU 65a controls the general map change auxiliary display unit 305 to stop the auxiliary normal map change display in the general map change auxiliary display unit 305. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the input of the command (normal map variation pattern designation command) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) in the effect display unit 17 (normal map variation effect display area 205). The universal map display unit 55 controlled by the main control CPU 60a controls the start and stop of the variation of the universal map auxiliary symbol in the universal drawing effect symbol and auxiliary display unit 300 (general map variation auxiliary display unit 305). Control is made to coincide with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop.

  In addition, the production control CPU 65a displays the number of holdings of the general chart start hold number information specified by the input general figure start hold number designation command when the normal figure start hold number designation command is input. Control is performed so as to switch the hold display of the general map hold auxiliary display unit 305. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the input of the general map start hold number designation command, and the main control CPU 60a controls the hold display displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 (the general map hold auxiliary display unit 305). Control is performed so as to match the number of holds displayed on the hold display section 55 (the number of holds in the general-use chart start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). In the embodiment, the display area for displaying the number of holds of the general-use start-up hold number information is not provided in the effect display unit 17, but the display display is performed by providing the display region in the effect display unit 17. The effect control CPU 65a controls so as to match the number of holds displayed on the general figure hold display unit 56 controlled by the main control CPU 60a (the hold number of the general figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). It can also be configured.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” when the probability variation state designation command is input, and the probability variation information flag is set to “0” when the probability variation end command is input. In addition, when the change state designation command is input, the change information flag indicating the change state is set to “1”, and when the change end command is input, the change information flag is set to “0”. To do. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the game control state can be specified by the effect control CPU 65a.

(About the game information display section, the effect display section, and the auxiliary display section when an error occurs)
Next, the display state of the game information display unit M, the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 will be described when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred.

(About the display of the game information display section M when an error occurs)
When the main control CPU 60a determines that the various errors have occurred, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the game information display unit M while maintaining the control state before the error occurs. That is, even if any error occurs, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display unit M so that it cannot be identified, and the effect display unit 17 performs an error notification described later. However, the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the game information display unit M. Specifically, when it is determined that one of the errors has occurred and the special figure display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control CPU 60a starts the special figure fluctuation display. The special figure fluctuation display is continuously executed until the special figure fluctuation time determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined at the time elapses. In accordance with, control is performed so that a special figure of hit or miss is displayed on the special figure display parts 50A and 50B. Similarly, when any error occurs and the universal map display is performed in the universal map display unit 55, the main control CPU 60a determines the universal map determined when starting the universal map display. Until the normal map change time determined based on the change pattern elapses, the normal map change display continues to be executed. Is controlled to be displayed on the general map display unit 55.

  In addition, each special figure hold display section 52, 53 displays the hold number of each corresponding special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c when any error occurs, and the first and second Control is performed by the main control CPU 60a so as to increase or decrease the number of reservations of the special figure start hold number information displayed on the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 in accordance with the winning of the two start winning units 31 and 32 and the execution of the determination per special figure. Is done. Similarly, in the general map hold display unit 56, the number of holds in the general map start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c when any error occurs is displayed. The main control CPU 60a controls the main figure CPU 60a to increase / decrease the number of holds in the figure start hold number information displayed on each map hold display section 56 in accordance with the hit determination.

(About the display state of the effect display unit 17 when an error occurs)
Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 so as to perform error notification according to the generated error when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred. Is done. That is, the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 used as effect means function as notification means for executing error notification. In the following, the error notification in the effect display unit 17 will be specifically described.

  Here, when it is determined that various errors have occurred, a first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error), which will be described later, which is particularly required to be dealt with urgently by a game shop clerk (personnel) , Vibration detection sensor error), it is an error in a form that is easily noticeable to game shop assistants (players) and players, specifically, in a form in which the special drawing effect design is indistinguishable on the display surface 17a. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to execute display as notification (full screen error display). On the other hand, in the case of dealing with second and third specific errors (full error, front frame opening error in the embodiment), which will be described later, which requires relatively little urgent action, the display on the display surface 17a is displayed. Effect control to be executed by the effect display unit 17 so as to execute an error notification display (small error display) in a form in which the contents (special effect effect symbol, universal symbol effect symbol, special symbol hold display) can be visually recognized. The CPU 65a controls it. Here, the information displayed on the effect display unit 17 as error notification includes a display (specific error type display) for identifying the type of error that occurred (which error occurred). , A game stop display to make it possible to identify the game stop state, and a display to make it possible to identify how to deal with the error that occurred (see `` Please call the staff '' and `` Pull out the ball '' described later) Display), and either or both of the type display and the countermeasure display are displayed according to the error.

(Magnetic detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a magnetic detection error based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute notification corresponding to the magnetic detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18 as notification means. That is, the notification means 17, 18, and 19 perform error notification according to the determination of the occurrence of error by the main control CPU 60a. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts this magnetic detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters “magnetic detection sensor error” and “please call an attendant” with the effect display unit 17 displaying the entire display surface 17a in the same color (for example, yellow). The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters “game is stopped” and the characters (game stop display). That is, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, all the special-purpose effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are hidden by the display of the magnetism detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. In addition, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in yellow. Further, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “the magnetic detection sensor has reacted”. And the magnetic detection sensor error alerting | reporting by the production | presentation display part 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is comprised so that it may continue until a power supply is cut off (OFF). That is, the release condition of the magnetic detection sensor error notification is power off (OFF).

(About radio wave detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a radio wave detection error based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute notification corresponding to the radio wave detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the radio wave detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the radio wave error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the production control CPU 65a displays the characters “radio wave detection sensor error” and “please call an attendant” in the production display unit 17 with the entire display surface 17a displayed in the same color (for example, yellow). The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters "" (full screen error display). In other words, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, all the special-drawing effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. In addition, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in green. Further, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “abnormality detected”. The radio wave detection sensor error notification by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(Vibration detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a vibration detection error based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute notification corresponding to the vibration detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the vibration detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the vibration error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the letters “vibration detection sensor error” and “please call an attendant” with the effect display unit 17 displaying the entire display surface 17a in the same color (for example, yellow). The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters "" (full screen error display). In other words, in the vibration detection sensor error notification, all the special drawing effect symbols and backgrounds that were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurred are hidden by the display of the vibration detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in white. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “vibration detection sensor has reacted”. And the vibration detection sensor error alerting | reporting by the production | presentation display part 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is comprised so that it may continue until a power supply is cut off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the vibration detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection error) has occurred, an error occurs in the effect display unit 17. The first error display area 401 for displaying the game information display area in which the special display effect design, the general design effect design, the special design hold display, the background, etc. are displayed in the effect display section 17 (each design row 26a). , 26b, 26c, the normal variation display area 205, and the special special figure hold display areas 201, 202). In the embodiment, the entire display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 is the first error display area 401, and the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error). In the event of occurrence of a special symbol, the special symbol effect symbol, the special symbol effect symbol, the special symbol hold display, the background, etc. that were displayed on the display surface 17a until the error occurred are configured to be indistinguishable from the player. . As described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error that has a high possibility of causing an abnormality that significantly affects the progress of the game has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the player's attention The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the most gathered effect display unit 17 (special effect effect symbol, universal effect effect symbol, hold display) to be indistinguishable, thereby substantially preventing the continuation of the game. It is configured to strongly promote the elimination of abnormalities.

(About full error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command that instructs the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a full error based on the input of the full error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The effect display unit 17 as the notification unit and the speaker 19 are configured to execute notification corresponding to the full error. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the full error notification in response to the input of the full error designation command, and then continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays a character “please remove the ball” in the effect display unit 17 in a display area smaller than the display surface 17a (small error display). Output control commands to. That is, in the full error notification, the special-design effect symbols and the background displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are not hidden by the full error notification. It should be noted that the full error notification by the speaker 19 in the embodiment is set to be terminated by outputting the voice “please remove the ball” only once. Further, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the second specific error (full error) has occurred, the second display that displays the occurrence of the error on the effect display unit 17. The error display area 402 is a game information display area in which the special display effect symbol, the special graphic effect symbol, the special graphic hold display, the background, etc. are displayed in the special effect display unit 17 (the respective symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c, It is set so as to overlap with a part of the display variation display area 205 and the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect. In other words, when the second specific error (full error) occurs, the special symbol effect symbol, the special symbol effect symbol, the special symbol hold display, the background, etc. that were displayed on the display surface 17a until the error occurred. Is configured to be distinguishable from the player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second error display region 402 extends over the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the stop display region 27 and the variable display region 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is provided so as to overlap a part of.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in a state where the full detection sensor ST4 that triggers the full error is detected, the operation of the ball dispensing device 91 is stopped until the full error is resolved (until the full detection sensor ST4 stops detecting). ), The prize ball is not paid out. For this reason, in the case where a full error (second specific error) occurs, there is a possibility that the game progress may be hindered because the prize ball is not paid out. The second error display area 402 is partially overlapped with each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c on which the special symbol effect symbols that are particularly attracted by the player are displayed. It prevents the player from overlooking the occurrence. In the embodiment, the second error display area 402 is configured not to overlap the normal figure change effect display area 205 and the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202, and even when a full error occurs, The player can arbitrarily confirm the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the fluctuation state of the effect symbol for the general drawing, and the display region for the normal diagram change effect. Based on the information displayed in 205 and the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effects, the player can determine whether the game is continued or interrupted.

  Here, the second error display area 402 is not limited to a configuration that overlaps all the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and may be configured to overlap a part of the symbol rows. In the configuration in which the second error display area 402 overlaps a part of the symbol rows, the symbol row where the special symbol effect symbols stop last in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c (for example, the middle symbol row 26b) is second. By making the error display areas 402 overlap, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from overlooking the occurrence of the full error. Also, pay attention to the types of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 by partially overlapping the second error display area 402 with the stop display areas 27 of some or all of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The occurrence of a full error can be effectively notified to a player who is playing. The second error display area 402 may partially overlap only with the variable display area 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a full error (second specific error) has occurred, the main control CPU 60a overlaps the front side of a part of the special symbol effect symbols displayed in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the occurrence of a full error in the second error display area 402, so that the variation state of the special-effects effect symbol can be identified.

