JP2018167099A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To appropriately instruct an operation mode of operation means in occurrence of power interruption in the middle of a winning game.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured to provide special winning in a position that Pachinko balls flowing down a second ball flow-down area can enter, and to grant a probability-variable state after completion of a jackpot game when a specific area ball entry detection sensor detects game balls entering a specific area that game balls can enter in the jackpot game. In execution of a jackpot game, a rightward shooting notification indication configured to be displayed on a performance display part. When power is restored after occurrence of power interruption in a jackpot game, a power restoration notification indication for reporting power restoration is displayed on the performance display part, and a rightward shooting notification indication is displayed on the performance display part before a next round game is started in the resumed jackpot game. During a predetermined period after the power restoration, an auxiliary display part is turned off, and execution of a jackpot game performance is stopped. Round game performances after the power restoration are executed in order from a first-round front-stage round game performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with special winning means that can be opened and closed in a winning game at a position where a game ball that has flowed down a specific ball flowing area on the game board can win.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a symbol display device (symbol display means) on which a symbol variation effect by various symbols is performed on a game board in which a game area where a pachinko ball flows down is formed. Further, the game board is appropriately provided with a fixed start winning portion where a winning opening is always open, a variable start winning portion that is opened and closed when a pachinko ball passes, and the like. The hit determination is performed when the pachinko ball hit to the game board wins the start winning portion provided on the game board by the operation of the operation handle provided on the front side of the game board. Based on the determination result, the symbol display device is configured to perform the symbol variation effect. Then, when the winning judgment is a winning, after a symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination as a result of the symbol variation effect, a winning game that opens and closes a special winning portion provided on the game board is given. It is configured as follows.

  In such a pachinko machine, the game area defined on the front surface of the game board is roughly divided into two areas, a first ball down area for left-handed games and a second ball down area for right-handed games. A special winning part is provided as a special winning means at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing area (specific ball flowing area) is easy to win, thereby realizing different playability in the left-handed game and the right-handed game There is something. For example, in Patent Document 1, a special winning part is provided in a right-handed ball flow-down area, and a pachinko ball flowing down the right-handed ball flow-down area is made easy to win a special winning part. And in such a pachinko machine, when the special winning portion is opened and closed, it is in a gaming state (specific launch state) suitable for playing a right-handed game. It is configured so that the player can appropriately determine whether to play left-handed games or right-handed games. That is, by instructing a ball flow down area where a pachinko ball is to be launched, the player can play an appropriate game by operating the operation handle in accordance with the instruction.

JP 2008-68137 A

  By the way, in recent years, there is a tendency to diversify the gameability when winning by setting abundant hit games with different opening / closing modes of the special winning portion. At this time, when the special winning portion is in a hit game state that is opened and closed, an appropriate steering operation can be urged by instructing the right-handed game to be performed, but the win game is performed. There is a concern that if a power interruption occurs and power is restored in the middle of the game, the right-handed game instruction will not be given properly, and the entertainment of the game will be impaired.

  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 in the case where a power interruption occurs during the winning game, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately instructing an operation mode.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow areas (21a, 21b) where a game ball can flow down is formed, and the launch position of the game ball on the game board (20) can be changed based on the player's operation Operating means (16) and a game ball flowing down at least a specific ball flow down area (21b) of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) is provided at a position where a prize can be won, and opening / closing means (41b , 42b) special winning means (41, 42) capable of opening and closing the winning opening, first control means (60a) for executing a predetermined control process, and control signals from the first control means (60a) And a second control means (65a) for executing a control process related to the presentation, and the first control means (60a) is a hit judging means for judging whether or not the hit is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. (60a), and when the winning determination means (60a) is a winning determination result, the special winning means (41, 42) is opened a predetermined number of round games. In a gaming machine configured to be able to grant a winning game,
First game information display means (M) capable of changing and stopping display of first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) based on the control of the first control means (60a);
Second game information display means (17) capable of changing and stopping display of second game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) based on the control of the second control means (65a);
The third game information is displayed based on the control of the second control means (65a) in such a form that the first game information display means (M) can identify whether the first game information is being displayed in a variable manner. Possible third game information display means (300);
A specific area (43b) in which a game ball can enter in the hit game,
Specific area entrance detection means (SE5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the specific area (43b),
When the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) detects the entrance of a game ball, the specific area entry detection means (60a) for determining to give a specific state after the winning game ends,
The first control means (60a) is configured to execute a winning game interrupted by the power interruption after the power interruption occurs in the winning game and recovering from the middle.
The second control means (65a) can cause the second game information display means (17) to display a power recovery notification display for notifying power recovery, and when the winning game is performed, The second game information display means (17) is configured to display a specific operation display prompting the user to operate the operation means (16) in an operation mode for causing the game ball to flow down to the ball flow down area (21b).
After the specific area entry detecting means (SE5) detects the entry in the winning game, after a power interruption occurs and the power is restored, a power recovery notification display is displayed on the second game information display means (17). On the other hand, the third game information display means (300) is not displayed for a predetermined period after the power recovery,
After the power is cut off and power is restored in the middle of a predetermined round game where an unexecuted round game is left in the winning game, the second game is started before the start of the next round game of the predetermined round game. A specific operation display is displayed on the game information display means (17),
After the power is cut off during the winning game ending period and power is restored, the specific operation display is not displayed on the second game information display means (17).
The second control means (65a) displays the specific operation display in a different display form in the second game information display means during the execution of the power recovery process in which a power interruption has occurred and after the completion of the power recovery process. The gist is that it can be displayed in (17).

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application is
A game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow areas (21a, 21b) where a game ball can flow down is formed, and the launch position of the game ball on the game board (20) can be changed based on the player's operation Operating means (16) and a game ball flowing down at least a specific ball flow down area (21b) of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) is provided at a position where a prize can be won, and opening / closing means (41b , 42b) is provided with special winning means (41, 42) capable of opening and closing the winning opening, and hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not the winning condition is met when the start condition is satisfied, the hit judging means (60a In the gaming machine configured to be able to give a winning game consisting of a predetermined number of round games that release the special winning means (41, 42) in the case of a winning determination result,
A specific area (43b) in which a game ball can enter in the specific round game of the winning game;
Specific area entrance detection means (SE5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the specific area (43b),
When the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) detects the entrance of a game ball, a specific state assignment determination means (60a) for determining to give a specific state after the winning game is finished,
Display means (17) capable of displaying the game,
Display content control means (65a) for controlling the display content on the display means (17);
A sound output means (19) capable of performing an effect by sound;
Sound control means (73) for controlling the sound output from the sound output means (19) and causing the sound output means (19) to execute a hit game sound effect when the hit game is performed,
After a power interruption occurs in the winning game and power is restored, the winning game that was interrupted by the power interruption is executed halfway, and the sound output means (19) Configured to stop the execution of the game sound production,
The display content control means (65a) can cause the display means (17) to display a power recovery notification display for notifying power recovery, and when the winning game is performed, the specific ball flow down area (21b) The display means (17) is configured to display a specific operation display that prompts the user to operate the operation means (16) in an operation mode for causing the game ball to flow down.
After the power is cut off after the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) detects entry in the winning game and power is restored, a power recovery notification display is displayed on the display means (17),
After the power is cut off and power is restored in the middle of a predetermined round game in which an unexecuted round game is left in the winning game, the display means is provided before the start timing of the next round game of the predetermined round game. (17) displays a specific operation display,
After power failure occurs and power is restored during the ending period of the hit game, a specific operation display is not displayed on the display means (17),
After the power failure occurs in the winning game and power is restored, at least a part of the performance performed before the power failure occurs can be re-executed after the power restoration,
The gist is that the specific operation display can be displayed on the display means (17) in a different display form during the power recovery process in which a power interruption has occurred and after the power recovery process is completed. .

  In this way, when power is restored after a power failure in a winning game, it is possible to prevent the player from losing profits by executing the winning game that was interrupted due to the power interruption in the middle. In addition, when power is restored after the power interruption that occurred at the timing, the power recovery notification display for notifying the power recovery can be displayed to minimize the suspicion of the player, and the specific operation display is displayed in the restarted game. By displaying, it is possible to appropriately instruct the operation mode of the operation means to a player who may be confused by power interruption and power recovery.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately instruct the operation mode of the operation means when a power interruption occurs during the winning game.

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 a schematic diagram showing each symbol sequence in the effect display unit, a special figure hold display area for effects, a special jackpot effect symbol display area, a second error display area, and an operation notification area, (b) These are explanatory drawings showing a state in which an error notification image in the case of a magnetic detection sensor error among the first specific errors is displayed in the first error display area (full screen). It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a flowchart which shows the operation form alerting | reporting process of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. (a)-(c) is explanatory drawing of the notification display of the operation form in an effect display part, (d) is the relationship between the timing which alert | reports the operation form of an operation handle, and the notification aspect by an effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of main control power activation. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the production | presentation display part when the initial starting process is performed by main control CPU, (b) is a return process performed during special figure fluctuation display by main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the effect display part in the case of being played, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the effect display part when a return process is performed during a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part after RAM clear, and an effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part and the effect display part before a power supply interruption and after a power recovery, when a power recovery occurs at the time of the power interruption which occurred 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 and the effect display part before a power-off and after a power-recovery, when it recovers with the power-off generate | occur | produced during the fluctuation | variation of a special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part and effect display part before a power-off and after a power-recovery, when it recovers with the power-off which generate | occur | produced during the big hit game.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving a preferred embodiment. 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. 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. The front frame 13 is formed with a window 13a that opens back and forth at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20. 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, and the ball trays 14 and 15 are integrated with 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 falling area 21a (described later) formed in the game board 20 and the second ball falling area 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 22 arranged on the front surface (board surface). A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the ball hitting device 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 movable bodies 110 and 120 that perform performance 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 23 is opened, and a pachinko ball that is launched into the game area 21 and enters the out-out opening 23 is discharged out of the machine. The game board 20 is provided with a number of game nails G24 in the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow area 21a) on the left side of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 to be described later. The rotation guide member F that rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball is rotatably supported, and the flow direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly by contact with the game nail G 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 the mounting openings is appropriately determined according to need depending on 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 part of the approximate center of the gaming area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22 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 bowl-shaped part 25b is provided so as to surround the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a pachinko ball flows down (falls) across the front side of the display surface 17a in the effect display unit 17. To regulate. 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 falling area 21a in which a pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the frame-shaped decorative body. The right side of the body 25 is divided into a second ball falling area 21b where a pachinko ball flows down, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device corresponds to the first ball falling area 21a according to the arrival position. Alternatively, it is configured to flow down any one of the second spherical flow down areas 21b. That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flowing area 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the outlet 23, The punched pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow-down area 21 b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. As a result, by adjusting the hitting force by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16, the pachinko ball launched from the launch port 24 is moved to the first ball flow path (the ball flow area other than the specific ball flow area). ) The player arbitrarily selects one of a so-called left-handed game operation mode that flows down 21a and a so-called right-handed game operation mode in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow region (specific ball flow region) 21b. It has come to be able to do. In the following description, the left-handed game operation form is designated as a left-handed operation form (first operation form), and the right-handed game operation form is designated as a right-handed operation form (specific operation form). There is.

  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 third game information displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 can always be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, when a player playing a game with the pachinko machine 10 views the game board 20 from the front, the player can view the game board 20 from the front side (player side) on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. By arranging the auxiliary display unit 300 so as to be adjacent to each other, a game situation (special game) is obtained 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 of the figure, the number of holdings of 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, a first start winning portion 31 as a ball entering portion is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow-down area 21a can enter, and the second ball A first special winning part 41, a second special winning part 42, and a gate part 48 are provided as a part where the pachinko balls flowing down the flow area 21b can enter, and the first and second ball flow down A second start winning portion 32 is provided as a ball entry portion at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the areas 21a and 21b can enter. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, a normal winning portion 45 in which a pachinko ball can be won is disposed in each of the first ball falling region 21a and the second ball flowing region 21b. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko sphere flows down in the first sphere falling area 21a (when left-handed), the pachinko sphere flows later in the second sphere falling area 21b as compared with the case where the pachinko sphere flows down the second sphere falling area 21b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win (win) in the first start winning portion 31. When the pachinko ball flows down the second ball falling area 21b (when it hits right), the pachinko ball The pachinko ball is more likely to win (win) the second start winning portion 32, the special winning portions 41 and 42, and the gate portion 48, which will be described later, as compared to the case where the player flows down the first ball flowing area 21a. Has been.

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

(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 ball detection by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the pachinko ball winning to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 32a) is set as a game start condition (predetermined condition). The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various types of winning information (game information such as random numbers for jackpot determination) triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, and the determination per special figure is based on the acquired winning information. It is configured to perform (hit determination). 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. Specifically, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17, a combination (for example, the same) that becomes a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) in a stop display area 27 (described later) of the effect display unit 17. The special symbol effect symbol is given in a fixed stop display in the special symbol effect symbol combination, etc., so that a big hit game is given, and the first special winning part 41 of the first special winning part 41 is accompanied by the occurrence of the big hit game. The opening 41a and the second special winning opening 42a of the second special winning portion 42 are opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. 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 closes the first special winning opening (special winning opening) 41a to be openable and closable with respect to the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b). 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 closes the second special winning opening (special winning opening) 42a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b). 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 first passage 43a and a second passage 43b that communicate with the second special winning opening 42a. In addition, the second special winning portion 42 receives the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 42a at the branch position branched into the first passage 43a and the second passage 43b. And a switching solenoid SL4 as a driving means for operating the passage switching member 44 is provided. The passage switching member 44 has a first posture in which the first passage 43a is opened while the second passage 43b is closed, and a second posture in which the second passage 43b is opened and the first passage 43a is closed. It is provided so that it can be displaced, and the pachinko ball is guided to one of the passages by changing the posture of the passage switching member 44 to the first posture and the second posture in accordance with the drive of the switching solenoid SL4. Yes. Here, in the second special winning portion 42, the passage switching member 44 is always held in the first posture, and the passage switching member 44 is displaced from the first posture to the second posture in a specific round associated with winning of the big hit game. The switching solenoid SL4 is driven to be controlled.