(About front frame opening error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a instructs the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a front frame opening error based on the input of the front frame opening error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Is output and the notification corresponding to the front frame opening error is executed in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the front frame opening error notification in response to the input of the front frame opening error designation command, and then continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a does not overlap with the special effect effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect in a display area smaller than the size of the display surface 17a in the effect display unit 17. In addition, for example, a control command is output to the display control board 70 so that the characters “door is open” are displayed (small error display) in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display surface 17a or between the stop display positions of the special-purpose effect symbols. . That is, in the front frame opening error notification, the special drawing effect symbols, backgrounds, and the like displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are not hidden by the front frame opening error notification. In addition, when the opening error is notified by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame blinks in red. Further, the opening error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “door is open”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a third specific error (front frame opening error) has occurred, the effect display unit 17 displays the occurrence of the error. The third error display area 403 is a game information display area in which the special display effect symbol, the special graphic effect symbol, the special figure hold display, the background, etc. are displayed in the effect display unit 17 (each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c, the normal map variation effect display area 205, and the special effect drawing hold display areas 201 and 202) are set so as to overlap each other. That is, when the third specific error (front frame opening error) occurs, the special drawing effect symbol, the ordinary symbol effect symbol, the special figure hold display, which are displayed on the display surface 17a until the error occurs, A background or the like can be identified from the player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the third error display area 403 extends over each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c and overlaps a part of the variable display region 28 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. It is provided as follows. That is, the third error display area 403 does not overlap the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. As described above, the third error display area 403 overlaps only with the variable display area 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, so that the player's attention is particularly gathered in the display of the effect display section 17. By preventing the graphic effect symbols from overlapping the stop display area 27 where the display is stopped, the entertainment of the game is not impaired even in the state where an error is displayed in the third error display area 403. Here, the second error display area 402 and the third error display area 403 are set so as not to overlap each other, and the full error notification and the front frame opening error notification can be executed simultaneously. Has been.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 when an error occurs)
The effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to continue various displays when it is determined by the main control CPU 60a that various errors have occurred. That is, even if any error occurs, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display content of the auxiliary display unit 300 so as not to be identifiable, and the error display is performed in the effect display unit 17, The state of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the auxiliary display unit 300. As described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that can be relatively easily checked by the player is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. The effect control CPU 65a controls to match the display state of M so that even if an error occurs, the player is not misunderstood or distrusted.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls the error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection) while controlling the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 to perform the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display. When the sensor error specification command, full error specification command, front frame opening specification command) is input, the elapsed time from the start of the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display corresponds to the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display. Until the special figure fluctuation time specified in step 1, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display by the special figure auxiliary symbol display on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 is continued, and the special figure fluctuation time elapses. The special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are controlled to stop the special figure fluctuation display. In other words, the special display aids 301 and 302 can be used to identify whether or not the special symbol display symbols in the special display portions 50A and 50B can be identified while the special display effect symbols in the special display portion 17 cannot be identified. The effect control CPU 65a controls to execute the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the symbol. As described above, when the first specific error occurs, the variation state of the special symbol effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable, or when the second specific error occurs, the special symbol effect Even when it becomes difficult to identify the fluctuation state of the symbol, the player can check whether the special figure fluctuation display is in progress by checking the display of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Since it can be grasped, it is possible to prevent the player from giving unnecessary misunderstandings such as the disappearance of the determination result of the special figure determination due to the occurrence of the error.

  Similarly, the effect control CPU 65a controls the error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation) while controlling the common figure fluctuation display in the common figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305. Command, full error specification command, front frame release specification command) is input, the elapsed time from the start of auxiliary map change display is specified by the map change pattern specification command corresponding to the auxiliary map change display. Until the normal map change time is reached, the auxiliary normal map change display by the general map auxiliary display in the general map change auxiliary display unit 305 is continued, and the auxiliary map change display is displayed when the normal map change time has elapsed. The general map change auxiliary display unit 305 is controlled to stop. In other words, in the state in which the general-purpose effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 is indistinguishable, the auxiliary display unit 305 is able to identify whether or not the normal map variation display is being displayed, and the auxiliary display unit 305 can identify the auxiliary map of the general map auxiliary symbol. The effect control CPU 65a controls to display the figure fluctuation display. As described above, when the first specific error occurs, the variation state of the special symbol effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable, or when the second specific error occurs, the special symbol effect Even when it becomes difficult to identify the variation state of the symbol, the player can grasp whether the variation variation display is in progress by checking the display of the variation variation auxiliary display unit 305 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving unnecessary misunderstandings such as the disappearance of the determination result of the common figure determination with the occurrence of the error.

  In addition, the production control CPU 65a receives the first and the second when an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation command, full error designation command, front frame opening designation command) is input. The hold display of the special figure start hold number information specified by the special figure start hold number designation command inputted until the error designation command is inputted is held on the second special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304. In addition to controlling the display of the special figure start hold number information specified by the special figure start hold number specification command input after the error specification command is input, each special display start number is displayed. Control is performed to switch the hold display of the figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304. That is, with the occurrence of the first specific error, the hold display displayed in the special display hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable, or the second specific error occurs. Accordingly, even if it becomes difficult to identify the hold display, the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information is confirmed by confirming the display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Therefore, the player can be prevented from giving unnecessary misunderstandings such as disappearance of the hold of the special figure start hold number information due to the occurrence of an error.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 accompanying the operation of the movable body)
Here, the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to continue various displays when the effect of operating the movable bodies 110 and 120 is executed. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display contents of the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the display contents of the auxiliary display unit 300 cannot be discriminated in the same manner as when an error occurs. Even in a state of being hidden by the movable body 10, the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the player can confirm relatively easily matches the display state of the game information display unit M controlled by the main control CPU 60a. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to prevent misunderstanding and distrust to the player even when an error occurs.

(Power-off processing)
Next, the power-off process performed by the main control CPU 60a when the power is turned off will be described. The main control board 60 is configured to forcibly execute the power-off process regardless of the control state of the main control CPU 60a when the power-off signal is input from the power supply board 100 (when the power is turned off). In the power-off process, the main control CPU 60a first sets the timer interrupt process to be prohibited. Then, the main control CPU 60a stores specific information (backup data) necessary for restoring the power-off state when power is restored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, as common specifying information, information (game state information) for specifying a gaming state (setting values of probability change flag and variable flag big hit flag) and each of the main control RAM 60c stored. First special figure start hold information (values of various random numbers) and each second special figure start hold information (various random values), and information for specifying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information (first special figure hold) Number information), information for specifying the number of second special figure start hold information (second special figure hold number information), open determination information (values of various random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 60c, A plurality of pieces of information including information specifying the number of holds of the figure start hold information (ordinary figure hold number information) and information specifying the game state (giving state of probability change state and variable state) (game state specifying information) Stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. To have. That is, when the power-off process occurs when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped (when the special figure fluctuation is stopped), when it occurs while the special figure fluctuation display is displayed (when the special figure fluctuation is turned off), In the case of the occurrence of a change in the normal map display (when the power supply is turned off at the time of a normal map change) and the case where the error occurs during the execution of the display of the normal map change (when the power supply is cut off during a normal map change) Common specific information is stored in the backup area. In addition, if the power supply is cut off immediately after the special figure variation display selected for the special figure judgment is finished (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that specifies the big hit symbol determined by the special figure judgment is determined. Information necessary for executing the big hit game such as symbol information is also included. Here, the power interruption at the time of special figure fluctuation stop occurs in the state in which the main control RAM 60c stores either the first or second special figure start hold information and during the special figure fluctuation interval time. Acquisition of winning information associated with winning a prize in the first or second starting winning portion 31, 32 in a state in which the main control RAM 60c does not store both the power-off and the first and second special drawing start holding information. It is a waiting state (standby state). In addition, as the power interruption at the time of the normal fluctuation stop, the main control RAM 60c stores the normal figure start hold information, and the power cut that occurred during the normal change interval time, Is not stored in the main control RAM 60c, and is waiting for acquisition of release determination information associated with the passage of the game ball of the gate unit 48 (standby state). In addition, if the power supply is cut off immediately after the special figure variation display selected for the special figure judgment is finished (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that specifies the big hit symbol determined by the special figure judgment is determined. Information necessary for executing the big hit game such as symbol information is also stored in the backup area.

  In addition, in the case of power interruption during the special figure change, the main control CPU 60a performs the special figure change that is performed based on any of the first and second special figure start hold information in addition to the common specific information. Information that identifies whether the power was shut down (special map fluctuation type information) and information that identifies the judgment result (big hit or miss) of the judgment per special chart that was performed when executing the special chart fluctuation display (per special chart) (Judgment result information), information for identifying the jackpot symbol determined when the judgment per the special figure is a hit judgment result (big hit symbol information), and information on the special figure fluctuation time identified by the special figure fluctuation pattern ( Multiple information (special information on power interruption during special figure fluctuation) including information on the time elapsed from the start of the special figure fluctuation display to the power shutdown (special figure fluctuation elapsed time information) Is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. It has become to so that. In other words, in the case of a power interruption during special figure fluctuation, it is configured to return to the state at the time when the power interruption occurred when power is restored, and to resume the special figure fluctuation display.

  In addition, in the case of a power interruption during a normal map change, the main control CPU 60a, in addition to the common specific information, the determination result of the normal map hit determination performed when the normal map change display is executed (per normal map or Information that identifies the outliers), information that identifies the symbols per universal figure determined when the per-normal judgment is a hit judgment result (design information per universal figure), Includes information related to the normal fluctuation time specified by the graphic fluctuation pattern (normal time fluctuation information) and information related to the time elapsed from the start of the normal fluctuation display until the power was turned off (normal time fluctuation elapsed time information). A plurality of pieces of information (specific information on power interruption during normal fluctuation) is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. That is, in the case of a power interruption during normal fluctuation, it is configured so that the normal fluctuation display can be resumed by returning to the state when the power interruption occurred when the power is restored.