  The second special prize detection sensor SE4 is provided corresponding to the first passage 43a, and the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 as a sphere detection means for detecting a pachinko ball corresponding to the second passage 43b. Is provided. 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.

  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 round game of the specific round, the second special winning opening 42a in the second special winning portion 42 is opened, and the pachinko ball that has entered the second special winning opening 42a during the specific round enters the specific area. It is configured to determine whether or not it is detected by the detection sensor SE5 (whether or not a pachinko ball has entered the second passage 43b as the specific region). 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 after the specific big hit game. Further, in the specific round of the specific jackpot 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 has not entered the specific area), the specific jackpot game 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) later. 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. Moreover, the 2nd channel | path 43b in the 2nd special prize-winning part 42 of an Example is functioning as a specific area | region which provides a certain change state (specific state) because the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball. In the second special winning portion 42, the passage switching member whose posture is changed from the first posture to the second posture in the specific round of the big hit game on condition that the specific region entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball. The switching solenoid SL4 is driven and controlled so that the position of 44 is displaced from the second position to the first position.

(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-down area 21a can win the normal 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, 59 is in accordance with a signal output based on the control processing 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 unit 55, a general map hold display unit 56, a right-handed display unit 59, 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. One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed 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 according to the determination result is displayed as a fixed stop display 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, by shortening the special figure fluctuation interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second start hold information than the case where the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the first start hold information, the second The design variation effect performed based on the start-up hold information can be progressed smartly.

(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 out 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 be stored 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 on the general map hold display unit 56 is incremented by one, and the base map per unit determination (general map fluctuation display) based on the general map start hold information is performed. 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.

(Right-handed display 59)
The right-handed display unit (first notification means) 59 is a display unit that makes it possible to identify that a right-handed game state in which a right-handed game in which a pachinko ball is launched into the second ball flow-down area 21b is suitable. In the embodiment, a specific gaming state in which a winning portion (in the embodiment, the second starting winning portion 31) in which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing area 21b easily wins is opened / closed under an opening / closing control condition advantageous to the player (specifically, In this case, a special game is performed in which the special winning portions 41 and 42 disposed in the second ball flow down area 21b are opened and closed under an open / close control condition advantageous to the player. The case of the big hit gaming state corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. A case of a gaming state other than the right-handed gaming state (non-variable state in the embodiment) corresponds to the left-handed gaming state. That is, in the right-handed game state, the pachinko ball is launched into the first ball falling area 21a by performing the game by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode so as to launch the pachinko ball into the second ball falling area 21b. Compared to playing a game, the player has gained a lot of profits (for example, winning in the second starting winning portion 31 triggered by entering the gate portion 48 or winning in the special winning portions 41, 42). It is a game state that can be acquired. In this way, the right-handed display unit 59 is capable of identifying the first mode (in the off state in the embodiment) that can identify that the operating handle 16 is operated in the left-handed operation mode (that is, the left-handed gaming state), and the operation The operation mode can be notified in the second mode (in the embodiment, the lighting state) that can identify that the handle 16 is operated in the right-handed mode (in a right-handed gaming state).

  Further, the right-handed display portion 59 is turned on at the same time when the right-handed gaming state is entered, and is turned off at the same time as the right-handed gaming state is finished. Further, during the right-handed gaming state, the right-handed display portion 59 is continuously lit. That is, the right-handed display unit 59 is configured to notify in the same manner during the right-handed gaming state. In the embodiment, the right-handed display unit 59 is turned on when the symbol per symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first or second special symbol display unit 50A, 50B and the hit game is started. Main control to turn off the right-handed display portion 59 by satisfying the end condition of the variable state with the progress (specifically, the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of a predetermined variation number is performed after the big hit game) The CPU 60a controls the light emission by outputting a signal to the right-handed display unit 59.

  Here, the right-handed display portion 59 is composed of one LED lamp. That is, the right-handed display unit 59 displays a single signal (first signal for lighting the right-handed display unit 59 from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) in the right-handed gaming state operated in the right-handed operation mode. (Notification signal) is output to turn on (notify the right-handed operation mode), and is controlled to be turned off when the output of the signal is stopped. Here, when the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs to the effect control board 65 a control command (a big hit start designation command described later) for instructing start of notification of the right-handed operation mode, the right-handed display unit 59 is provided. The right-handed display unit 59 is turned on (notified) simultaneously with the transition to the right-handed gaming state. Further, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs a right-handed operation when outputting to the effect control board 65 a control command for instructing the end of notification of the right-handed operation mode (a variable end command or a jackpot end command described later). The output of the signal to the display unit 59 is stopped, and the right-handed display unit 59 is turned off (end of notification) simultaneously with the end of the right-handed gaming state.

  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, 59, 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, a special symbol is used. 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.

  Further, in the effect display unit 17, when winning is determined in the special symbol determination, the special symbol constituting the combination of symbols for the effect displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is used. A special figure jackpot effect symbol display area 29 for displaying the effect symbols in the jackpot game triggered by the winning of the determination per special symbol is set. In the following description, the special symbol effect symbol constituting the symbol combination of the bonus display for effect may be referred to as a jackpot special symbol effect symbol. That is, in the special symbol jackpot effect symbol display area 29 of the effect display unit 17, for example, when the symbol combination of the bonus display for the effect is “222”, “2” is displayed as the bonus symbol special symbol effect symbol. In the case of “777”, “7” is displayed as the special symbol for the big hit special figure.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a controls the jackpot special symbol effect symbol to be displayed in the special symbol jackpot effect symbol display area 29 for a predetermined period of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, from the start timing of the jackpot game (starting time of the opening time) to the end timing of the final round game (start timing of the ending time), the big hit in the special figure jackpot effect symbol display area 29 It is configured to display a special drawing effect symbol. In other words, the jackpot special symbol effect symbol is displayed in response to an input of a jackpot start command described later, and the jackpot special symbol effect symbol is not displayed in response to an input of a closing command corresponding to the final round described later. . In this way, even after the start of the jackpot game, it is configured to be able to identify the jackpot special symbol effect symbol. Note that the period for displaying the jackpot special symbol effect symbol is not limited to this, and it is displayed over the entire period from the start to the end of the jackpot game, or a round game in the jackpot game is performed. It may be displayed only for a certain period, or may be displayed only while a specific round game is being performed.

  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 losing from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the effect display unit 17.

(About production hold display)
In addition, the effect display unit 17 displays a display area for displaying 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 (the effect control CPU 65a) (the effect special figure hold). Display areas) 201 and 202 are defined. In the embodiment, as the special drawing hold display area for production, a first special drawing hold display area 201 for production that displays a special figure hold display (hold display) indicating the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information, A second special drawing reservation display area 202 for displaying a hold display indicating the number of hold 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 produced. It can be individually displayed on the display unit 17. That is, the effect display unit 17 (the effect special figure 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. To get. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure hold display, the first special figure hold display (for example, “●”) indicating the presence of the first special figure start hold information is used for the first effect special drawing. In addition to displaying in the hold display area 201, a second special figure hold display (for example, “★”) indicating the presence of the second special figure start hold information is displayed in the second effect special figure hold display area 202 by the number of hold. By displaying, the number of hold of each special figure start hold information is configured to be displayed. Here, as described above, a predetermined upper limit number is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information (in the embodiment, “4” for each). The special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 can display special figure hold displays for the upper limit of the number of holds. 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 hold display area 201, a first special figure hold number designation 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 in the second special figure hold display area 202, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a). ) Is displayed on the second special figure start hold information specified based on the second special figure hold number designation command (described later). In the embodiment, the first and second effect special figure holding display areas 201 are provided adjacent to the left and right at the lower edge of the effect display unit 17 (below the symbol display areas 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 unit 300 displays a special figure change auxiliary display that displays whether the special figure is being displayed in any of the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the game information display unit 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 There is provided a universal map change auxiliary display unit 305 for displaying whether the normal map is displayed in a variable manner in the general map display unit 55 of the part M. 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 parts 301 and 302)
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 display a first special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the special figure fluctuation 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).

  As described above, 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 symbol variation auxiliary display units 301, 302) are included in 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 symbol effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 is temporarily stopped, or the special symbol effect symbol is temporarily visually recognized in accordance with the display contents of the effect display unit 17 (effect display or error display). Even if it becomes a state that cannot be obtained, the symbol variation effect continues in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary special symbol variation display continues in the auxiliary display unit 300 until the end of the first or second special diagram variation display. It is controlled by the production 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 in 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, based on the first special figure reservation number designation command, the display is updated in synchronization with the hold display of the first special figure special display hold display area 201 in the effect display unit 17. 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 second special figure reservation number designation command, the display is updated in synchronization with the on-hold display in the second special figure special purpose display area 202 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, as the third game information, a universal figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether the normal figure change display is performed in the general figure display unit 55. 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 the common figure fluctuation 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, A predetermined number (for example, one type) of common map auxiliary symbols as a display of error display capable of recognizing the shift is set in correspondence with each of the normal map 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.

(About the probability variation state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game is finished. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special winning opening 41a and 42a 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 to the special winning openings 41a, 42a can be increased by changing the probability of winning the determination per special figure from low probability to 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). It is a function that can give a probability change state that changes the winning probability (hit probability) of a big hit from a low probability (eg 1 / 262.144) to a high probability (eg 1 / 73.885) after the game) . Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. Moreover, the numerical values of the low probability and the high probability are examples, and are not limited thereto. 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, The special change state is set to be continuously given until the special figure change display won in the special figure determination made after the big hit game is completed). 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.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. 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 after the probability variation state is provided until the termination condition of the probability variation state is satisfied, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be performed on condition that the termination condition is satisfied. In other words, as the end condition of the probability change state, for example, the special figure fluctuation display won in the determination per special figure performed during the probability change state ends, or the probability change number after the big hit game ends is defined as the specified fluctuation number ( For example, it may be set to 100 times, or a lottery lottery for shifting to an uncertain change state in determination per special figure may be won. 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. When the probability variation number is set to a prescribed variation number, the probability variation counter is set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is changed for each symbol variation effect (each special diagram variation display). When 1 is subtracted to become “0”, the probability variation flag is set to “0”.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 32a increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. It is easy to win (becomes easy to win). 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 addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 32b for opening the second starting prize opening 32a for one time per usual figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 32b for starting. Also, it can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening / closing member 32b for starting, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state of the embodiment is a specific game state in which the second start winning portion 31 is opened and closed under an open / close control condition advantageous to the player. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  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. In other words, the state is continuously given until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the change state is given, and the transition to the non-change state is made on condition that the end condition of the change state is satisfied. It can also be. 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), only the predetermined shortage number of times (for example, 100 times) is given after the big hit game. You may comprise.

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the end of the hit game, “1” is set to the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the variable state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to “0”. Further, the number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter CN set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. When it becomes “0”, the variable flag is set to “0”.

(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 closed. 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. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the types of the big hit game include a specific big hit game that can be given a probability variation state to be described later after the big hit game is finished, and a non-probable state in which the probability variation state cannot be substantially given after the big hit game is finished. It is roughly divided into specific jackpot games. The special figure 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special chart display unit 50A is classified into two groups: a symbol A corresponding to a specific jackpot game and a symbol B corresponding to a non-specific jackpot game. The winning game according to the big hit symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is confirmed and stopped. 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. Then, in the round game of the specific round in the specific big hit game, the switching solenoid SL4 is set to be driven so that the passage switching member 44 of the second special winning portion 42 is displaced from the first posture to the second posture. In the round game of the specific round in the big hit game, the switching solenoid SL4 is set to be driven so as to hold the passage switching member 44 of the second special winning portion 42 in the first posture. As described above, in the specific big hit game, the pachinko ball can be won in the specific area in the specific round, while in the non-specific big hit game, the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to win in the specific area. Then, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in a specific round (5 rounds) of the specific big hit game, it is determined that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 does not detect the pachinko ball in the specific round of the specific big hit game, it is set so as not to determine that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends.

(About error detection sensors ST1 to ST4)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of error detection sensors (error detection means) ST1 to ST4 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 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.

(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 can be detected on the front side of the game board 20, and when the magnetism is detected, the magnetism detection sensor ST1 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). In response, a detection signal is output. In the embodiment, a magnetic detection sensor ST1 is arranged in the vicinity of the back side of each winning portion 31, 32, 41, 42 in the game board 20, and an illegal winning using the magnetism for the winning portions 31, 32, 41, 42 is performed. It is possible to detect a fraudulent act to achieve this by the magnetic detection sensor ST1. 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 a posture and position where radio waves generated from radio wave generating devices can be detected on the front side of the game board 20, and is detected by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when radio waves are detected. In response, a detection signal is output. In the embodiment, a radio wave detection sensor ST2 is arranged in the vicinity of the back side of each winning portion 31, 32, 41, 42 in the game board 20, and winning detection sensors SE1 to SE1 corresponding to the winning portions 31, 32, 41, 42 are arranged. It is possible to detect fraudulent acts for erroneous detection using the radio waves of SE4 by the radio wave detection sensor ST1. 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 or the like. 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 is possible to recognize fraud that misdetects that a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected) by generating double detection when detected by the detecting sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4. 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), and when the fullness detection sensor ST4 detects a full state, a signal is input to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU). 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.