  In the power-off process, the main control CPU 60a calculates a RAM determination value (checksum value) that is referred to when the power is turned on, and stores the calculated RAM determination value in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Note that, after the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 100 to the main control RAM 60c, and the contents stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c are held as backup data. In other words, in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c has a function as backup means for storing and holding information when the power supply is cut off from the power supply circuit 105.

  The main control CPU 60a sets a power-off command in the power-off process and outputs a power-off command to the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 66a, and the payout control CPU 90a. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to an access prohibited state in the power-off process.

(Main control power-on setting process)
Next, a main control power-on process performed by the main control CPU 60a when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 will be described. When the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the main control CPU 60a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. When the input of the reset signal is stopped, the main control CPU 60a is activated, and a power-on process (power recovery process) is executed based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b.

  In the power-on process, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to an access-permitted state, and starts power supply (power supply 101 is turned on and power supply is resumed by canceling the power failure). ), It is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 has been turned ON (step S201, step S202). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a clear signal is input from the clear switch circuit 104. When the clear signal is input, the main control CPU 60a starts the pachinko machine 10 based on the initial setting value. An activation process is executed (step S203). When the clear signal is not input, the main control CPU 60a performs data check as to whether or not the backup data stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S2044). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated from the backup data matches the checksum value stored in the power-off process. If the backup data is not normal (if they do not match), the process proceeds to the initial activation process in step S203. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup data is normal (when they match), the process proceeds to the return process of step S205.

  In the initial activation process in step S203, the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c are cleared (RAM clear). That is, the main control CPU 60a clears the backup data stored and retained in the power-off process performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch 101 is turned off or when a power failure occurs), and sets an initial value in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a activates the pachinko machine 10 after initializing the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S203. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 9, in the initial activation process, the first and second special-figure display units 50 </ b> A and 50 </ b> B and the general-purpose display unit 55 are respectively set. A special figure start hold number information or a special figure start hold number corresponding to each of the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 and the general figure hold display section 56 is displayed while displaying a symbol (special figure and general figure) which is displayed as an outlier. The main control CPU 60a controls each display unit so that the number of held information represents “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a clears the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c and sets an initial activation designation command indicating that it has been initially activated, and outputs it to the effect control CPU 65a, and ends the main control power-on setting process. The timer interrupt process described above is permitted.

  In the return process of step S205, the main control CPU 60a activates the pachinko machine 10 based on information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. In other words, the main control CPU 60a sets the contents backed up when the power is turned off to the regular storage area (working area) of the main control RAM 60c, returns the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the state before the power is turned off, and the timer described above. Allow interrupt processing. When the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a sets the display state of the game information display unit M to the display state when the power is cut off based on various information stored in the backup area. Controlled by

  Then, in this return processing, the main control CPU 60a, a power-off recovery command indicating that it has been started (recovered) in a state before the power-off, a fluctuation state command indicating whether a special figure change has been performed at the time of power-off, A game state command related to the game state at the time of return (that is, when the power is cut off) is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a, and the main control power-on setting process is terminated and the timer interrupt process described above is permitted. . Here, as the fluctuation state command, a fluctuation state command indicating that the power interruption occurred when the special figure fluctuation display was stopped, and a fluctuation indicating that the power interruption occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation). Any one of the status command commands can be output, and a command corresponding to whether or not the special figure change display has been performed when the power is turned off is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In the following explanation, the fluctuation state command indicating the power interruption when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped is referred to as a power interruption command at the time of stopping, and the fluctuation state command indicating the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display is changing. Sometimes referred to as a power-off command. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is configured to set a change state command to be output to the effect control CPU 65a depending on whether special figure change elapsed time information is stored in the backup area. The reference for setting the fluctuation state command is not limited to the special figure fluctuation elapsed time information, and may be any information that can specify whether or not the special figure fluctuation is stored in the backup area. The game state command is a command indicating a game state upon return (provided state of probability change state and shortage state) that has returned based on the game state at the time of power-off. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a game state command to be output to the output control CPU 65a based on the game state specifying information stored in the backup area.

(In the case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of suspension of fluctuation of special figure and ordinary figure)
Here, specifically, in the case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of suspension of fluctuation of special figure, as shown in FIG. 9, it is displayed on the first or second special figure display section 50A, 50B at the time of power interruption. In addition to displaying the hit or missed display after power recovery, the display on the first or second special figure hold display section 52, 53 is adjusted to the hold number of the special figure start hold number information at the time of power-off. The main control CPU 60a controls. Similarly, in the case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special figure of ordinary figure, the hit or losing display displayed on the general map display unit 55 at the time of power interruption is displayed after power restoration, The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the general map hold display unit 56 so as to match the display number of the general map start hold number information at the time of power-off.

(In case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuation of special figure)
As shown in FIG. 10, when the main control CPU 60a recovers after a power interruption during a special figure change (when a restoration process is performed), the main control CPU 60a generates a power interruption in the timer interrupt process (game information display process). The display of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is controlled so that the special figure display units 50A and 50B perform the special figure change display based on the non-elapsed time of the special figure change times set in advance. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines which of the first and second special figure start hold information is performed based on the special figure fluctuation type information stored in the backup area, and whether the power interruption occurred during the special figure fluctuation. In addition to specifying, based on the special figure fluctuation time information and the special figure fluctuation elapsed time information, the non-elapsed time during which the special figure fluctuation display is not performed by the time of power-off is calculated, and the first special figure start hold information When the power interruption occurs while the first special figure fluctuation display is being performed based on the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure fluctuation display corresponding to the non-elapsed time is performed in the timer interruption process after the power recovery If the power interruption occurs while the second special figure change display is being performed based on the second special figure start hold information, the display of the first special figure display unit 50A is controlled. In the timer interrupt processing of 2 as JP diagram variable display is performed to control the display of the first special symbol display unit 50A. Then, after displaying the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time, based on the information stored in the backup area, the judgment result of the special figure judgment that becomes the trigger for executing the special figure fluctuation display performed at the time of power-off is displayed. In response, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the special figure of hit or miss on the special figure display units 50A and 50B.

  In addition, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a displays the number of holds specified based on the first special figure hold number information stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process). The display of the first special figure hold display unit 52 is controlled, and the display of the second special figure hold display unit 53 is controlled so as to display the number of hold specified based on the second special figure hold number information. Then, after the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed, if the first or second special figure start hold information is stored in the backup area, a new special figure is created based on the start hold information. The main control CPU 60a executes a hit determination, and outputs a control command corresponding to the determination result to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output process. That is, when the first special figure hold number information and the second special figure hold number information are stored, 1 is subtracted from the hold number information, and the first and second start winning portions 31 and 32 after power recovery. A first special figure reservation number designation command and a second special figure reservation number designation command indicating the number of reservations after being added in accordance with the winning is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

(In case of power recovery due to power interruption during normal fluctuation)
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 60a determines that the main control CPU 60a determines the power supply before the occurrence of the power interruption in the timer interruption process when the power is restored after the power interruption during the normal fluctuation (when the restoration process is performed). Based on the non-elapsed time of the variation time, the display of the general map display unit 55 is controlled so that the general map display unit 55 performs the normal map variation display. That is, the main control CPU 60a calculates the non-elapsed time in which the normal map change display is not performed until the power is cut off based on the normal map change time information and the normal map change elapsed time information stored in the backup area. Then, the display of the general map display unit 55 is controlled so that the normal map fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the timer interruption process after power recovery. Based on the information stored in the backup area after displaying the normal map fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time, the result of the normal map per unit determination that triggers the execution of the normal map fluctuation display performed when the power is turned off is displayed. In response to this, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the hit or miss common map on the general map display unit 55.

  In addition, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a specifies based on the general-purpose pending number information stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process) when the return process is performed. The display of the general map hold display unit 56 is controlled so as to display the number of held holds. After the normal map fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed, if the general map start hold information is stored in the backup area, a new base map determination is made based on the general map start hold information. While being executed by the main control CPU 60a, a control command corresponding to the determination result is output to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output process. That is, when the general-purpose hold number information is stored, 1 is subtracted from the hold-number information, and the general-purpose hold number indicating the hold number after being added along with the passage of the gate unit 48 after power recovery A designation command is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

(Sub control power-on setting process)
Next, an effect control power-on process performed by the effect control CPU 65a when power is applied to the pachinko machine 10 will be described. When the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the effect control CPU 65a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. When the input of the reset signal is stopped, the effect control CPU 65a is activated, and the power-on process is executed based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding effect control ROM 65b. In this power-on process, a display control process related to the display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is performed.

(Regarding the display state of special symbols for special graphics in the production display unit 17)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when an initial activation designation command or a power-off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on process, according to the input initial activation designation command and the power-off / restoration command. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c on the effect display unit 17 to be different. That is, the display form of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c on the effect display unit 17 is different between when the initial activation designation command is input and when the power-off recovery command is input, and the power is turned on. Sometimes it can be identified from the display of the effect display section 17 whether or not the RAM is cleared.

(When the initial start specification command is input)
Here, when the initial activation designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the power-on processing for effect control, the effect control CPU 65a performs each of the effects display unit 17 based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is in an initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to perform pachinko machines. 10 is activated. Specifically, various settings are made based on the initial values in the control command for displaying the initial background image as the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the stop display area 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. A control command for displaying the special symbol effect symbol determined as the initial symbol indicating that the RAM has been cleared is output to the display control CPU 70a, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is output. The effect control CPU 65a executes the control so that the special symbol effect symbol as the initial symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 7B and 8). In the embodiment, “3” is determined as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the left symbol column 26a, and “7” is determined as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the middle symbol column 26b. “5” is defined as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the right symbol row 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be a combination of deviations, and based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. The display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the special symbol effect symbols.

(When power-off recovery command is input)
In addition, when the power-off return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the power-on processing for effect control, the effect control CPU 65a displays the effect according to whether or not the special figure has been changed when the power is turned off. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the unit 17 is different. Specifically, when a power-off command at the time of stop is input from the main control CPU 60a (in the case of power recovery due to power-off at the time of fluctuation stop in the special figure), as shown in FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. Various settings are made based on the control command for displaying the initial background image as the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the information stored in the backup area in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The control command for displaying the special symbol effect symbol determined as the power recovery symbol indicating that it has been broken is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 becomes the power recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop. The control CPU 65a executes control.