(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 ST4, 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 controls sound output 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). It is determined 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 the control CPUs 60a and 65a is executed in the power-off process when the power is turned off (when the power-off signal is input), and the various information stored in the backup area is used as a regular memory. Setting (reading) to the area is executed by a return process (see FIG. 8) 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, and a full detection sensor ST4 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. 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 / closing members 41b and 42b are opened and closed according to the type of the big hit game, and the lottery per the usual drawing 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 switching solenoid SL4 is driven based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a, thereby switching the passage switching member 44. Yes. 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 distribution of customary patterns, etc.

  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, all 100 integer values from “0” to “99” 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 value of the random number for universal map determination acquired by the detection of the gate sensor SE6, the symbol for the universal map described above is specified as the universal map to be confirmed and stopped on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map. 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. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per special figure in the probability variation state, it is easy to generate a big hit game.

  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, either the symbol A or the symbol B as the special figure 1 is determined, and any of the symbol a or 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 universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not a normal map is used (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure. 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. 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 universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not a normal map is used (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure. Then, 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 the normal map is hit, and after the normal map change display is performed, the start opening / closing member 32b is opened / closed. 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-change 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, specific effect contents (display effect contents on the effect display unit 17, light effect effects on the lamp device 18 and sound on the speaker 19) executed while the special figure variation display is performed. An effect pattern for specifying (effect content) 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 production control CPU 65a is configured to function as production content determination means for determining production content based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. In addition, 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 in each column according to 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.

  Further, the effect patterns that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a are determined for each game effect mode to be described later, and the effect patterns included in the effect pattern according to the game effect mode when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern. From inside, the production control CPU 65a determines one production pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. Here, the effect patterns included in each game effect mode are set to be at least partially different, and each game effect mode is determined by determining the effect pattern according to the game effect mode based on the special figure variation pattern. A special production is performed.

  The effect control board 65 is provided with a variation counter CN (variation frequency measuring means) CN for measuring the number of variations of the symbol variation effect performed after the big hit game. The production control CPU 65a increments the count number of the variation counter CN by 1 every time a variation pattern is input. The count value of the variation counter CN is configured to be initialized by the effect control CPU 65a every time a winning game is performed. That is, by referring to the count value of the variation counter CN, the effect control CPU 65a can identify the number of changes of the symbol variation effect performed after the winning game.

  Further, the effect control ROM 65b includes specific effect contents to be executed during the big hit game (display effect contents on the effect display unit 17, light emission effect contents on the lamp device 18, and sound effect contents on the speaker 19). A jackpot game effect pattern that identifies the game is stored. The jackpot game effect pattern is associated with the type of jackpot game, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding jackpot game effect pattern based on the jackpot symbol determined by the main control CPU 60a. The jackpot game effect pattern is not associated with the jackpot symbol in a one-to-one relationship, but one jackpot symbol is associated with one or more jackpot game effect patterns. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one pattern from the jackpot game effect patterns corresponding to the jackpot symbol.

  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 also stores various images and video data (designs, various background images, various display images such as symbol variation effects, jackpot game effects, error display, and notification display of the operation form of the operation handle 16). Image data such as characters and characters) is stored. 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. Image data corresponding to “full error” is stored in the display control ROM 70b.

  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 FIGS. 9B and 9C).

(About the game production mode)
Here, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of (two in the embodiment) game effect modes that differ in the effect contents to be executed while the special figure variation display is performed. The game effect mode includes a first game effect mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in a game state in which a probability change state and a change state are not given, and a game state in which a probability change state and a change state are given. In this case, the second game effect mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a is set, and the effect control CPU 65a is based on the probability change information flag and the change information flag set based on the command output from the main control CPU 60a. Is configured to determine the game effect mode. That is, when the big hit game (the specific big hit game and the non-specific big hit game) is finished without the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detecting the pachinko ball, a special figure variation pattern designation command is input after the big hit game. As a trigger, the effect control CPU 65a determines the first game effect mode, and when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game (specific big hit game), the special figure variation pattern after the big hit game The presentation control CPU 65a is configured to determine the second game presentation mode in response to the input of the designation command.

  Here, the background image displayed as the back of the special-design effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. It has come to be able to do. Further, in each game effect mode, part or all of the effect contents (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is different, and it is set so that a specific effect can be executed for each game effect mode. ing. Note that the game effect modes are not limited to these, and the effect control CPU 65a can be determined in the case of a game state in which only the probability variation state is given according to the type of game state to which the pachinko machine 10 can move. A game effect mode that can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the case of a game effect mode or a game state in which only the variable state is given may be set. Also, the game effect mode corresponding to each game state does not need to be one, and it is also possible to change the game effect mode by providing a plurality of game effect modes for the same game state. In addition, in the same gaming state, the change of the game effect mode is configured to be triggered by execution of a predetermined number of special figure judgments (special figure fluctuation display), or when triggered by the special figure judgments It is possible to configure by performing a lottery for changing the effect mode, or by changing the trigger with the execution of a specific effect.

(About jackpot game production)
Here, the jackpot game effect will be described. When the big hit game is performed, the production control CPU 65a controls the production display unit 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 to perform a big hit game production in accordance with the progress of the big hit game. That is, in the effect control ROM 65b, a jackpot game effect pattern that specifies the effect contents of the jackpot game effect executed in the jackpot game is stored for each type of jackpot game. The jackpot game effect pattern is associated with the type of jackpot game, and the type of jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a (that is, the game state determined as the determination result per special figure). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the corresponding jackpot game effect pattern based on the type of symbols per figure), and the jackpot game effect peculiar to each jackpot game is performed. That is, in the embodiment, as the jackpot game effect pattern, the jackpot game effect pattern that specifies the first jackpot game effect corresponding to the specific jackpot game and the jackpot that specifies the second jackpot game effect corresponding to the non-specific jackpot game A game production pattern is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 65a executes control to output a control command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the determined jackpot game effect pattern, and the jackpot according to the jackpot effect pattern The display effect is displayed on the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18. That is, the jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the first jackpot game effect includes the display contents of the first jackpot game display effect displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the light emission of the first jackpot game light emitting effect executed by the lamp device 18. The mode and the sound output content of the first jackpot game sound effect executed by the speaker 19 are specified. Similarly, the jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the second jackpot game effect includes the display contents of the second jackpot game display effect displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the second jackpot game light emission effect executed by the lamp device 18. The light emission mode and the sound output content of the second jackpot game sound effect executed by the speaker 19 are specified.

  Here, each jackpot game effect pattern includes the effect content of the opening effect executed at the opening time, the effect content of the round game effect executed during each round game, and the effect of the interval effect executed at the interval time between rounds. The content and the production content of the ending effect executed at the ending time are specified for each type of big hit game. That is, when the big hit start command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command for instructing execution of the opening effect to each of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When a release command is input, a control command instructing execution of a round game effect of the number of rounds specified by the release command is output to each of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When a closing command is input, a control command for instructing execution of an interval effect corresponding to the interval time between rounds specified by the closing command is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control. It is configured to output to each of the substrates 73. Then, when the closing command corresponding to the final round is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command instructing execution of the ending effect to each of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When a jackpot end command is input, a control command for instructing to stop the jackpot game effect (specifically, an ending effect) is sent to each of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. It is configured to output. In other words, the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the control command output from the effect control CPU 65a, so that a series of big hit games Production is performed.

  In the embodiment, the opening effect, the interval effect, and the ending effect are effects common to the first and second jackpot game effects. For example, as the contents of the opening effect, characters such as “big hit start” and images / images that can identify the start of the big hit game are displayed on the effect display unit 17, and the sound of “hit hit” is output from the speaker 19. The content of the effect is such that the lamp device 18 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode (e.g., a light emission mode with increased light emission intensity). Similarly, the ending effect of the embodiment is an effect common to the first and second jackpot game effects, and the effect display unit displays characters, videos, and images such as “End of jackpot” that can identify the end of the jackpot game. The sound content is displayed at 17 and the sound of “Tane-ne” is output from the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode (e.g., a light emission mode with increased light emission intensity). Similarly, with regard to the interval effect, a video / image that can identify the transition of the round game is displayed on the effect display unit 17, and predetermined sound effects and sounds are output from the speaker 19, and in a predetermined light emission mode. The lamp device 18 is configured to emit light. It should be noted that these effects are not limited to this, and can naturally be set appropriately.

  In addition, the round game effect is a preceding round game effect (entry suggestion effect) executed in a round game up to a specific round in which a pachinko ball can enter a specific area (the first to fourth rounds in the embodiment). And a first specific round game effect executed in a round game of a specific round that can enter the specific area (the fifth round in the embodiment) and a round game of the specific round that cannot enter the specific area (example) In the 5th round), the second specific round game effect is executed, and when a pachinko ball enters the specific area in the specific round, it is executed in the round game after the specific round (in the embodiment, the 6th round or later) The first latter round game effect and the round game after the specific round when the pachinko ball is not in the specific area in the specific round (in the example Second and a subsequent round game effects is set to be executed in round 6 onwards). That is, in the first jackpot game display effect, after the first round game effect and the first specific round game effect are performed, the first second round game effect is produced according to the entrance situation of the pachinko ball in the specific round game. And the second subsequent round game effect are executed, and in the second jackpot game display effect, the previous round game effect, the second specific round game effect, and the second subsequent round game effect are executed. The production is patterned.

  Here, the production contents of each round game production can be determined as appropriate. In the embodiment, the first stage round game effect is configured to cause the player to generate an expectation that a state where a player can enter a specific area is generated. For example, a friend character and an enemy that are motifs of a pachinko machine are used. A video / image related to the confrontation process of so-called battle production that informs whether or not the player enters the specific area based on the result of the competition with the side character is displayed on the production display unit 17, and sound effects and sounds matching the production are displayed from the speaker 19. In addition to outputting, the content of the effect of emitting light from the lamp device 18 in a light emission mode that matches the effect. In the first specific round game effect, the effect display unit 17 displays a video / image notifying that the teammate character in the previous round game effect has won the enemy character and entered the specific area. The sound content and sound that are displayed and output in accordance with the effect are output from the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 emits light in a light emission mode that matches the effect. In the second specific round game effect, the effect display unit 17 displays a video / image notifying that the ally-side character in the previous round game effect is defeated by the enemy character and cannot enter the specific area. The sound content and sound that are displayed and output in accordance with the effect are output from the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 emits light in a light emission mode that matches the effect. In the first second round game effect, the effect display unit 17 displays a video / image that displays a character such as “V” or a winning ally-side character that informs that a probable change state is given after the big hit game. In addition to outputting sound effects and sound in accordance with the effect from the speaker 19, the content of the effect is such that the lamp device 18 emits light in a light emission mode in accordance with the effect. In the second latter round game effect, the effect display unit 17 displays video / images that display characters such as “next expectation” and a defeated ally character that notify that a probable change state will be given after the big hit game. The sound content and sound that are displayed and output in accordance with the effect are output from the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 emits light in a light emission mode that matches the effect. It should be noted that these effects are not limited to this, and can naturally be set appropriately.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, an effect with an expectation that a certain change state is given after the big hit game is performed in the previous round game effect, and the pachinko ball is placed in a specific area in the first and second specific round game effects. An effect of notifying whether or not the player can enter the ball is performed, and an effect of notifying the game state after the big hit game is performed in the first and second subsequent round game effects.

(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 for executing control processing, a payout control ROM 90b for storing a control program executed by the payout control CPU, and writing of data necessary for processing of the payout control CPU. 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 is configured to operate the ball payout device 91 so as to pay out the ball. Further, the full control sensor ST4 is connected to the payout control board 90 of the embodiment, and an error determination process is executed based on the detection signal of the full detection sensor ST4. 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 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 interrupt 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, jackpot game Various processes such as a process, a game information display process, an error determination process, an operation form notification process, and a command input / output process are performed. Here, each control process executed in the timer interrupt process is stored in the main control ROM 60b as an individual control process program (module) for each control process, and a control process program corresponding to the execution of each control process is stored. This is executed by calling the main control RAM 60c.

(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 for opening effect in jackpot game, ending time for ending effect in jackpot game, specified time for each round game, next round game from the end of 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 for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has input the detection signal in the prize ball processing, and the prize ball payout designation command is a command to be described later. The prize ball is paid out by outputting to the payout control board 90 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 variation pattern as the software random number used to execute (perform software random number update processing). 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 starts a jackpot game (a special time fluctuation interval time) since the jackpot symbol (special figure) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure fluctuation display. The big hit flag setting value stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from “0” to “1”, and the big hit flag setting value is changed from “1” to “0” at the timing of ending the big hit game. Change to 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”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify whether or not the big hit game is being performed by referring to the big hit flag as the game state specifying information.

  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 probability change state end condition is satisfied, the setting value of the probability change flag is changed from “1” to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state (whether or not it is the probability changing state) by referring to the probability changing flag as the gaming state specifying information. Specifically, in the embodiment, when a detection signal from the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is input in a specific round of the big hit game, the next special figure determination is performed after the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed. As a result, the setting value of the probability variation flag is changed from “0” to “1”, and the probability variation flag selected for the judgment per special diagram performed during the probability variation state is ended, so that the probability variation flag is changed to “0”. It has been changed. Further, when the probability variation state is imparted (when the probability variation flag is set to “1”), the main control CPU 60a sets a certain probability modification command indicating that the certain probability variation state is imparted, and the effect control board in the command input / output processing. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability change end command indicating that the probability change state is to be ended when the assignment of the probability change state is finished (when the probability change flag is set to “0”). In the output process, it is output to the effect control board 65.