  In the embodiment, “5” is defined as the special symbol effect symbol of the power recovery symbol displayed in the left symbol column 26a, and “7” is specified as the special symbol effect symbol of the reverse symbol displayed in the middle symbol column 26b. “3” is determined as the special symbol effect symbol of the power recovery symbol to be displayed in the right symbol row 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be a combination of deviations, and the control of the effect control CPU 65a The display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the special symbol effect symbols. Here, in the case of power recovery due to the power interruption at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special symbol, the special symbol effect that is hit or missed according to the previous symbol variation in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17 The final symbol is displayed as a combination of symbols. As described above, in the embodiment, in the case of power recovery due to power interruption when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the display form of the effect display unit 17 is configured to display the initial background image and the power recovery symbol. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled so as to be different from before the occurrence of. Further, in the initial setting state and the power recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop, the same initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17, while the special symbol effect symbols are displayed in different patterns in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. Thus, it is determined whether the pachinko machine 10 is activated based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 65b or whether the pachinko machine 10 is activated in a state before the power is turned off based on various information stored in the backup area. To get. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment displays at least the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring when the special symbol fluctuation display is stopped. It is configured to be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so that the state is different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a receives a changing power-off command (predetermined control signal) from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on process (while the special-figure variable display is changing). In the case of power recovery due to power interruption), a control command for displaying an image being restored as a background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17, a stop display area 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and a backup area The display command of the effect display unit 17 is output to the display control CPU 70a by outputting to the display control CPU 70a a control command for displaying the special symbol effect symbol determined as the power recovery symbol indicating that various settings have been made based on the stored information. The effect control CPU 65a executes the control so that the power is restored during fluctuation (FIG. 7 (c)). Here, by inputting a control command for displaying the restoration-in-progress image indicating the fluctuating power recovery state, an image having a display form different from the initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17 and “power recovery” is displayed. It is configured to display the characters "I have done" (status notification information) and the characters "Please continue the game as it is" (game available notification display). That is, in the in-restoration image, the state notification information for identifiable notification of the state at the start of the pachinko machine 10 (recovery of power based on information stored in the backup area) and notification that the game is possible By displaying the game possible notification display, it is possible to minimize the confusion of the player due to the power interruption while the special figure is changing.

  Here, the special image display unit 50A, 50B displays the special image fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time for which the special image fluctuation display is not performed until the power is turned off based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In the event that it is interrupted, the effect control CPU 65a can control to switch to another background image. Specifically, the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure determination is performed based on the special figure start hold information. The control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a so as to switch from the restoring image to another background image. That is, the effect control CPU 65a displays the restoring image as the return display in the effect display unit 17 while the special figure change display is performed based on the non-elapsed time when the changing power-off command is input. The display is controlled.

  The effect control CPU 65a can determine that the special figure hit determination has been performed by inputting a special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, control commands relating to the gaming state such as the probability variation state designation command and the variation state designation command are input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. Thus, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the gaming state determined based on the probability change state designation command or the variable state designation command. In this way, when the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure change display is performed, the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored. Thus, it is possible to perform a display effect suitable for the game. Further, when the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed by the special figure display parts 50A and 50B and the next special figure fluctuation display is performed, the effect display part 17 is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 65a controls to change and stop the special symbol effect symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a is in the process of recovery based on a special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. It is also possible to control to switch from an image to another background image. In this case, when a special figure stop designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a so as to switch from the restoring image to the initial background image. In this configuration, the recovery-in-progress image indicating the power recovery status during change can be prevented from being displayed in conjunction with the end of the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time. It is possible to prevent display over a period. That is, the main control CPU 60a sends a special figure stop designation command (variation stop signal) to the effect control CPU 65a indicating that the special figure is to be stopped and displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50 when the non-elapsed time has elapsed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so as not to display the restoring image of the effect display unit 17 when the special figure stop designation command is input.

  When switching from the restoring image to the initial background image, as described above, the main control CPU 60a triggers a control command (a special chart variation pattern designation command or a certain When a control command relating to a gaming state such as a state designation command or a variable state designation command is input, the presentation control CPU 65a controls the display of the presentation display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the gaming state. It can be configured as follows. That is, even when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored in conjunction with the end of the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time, a display effect suitable for the game can be performed. .

  Further, in the embodiment, when the changing power-off command is input, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 not to display the special-purpose effect symbol in a variable manner, and the special signal is displayed until the power is turned off. When the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time for which the fluctuation display is not performed is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, based on a special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, Control to display special design effects. In other words, in the case of a power recovery state during change, the player is prevented from being confused by preventing the change effect by the special-design effect symbol from being displayed while the image being restored is displayed. In addition, it is also possible to perform a variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol in a state where the image being restored is displayed. In this case, it is indicated that the symbol variation is performed from the display of the effect display unit 17. There is an advantage that can be recognized by the person. In addition, while the restored image is displayed, it is also possible to stop display the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17. It is. As described above, in the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure, the display form of the effect display unit 17 is changed to the power interruption by displaying the restoration image and the power restoration pattern. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled so as to be different from before the occurrence of.

  Here, in the above description, the special symbol effect design as the power recovery pattern in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuations in the special map is referred to as the power recovery in the case of power recovery due to power interruption when the special chart fluctuation display is stopped. Special design directing symbol design (ie “5”, “7”, “3” symbol combination), but a special power recovery symbol in case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of fluctuation of special symbol fluctuation display Can be set. That is, when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring during the special figure fluctuation, the production control CPU 65a controls the display of the production display unit 17 so that the special figure production symbol is in an indistinguishable display form. Can be configured. Specifically, in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption during a special figure fluctuation, the effect display unit uses a symbol different from the special symbol effect symbol used for the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 as the power recovery symbol. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display so as to be displayed on the screen. As this power recovery symbol, characters, figures, arbitrary characters, etc. can be adopted. In this way, by displaying the dedicated power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power interruption during the special figure fluctuation.

  Then, when a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption during fluctuation of the special diagram, the main control CPU 60a makes a judgment per special diagram after the power recovery. In that case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so that the symbol variation by the normal special symbol effect symbol is performed. That is, when the special control hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the effect is displayed at the change time of the special map change display triggered by the execution of the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the display unit 17 so as to synchronize the change and stop display of the special-design effect symbol on the display unit 17. That is, the effect display unit 17 performs the symbol variation by the normal special symbol effect symbol so that it can be identified that the special symbol variation display is performed in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. It has become.

  Here, the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is set such that the special symbol effect symbol is a combination of deviations as described above. In other words, in the power recovery state during fluctuations, the special symbol effect symbol that is a combination of the loss is generated regardless of whether the determination result of the special figure perception that triggered the display of the special figure fluctuation when the power is cut off is a big hit or a loss. It is displayed. For this reason, even though the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is a combination of deviations, the judgment per special symbol that triggered the special symbol fluctuation display at the time of power interruption is the judgment result of the loss. Therefore, it is possible to surely prevent the inconsistency that the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed. Further, by making the power recovery symbol common to both the power recovery state during fluctuation stop and the power recovery state during fluctuation, it contributes to preventing an increase in data capacity.

(About the hold display in the effect display unit 17)
In addition, the effect control CPU 65a provides an effect so as to display a hold display indicating a specific number of hold in the effect control power-on process (in the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop, and the power recovery state during the change). The display of the 1st and 2nd special drawing reservation display areas 201 and 202 for effects on the display unit 17 is controlled. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the initial activation designation command or the power-off recovery command is input, the effect control CPU 65a first and second effect special figure hold display area 201, A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the hold display 202 is not displayed. In the embodiment, the non-display of the hold display in the special drawing hold display areas 201 and 202 for production is a hold display when each hold number is “0”.

  In the embodiment, in the main control power-on setting process described above, a control command (special figure hold number designation command) for specifying the hold number of the first and second special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is the main. The control CPU 60a is configured not to be input to the effect control CPU 65a. For this reason, in the effect control power-on processing, the hold display of the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 is performed regardless of the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a controls the minimum number of holds (that is, “0”). As a result, the on-hold display in the special drawing hold display areas 201 and 202 for the first and second effects does not cause a contradiction exceeding the hold number of each special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. Yes. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores the hold display of the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the special figure change. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information is in an indistinguishable display form.

  Here, in the power recovery state during the change in which the power change command during change is input, the special display change display areas 201 and 202 for the effect are not displayed until the power is turned off. When the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the number of the special figure start pending number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is displayed. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display so as to hold the display. Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure determination is performed based on the special figure start pending number information, The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control the hold display in the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 to coincide with the hold number of the special figure start hold number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first number indicating the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after performing the determination per special figure. And the second special figure hold number designation command are input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a specifies the special figure start hold number specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect on the effect display unit 17 so that the information is retained according to the number of information being retained. As described above, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored, the special display is started by setting the on-hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect on the effect display unit 17 to be accurate. It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the number of holds in the hold number information.

  Further, in the display of the special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202 for the production in the embodiment, the special figure display for the non-elapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In the meantime, when the pachinko ball wins a prize to the first or second start winning part 31, 32 (when a predetermined condition is established in the state where the judgment per special figure is not made after power recovery), the main The effect control CPU 65a controls the display to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the control RAM 60c. Specifically, the first or second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning portion 31, 32. The production control CPU 65a is configured to produce a special figure hold for the production display unit 17 so as to display a hold according to the number of reservations in the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. The display areas 201 and 202 are configured to be controlled. In other words, if there is a winning in the first start winning section 31 while the special figure variation display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated with the winning as a trigger. A first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display in the first effect special figure hold display area 201 is the first special figure. Control is made so as to match the number of holds in the start hold number information. In addition, if there is a winning in the second start winning section 32 while the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the second special chart start updated with the winning as a trigger. A second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display in the second effect special figure hold display area 202 is the second special figure. Control is made so as to match the number of holds in the start hold number information. That is, the effect control CPU 65a performs control so that the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is displayed in the special special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 before the determination by the special figure hit determination means. To do. In this way, by making the pachinko ball award to the first or second start winning portion 31, 32, the hold display of the corresponding special figure special display hold display area 201, 202 is displayed accurately, Even when the image being restored is displayed, the player can recognize that the winning to the first or second start winning portion 31, 32 is valid, and the image being restored is displayed. It is possible to prevent the distrust of continuing the game. Further, the first control RAM 60c stores the first control winning portion 31 when there is a winning in one of the first and second starting winning portions 31 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed. Also, a special figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) corresponding to each of the number of holds in the second special figure start hold number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins one of the first or second start winning portions 31 and 32, the on-hold display of each special figure hold display area 201 and 202 for production is displayed accurately. Can do.