  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”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state (whether or not it is in the variable state) by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information. Specifically, in the embodiment, when a detection signal from the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is input in a specific round of the big hit game, the next special figure determination is performed after the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed. As a result, the setting value of the change flag is changed from “0” to “1”, and the special figure change display selected for the special figure determination performed during the change state is completed, so that the probability change flag is set to “0”. To be changed. Further, when the variable state is given (when the variable flag is set to “1”), the main control CPU 60a sets the variable giving command indicating that the variable state is given, and the command input / output process In addition to outputting to the effect control board 65 at the same time, when the change state is given (when the change flag is set to “0”), the change end command CMD7 indicating that the change state is to be ended is main. The control CPU 60a sets and outputs to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process.

  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-usage per-command command in response to changing the value of the per-usage-standard 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.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the special figure determination random number included in the read special figure start hold information matches the special figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b (see FIG. 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, by increasing the number of judgment values per special figure in the probability variation state, big hits are likely to occur.

  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 displays a special figure designation command indicating the type of special figure (outgoing or winning type) that will be the final stop symbol, a special figure fluctuation pattern designation indicating the determined special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of fluctuation. Set the command. 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 associated with 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 out, and the number of hold in the general-use start hold information is subtracted by 1 and 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 toward the effect control CPU 65a when the command input / output process (see FIG. 5) is executed.

(About jackpot game processing)
In the big hit game process (step S109), the main control CPU 60a drives the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 during a period for giving the big hit game (a period in which the set value of the big hit flag in the main control RAM 60c is set to “1”). The big hit game processing for opening the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b is executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a opens the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b corresponding to each round game at the timing of measuring the opening time and the interval time between rounds in the above-described timing process, so that the special prize solenoid SL2 is opened. , SL3 is driven, and the special winning solenoids SL2, SL3 are driven so as to close the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b by measuring the opening time of each round game or detecting a predetermined number of pachinko balls. Here, the main control CPU 60a issues an opening command indicating opening of the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b and the number of rounds at a timing (start timing of each round game) at which the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 are switched from the demagnetized state to the excited state. Set. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets a closing command indicating that the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b are closed at the timing of switching the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 from the excited state to the demagnetized state (end timing of each round game). . The set opening command and closing command are output to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) in accordance with the execution of the command input / output process (see FIG. 5). The

(About game information display processing)
In the game information display process (step S110), the main control CPU 60a displays the special map display units 50A and 50B, the special map hold display units 52 and 53, the general map display unit 55, and the general map hold display unit 56 in the game information display unit 50. Executes the process to control the display content. 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 in which the start suspension number is displayed based on the storage number (start suspension number) of the first special figure start suspension information 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 change 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. Further, the main control CPU 60a is designed to display a light-emission mode in which the number of start suspensions is displayed based on the storage number (start suspension number) of the general-purpose start suspension 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 S111), 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 ST4, 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) 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”.

  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” Set the full error specification command to.

(Operation form notification process)
In the operation form notification process (step S112), the main control CPU 60a executes a process of controlling the display content of the right-handed display unit 59 in the game information display unit 50. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not it is in a state suitable for playing a game by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode (specific operation mode) (right-handed game state). In this case, control is performed so that the right-handed display unit 59 is turned on to notify that the right-handed operation mode is operated (notified in the first notification mode). Specifically, in the operation form notification process, it is determined whether the main control CPU 60a is in a state of notifying the operation in the right-handed operation form based on the set value of the change flag indicating whether or not the change state is present, and the big hit game The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine whether the operation in the right-handed operation mode is informed based on the set value of the big hit flag indicating whether or not the state is a state. More specifically, in the operation form notification process, the left-handed gaming state (first state) in which the pachinko ball is caused to flow down in the first ball falling region 21a or the pachinko ball is placed in the second ball flowing down region 21b. The main control CPU 60a sets a right-handed notification flag for specifying whether the game is a right-handed gaming state (second state) in which the player is allowed to flow down based on the set value of the variable flag or the big hit flag, and the right-handed notification is performed. The right-handed display unit 59 is configured to be controlled based on the flag. That is, in the timer interruption process, the operation form notification process for determining whether or not the operation in the right-handed operation form is notified based on the change flag and the big hit flag is performed. And the game state setting process in which the big hit flag setting process is performed, and the right change is made by reflecting the change in the set value of the variable speed flag and the big hit flag in the set value of the right hit notification flag immediately. The display unit 59 can be controlled.

  Specifically, in the operation mode notification process of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the set value of the variable speed flag is a specific value (“1” in the embodiment) (Step 1). S211) When the variable flag is a specific value, it is determined whether or not the set value of the right-hand notification flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is a reference value (“0” in the embodiment) (step S212). At this time, when the setting value of the right-handed notification flag is the reference value (that is, “0”), the value of the right-handed notification flag is set to a specific value (that is, “1”) (step S213) and the right-handed notification flag is set. A signal for lighting the LED of the display unit 59 is output, and the right-handed display unit 59 notifies the right-handed operation mode (step S214). Further, when the determination in step S211 is a determination that the value of the variable flag is a reference value (“0” in the embodiment), the setting value of the right-handed notification flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is a specific value (in the embodiment). It is determined whether or not (1)) (step S215). At this time, when the set value of the right-handed notification flag is a specific value (“1” in the embodiment), the value of the right-handed notification flag is set to a reference value (ie, “0”) (step S216). A signal for turning off the LED of the right-handed display unit 59 is output, and the notification of the right-handed operation mode on the right-handed display unit 59 is ended (that is, the left-handed operation mode is notified) (step S217). . That is, in the operation form notification process, the setting value of the right-handed notification flag indicating whether the right-handed operation form is notified by the right-handed display unit 59 is compared with the set value of the variable flag indicating whether or not the variable-speed state is present. Then, the state in which the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the right-handed notification flag in accordance with the change in the state of giving the variable state and notifies the right-handed operation mode in the right-handed display unit 59, and the right-handed operation mode Is switched to a state where no notification is made (a state where the left-handed operation mode is notified).

  In the operation mode notification process, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the set value of the big hit flag is a specific value (“1” in the embodiment) (step S218). Is a specific value, it is determined whether or not the setting value of the right-hand notification flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is a reference value (“0” in the embodiment) (step S219). At this time, when the setting value of the right-handed notification flag is a reference value (ie, “0”), the value of the right-handed notification flag is set to a specific value (ie, “1”) (step S220), and right-handed A signal for lighting the LED of the display unit 59 is output, and the right-handed display unit 59 notifies the right-handed operation mode (step S221). When the determination in step S218 is a determination that the value of the big hit flag is a reference value (“0” in the embodiment), the setting value of the right-handed notification flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is a specific value (“ 1 ") is determined (step S222). At this time, when the set value of the right-handed notification flag is a specific value (“1” in the embodiment), the value of the right-handed notification flag is set to a reference value (ie, “0”) (step S223), A signal for turning off the LED of the right-handed display unit 59 is output, and the notification of the right-handed operation mode on the right-handed display unit 59 is ended (that is, the left-handed operation mode is notified) (step S224). . That is, in the operation form notification process, a set value of a right-handed notification flag indicating whether the right-handed operation form is notified by the right-handed display unit 59 and a set value of a big hit flag indicating whether or not a big hit game is being performed. The main control CPU 60a changes the setting value of the right-handed notification flag in accordance with the change in the state of granting the big hit game, and the state in which the right-handed operation mode is notified in the right-handed display unit 59 and the right-handed operation. It is configured to switch to a state where the form is not notified (a state where the left-handed operation form is notified).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a right-handed notification start command in response to changing the value of the right-handed notification flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a right-handed notification end command in response to changing the value of the right-handed notification flag to “0”.

  As described above, when the state specified by the right-handed notification flag is the right-handed gaming state (ie, the variable speed state or the big hit game), the right-handed display portion 59 is lit and the operation handle 16 is operated in the right-handed manner. The main control CPU 60a controls the right-handed display unit 59 so that it can be identifiably notified. In addition, when the state specified by the right-handed notification flag changes from a right-handed gaming state (short-running state or big hit game) to a left-handed gaming state (that is, a non-shortening state and not a big hit game), The main control CPU 60a controls the right-handed display unit 59 so that the display unit 59 is turned off and the operation handle 16 is operated in a left-handed manner.

(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 90. The commands that can be output in this process are a prize ball paying designation command, a jackpot start command, a jackpot end command, a baseball start command, a baseball per command, a probability change grant command, a probability change end command, a speed change grant command. , Change 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 stop designation A command, a common figure designation command, a universal figure variation pattern designation command, an error designation command, a right-handed notification start command, a right-handed notification end 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 is in a state in which control processing relating to game effects in the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing initial setting processing (power-on process for effect control) such as security check with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. Transition. 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 designating 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. Control is performed to start production (design variation production, light production production, sound production). 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.

  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 | presentation 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.

  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 giving command is input, and the probability variation information flag is set to “0” when the probability variation end command is input. Further, when a change grant command is input, a change information flag indicating a change state is set to “1”, and when a change end command is input, the change information flag is set to “0”. . 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.

(Notification of operation mode)
Next, notification of the operation mode of the operation handle 16 will be described. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment plays a game by operating the operation handle 16 in a left-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area 21a when the game state is an unchangeable state. As a result, the game is played under conditions that are more advantageous to the player than playing the game by operating the operation handle 16 in a right-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down region 21b. On the other hand, a right-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball falling area 21b in the case where the gaming state is a variable state, or in the case of a big hit gaming state where the special winning portion 41, 42 is opened. By operating the operation handle 16 in the game, the player can play the game in a condition that is more advantageous to the player than operating the operation handle 16 in the left-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball falling area 21a. A game is being played. Therefore, notifying means 17 and 59 are provided for notifying the player of the operation mode of the operation handle 16 suitable for the control execution condition (game state (variable state, big hit game state, etc.)) of the pachinko machine 10. That is, each of the notification means 17 and 59 operates the operation handle 16 in the left-handed notification mode (first operation notification mode) for notifying that the operation handle 16 is operated in the left-handed operation mode and the right-handed operation mode. The right-handed notification mode (second operation notification mode) is configured to be able to notify the operation form, and based on the notification by the notification means 17 and 59, the left-handed operation form and the right-handed operation form are provided. It is configured that a player can play a game suitable for the game situation by operating the operation handle 16 so as to be switched. In other words, the notification means 17 and 59 notify whether or not the gaming state is the non-changeable state, and the notification means 17 and 59 of the embodiment flow down the second ball falling area 21b (specific ball falling area). It is possible to notify whether the pachinko ball to be played is executing a jackpot game that can win the special winning portions 41 and 42.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a right-handed display unit 59 of the game information display unit M is provided as a first notification unit that notifies the operation form of the operation handle 16 based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. The operation form of the operation handle 16 can be appropriately selected according to the display state of the right-handed display portion 59 (LED lamp lighting state). In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a shared effect for performing the effect and notifying the operation mode as a second notification means for notifying the operation mode of the operation handle 16 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. The effect display unit 17 is provided as notification means, and the operation mode of the operation handle 16 can be appropriately selected in accordance with the notification of the effect display unit 17. Here, the right-handed display portion 59 is provided so as to be located outside the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22, and the effect display portion 17 is provided inside (game area) surrounded by the guide rail 22. 21 side). In other words, the effect display unit 17 is formed at a position where the operation mode notification area is more noticeable than the right-handed display unit 59, and the player is more interested in the notification mode on the effect display unit 17. It is configured.

(About the notification display of the operation mode on the production display section)
The display control ROM 70b stores a predetermined number of data such as images and videos that directly (intuitively) notify the operation form of the operation handle 16 (pachinko ball launch position). In the following description, an image for notifying the operation mode of the operation handle 16 displayed on the effect display unit 17 may be referred to as a notification display. That is, based on the control command of the effect control CPU 65a, the display of the effect display unit 17 is displayed so as to display a notification display that directly (intuitively) notifies the operation form of the operation handle 16 (pachinko ball launch position). The display control board 70 is configured to control. In the embodiment, as the notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17, a plurality of left-handed notification displays (first operation notification mode) as a left-handed notification mode for notifying the left-handed operation mode, and a right-handed operation mode are notified. Data such as an image corresponding to the right-handed notification display (second operation notification mode) as the right-handed notification mode is set in the display control ROM 70b, and any notification display is displayed according to the control conditions of the pachinko machine 10. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to display on the effect display unit 17. That is, when the player operates the operation handle 16 based on the image displayed on the effect display unit 17, it is suitable for the left-handed operation mode and the right-handed operation mode according to the control conditions of the pachinko machine 10. It is comprised so that the operation form can be selected. In the following description, an image for notifying the operation mode of the operation handle 16 displayed on the effect display unit 17 may be referred to as a notification display.

  Specifically, as a left-handed notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17, as shown in FIG. 7, a left-handed notification mode (hereinafter referred to as “return to left-handed”) is displayed in the operation notification area 205. Left-handed shift notification display) and a left-handed notification mode in which the characters “left-handed!” Are displayed in the operation notification area 205 together with a left-pointing arrow (hereinafter referred to as left-handed error notification display). Is set). Here, the left-handed error notification display is set to be a display form that can attract the player's attention more strongly than the left-handed transition notification display, and is displayed as a left-handed error notification display in the embodiment. The character “Left-handed!” Is displayed larger than the character “Return to left-handed” displayed in the left-handed transition notification display, and the left-pointing arrow displayed in the left-handed error notification display is conspicuous. Is set to display. Note that the display contents of the left-handed transition notification display and the left-handed error notification display are not limited to this, and can be arbitrary display contents.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of an Example, as shown to Fig.7 (a) based on the control command (control information) output to the display control board 70 by control of presentation control CPU65a in predetermined left-handed alerting | reporting timing. The display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the left-handed transition notification display, and is output to the display control board 70 by the control of the effect control CPU 65a at a predetermined left-hand notification timing. Based on the control command, the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display a left-handed error notification display as shown in FIG. 7B. . Here, the effect control CPU 65a displays the left-handed transition notification display when it is triggered by the transition to the non-variable state with the end of the variable state or the big hit game (that is, the left-handed transition condition is established). When a control command for display is output to the display control board 70 and triggered by a right-handed operation mode in a non-variable state (that is, the operation error condition is satisfied), the left-handed error notification display Is configured to output to the display control board 70 a control command. In addition, when the determination per special symbol corresponding to the final symbol variation to which the variable state is given is a winning determination result, the left-handed shift notification display is not displayed. That is, when the final change to which the variable state is given is a big hit, the effect control CPU 65a is configured not to output the control command for displaying the left-handed transition notification display, and the right-handed notification display described later is maintained. It is supposed to be.