  Here, when there is a winning to the start winning portion 31, 32 while the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the special figure fluctuation for the unelapsed time as described above. After the display is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the winning is displayed on the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect. You may control by presentation control CPU65a so that it may display. It should be noted that the display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect is displayed in the special figure start hold number information when the next special figure determination is performed after the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is completed. To match the number of holds, the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information updated by taking into account the addition of the number of holds due to winning and the subtraction of the number of holds associated with the execution of judgment per special figure. A special figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) to be specified is input to the effect control CPU 65a. As described above, after the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effects. In the case of matching with the number of holds in the figure start hold number information, in the power recovery state during the change (state in which the image being restored is displayed) and the return state in which the normal game effect is performed from the power recovery state during the change, It can be clearly distinguished. In other words, in this configuration, the effect control CPU 65a performs the effect special figure hold display area 201 when there is a prize for the start winning units 31 and 32 in a state in which the judgment per special figure is not performed after power recovery. , 202 is controlled so that the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is in an indistinguishable form until the determination by the special figure determination means is performed. In response to the determination per special figure after the winning prizes 31 and 32 are won, the special figure start hold display for the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination is made. The display is controlled in the areas 201 and 202.

(Regarding the effect design for ordinary drawing in the effect display unit 17)
In addition, when an initial activation designation command and a power-off recovery command are input from the main control CPU 60a in the power control processing for effect control, the normal display of the effect display unit 17 is based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the variable effect display area 205 is in the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to perform the pachinko machine 10. Start up. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a control command for displaying an effect symbol for the general symbol set as an initial symbol in the display region 205 for the normal variation effect of the effect display unit 17 is output to the display control CPU 70 a, The effect control CPU 65a executes the control so that the normal symbol effect symbol as the initial symbol is displayed in the normal symbol variation effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17. In the embodiment, “−” indicating a deviation from the normal diagram is defined as the initial symbol design symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the general symbol variation effect display area 205. Therefore, when the initial activation designation command is input, or when the power-off recovery command is input regardless of whether the special figure change or the normal figure change display is performed at the time of power-off, the effect control CPU 65a Based on the control, the display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the same effect diagram for the normal drawing in the display region 205 for the normal diagram change effect of the effect display unit 17. The effect control CPU 65a uses the special-purpose variable display area 205 for the normal display in accordance with the timing at which the special-effects effect symbols are displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17. It is comprised so that an effect design may be displayed.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300)
When the initial activation designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on process, the effect control CPU 65a displays each display unit 301 of the auxiliary display unit 300 based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. , 302, 303, 304, and 305 are controlled so as to be in the initial setting state. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when an initial activation designation command is input, each display unit 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 is set to a predetermined value. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display form. In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65 a controls the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 to be turned off (non-display state). Here, as described above, in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302, when the light emitting color (for example, blue) different from the hit display is lit, the special figure auxiliary symbol is displayed as a shift display. Is a display form in which the off state of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 at the time of power recovery is different from the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off-line display. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are turned off (not displayed), the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 at the time of power recovery are displayed when the special figure auxiliary symbols are displayed as a shift display. The display state of 302 is the same display form as the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off-line display. Here, the off state of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 indicates that the hold number of the first and second special figure start hold number information is “0” or that the hold number cannot be specified. It is. On the other hand, the extinguishing state of the common figure variation auxiliary display unit 305 has a display form different from the hit or out display form set as the common figure auxiliary symbol. Thus, the auxiliary display unit 300 is turned off by turning off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305, indicating that the pachinko machine 10 has been turned on. It can be identified from the display state of the display unit 300.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as described above, displays an out-of-order display using the special-purpose effect symbol that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the determination of the special symbol determination is an out-of-order determination result (design). A plurality of displays having different display forms as a combination) are set, and at least one display form (that is, extinguished) is set as an off-line display based on special figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300. When the main control board 60 is operated from the initial state (when the RAM is cleared) when the power is restored due to the power interruption (power interruption at the time of stoppage) that occurred during the stop of the special figure fluctuation display, 17 is displayed as a special display effect (combination of “3”, “7”, and “5” special effect effects described above), and the power is cut off during the change of the special figure change display (during change). When the power is restored due to a power failure), the display is different from the special symbol effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 17 (the combination of the special symbol effect symbols of “5”, “7”, and “3” described above). While it is configured to be a display mode, a special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is turned off at the time of the stop and a special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is being changed are displayed. It is configured so that the display mode is the same (lights off). .

  In addition, if a power-off command during fluctuation is input (in the case of power recovery due to power-off occurring during fluctuations in the special figure), the auxiliary special-figure change display that was displayed before the power-off will be displayed after the power-off. When power is restored, it is not performed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during a special figure fluctuation, the pachinko machine 10 is based on an unelapsed time within a special figure fluctuation time that is set before the occurrence of the power interruption. The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the special figure display units 50A and 50 so as to perform special figure fluctuation display, and the display state of the special figure effect symbols and special figure auxiliary symbols is different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.

  The effect control CPU 65a similarly applies each of the auxiliary display units 300 based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b even when a power-off return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on process. Control is performed so that the display states of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 are in an initial setting state. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the initial activation designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a turns off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300. It comes to control. Accordingly, by turning off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300, the display state of at least a part of the display units (general map change auxiliary display unit 305) is displayed as a normal display. It is possible to identify from the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10 having a different spine shape. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a according to the embodiment controls the display state of the effect display unit 17 to be different between when the initial activation designation command is input and when the power-off recovery command is input. On the other hand, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled to be the same in each case.

  In addition, when the changing power-off command is input, the effect control CPU 65a until the special-fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the same manner as the special-purpose effect symbol of the effect display unit 17. In the meantime, the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled not to variably display the special figure auxiliary symbol. In other words, in the case of the power recovery state during fluctuation, the player is prevented from being confused by preventing the fluctuating effect by the special figure auxiliary symbol from being displayed while the image being restored is displayed. Then, when the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed by the special figure display parts 50A and 50B and the next special figure fluctuation display is performed, the auxiliary display part 300 is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 65a controls to change and stop the special figure auxiliary symbol. That is, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the special figure fluctuation, the effect is displayed at the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display triggered by the execution of the special figure judgment by the main control CPU 60a after the power restoration. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17 and 300 so as to synchronize the change and stop display of the special symbol effect symbol on the display unit 17 and the special symbol auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. .

  Here, in the above, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a power recovery pattern in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption during fluctuation of the special figure is referred to as a power recovery in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped. Although it has the same form as the special symbol auxiliary symbol (that is, the extinguished state) as a symbol, a dedicated power recovery symbol can be set in the case of a power recovery accompanying a power interruption at the time of fluctuation of the special symbol fluctuation display. That is, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation, the presentation control CPU 65a controls the display of the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is displayed in an indistinguishable display form. can do. Specifically, in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption during a special figure fluctuation, a supplementary display is made with a symbol different from the special figure auxiliary symbol used for the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display performed in the auxiliary display unit 300 as the power restoration symbol. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to display on the part 300. As this power recovery pattern, the LED of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 301, 302 is made to emit light in a color that does not emit light in the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display, or the interval and pattern of blinking in the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display are set. In other words, the color or blinking mode of the LED can be a power recovery pattern displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuation of the special figure. In addition, when a liquid crystal display device or a dot matrix type display device such as the effect display unit 17 is adopted as the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302, characters, symbols, characters, etc. other than colors and flashing forms are assisted. A power recovery symbol displayed on the display unit 300 can be used. In this way, by displaying the dedicated power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power interruption during the special figure fluctuation. Furthermore, by setting a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuation of the special figure for each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the power source during fluctuation of the special figure is set. There is an advantage that it is possible to more easily determine that the power has been restored due to the disconnection.

  When a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuations in the special figure, and when the main control CPU 60a makes a judgment per special figure after the power recovery. Is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 so as to perform auxiliary special figure variation display using a normal special figure auxiliary symbol. That is, when the special control hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the effect is displayed at the change time of the special map change display triggered by the execution of the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17 and 300 so as to synchronize the change and stop display of the special symbol auxiliary symbol on the display unit 17 and the special symbol auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 displays the auxiliary special figure variation display by the normal special figure auxiliary symbol so that it can be identified in the production display unit 17 that the special drawing production symbol is fluctuating. It has become.

  Then, the effect control CPU 65a assists to display a hold display indicating a specific hold number in the effect control power-on process (in the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of change stop, and the power return state during change). The display of the first and second special figure reservation auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 of the display section 300 is controlled. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display of each special figure hold auxiliary display section 303, 304 to be the hold display when the hold number is “0”. That is, in the embodiment, in the power-on process for effect control, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is displayed with the minimum hold regardless of the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a controls so as to indicate a number (that is, “0”). As a result, there is no contradiction in which the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 exceeds the hold number of each special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display parts 303 and 304 in the auxiliary display part 300. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of holds in the figure start hold number information is set to an indistinguishable display form.

  Further, in the power recovery state during the change in which the power change command during change is input, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 has not been displayed until the special view change display is performed until the power is turned off. When the special figure fluctuation display for the time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the hold display for displaying the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is controlled by the production control CPU 65a. Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure determination is performed based on the special figure start pending number information, The effect control CPU 65a performs control so that the hold display on the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is made to coincide with the hold number of the special figure start hold number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first number indicating the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after performing the determination per special figure. And the second special figure hold number designation command are input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a specifies the special figure start hold number specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 of the effect display section 17 so as to display a hold display according to the number of information holds. As described above, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored, the special display start hold is made accurate by displaying the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 in the effect display unit 17. It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the reserved number of the number information.

  Further, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 in the embodiment is performed while the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. When the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning portion 31, 32 as a trigger (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the state where the judgment per special figure is not performed after power recovery), the main control The effect control CPU 65a controls to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the RAM 60c so that the hold number can be identified. Specifically, the first or second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning portion 31, 32. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to display the special figure hold auxiliary display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the hold according to the hold number of the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. The units 303 and 304 are configured to be controlled. In other words, if there is a winning in the first start winning section 31 while the special figure variation display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated with the winning as a trigger. A first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and on the basis of this, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 starts the first special figure. It is controlled to match the number of holds in the hold number information. In addition, if there is a winning in the second start winning section 32 while the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the second special chart start updated with the winning as a trigger. A second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 starts the second special figure. It is controlled to match the number of holds in the hold number information. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 to display the number of holdings of the special figure start holding number information stored in the main control RAM 60c before the determination by the special figure determination means. .

  In this way, when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning part 31, 32, the corresponding display of the special figure hold auxiliary display parts 303, 304 is displayed accurately, thereby recovering Even if the middle image is displayed, the player can recognize that the winning to the first or second start winning portion 31, 32 is valid, and the game can be performed with the restoring image displayed. It is possible to prevent the distrust of continuing. Further, the first control RAM 60c stores the first control winning portion 31 when there is a winning in one of the first and second starting winning portions 31 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed. Also, a special figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) corresponding to each of the number of holds in the second special figure start hold number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins one of the first or second start winning portions 31, 32, the hold display of each special figure hold auxiliary display portion 303, 304 can be displayed accurately. it can.

  If there is a prize for the start winning portion 31 or 32 while the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is special as described above. After the display on the figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 displays the hold number of the special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the winnings. You may control by production control CPU65a. It should be noted that the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 are held on hold of the special figure start hold number information when the next special figure determination is performed after the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time is completed. To match the number, specify the number of hold in the special figure start hold number information that is updated by taking into account the addition of the hold number associated with winning a prize and the subtraction amount of the hold number accompanying execution of the judgment per special figure The special figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) is input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this way, after the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special control in which the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304. When matching with the number of hold in the start hold number information, it is clear that there is a power recovery state during change (a state where the image being restored is displayed) and a return state in which normal game effects are performed from the power return state during change Can be distinguished.

  In addition, in the event that a power interruption occurs in a state in which an error is reported, the production control CPU 65a displays an error displayed when the power is turned off in the production control power on process after the power is turned off (when power is restored). The notification is not performed. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to hide the error notification displayed in the first to third error display areas 401, 402, and 403 when the power is turned off. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a hides the error notification displayed in the error display areas 401, 402, and 403 when the power is turned off, and the changing power-off command (predetermined control signal) is input. In this case, the display state of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled to be different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption. That is, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure, the first specific error notification displayed at the time of the power interruption is not performed, and the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary By making the display state of the display unit 300 different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption, it is possible to easily identify that the error has been resolved and that the power has been restored due to the power interruption. As described above, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the fluctuation of the special figure, the main control CPU 60a in the game information display part M (the special figure display parts 50A and 50B) based on the non-elapsed time. By displaying the recovery-in-progress image while the special figure is variably displayed, it is possible to accurately identify that the error has been resolved due to the power recovery accompanying the power interruption.

  Here, if the error state has not been resolved even after power recovery (when a detection signal is input from any of the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5 to the main control CPU 60a), the main control is performed based on the non-elapsed time. While the CPU 60a variably displays the special figure on the game information display unit M (special figure display parts 50A, 50B), an error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. When the error specified by the input error specifying command is the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error), the effect control CPU 65a The restoration image is not displayed and a notification corresponding to the error is executed. When the error specified by the input error specifying command is the second or third specific error (full error or front frame opening error), the effect control CPU 65a displays the image being restored. In the state, error notification is performed in the error notification areas 402 and 403 corresponding to each error. In this way, if the error state has not been resolved even after power recovery, it is configured to notify each error and take appropriate action, and the game will be played with the error remaining unresolved Is to prevent.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute an initial movable process for checking whether or not each movable body 110, 120 operates normally in the effect control power-on process when the power is turned on (when power is restored). In the initial movable process of the embodiment, a return operation process for returning the movable bodies 110 and 120 to the initial position, and a predetermined initial operation (for example, moving the movable bodies 110 and 120 from the initial position to the movable position to the initial position). An operation confirmation process for executing (returning operation) is performed. The effect control CPU 65a displays the game information on the basis of the non-elapsed time when the main control CPU 60a recovers due to the power interruption that occurs while operating the first movable body 110, 120. While the special figure is variably displayed in the part M (the special figure display parts 50A and 50B), the movable bodies 110 and 120 are controlled to stop at the initial position. That is, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are stopped at the initial positions while the restoring image is displayed on the effect display unit 17.

  In addition, the special effect display CPU 65a performs special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time in which the special figure fluctuation display is not performed until the power is turned off, on the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In this case, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are configured to be allowed to operate. In other words, after the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect is executed in response to the determination per special figure based on the special figure start hold information. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a operates the movable bodies 110 and 120 in accordance with the effect. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern for operating the movable bodies 110 and 120 based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the special figure hit determination made after power recovery In addition, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated based on the effect pattern. Thus, by holding each movable body 110, 120 at the initial position until the non-elapsed time elapses, the special figure is variably displayed based on the unelapsed time before the occurrence of the power interruption, and the image being restored is displayed. It is possible to prevent the movable bodies 110 and 120 from operating during the operation, thereby preventing the unity of the production from being impaired. And when the judgment per special figure is made after the power recovery, the movable bodies 110 and 120 operate in a state where the image being restored is not displayed, so that an interesting moving effect linked to the performance is performed. To get.

  In other words, in this case, the effect control CPU 65a, when there is a winning to the start winning section 31, 32 in the state where the determination per special figure is not performed after power recovery, The hold display of 304 is controlled so that the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is in an indistinguishable form until the determination by the special figure determination means is performed, and the start prize is concerned. Triggered by the determination per special figure after winning a prize in the sections 31, 32, the special figure holding auxiliary display section 303 indicates the number of holdings of the special figure starting hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination. The display is controlled to be displayed at 304.

  In other words, the main control CPU 60a provided in the main control board 60 of the embodiment is a hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a hit game triggered by the establishment of the start condition (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32). The main control CPU 60a has the function as follows. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). That is, the pachinko machine 10 is determined by the main control CPU 60a when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means determines that the ball is detected by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the start winning detection means. Based on the type of winning game, the special opening and closing members 41b and 42b as opening and closing means are configured to execute a winning game that opens the special winning openings 41a and 42a. The main control CPU 60a uses the display means (special display display units 50A and 50B, effect display unit 17) to change the design variation effect triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the start winning detection unit. It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying time (special pattern variation pattern) from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage device.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a determination unit (error determination unit) that determines the occurrence of an error based on detection signals output from the various detection sensors SE3 and ST1 to ST5 included in the pachinko machine 10. . The effect display unit 17 functions as a notification unit (error notification unit) capable of performing error notification that can identify the determined type of error when the main control CPU 60a as the determination unit determines that an error has occurred. I have. Further, when the production control CPU 65a determines that an error has occurred by the main control CPU 60a serving as the determination unit, the production display unit 17 serving as the notification unit executes error notification capable of specifying the determined type of error. Further, it has a function as notification control means for controlling the effect display unit 17.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a special-effects effect design determining means for determining a special-effects effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 based on a determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determination means. It functions as an effect display control means for controlling the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the special symbol effect symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 65a determines from among a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify the effect contents of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the effect display unit 17 when the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information (establishment of the start condition). It has a function as an effect pattern determining means. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determining means determines the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Note that the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 function as notification means (error notification means) for executing error notification for specifying each of a plurality of types of errors based on error information output from the main control CPU 60a as determination means. Is provided.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When a player rotates an operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 21. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a or the second ball flow path 21b of the game area 21 according to the launch position. . When the pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow paths 21a and 21b win the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 32a, the first start winning detection sensor SE1 or the second start winning detection sensor SE2 In response to the ball detection, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the special figure determination is performed based on the acquired winning information. Accordingly, the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17 is started. Then, the special symbol hit determination becomes a hit determination result, and as a result of the symbol variation effect, when the special symbol effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in a predetermined symbol combination, a big hit game is generated.

  The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the first start winning portion 31 and the effect display portion 17 performs the symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol, and at the same time, the first special diagram variation auxiliary display. The LED of the unit 301 blinks (changes) to start the auxiliary special symbol variation display, and at the same time as the symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol is finished, the light emission state of the first special diagram variation auxiliary display unit 301 (lights on or off) (Off) is confirmed (variation stopped), and the auxiliary special figure variation display ends. In addition, a symbol variation effect is performed in the effect display unit 17 by winning the second start prize unit 52 of the start prize units 51 and 52, and at the same time, the LED of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 blinks to assist. At the same time that the special figure variation display is started and the symbol variation production by the special figure production symbol is finished, the light emission state (lit or extinguished) of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 is confirmed (fluctuation stopped) and the auxiliary special production is performed. The figure variation display ends. The first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 starts changing (flashing) simultaneously with the start of the first special figure fluctuation display of the first special figure display unit 50A, and simultaneously with the end of the first special figure fluctuation display. The light emission state of the LED is confirmed and the special figure auxiliary symbol is confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 starts to fluctuate (flashes) simultaneously with the start of the second special figure fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 50B, and ends the second special figure fluctuation display. At the same time, the light emission state of the LED is confirmed, and the special figure auxiliary symbol is confirmed and stopped. That is, the start and stop of the fluctuation of the special figure auxiliary symbols in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are synchronized with the start and stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol effect symbols in the production display unit 17 and the special figure display unit 50A. , 50B is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to synchronize with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the special figure. In this way, in synchronization with the change and stop display of the special figure on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special drawing effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are changed and stopped. By displaying, it is possible to accurately identify whether the special figure is changing from the display state of either the effect display unit 17 or the auxiliary display unit 300.