  Further, as a right-handed notification display that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17, as shown in FIG. 7C, a right-handed notification that displays the characters “Aim right” together with “Right arrow” in the operation notification region 205 is displayed. A mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a right-handed transition notification display) is set. Note that the display content of the right-handed transition notification display is not limited to this, and it is possible to distinguish these so that they can be identified.

  Then, based on a control command (control information) output to the display control board 70 under the control of the effect control CPU 65a at a predetermined right-handed notification timing, the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) displays a right-handed transition notification display. ) Is configured to control the display of the effect display unit 17. Here, the effect control CPU 65a, when a big hit game is awarded or when a variable state is given (that is, when a right-handed notification start command is input) (that is, when the right-handed transition condition is established), A control command (right-handed notification start command) for displaying a right-handed transition notification display is output to the display control board 70.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4A, the effect display unit 17 has an operation notification area 205 for displaying a notification display (left-handed notification display, right-handed notification display) for notifying the operation form of the operation handle 16. Multiple settings are made. An operation notification area for displaying a notification display (left-handed notification display, right-handed notification display) according to the type of notification display (left-handed notification display, right-handed notification display) and notification timing displayed on the effect display unit 17. 205 is set. In the embodiment, a first operation notification area 205 </ b> A and a second operation notification area 205 </ b> B are set in the effect display unit 17 as the operation notification area 205. The first operation notification area 205A is set to a wider area on the center side of the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 than the second operation notification area 205B, and is displayed in the second operation notification area 205B. The case where the notification display is displayed in the first operation notification area 205A is more conspicuous than the case where is displayed. In the embodiment, at the position below the stop display area 27 of the effect display section 17, the first operation notification area 205A is set so as to form a horizontally long band, and the corner of the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 (FIG. 4 ( In a), the second operation notification area 205A is set in the lower right portion of the display surface 17a so as to be an area narrower than the first operation notification area 205A. The positions and sizes of the first and second operation notification areas 205A and 205B can be changed as appropriate.

  A notification display associated with establishment of the operation error condition is displayed in the first operation notification area 205A, and a notification associated with establishment of the left-handed transition condition or right-handed transition condition is displayed in the second operation notification area 205B. It is configured to display the display. That is, when the operation form of the operation handle 16 is not suitable for the game situation (the operation error condition is satisfied), the notification display (left-handed error notification display) is displayed in the first operation notification area 205A. The player is prompted to correct the operation mode of the handle 16 at an early stage. Regardless of whether the operation mode of the operation handle 16 is suitable for the game situation, the game state transitions (transition between the variable state and the non-variable state) and the start of the big hit game, according to the progress of the game. When it is necessary to change the operation mode (the left-handed transition condition or the right-handed transition condition is established), a notification display (left-handed transition notification display, right-handed transition notification display) is displayed in the second operation notification area 205B. Thus, the notification display does not hinder the symbol variation effect and the big hit game effect displayed on the effect display unit 17 while prompting the change of the operation of the operation handle 16. Specifically, when a control command for displaying a left-handed error notification display is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), these notification displays are displayed in the first operation notification area 205A. When the control command for displaying the left-handed transition notification display and the right-handed transition notification display is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) while being controlled by the display control board 70, these notification displays are displayed. It is controlled by the display control board 70 to display in the second operation notification area 205B.

  In the embodiment, when a control command for displaying a right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 at the start of the big hit game is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), during a predetermined period, The display control board 70 controls these notification displays to be displayed in the first operation notification area 205A. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined period, the display control board 70 controls to display these notification displays in the second operation notification area 205B. That is, in the initial stage where it is necessary to change the operation mode in accordance with the progress of the game, the notification display (right-handed transition notification display) is displayed in the first operation notification area 205A, so that the operation handle 16 While strongly urged to change the operation, after the elapse of a predetermined period, the notification display is displayed in the second operation notification area 205B, thereby notifying the symbol variation effect and the big hit game effect displayed on the effect display unit 17. The display is not disturbed.

  Specifically, when a control command indicating the start of a big hit game (specifically, a right-handed notification start command) is output from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), these notification displays are displayed in the first operation. The effect control CPU 65a outputs and controls a control command to the display control board 70 so as to display in the notification area 205A, and a timer (time measuring means) provided in the effect control board 65 measures a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds). By outputting a control command (region switching command) from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the display control board 70 controls the display of these notification displays in the second operation notification area 205B. It has become. It should be noted that a predetermined period can be measured using a timer (time measuring means) provided in the display control board 70. In this case, it is necessary to output an area switching command from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). There is no.

(Regarding conditions for notifying the left-handed operation mode and the right-handed operation mode)
In the embodiment, an operation error condition) is defined as a notification condition of the left-handed operation form established when operated in the right-handed operation form in the non-variable state, and after the end of the variable state or jackpot game A left-handed transition condition is defined as a notification condition of a left-handed operation form that is established when the state is an unchangeable state, and when these conditions are satisfied, the operation handle 16 is operated in a left-handed operation form. This is configured to be notified by the operation form notifying unit 500 or the effect display unit 17. Further, in the embodiment, a right-handed transition condition is defined as a notification condition of a right-handed operation mode that is established when a transition to a variable state or a big hit game is triggered, and when these conditions are satisfied, the operation handle The operation form notifying unit 500 and the effect display unit 17 notify that the 16 is operated in the right-handed operation form.

  And the notification mode (notification display) notified by the effect display unit 17 according to each condition of the operation error condition established in the non-variable state and the left shift condition established upon completion of the variable state. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so as to notify an operation in the left-handed operation mode in a manner according to the established condition. Here, when the operation in the left-handed operation mode is notified by the effect display unit 17 triggered by the operation in the right-handed operation mode in the non-changed state, and the non-changed state or non-changed with the end of the jackpot game. The production control CPU 65a is configured to control the operation in the left-handed operation mode by the production display unit 17 when triggered by the shift to the variable state, so that the operation is notified in a different manner. That is, by notifying the left-handed operation form in a different manner when the operation error condition is satisfied and when the left-handed transition condition is satisfied, it is possible to appropriately prompt the user to change the operation form. The player can be accurately informed of the condition.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, when the operation is performed in the right-handed operation mode in the non-changeable state (that is, the operation error condition is satisfied), the predetermined notification time (second left-handed notification time) ), The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 to notify the operation in the left-handed operation mode with the left-handed error notification display in the left-handed notification mode. Then, when it is triggered by the shift to the non-change state with the end of the variable state or the big hit game (that is, the left-handed shift condition is established), the predetermined notification time (the first left-hand notification time) ), The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to notify the operation in the left-handed operation mode by the left-handed shift notification display in the left-handed notification mode.

  Here, the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 48 arranged in the second ball falling region 21b (detected by the gate sensor SE6) so that it can be determined that the operation handle 16 is operated in the right-handed operation mode. It has become. In this manner, the main control CPU 60a functions as an operation determination unit that can determine the operation form of the operation handle 16. That is, the operation error condition is established when the detection signal of the gate sensor SE6 is input to the main control CPU 60a in the non-change state and the state where the big hit game is not given. Then, when the detection signal of the gate sensor SE6 is input to the main control CPU 60a in the non-variable state and the state where the big hit game is not given, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) receives an operation error designation command ( (Operation error information) is output to the production control board 65, and the production control CPU 65a can identify the establishment of the operation error condition based on the operation error designation command. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of pachinko balls pass through the gate portion 48 within a predetermined error detection time (for example, 10 seconds) (the gate sensor SE6 detects the specified number of times within the detection time). Thus, the operation error condition is established. Specifically, the main control board 60 is provided with a timer as a timekeeping means for measuring time and a counter (none of which is shown) as a counting means for counting the number of detections of the gate sensor SE6. When a detection signal of SE6 is input, the timer starts counting a predetermined error detection time (for example, 10 seconds), and updates the counter value every time the gate sensor SE6 detects within the error detection time. When the main control CPU 60a controls and the value of the counter reaches a specified value (for example, “3”), the main control CPU 60a outputs an operation error designation command to the effect control board 65. The main control CPU 60a is configured to return the timer and counter values to the initial values when the error detection time is counted without the counter value becoming a specified value. The configuration of the timer and the counter is omitted, and the gate sensor SE6 is set so that the operation error condition is satisfied when one pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 48 (detected once by the gate sensor SE6). When the detection signal is input, the main control CPU 60a may immediately output the operation error designation command.

  That is, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) outputs a control command to the display control board 70 and the lamp control board 72 based on the operation error designation command output from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The effect display unit 17 is configured to notify in a manner corresponding to the operation error condition (left-handed error notification display).

(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 and the effect display unit 17 when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred will be described.

(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 time change time determined based on the change pattern elapses, the normal map change display is continuously executed. Control is performed so that the normal map is 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.

  If it is determined that any error has occurred and the game is in a right-handed game state (short-cut state or big hit game state), the lighting state of the right-handed display portion 59 is maintained and the operation handle 16 is right-handed. The main control CPU 60a controls the right-handed display unit 59 so that it is identifiable that the operation is performed in the operation mode, and when it is determined that any error has occurred, The main control CPU 60a controls the right-handed display unit 59 so that it can be discriminated that the operation handle 16 is operated in the left-handed operation mode while the display unit 59 is kept off.

(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 types of errors have occurred, specific errors (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) described later that are particularly required to be dealt with urgently by a game store clerk (person in charge) In the case of correspondence, a form that is easily noticeable to the game shop clerk (person in charge) and the player, specifically, a notification display that informs the display pattern 17a and the operation form of the operation handle 16 cannot be identified. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to execute display as an error notification (full screen error display) in such a form. On the other hand, in the case of dealing with an error that is relatively low in urgent action (full error in the embodiment), the display content on the display surface 17a (special drawing effect symbol, special figure hold display, notification display) The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to execute the display (small error display) as the error notification in a form that can be visually recognized. 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). In other words, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the special-purpose effect design pattern, background, notification display, etc. that were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurred are all hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error display. It disappears from the player. 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). That is, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, the special-purpose effect design pattern, background, notification display, and the like displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are all hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error display. It disappears from the player. 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 receives 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). That is, in the vibration detection sensor error notification, the special-purpose effect design pattern, background, notification display, and the like displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are all hidden by the display of the vibration detection sensor error display. It disappears from the player. 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 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, as shown in FIG. 4B, when it is determined by the main control CPU 60a that a specific error (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection error) has occurred, the effect display unit 17 The first error display area 401 for displaying the occurrence of an error is a game information display area (each symbol row 26a) in which the special effect drawing symbol, special figure hold display, background, notification display, etc. are displayed on the effect display unit 17. , 26b, 26c, special drawing holding display area for production 201, 202, operation notification area 205). In the embodiment, the entire display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 is the first error display area 401, and when a specific error (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error) occurs, It is configured such that the special symbol effect symbol, the special figure hold display, the background, the notification display, and the like displayed on the display surface 17a before the occurrence of the error cannot be identified 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, hold display, notification display) to be indistinguishable, thereby making it impossible to substantially continue the game. It is configured to strongly encourage resolution.

  That is, when it is determined that a specific error (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection error) has occurred, the right-handed display unit 59 notifies the operation form of the operation handle 16. In the case where the main control CPU 60a controls so that the notification on the right-handed display unit 59 is continued in an identifiable state, the effect display unit 17 notifies the operation form of the operation handle 16. The effect control CPU 65a controls the notification so that the notification ends or the notification cannot be identified.

(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. 4A, when the main control CPU 60a determines that an unspecified error (full error) has occurred, a second error is displayed on the effect display unit 17 to indicate the occurrence of the error. The display area 401 is a game information display area in which the special effect drawing symbol, special figure hold display, background, notification display, and the like are displayed in the effect display unit 17 (each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c, special drawing hold for the effect) The display areas 201 and 202 and the operation notification area 205) are set so as to overlap with each other. In other words, when a full error occurs, the special symbol effect design, the special figure hold display, the background, the notification display, etc., which were displayed on the display surface 17a until the error occurred, can be identified 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. And it is provided so as to overlap with a part of the first operation notification area 205A.

(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 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 uses the first special figure start hold information (various random value) and the second special figure start hold information (various random value values) stored in the main control RAM 60c as common identification information. ), Information specifying the number of first special figure start hold information (first special figure hold number information), information specifying the number of second special figure start hold information (second special figure hold number information) ), Release determination information (values of various random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 60c, information for specifying the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information (general chart hold number information), and the gaming state (probability change state and change state). Game state identification information (probability change flag, variable change flag setting values) for identifying the short state grant state) and jackpot gaming state identification information (bonus flag setting value) for identifying whether or not the big hit game is being executed Backup of the main control RAM 60c It is adapted to store in the rear. 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), When it occurs when the map change display is stopped (when the power is turned off when the map change is stopped), when it occurs while the map change display is being executed (when the power is turned off while changing the map), or when a big hit game is running In each case of occurrence (when the power is turned off during a big hit game), the common specific information is stored in the backup area. Here, as the power interruption at the time of special figure fluctuation stop, the power interruption occurred during the special figure fluctuation interval time in the state where either the first or second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. Alternatively, the main control RAM 60c does not store both the first and second special figure start hold information, and is a state in which no big hit game is being performed (winning waiting state). That is, the power interruption at the time of special figure fluctuation stop is a state in which the special figure start process is not executed in the timer interruption process. 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 in a state where the main control RAM 60c does not store (a prize waiting state).