  As described above, in the symbol variation effect executed in the effect display unit 17, the special symbol effect symbol is temporarily stopped or the special symbol effect symbol is not temporarily displayed according to the effect content. Even if it exists, since the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first or second special figure display section 50A, 50B continues until the LED of the corresponding special figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 301, 302 blinks, By checking the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is continuing. At this time, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display (special figure auxiliary symbol) performed in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display parts 301 and 302 is not much conspicuous compared with the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display part 17. By displaying in the state, even if the special figure auxiliary symbol is variably displayed, the player's interest can be directed to the effect performed in the effect display unit 17, and the interest of the symbol change effect is impaired. There is nothing. In other words, the special display variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are provided separately from the production display unit 17 that executes the special symbol production effect by changing the special symbol production symbol, so that the production performed by the production display unit 17 can be performed. It is not limited by the special figure auxiliary symbol, and it becomes possible to enhance the degree of freedom of the production and the sense of unity of the production, and can improve the interest of the game.

  That is, a special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, and game information related to the special figure (special figure) is displayed on each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. Special design display units 50A, 50B from any display of the production display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. It is possible to identify information related to whether or not the special figure displayed on the screen is changing. For this reason, even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are moved so as to overlap the front side of the display area (design rows 26a, 26b, and 26c) of the special-design effect symbols provided in the effect display unit 17, the special figure variation display is performed. Since it can be identified from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300, it becomes possible to increase the degree of freedom of the production using the production display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, and the entertainment of the game Improvements can be made.

  Further, by positioning the auxiliary display unit 300 in front of the movable region of the movable bodies 110 and 120, the visibility of the special figure auxiliary symbol can be enhanced even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are movable. Then, by configuring the movable regions of the movable members 110 and 120 so as to overlap the display region (design rows 26a, 26b, and 26c) of the special symbol effect symbols indicating the determination result of the special symbol per determination, The interaction between the 120 actions and the symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol enables a game effect with a high effect of the effect, and the player's interest in the determination result of the special symbol per unit display displayed in the special symbol effect symbol Can be increased. In addition, since it is possible to increase the sense of unity between the effect by the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the effect by the operation of the movable bodies 110 and 120, and the degree of freedom of each effect, It can improve interest.

  Here, the movable bodies 110 and 120 of the embodiment overlap the front side of the auxiliary display unit 300 (special map change auxiliary display units 301 and 302, special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304, and the general map change auxiliary display unit 305). Since the movable body 110 is configured not to move, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special map change auxiliary display units 301 and 302, the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304, and the general map change auxiliary display unit 305). It is possible to prevent the displayed information from being blocked by the operation of the movable bodies 110 and 120. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the movable body 110 is operated, it is possible to accurately determine the break of the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) according to the display state of the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, Similarly, it is possible to accurately determine the boundary of the normal map change display based on the display state of the general map change auxiliary display unit 305. Regardless of whether or not the movable body 110 is in operation, it is possible to accurately determine the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information based on the display state of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304. That is, it is possible to identify whether the special figure is changing based on the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 that is visible when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated. To prevent the player from misidentifying the timing for displaying the determination result of the special figure even when all or a part of the special figure effect design becomes invisible due to the movement of the bodies 110 and 120 Can be prevented from impairing the fun of the game. Therefore, information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a for determining whether or not the hit is achieved while realizing the execution of the effect with a high effect using the effect display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, and the effect display unit 17 and It can be identified from any display on the auxiliary display unit 300.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) with high urgency is generated. In order to make the continuation of normal games difficult by making it impossible to identify the special symbol effect symbol indicating the determination result per special symbol by the error notification (full screen error display) displayed on the effect display unit 17. It is possible to prevent the game from continuing while the first specific error has occurred. On the other hand, even if the special symbol effect symbol becomes indistinguishable due to error notification (full screen error display), whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating due to the execution of the special symbol per unit judgment is displayed. Since it can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the part 300, it can be prevented that the player is unnecessarily confused. In addition, the special symbol per symbol determination result (win or miss) can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 by the special symbol auxiliary symbol that has been suspended from fluctuation, so that the special symbol effect symbol cannot be identified. However, the determination result of the determination per special figure can be notified. In addition, when it is determined that the first specific error with a high degree of urgency has occurred, a first error display area that overlaps the entire area of the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 on which the special-purpose effect symbol is to be displayed. By displaying an error in 401, it is possible to promptly and reliably inform the player or game store clerk that the first specific error has occurred, and to promptly respond.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment determines that the second specific error (full error) is relatively low and the high main control CPU 60a determines that the urgent level is relatively high, the special design effect pattern changes. Since the error display (small screen error display) is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in a form in which the state can be identified to notify the occurrence of the second specific error, the second error notification is performed. While prompting to deal with a specific error, the effect display unit 17 can show the determination result of the special figure perception by the special graphic effect symbol. That is, by making it possible to visually recognize the display of the effect display unit 17 in which various effects are performed, it is possible to prevent the effect effect of the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 from being unnecessarily reduced due to error notification, and Can be maintained. Even if the visibility of the display on the effect display unit 17 (the variation state of the special symbol effect symbol) is reduced due to the error display, whether or not the special graph is changing due to the execution of the determination per special symbol. Can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the auxiliary display unit 300.

  Further, when it is determined that the second specific error having a relatively low urgency has occurred, the display area (symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c) in which the special-purpose effect symbol is displayed in the effect display unit 17 By displaying an error in the second error display area 402 that partially overlaps, an error display can be displayed together with the special symbol effect symbol, and when the player pays attention to the special symbol effect symbol, When the error display enters the field of view, it is possible to effectively report that the second specific error has occurred. Here, in the display area (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) in which the special symbol effect symbols are displayed, the special symbol effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 with the end of the symbol variation effect. Since it is directly linked to the display of the determination result of the final determination per special figure, the player's interest is relatively high. For this reason, when an error is displayed in the special symbol effect design display area (symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c), the stop display region 27 is highly interested in the content of the special effect design symbol displayed. By configuring so that the second error display area 402 overlaps the part, it is possible to more effectively report that a specific error has occurred along with the error display. On the other hand, in the display area (design row 26a, 26b, 26c) in which the special symbol effect symbols are displayed, the variable display area 28 indicates whether the special symbol effect symbols are variably displayed. Therefore, the player's interest is relatively low. For this reason, when displaying an error in the special symbol effect design display area (symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c), the variable display region in which the player's interest in the content of the special effect design symbol displayed is relatively low. 28 is configured so that the error display area 402 overlaps a part of 28, while maintaining the player's interest in the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 while reporting that the second specific error has occurred due to the error display. Can be made.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment produces an effect when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs when the special figure fluctuation is stopped and when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs during the special figure fluctuation display. Since the display contents of the display unit 17 (such as the display timing of the background image and special drawing effect symbol) are made different, it is determined from the display of the effect display unit 17 whether or not a power interruption has occurred during the special figure fluctuation display. can do. Thus, by making it possible to determine whether or not the power is cut off during the special figure fluctuation display, confusion of the player due to the power interruption during the special figure fluctuation can be minimized. In addition, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, the special graphic effect design is not displayed while the special figure is variably displayed based on the non-elapsed time before the occurrence of the power interruption. Or by setting a special power recovery symbol, etc., so that the display state of the special symbol effect symbol and special symbol auxiliary symbol is different from that before the power failure occurs, It can be identified from the display state of the special symbol effect symbol and special symbol auxiliary symbol, even if the synchronization relationship between the fluctuation of the special symbol and the special symbol effect symbol and special symbol auxiliary symbol is disturbed due to the occurrence of power interruption It can prevent misunderstanding and confusion of the player.

  In addition, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, the special display effect symbol and auxiliary display of the effect display unit 17 are triggered by the judgment per special figure being made after the power restoration. By synchronizing the special chart auxiliary symbol fluctuation and stop display of the part 300 with the special figure fluctuation time for the special figure display parts 50A and 50B to display the fluctuation of the special figure, The synchronization relationship between the fluctuation and the fluctuation of the special symbol effect symbol and the special symbol auxiliary symbol can be returned to the normal state triggered by the determination by the special control per determination by the main control CPU 60a performed after the power recovery. Therefore, it is possible to identify whether or not the special figure fluctuation display is performed from the fluctuation state of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol even after the power failure occurs during the special figure fluctuation display. Can do.

  In addition, the power-off command at the time of stop to indicate the power-off at the time of stoppage of the special-figure display and the power-off command at the time of change to indicate the power-off at the time of the fluctuation of the special-figure display are set. The main control CPU 60a is configured so that any power-off command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and has the power-off occurred during the special-figure change display (during special-figure fluctuation)? Can be distinguished by the effect control CPU 65a. When power is restored due to a power interruption that occurred during special figure fluctuation display, a predetermined control signal (power fluctuation during fluctuation) is displayed to indicate that the power interruption occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation). (Off command) is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, by displaying the restoring image on either the effect display unit 17 or the auxiliary display unit 300 (the effect display unit 17 in the embodiment), It becomes possible to accurately identify that the power has been restored due to a disconnection, and even if the synchronization relationship is disturbed, it is possible to prevent misidentification or confusion of the player. In addition, when the non-elapsed time within the special figure fluctuation time set before the occurrence of the power interruption has elapsed after the power recovery, the image being restored is not displayed based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a. By doing so, it is possible to identify that the synchronization relationship between the fluctuation of the special figure disturbed due to the occurrence of the power interruption and the fluctuation of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol has returned to the normal state.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to display the special symbol effect symbol as the initial symbol on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Since the display state of the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 is different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption, the display state of the special symbol effect symbol indicates that the power is restored due to the power interruption. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol.
In addition, the special display that is displayed as an off-line display on the effect display unit 17 when the main control CPU 60a operates from the initial state based on the initial setting (when the RAM is cleared) and when the power is restored due to power-off. Since the combination of the special effect symbols is made different, it can be identified from the display state of the special symbol effect symbols that the power has been recovered from the combination of the special symbol effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the power is cut off. In addition, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs when the special figure is stopped, the special display is stopped by changing the special display effect display form in a display form that causes the display to be switched off in the effect display unit 17. This can be identified from the display state of the special-effects effect design. Similarly, the special display from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300 is displayed by displaying the display of the same display form as the special figure auxiliary symbol when the main control CPU 60a is operated from the initial state in the auxiliary display unit 300. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol that the fluctuation is stopped. Further, when the power is restored, the special figure auxiliary symbol is not displayed (turned off), so that it is possible to identify from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol that the power has been restored due to the power interruption.

Then, when the special control per hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the special symbol effect symbols that are not displayed at the time of the power recovery and the special figure auxiliary symbol are displayed, so that the special signal after the power recovery is displayed. It can be identified from any display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 that the special figure variation display is performed in accordance with the determination of winning per figure.
In addition, a display form that cannot be identified along with power recovery by synchronizing and displaying the special symbol effect symbol and the special symbol auxiliary symbol when the main control CPU 60a performs determination per special symbol after the power recovery. It is possible to return the special drawing effect design and the special design auxiliary design to the normal state.

  Further, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c identifies the hold display in the special display start hold number information, and the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is identified. By making it impossible, it can be identified from the display state of the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 that power has been restored due to the power interruption, and misidentification and confusion of the player can be prevented. If the start condition for storing the hold information in the main control RAM 60c (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32) is established after power recovery, the main control RAM 60c is special after the determination after the start condition is established. By displaying the number of holds in the figure start hold number information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 that are indistinguishable with power recovery is normally displayed. It is possible to return to the correct state, and it is possible to determine the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information from the hold display.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a performs determination per special figure after power recovery, after the determination, the main control RAM 60c displays the number of reservations for the special figure start hold number information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. Thus, it is possible to return the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 that are indistinguishable with the power recovery to the normal state, and the hold number of the special figure start hold information from the hold display Can be determined.

  In addition, when the start condition (the winning to the start winning section 31, 32) in which the main control RAM 60c stores the hold information is established after the power recovery, the main control CPU 60a subsequently performs the special figure determination. By displaying the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the execution state of the game associated with the special figure determination by the main control CPU 60a and The display state of the hold display can be matched. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity caused by a discrepancy between the game execution state associated with the special control determination by the main control CPU 60a and the display state of the hold display, thereby preventing misunderstanding and confusion of the player.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the occurrence of the first specific error that is likely to cause a serious abnormality in the progress of the game, the display of the effect display section (second game information display means) Although the error notification area is configured to notify the entire surface as an error notification area, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the second game information indicating the determination result of the special figure determination (special effect design symbol) is configured to be indistinguishable, the other second game information (the special figure start hold number information hold number) May be displayed on the second game information display means. In addition, it is not necessary to make the second game information (special effect design symbol) indicating the determination result per special figure completely indistinguishable. The stop display area in which the drawing effect symbol) is stopped and displayed may be covered with an error notification so that the second game information that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol effect symbol) cannot be identified.
(2) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the second specific error has a relatively small influence on the progress of the game, a part of the display surface of the effect display unit (second game information display means) is displayed. Although the error notification area is configured to notify an error, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the entire display surface of the effect display unit (second game information display means) may be used as an error notification area for notifying the second specific error. Note that the alarm notification display for notifying the second specific error can be viewed through the display on the back side.
(3) In the embodiment, two movable bodies are provided. However, one or three or more movable bodies may be provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not include a movable body.
(4) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information (special figure) is stopped, and the first game information (special figure). ) The background display when power is restored due to power interruption that occurred during fluctuations (images being restored) is now different from the background display when power is restored due to power interruption. (For example, an image being restored) may be used.
(5) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information (special figure) is stopped, the first control means from the initial state. Although the same background display as the background display (initial background image) in the case of operation (RAM clear) is used, these may be used as different background displays.
(6) In the embodiment, an initial symbol displayed when the first control means is operated from the initial state (RAM clear), and a power recovery symbol displayed when returning based on the backup data when the power is turned off, Although different symbol combinations are used, the initial symbol and the power recovery symbol may be the same symbol combination.
(7) In the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred at the time when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped, the display state of the second game information is different from that before the occurrence of the power interruption. The display state of the third game information may be different from that before the power cut occurs.
(8) In addition, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs when the first game information fluctuates, the display state of the second and third game information is the same as that before the occurrence of the power interruption. It may be made to become.
(9) In the embodiment, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the fluctuation of the first game information, the storage means stores the hold display in the second and third game information display means. Although the number is in an indistinguishable form, it may be in a form in which the holding number stored in the storage means can be identified in the holding display in the second and third game information display means. In this case, when power is restored due to a power interruption, a control signal (special figure hold number designation command) for specifying the number of holds stored in the storage means is input from the first control means to the second control means. And it can implement | achieve by controlling the hold display in the 2nd and 3rd game information display means based on the said control signal.
(10) In the embodiment, the error notification is configured to be performed by the second game information display unit (effect display unit), but may be performed by the third game information display unit (auxiliary display unit). Moreover, you may make it vary the kind of error alert | reported in a 2nd game information display means and a 3rd game information display means. For example, the first specific error in the embodiment may be notified by the second game information display means, and the second and third specific errors may be notified by the third game information display means.

(11) In the embodiment, the two special winning portions are provided. However, one or three or more special winning portions may be provided.
(12) In the embodiment, the first ball flow path in the game area is configured to be able to win various winning parts when the game ball flows down. You may comprise so that it can win. That is, one or more of the start winning part, the special winning part, the gate part, and the like can be provided in the first ball flow path.
(13) In the embodiment, the specific area entry detection sensor detects the game ball won in the second special prize winning section so that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game. You may comprise so that a probability change state may be provided according to the kind of special figure determined when it becomes a determination result.
(14) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions of the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the first embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(15) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely the display control means (display means CPU). The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(16) Special figure display means (special figure display part) for displaying special figures is provided independently of the effect display part for displaying the symbols for production (effects symbols). is not. For example, both the effect symbol and the special symbol may be displayed on the symbol display means. Further, the effect symbol and the special symbol may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(17) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified and described as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. Note that the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a entrance that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter.

17 effect display section (second game information display means)
17a Game information display area 26a, 26b, 26c Symbol row (display area of special symbol effect symbols as second game information)
60a Main control CPU (first control means, hit judging means)
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
65a Production control CPU (second control means)
201 1st special figure reservation display area for display (holding display area for displaying the number of first special figure start hold number information as second game information)
202 2nd special figure reservation display area for second production (display area of hold display for displaying the number of second special figure start hold number information as second game information)
205 Display area for ordinary drawing variation (display area for effect drawing for ordinary drawing as second game information)
300 Auxiliary display section (third game information display means)
M game information display section (first game information display means)

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A first control means (60a) for executing a predetermined control process; a second control means (65a) for executing a control process relating to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means (60a) ; and a storage means (60c) for storing the suspension information in response to establishment of Jo Tokoro conditions, the first control means (60a) is per determines those Rika not triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition In a gaming machine comprising a judging means (60a) and configured to perform a special game advantageous to a player when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) becomes a hit judgment result,
First game information display means (M) capable of changing and stopping the first game information based on the control of the first control means (60a);
Second game information display means (17) capable of displaying second game information related to the first game information based on the control of the second control means (65a);
3rd game information display means (300) which can display the 3rd game information relevant to the 1st game information based on control of the 2nd control means (65a),
The first control means (60a) is configured to control the first game information display means (M) to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c),
The second control means (65a) is configured to control the second game information display means (17 ) to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c),
The second control means (65a) displays an on-hold display in the second game information display means ( 17) when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information. The gist of the present invention is that the second game information display means ( 17) is controlled so that the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) cannot be identified.

Thus, based on the control of the first control means, the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed on the first game information display means, and based on the control of the second control means. By displaying the second game information variably indicating the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying the third game information in a form in which it is possible to identify whether the first game information is being variably displayed. Information related to the first game information can be identified from any display of the third game information. Thus, since the information related to the first game information can be identified from the third game information of the third game information display means, the determination result of the hit determination means is displayed in the second game information display means. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the performance together with the second game information shown, and to improve the interest of the game.
Further, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information, the hold display in the second game information display means is changed to a form in which the number of holds stored in the storage means cannot be identified. Thus, it can be identified from the display state of the hold display in the second game information display means that power has been restored due to the power interruption, and misidentification or confusion of the player can be prevented.

The invention according to claim 2
When the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is made after the power recovery, the second control means (65a) displays the number of suspensions stored in the storage means (60c) after the determination. The gist is that the second game information display means ( 17) is configured to be controlled.
In this way, when the determination by the hit determination means is performed after power recovery, the number of suspensions stored in the storage means after the determination is displayed on the second game information display means, so that it is identified along with power recovery. The on-hold display in the second game information display means in an impossible display form can be returned to a normal state.

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Triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition, first control means for executing a predetermined control process, second control means for executing a control process related to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means, and Storage means for storing hold information, and the first control means comprises hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is met, and the hit determination means is determined to be a hit determination In a gaming machine that is configured so that a special game advantageous to the player is performed with the result as an opportunity,
First game information display means capable of changing and stopping display of the first game information based on the control of the first control means;
Second game information display means capable of displaying second game information related to the first game information based on the control of the second control means;
A third game information display means capable of displaying third game information related to the first game information based on the control of the second control means;
The first control means is configured to control the first game information display means to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means,
The second control means is configured to control the second game information display means and the third game information display means to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means,
The second control means is configured to display a hold display on the second and third game information display means when the power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information. The game machine is configured to control the second and third game information display means so that the number of holds stored in the form cannot be identified.   When the determination by the hit determination unit is made after the power recovery, the second control unit displays the number of suspensions stored in the storage unit after the determination so that the second and third games are displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to control the information display means. When the determination by the hit determination means is made, the first control means changes the first game information of the first game information display means and shows the determination result of the determination Configured to stop displaying information,
The second control means changes the second game information of the second game information display means and shows the determination result of the determination when the determination by the hit determination means is performed. The information is stopped and displayed, and the third game information is displayed on the third game information display means in such a form that the first game information display means can identify whether the first game information is being displayed in a variable manner. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is configured.

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