  Further, in the case of a power failure during the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a, in addition to the common specific information, information specifying the type of the big hit game (big hit symbol) (big hit game type information) and the progress of the big hit game Information specifying the state (big hit game progress information) and whether or not the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 has detected a pachinko ball (that is, whether or not it has entered the second passage 43b as the specific area) A plurality of information including the information (specific area entry information) (specific information of power interruption during the big hit game) is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, the jackpot game progress information is configured to store information corresponding to the timing at which the power interruption occurs in the jackpot game. For example, if a power interruption occurs during the opening time, opening elapsed time information relating to the time elapsed from the start of the big hit game (the value of the big hit flag is set to “0”) to the power interruption is stored, When the power interruption occurs during the ending time, the ending elapsed time information related to the time elapsed from the end of the last round game to the power interruption is stored. In addition, when a power interruption occurs during any of the round games, the round identification information for identifying the number of rounds of the round game at the time of the power interruption and the round relating to the time elapsed from the start of the round game to the power interruption. Elapsed time information, in-round winning number information for specifying the number of winnings already won in the round game, and the like are stored. If a power interruption occurs during the interval time between rounds, the power is turned off from the round execution information that specifies the number of round games that have already been executed or the start of the interval time between rounds (the end of the previous round game). Interval elapsed time information and the like related to the time that has passed so far are stored. In other words, in the case of a power failure during a big hit game, it is configured to return to the state at the time of the occurrence of the power loss when the power is restored, and to resume the big hit game from the occurrence timing of the power loss.

  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 70a, and the payout control CPU. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the 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 main control ROM 60b.

  In the power-on process, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to an access-permitted state, and power supply is started (power switch 101 is turned on and power supply is resumed due to power failure cancellation). At this time, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 is turned on (steps S201 and 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. 8 and 10, 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 each displayed as a shift display. And the special figure start hold number information corresponding to each of the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 and the general figure hold display section 56 or the hold of the general figure start hold number information. The main control CPU 60a controls each display unit so that the number represents “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a clears the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c and sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the main control RAM 60c is 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 processing in 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). It is configured to be able to output either a status command or a variable status command indicating that a power failure occurred in the middle of a big hit game (during a big hit game). A command corresponding to this 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. A power-off command is sometimes referred to, and a variable state command indicating a power-off during a jackpot game is sometimes referred to as a power-off command during a jackpot game. 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 or jackpot game progress information is stored in the backup area. Note that the criteria for setting the change state command are not limited to the special figure change elapsed time information or the big hit game progress information, but whether the special figure changes stored in the backup area or whether the big hit game is being executed. Any information can be used. 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.

(Returning power due to power interruption when special figure fluctuation is stopped or during special figure fluctuation)
Here, specifically, in the case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special figure (power recovery at the time of special figure fluctuation stoppage), as shown in FIG. The special figure display section 50A, 50B is displayed after the power recovery, and the first or second special figure hold display section 52, 53 display the special figure start hold number information at the time of power-off. The main control CPU 60a performs control so as to match the number of hold. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to set the values of the change flag and the right-handed notification flag to “1” when the game state at the time of power-off specified based on the game state specifying information is the change state. The right-handed display unit 59 can notify that the game is performed by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode.

(In case of power recovery due to power interruption during fluctuation of special figure)
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 60a, when power is restored after a power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure (when the restoration process is performed), the main control CPU 60a within the special figure fluctuation time defined before the occurrence of the power interruption. Based on the non-elapsed time, the display of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is controlled so that the special figure display is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B. 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. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to set the values of the change flag and the right-handed notification flag to “1” when the game state at the time of power-off specified based on the game state specifying information is the change state. The right-handed display unit 59 can notify that the game is performed by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode.

  Further, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a displays the first special figure hold display unit 52 so as to display the number of holds specified based on the first special figure hold number information stored in the backup area. And the display of the second special figure hold display unit 53 is controlled so as to display the hold number 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 big hit game)
As shown in FIG. 13, when the main control CPU 60a recovers power after a power failure during a big hit game (when a recovery process is performed), the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game determined before the occurrence of the power loss occurs The first and second special prize winning portions 41 and 42 are controlled so as to resume from the beginning. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the big hit flag to “1” when the big hit gaming state specifying information stored in the backup area is a value indicating the big hit gaming state, and based on various information stored in the backup area. The game is now restored to the big hit game when the power is cut off. That is, the main control CPU 60a performs a game by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode in accordance with the values of the big hit flag and the right-handed notification flag being set to “1”. The right-handed display unit 59 is configured to be notified. In addition, the jackpot symbol displayed on the first or second special chart display unit 50A, 50B at the time of power-off based on the jackpot game type information is displayed, and the power-off occurs based on the jackpot game progress information The driving of the point first special prize solenoid SL2, the second special prize solenoid SL3, and the switching solenoid SL4 is driven so that the big hit game is performed from the timing. That is, for example, if a power interruption occurs during the opening time, the opening time that has not elapsed before the power interruption is calculated based on the jackpot game progress information (opening elapsed time information). The main control CPU 60a controls to resume the measurement of the non-elapsed time from this point. Also, if a power outage occurs during the ending time, the ending time that has not elapsed before the power off is calculated based on the jackpot game progress information (ending elapsed time information). The main control CPU 60a controls to resume the measurement of the non-elapsed time from the time point. When the power interruption occurs during the opening time or ending time in the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 so as to close the special winning portions 41 and 42.

  In addition, if a power interruption occurs when any of the round games is executed, the number of round games performed at the time of the power interruption is specified based on the round identification information, and the power interruption is performed based on the round elapsed time information. The main control CPU 60a controls to calculate the non-elapsed time of the specified time of the round game that has not elapsed until the time, restart the time measurement from this time point, and start the round game when the power is cut off. In other words, when a power failure occurs in a round game that opens the first special winning portion 41 in the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special winning solenoid SL2 so as to open the first special winning portion 41. When a power interruption occurs in the round game that opens the second special winning portion 42, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special winning solenoid SL3 so as to open the second special winning portion 42. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines the remaining number of winnings that can be won in the restarted round game of the jackpot game by the time of power-off specified based on the prescribed number determined for the round game and the winning number information during the round. The main control CPU 60a restarts by controlling the special prize solenoids SE2 and SL3 so as to close the corresponding special prize units 41 and 42 when the number of prizes remaining is calculated based on the number of prizes won. The round game is to end.

  Also, if the power interruption occurs during the interval time between rounds, based on the big hit game progress information (interval elapsed time information), calculate the non-elapsed time of the interval time between rounds that have not elapsed before the power interruption Then, the measurement of the non-elapsed time is restarted from this point, and when the non-elapsed time has elapsed, the special winning units 41 and 42 corresponding to the next round game specified based on the round execution information are displayed. The main control CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 so as to be opened.

  In this way, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs during a big hit game, the winning game is resumed from the timing of occurrence of the power interruption. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, even when the power interruption occurs after the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the big hit game, the big hit game after the power recovery is performed in accordance with the timing when the power interruption occurs. Is controlled by the main control CPU 60a.

  Further, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a displays the first special figure hold display unit 52 so as to display the number of holds specified based on the first special figure hold number information stored in the backup area. And the display of the second special figure hold display unit 53 is controlled so as to display the hold number specified based on the second special figure hold number information. Then, after the big hit game for the non-elapsed time is performed, when the first or second special figure start hold information is stored in the backup area, the new special figure hit determination is made based on the start hold information. Is executed by the main control CPU 60a, and 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 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.

(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. Then, when the input of the reset signal is stopped, the effect control CPU 65a is activated, and based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding effect control ROM 65b, the power-on process (effect control board for various initial settings required at the time of power-on). 65 power recovery process). Here, the effect control CPU 65a sets the power-on process flag indicating that the power-on process (the power recovery process of the effect control board 65) is being executed to “1” while the power-on process is being performed. Then, when the power-on process (recovery process of the effect control board 65) is completed and the game shifts to a state in which the game can be played on the pachinko machine 10, the power-on process flag is set to “0”. Yes. That is, while the power-on process flag is set to “1”, the execution of the normal process at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms) is restricted. Moreover, in this power-on process, the display control process regarding the display of the effect display part 17 and the auxiliary display part 300 is performed.

(About the display state of the effect display unit 17)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a RAM clear designation command or a power-off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on process, the pachinko machine 10 responds to the input RAM clear / command and power-off / return command. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 to be different.

(When RAM clear specification command is input)
Here, when the RAM clear 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 65b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c becomes the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 65b to perform the pachinko machine 10. Start up. 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 a special symbol effect symbol determined as an initial symbol indicating that the RAM has been cleared is output to the display control CPU 70a, and is displayed in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17. The effect control CPU 65a executes control so that the special symbol effect symbol as the initial symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 9A and 10). 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. In addition, when the RAM clear designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a displays a right-handed notification display in the operation notification area 205 because neither the variable state nor the big hit game is obtained. The control command is not output.

(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 the effect control, the effect control CPU 65a is in a state when the power is turned off (whether a game state or a special figure change has been performed). ), A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 varies. Specifically, when the 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 of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 9B 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. A control command for displaying a special-design effect symbol determined as a power-recovery symbol indicating that the power has been broken is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 becomes a power-recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop. The 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 Based on the above, 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. 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 fluctuation of 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 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 is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display state of the effect display unit 17 is The effect control CPU 65a executes control so as to enter the power recovery state during fluctuation (FIG. 9B). 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. “I did” (status notification information) and “Please continue the game as it is” (game continuation notification display) is displayed. 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 continuation notification display to be performed, the confusion of the player due to the power interruption during fluctuation of the special figure can be minimized.

  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, a control command relating to the gaming state such as the probability variation grant command and the variation grant command is 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 certainty change granting command or the change giving 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.

  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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of power recovery due to the power interruption during stoppage of the special figure in the variable state or during the fluctuation of the special figure, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure per unit after the power recovery. When the special figure change display triggered by the execution is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a control command for displaying the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 as a right-handed notification display is produced. The information is output from the control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) to the display control board 70. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case of power recovery at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special figure in the variable speed state or in the case of power recovery accompanying the power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure, the first or second start winning portion 31, 32 is used. In response to the winning of the pachinko ball (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the state where the judgment per special figure has not been made after power recovery), a right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 as a right-handed notification display. A control command for display is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to the display control board 70. In other words, when the main control CPU 60a receives either the special figure variation pattern designation command or the first or second special figure reservation number designation command after the power recovery, a right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17. A control command for display is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to the display control board 70. Then, when a control command for displaying the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), during a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) as described above. The display control board 70 controls to display these notification displays in the first operation notification area 205A. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), the display control board 70 controls to display these notification displays in the second operation notification area 205B.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a receives a power-off command (predetermined control signal) during the big hit game during the power-on processing for the effect control (when the power-off command during the big hit game is being performed) In the case of accompanying power recovery), the control command for displaying the image being restored as the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the special jackpot effect symbol display area 29 of the effect display unit 17 are stored in the backup area. A control command for displaying the recovery jackpot symbol determined as the power recovery symbol indicating that various settings have been made based on the information is output to the display control CPU 70a, so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 is The effect control CPU 65a executes control so as to be in the electric state (FIG. 9C). Here, when the control command to display the recovery image indicating the power recovery status during the jackpot is input, the message “Power has been recovered” (power recovery notification display) and “Please continue the game as it is. ”(Game continuation notification display) is displayed. That is, in the image being restored, a power recovery notification display for notifying the state at the time of starting the pachinko machine 10 (returning power based on information stored in the backup area) in an identifiable manner and that a game is possible. By displaying the game continuation notification display to notify, the confusion of the player due to the power interruption during the big hit game can be minimized. Here, each of the power recovery notification display and the game continuation notification display is performed when the power interruption occurs before the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the big hit game and when the sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball. In this case, the effect display unit 17 is configured to display the power in any case where the power is cut off. In other words, when power is restored due to a power failure during a big hit game (when a recovery process is performed), the game continuation notification display is displayed to display a right-handed operation form in the same manner as the big hit game before the power loss. The operation handle 16 is operated so as to be identifiable that the game is performed, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged in the resumed jackpot game. In this way, the game continuation notification display that is displayed when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the big hit game is a specific operation display that notifies that the game is performed by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode ( It has a function as a right-handed notification display).

(Right-hand warning display)
In addition, when power is restored due to a power interruption during a big hit game (when recovery processing is performed), the next round game in the big hit game determined before the occurrence of the power interruption restarted from the power interruption occurrence timing. Before the start, a right-handed notification display (specific operation display) can be displayed on the effect display unit 17 (operation notification area 205). Specifically, in the embodiment, when a predetermined command (either an opening command or a closing command in the embodiment) is input from the main control CPU 60a in the restarted jackpot game, a right-handed transition notification display is displayed as a right-handed notification display. A control command to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to the display control board 70. Then, when a control command for displaying the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), during a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) as described above. The display control board 70 controls to display these notification displays in the first operation notification area 205A. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), the display control board 70 controls to display these notification displays in the second operation notification area 205B. That is, by displaying a notification display (right-handed transition notification display) in the first operation notification area 205A before the next round game starts in the restarted jackpot game, the operation handle 16 is displayed in accordance with the restarted jackpot game. While strongly urged to change the operation, after the elapse of a predetermined period, the notification display is displayed in the second operation notification area 205B, thereby notifying the symbol variation effect and the big hit game effect displayed on the effect display unit 17. The display is not disturbed. Here, the right-handed transition notification display indicates that, in the big hit game, when the power interruption occurs before the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball and after the sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball, the power interruption occurs. In any case, a right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in response to an input of a predetermined command (one of the opening command and the closing command in the embodiment).

  In other words, if a power failure occurs during the opening time of the big hit game or the interval time between rounds, a right-handed transition notification display (right-handed notification display) is produced when the release command is input after the big hit game is resumed If a power interruption occurs during the execution of any of the round games displayed on the display unit 17, a right-handed transition notification display (right-handed notification display) is produced when a closing command is input after the big hit game is resumed. It is configured to be displayed on the display unit 17. In this way, when power is restored due to a power failure during a big hit game, a right-handed display unit indicates that the game is operated by operating the operation handle 16 in the right-handed operation mode as the big hit game resumes. On the other hand, the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is displayed after the big hit game is resumed. In the embodiment, when the power interruption occurs during the ending time of the big hit game, the release command and the close command are not input, so that the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is not displayed. When a change grant command is input from the main control CPU 60a after a big hit game, a control command for displaying a right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is output from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Based on the control command, the display control board 70 displays a notification display in the second operation notification area 205B.

  Here, when either the open command or the close command is input from the main control CPU 60a with the power-on process flag set to “1”, the effect control CPU 65a displays the right-handed transition notification display as an effect display. The display unit 17 is configured to restrict display, and the right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 after the power-on process flag is set to “0”. In other words, in a state where the power-on process flag is set to “1”, the output of the control command for displaying the right-handed transition notification display on the effect display unit 17 is restricted (suspended). Thus, the control command is output after the power-on processing flag is set to “0”. In this way, during the power-on process (the power recovery process of the effect control board 65), the power recovery notification display and the game continuation notification display are displayed on the effect display unit 17, and the power-on process (the effect control board 65 of the effect control board 65) is displayed. The right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 after the completion of the power recovery process. The right-handed notification display (right-hand display is displayed in different display modes before and after the power-on processing is completed. The strike transition notification display) is performed. That is, when power is restored due to a power failure during a big hit game, the power-on process is completed and control processing related to the game effect is possible based on the display mode of the right-handed notification display displayed on the effect display unit 17 It is possible to identify whether or not a state has been reached.

(Big hit game production at power recovery)
The effect control CPU 65a causes the effect display unit 17 to execute the power-recovery jackpot game effect in the resumed jackpot game when power is restored due to the power interruption during the jackpot game (when the return process is performed). It is comprised so that it may control. Here, as the power-recovery jackpot game effect, the second jackpot game effect (the second jackpot game display effect, the second gameplay effect to be executed in the non-specific jackpot game in which the pachinko ball is not substantially awarded in a specific area). Are set to execute the second jackpot game sound effect and the second jackpot game light emission effect). That is, when power is restored due to a power failure during a big hit game, and the big hit game at the time of power loss is the specific big hit game, the first big hit that was executed in the specific big hit game before the power interruption Second jackpot game effect (second jackpot game display effect, second jackpot game different from the game effect (first jackpot game display effect, first jackpot game sound effect, first jackpot game light emission effect) If the jackpot game at the time when the power is cut off is the above-mentioned non-specific jackpot game, the jackpot played in the specific jackpot game before the power-off is executed. The same second hit game effect as the game effect is configured to be executed in the jackpot game that has been resumed.

  Here, the power-recovery jackpot game effect is based on a control command related to the jackpot game that is input from the main control CPU 60a when power is restored due to the power interruption during the jackpot game (when the return process is performed). Executed. Specifically, when a release command is input in a jackpot game resumed due to power recovery, a control command is generated that instructs execution of a round game effect in power recovery jackpot game effect (second jackpot game effect) The control CPU 65a is configured to output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. Here, when a release command is input in the jackpot game restarted due to the power recovery, the previous round game corresponding to the first round game regardless of the number of round games specified by the release command. The production control CPU 65a outputs a control command for instructing execution of the round game production every time the release command is input so that the round game production is performed in order from the production. In other words, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs when a pachinko ball enters the specific area (the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball), it is already executed in the big hit game at the time of the power interruption. The previous stage round game effect is executed again in the restarted jackpot game (in the embodiment, the battle effect is redisplayed).

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs in the middle of the jackpot game, the jackpot game effect for power recovery in the jackpot game resumed for a predetermined period from the power restoration ( That is, the execution of the second jackpot game display effect, the second jackpot game sound effect, and the second jackpot game light emission effect) is stopped. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a restricts execution of the power-recovery jackpot game effect when the release command is input from the main control CPU 60a with the power-on process flag set to “1”. The power-up process flag is set to “0” and the power-recovery jackpot game effect is executed. That is, in the state where the power-on processing flag is set to “1”, the output of the control command for executing the power-recovery big hit game effect (round game effect) is restricted (suspended). The effect control CPU 65a outputs the control command after the power-on process flag is set to “0”. In this way, during the power-on process, the power recovery notification display and the game continuation notification display are displayed on the effect display unit 17, and after the power-on process is completed, the power recovery big hit game effect is displayed in the effect display unit 17, the lamp. It is configured to be executed by the device 18 and the speaker 19. That is, when power is restored due to power interruption during the big hit game, the power-on process is completed based on the return big hit game effect executed by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, and the game It is possible to identify whether the control process related to the production is possible.

(Big hit design during power recovery)
In addition, when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the big hit game (when the return process is performed), the effect control CPU 65a performs a predetermined power return big hit effect design (second game information) in the resumed big hit game. ) Is displayed in the special symbol jackpot effect symbol display area 29 of the effect display unit 17. Here, as the power-hit effect for power recovery, a symbol with a different display form or display content than the special-effects effect symbol displayed in the symbol variation effect is set. In this case, the display of the big hit effect symbol display area 29 is different from the big hit special symbol effect symbol displayed before the power-off. Specifically, in the embodiment, “?” Is defined as a power-hit effect symbol for power recovery, and the display control CPU 70a displays an effect display unit to display the power-hit effect symbol for power recovery based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. 17 display is controlled. As described above, in the embodiment, when power is restored due to a power interruption during the big hit game, the power return jackpot effect symbol is displayed so that it can be determined that the power has been restored.

  Here, the power-recovery jackpot directing symbol is the power-off that has been resumed from the power-off occurrence timing when power is restored due to power-off during a big-hit game (when the recovery process is performed). In the jackpot game determined in the above, the game can be displayed before the next round game starts. Specifically, in the embodiment, a control command for displaying the power-hit effect symbol for power recovery is displayed from the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to the display control board 70 at the timing when the right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17. Is output. Note that the control command for displaying the right-handed transition notification display and the control command for displaying the power recovery jackpot effect symbol need not be different commands, and the same control command can be used. In other words, in the restarted jackpot game, the power-hit effect symbol for power recovery is displayed in the jackpot effect symbol display area 29 before the next round game starts, so that it is possible to notify that the jackpot game has been restarted. . Here, in the power-hit game for power recovery, the power-off occurs when the power-off occurs before the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the jackpot game and after the sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball. In any case where it occurs, it is configured to display on the effect display unit 17 in response to an input of a predetermined command (one of the opening command and the closing command in the embodiment).

  In other words, if a power failure occurs during the opening time of the big hit game or the interval time between rounds, when the release command is input after the big hit game is resumed, the power return jackpot effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17 If a power interruption occurs during the execution of any of the round games, a power recovery jackpot effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17 when a close command is input after the jackpot game is resumed. ing. In addition, in the embodiment, when the power interruption occurs during the ending time of the jackpot game, the opening command or the closing command is not input, so that the power recovery jackpot effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 is not displayed. It has become.

  Here, when either the open command or the close command is input from the main control CPU 60a in a state where the power-on process flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 65a produces the power recovery jackpot effect symbol. The display unit 17 is configured to restrict display, and after the power-on process flag is set to “0”, the power-recovery jackpot effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17. In other words, in a state where the power-on process flag is set to “1”, the output of the control command for displaying the power-hit effect symbol for power recovery on the effect display unit 17 is restricted (suspended). The control command is output after the power-on processing flag is set to “0”. As described above, during the power-on process, the power recovery notification display and the game continuation notification display are displayed on the effect display unit 17, and after the power-on process is completed, the power recovery jackpot effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17. It is configured to be. In other words, when power is restored due to power interruption during a big hit game, the power-on process is completed and control processing related to the game effect is possible based on the power return big hit effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17. It is possible to identify whether the state has been reached.

(Game production mode after power recovery)
In addition, when power is restored due to a power failure during a big hit game (when a return process is performed), the special figure variation pattern designation command is input after the restarted big hit game ends. The control CPU 65a is set to determine a specific game effect mode. That is, in the embodiment, when power is restored due to the power interruption during the big hit game (when the return process is performed), the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the restarted big hit game. When the pachinko ball passes through the specific area after restarting, the effect control CPU 65a determines the second game effect mode, while the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the restarted big hit game. When not detected (when the pachinko ball has not passed through the specific area after restarting), the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the first game effect mode. In other words, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs after the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game (when the return process is performed), after the resumed big hit game The effect control CPU 65a determines the first game effect mode as the game effect mode. That is, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game, the game effect mode determined by the presentation control CPU 65a as the game effect mode after the big hit game, and the specific area entry detection in the big hit game The effect mode determined by the effect control CPU 65a is different as the game effect mode after the restarted big hit game when power is restored due to the power interruption occurring after the pachinko ball is detected by the sensor SE5. In this way, in the case of a specific jackpot game, the game effect mode after the jackpot game differs depending on the timing of power failure (before or after the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball). .

(About the hold display in the effect display unit 17)
In addition, the effect control CPU 65a sets a specific number of suspensions in the power-on process for effect control (in the case of the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop, the power recovery status during fluctuation, and the power recovery status during big hit game). The display of the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 of the effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the hold display is shown. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, when the RAM clear designation command or the power-off return command is input, the effect control CPU 65 a displays the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201. , 202 is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the hold display of 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 process, the hold display in 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. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to indicate the minimum number of holds (that is, "0"). As a result, there is no contradiction in which the hold display in the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 exceeds the hold number of each special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. ing. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a stores the reserved display in 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 big hit game. 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.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a displays the next special figure fluctuation display as a special figure after the effect control power-on process is executed when the power-off command during fluctuation or the power-off command during jackpot game is input. By performing in the sections 50A and 50B, the display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the production is set to a hold display for displaying the number of reservations of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurred during the big hit game, the big hit game resumed after the power return ends and the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a is executed. When the special figure variation display is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the production control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to display the special display hold display areas 201 and 202 for the special figure start hold. Control to match the number of pending numbers. 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, the hold display in the special drawing holding display area 201, 202 for the effect in the embodiment is triggered by the pachinko ball winning the first or second start winning portion 31, 32 (determination per special drawing after power recovery) When the predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the control is not performed), the effect control CPU 65a controls the display to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main 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. That is, when there is a winning in the first start winning section 31, the first special figure holding number designation command indicating the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding number information updated in response to the winning is the main. Input from the 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 controlled to match the hold number of the first special figure start hold number information. In addition, when there is a winning in the second starting winning section 32, a second special figure holding number designation command indicating the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding number information updated with the winning as a trigger is the main. The control CPU 60a inputs the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display in the second effect special figure hold display area 202 is controlled to coincide with the hold number of the second special figure 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, when any of the first and second start winning units 31 is won, the special control corresponding to each of the number of holdings of the first and second special figure start holding number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. A figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) 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.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300)
When the RAM clear 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 65b. , 302, 303, 304, and 305 are controlled so as to be in the initial setting state. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when a RAM clear designation command is input, each display unit 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 has a predetermined display form. The effect control CPU 65a controls the operation. In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 to be turned off (non-display state) for a predetermined period after power recovery. Yes. 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). .

  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 65b when the 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. 11, when a power failure recovery command is input, the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 are turned off for a predetermined period from the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a controls the state. 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. Different from the form, it can be identified from the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the pachinko machine 10 has been turned on. 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 RAM clear designation command is input and when the power-off return 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.

  Further, as described above, when winning is determined by the special figure determination, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display is displayed by lighting in a predetermined emission color (for example, red) in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302. The display 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 hit display. Here, when winning in the special symbol determination, if the power is not cut off, the symbol combination for the big bonus special symbol forming the symbol combination as the effect display displayed in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26 An effect symbol (for example, “7”, etc.) is displayed in the special figure jackpot effect symbol display area 29 of the effect display unit 17, and in the case of power recovery caused by a power interruption that occurred during the big hit game, the special figure jackpot Different jackpot game recovery power effect symbols are displayed in the special symbol jackpot effect symbol display area 29 in the effect symbol display area 29. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the big hit game, the display states of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are different from those before the occurrence of the power interruption. The production control CPU 65a is controlling.

  In addition, when the power-off command during the jackpot game is input, the effect control CPU 65a performs the next special figure variation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B after the effect control power-on processing is executed. Thus, the special display auxiliary symbol is controlled to be changed and stopped on the auxiliary display unit 300 based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. In other words, when power is restored due to a power loss that occurred during a big hit game, the special figure is triggered by the fact that the big hit game resumed after the power restoration ends and the main control CPU 60a performs the special figure judgment. When the variable display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure production symbol on the production display unit 17 and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302). The change and stop display are restarted in synchronization with the special figure change display. In other words, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the big hit game, the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is continuously displayed while the big hit game resumed after the power return is performed. ) Is kept in a non-display state (light-off state). In other words, when power is restored due to a power interruption during a big hit game, whether or not the special figure determination is made after the power restoration is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302). It can be identified based on.

  Here, in the above, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a power recovery pattern in the case of power recovery accompanying power interruption during a big hit game is referred to as the special symbol as a power recovery pattern in the case of power recovery accompanying power interruption other than during a big hit game. Although it has the same form as the figure auxiliary symbol (that is, the extinguished state), a dedicated power recovery symbol can be set in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during a big hit game. That is, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the big hit game, the effect 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 power recovery due to power interruption during a big hit game, the auxiliary display unit uses a symbol different from the special symbol auxiliary symbol used for the auxiliary special symbol variation display performed in the auxiliary display unit 300 as the power recovery symbol. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display so as to display on the screen 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. Differently, the color and blinking mode of the LED can be a power recovery pattern displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 in the case of power recovery accompanying power interruption during a big hit game. 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 power has been recovered due to the power interruption during the big hit game. Furthermore, for each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, by setting a dedicated power recovery pattern to be displayed in the case of power recovery due to power loss during the big hit game, it is possible to prevent power loss during the big hit game. Accordingly, there is an advantage that it is possible to more easily determine that the power has been restored.

  In addition, the production control CPU 65a holds a specific hold number in the production control power-on process (in the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of the fluctuation stop, the power recovery state during the fluctuation and the big hit game). The display of the 1st and 2nd special figure reservation auxiliary | assistant display parts 303 and 304 of the auxiliary display part 300 is controlled so that it may become a display. 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. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a, when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the big hit game, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 in the auxiliary display section 300. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of reservations in the start reservation number information is in a display form that cannot be identified.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a displays the next special figure variation display after the execution of the effect control power-on process when the power-off command during change or the power-off command during jackpot game is input. Effect control is performed at 50A and 50B so that the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is a hold display that displays the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is controlled by the CPU 65a. In other words, when power is restored due to a power loss that occurred during a big hit game, the special figure is triggered by the fact that the big hit game resumed after the power restoration ends and the main control CPU 60a performs the special figure judgment. When the variable display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect control CPU 65a controls the special display hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 so that the hold display matches 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.

  In addition, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 in the embodiment is triggered by a pachinko ball winning the first or second start winning section 31 or 32 (the judgment per special figure is not made after power recovery). When the predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not performed), the effect control CPU 65a controls the display so as to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c in an identifiable manner. 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. That is, when there is a winning in the first start winning section 31, the first special figure holding number designation command indicating the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding number information updated in response to the winning is the main. Input from the control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 is controlled to coincide with the hold number of the first special figure start hold number information. The same applies to the case where the second start winning portion 32 is won. 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, when any of the first and second start winning units 31 is won, the special control corresponding to each of the number of holdings of the first and second special figure start holding number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. A figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation command) 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.

  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 or second error display area 401, 402 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 and 402 when the power is turned off, and the power-off command (predetermined control signal) during the big hit game is input. In addition, 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 a big hit game, the first specific error notification displayed at the time of the power interruption is not performed, and the effect display section 17 and the auxiliary display section By making the display state of 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. In addition, as described above, when power is restored due to power interruption that occurred during a big hit game, the error is resolved due to power restoration due to power interruption by displaying the image under restoration in the resumed big hit game Can be accurately identified.

  Here, if the error state has not been resolved even after power is restored (when a detection signal is input from any of the error detection sensors ST1 to ST4 to the main control CPU 60a), the restarted big hit game is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to input an error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. When the error specified by the input error designation command is the first specific error (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error), the effect control CPU 65a The image is not displayed and a notification corresponding to the error is executed. In addition, when the error specified by the input error specifying command is the second or third specific error (full error), the effect control CPU 65a sets each error in a state where the image being restored is displayed. Error notification is executed in the corresponding error display areas 401 and 402. 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 other words, the main control CPU 60a included in the main control board 60 of the embodiment is a hit determination means for determining whether or not a game is to be generated when the start condition is established (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32). As a function. 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). In other words, when the main control CPU 60a serving as the hit judging means determines that the hit is triggered by the ball detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 serving as the start winning detecting means, the main control CPU 60a determines the hit. 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 of the embodiment, when the specific area entrance detection means (specific area entrance detection sensor SE5) detects the entrance of the game ball, the first specific state (probability change state) after the winning game ends. ) Functions as first specific state provision determining means (probability changing state provision determining means). Similarly, when the specific area entry detecting means (specific area entry detection sensor SE5) detects the entry of a game ball, the main control CPU 60a performs the second specific state (variable state) after the winning game is finished. It functions as a second specific state provision determining unit (variable state provision determining unit) that determines to provide the state. In other words, the main control CPU 60a determines whether to give a specific game state (variable state) for opening and closing the variable start winning means (second start winning portion 32) under an open / close control condition advantageous to the player. It has a function as an assignment determination means. That is, the main control CPU 60a performs a first state in which a game ball flows down to a ball flow-down area (first ball flow-down area 21a) other than the specific ball flow-down area, and the specific ball flow-down area (second ball flow-down area). 21b) functions as a state specifying means capable of specifying which of the second states the game ball is allowed to flow down.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a receives the determination result of giving the specific gaming state (shortening state) as a trigger, and provides first gaming state instruction information (shortening flag) indicating that the specific gaming state is to be given. In addition to functioning as a first setting means for setting to a specific value, the winning game is triggered by a determination result that gives a second specific gaming state (during big hit game) (becomes a winning determination result). It functions as a second setting means for setting the second game state instruction information (big hit flag) indicating that the game has been played to a specific value.

  The main control CPU 60a functions as an operation mode notification determining unit that determines whether or not the operation in the specific operation mode (right-handed operation mode) is informed, and determines that the operation in the specific operation mode is informed. In response to this, it functions as first notification control means for controlling the first notification means (right-handed display portion 59) so as to notify the specific operation mode in the first notification mode (lighted state).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a determination unit (error determination unit) for determining the occurrence of an error based on detection signals output from the various detection sensors SE3, ST1 to ST4 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 the determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determination means. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is a display content control means for controlling the display content on the display means (effect display unit 17). Moreover, it functions as an effect display control means for controlling the effect display unit 17 to stop and display the determined special-design 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 amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down area 21a or the second ball flow-down area 21b of the game area 21 according to the launch position. . Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the ball flow down areas 21a and 21b wins the first start prize opening 31a or the second start prize opening 32a, the first start prize detection sensor SE1 or the second start prize 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.

  A pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the first start winning portion 31 and the effect display portion 17 performs a symbol variation effect by a 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, when the second start winning part 32 is won and the effect display part 17 performs the symbol change effect, the LED of the second special figure change auxiliary display part 302 blinks and the auxiliary special figure change display is started. Simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol, the light emission state (lighted or extinguished) of the second special diagram variation auxiliary display section 302 is confirmed (variation stopped), and the auxiliary special symbol 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, whether or not the special figure, which is the elapsed time until the determination result of the special figure determination is shown, is accurately changed from the display state of either the effect display unit 17 or the auxiliary display unit 300 Can be identified. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the freedom degree of the production | presentation using the production | presentation display part 17, and can improve the interest of a game.

  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 whether or not the special figure displayed on the screen is changing. For this reason, regardless of the display state of the effect display unit 17, it can be identified from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300 whether the special figure variation display is being performed, so the effect display unit 17 and the movable body 110, It becomes possible to increase the degree of freedom of the performance using 120, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error (magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) having a high degree of urgency has occurred, By making an error notification (full screen error display) displayed on the display unit 17 indistinguishable from the special symbol effect symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination, it is possible to make it difficult to continue normal games. The game can be prevented from being continued in a state where 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 is possible to prevent the player from being confused unnecessarily. 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 becomes possible to more effectively report the occurrence of an error accompanying 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.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a game in a right-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball is caused to flow down to the second ball flow-down area 21b is suitable (in the case of a variable state or a big hit game state), the right-handed display unit By notifying in 59 and the effect display part 17, the form which should operate the operation handle 16 can be alert | reported correctly. Further, when the first specific error occurs, the notification is continued in a state where the operation in the right-handed operation mode by the right-handed display unit 59 can be identified, and the notification by the effect display unit 17 cannot be identified. By doing so, it can be notified that the game in the right-handed operation mode is suitable. In addition, when a second specific error that is different from the first specific error occurs, the notification is continued in a state where the notification by the right-handed display unit 59 and the effect display unit 17 can be identified, so that the right-handed The type of error that has occurred can be determined while notifying that the game in the operation mode is suitable. That is, by combining the right-handed display unit 59 and the effect display unit 17 with the notification mode, it is possible to appropriately notify the operation mode of the operation handle 16 and the error.

  In the embodiment, whether or not the right-handed operation mode is informed after completion of the game state setting process for specifying whether or not the right-handed game mode is suitable (that is, whether the game is a variable state or a big hit game). By determining whether or not, the process of notifying the operation in the right-handed operation mode can be performed at once. Moreover, it is possible to prevent omission of notification by executing the operation form notification processing after the game state setting processing. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the right-handed operation mode is used based on the variable flag indicating that the variable state for opening and closing the second start winning portion 32 is provided under the open / close control condition advantageous to the player. By notifying the above operation, it is possible to prevent missing a chance to win the second start winning portion 32 in the variable state. Similarly, by notifying the operation in the right-handed operation mode based on the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot game is awarded, it is possible to prevent the chance to win the special winning means in the jackpot game.

  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 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.

  Similarly, when power is restored due to a power failure, the next hit determination is performed after the power restoration, so that the operation in the right-handed operation mode is notified in the same notification mode as before the power is turned off. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify the operation mode of the operation handle 16 to a player who may be confused by power recovery.

  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 fluctuation display, the power-off command at the time of fluctuation to show the power-off at the time of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display, and the jackpot game to show the power-off during the big hit game An intermediate power-off command is set so that any power-off command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a depending on whether a special figure change has been performed at the time of power-off. The effect control CPU 65a can discriminate whether or not the special figure fluctuation display has occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, and the effect control CPU 65a can discriminate whether or not the power interruption has occurred during the big hit game. Then, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, a predetermined control signal indicating that the power interruption occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation) or during the big hit game When a power-off command during fluctuation or a power-off command during jackpot gaming is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, the recovery display is displayed on the effect display unit 17 so that power is restored when the power is turned off. Can be identified accurately, and even if the synchronization relationship is disturbed, misidentification and confusion of the player can be prevented.

  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.

  Further, in the jackpot game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring before the detection of the pachinko ball by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 and in the jackpot game, the power generated after the detection of the pachinko ball by the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 In each case where the power is restored due to the interruption, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from being lost by restarting the big hit game from the timing of the occurrence of the power interruption. In addition, when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring at the timing, the power display notification display for notifying the power restoration is displayed on the effect display unit 17 so that the power restoration due to the power interruption can be accurately performed. It is possible to inform the player, and the suspicion of the player can be minimized. In addition, by displaying a right-handed notification display on the effect display unit 17 before the next round game starts in the restarted jackpot game, a player who may be confused due to power interruption and power recovery Thus, the operation mode of the operation handle 16 can be appropriately notified according to the state.

  In addition, even if the power is lost due to the power interruption that occurs after the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 detects the entry in the big hit game, the previous round game effect is re-executed in the big hit game resumed after the power return. By displaying, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot game where a pachinko ball can enter a specific area has been restarted in a specific round, and to prevent the distrust caused by power interruption and power recovery as much as possible. be able to.

  Further, during the power-on process (the power recovery process of the effect control board 65), the power recovery notification display and the game continuation notification display are displayed on the effect display unit 17, and the power-on process (the power recovery of the effect control board 65) After completion of the processing, a right-handed transition notification display is displayed on the effect display unit 17. The player can be informed of the state of the pachinko machine 10 appropriately by displaying a right-handed notification display in a different display form during the execution of the power recovery process due to power interruption and after the completion of the power recovery process. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify the player that the operation handle 16 should be operated according to the right-hand notification display.

  Further, in the big hit game, when the power is restored after the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball (when the return process is performed), the game after the resumed big hit game The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine the first game effect mode as the effect mode. In this way, in the big hit game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs after the specific area incoming detection sensor SE5 detects the entry, the replay mode after the big hit game is changed to the specific area without causing the power interruption. Different from the game effect mode when the hit detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball and the big hit game ends, it is possible to notify from the effect state that power has been restored due to the power interruption.

  In addition, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs in the middle of the big hit game, the power return big hit effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 is a jackpot effect symbol displayed in the big hit game before the power interruption. By making it different, it can be easily identified from the display form and display contents of the effect display unit 17 that the big hit game is being performed in a state different from the normal state.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a release command is input in the jackpot game restarted due to power recovery, the round game performance in the power recovery jackpot game effect (second jackpot game effect) is executed. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to output a control command to be directed to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. That is, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs in the middle of the game, the second jackpot game display effect on the effect display unit 17 or the speaker in the jackpot game resumed for a predetermined period from the power restoration. By stopping the second jackpot game sound effect, the second jackpot game light emission effect display effect on the lamp device 18, the display content on the effect display unit 17d, the sound output status from the speaker 19, or the lamp device It can be notified that the power interruption has occurred from the 18 light emission modes.

  Further, in the embodiment, when power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs in the middle of a specific jackpot game, a recovery jackpot game effect (second jackpot game effect) is executed in the resumed jackpot game. Thus, the fact that the jackpot game that has been restored due to the power interruption is being performed is indicated by the display content on the effect display unit 17d, the sound output state from the speaker 19, or the light emission mode of the lamp device 18 The occurrence can be notified.

  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 number 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.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as described above, the right-handed display unit 59 and the effect display unit 17 notify when the game in the right-handed operation mode in which the pachinko ball is caused to flow down to the second ball flow-down area 21b is suitable. Thereby, the form which should operate the operation handle 16 can be alert | reported correctly. When the power is restored due to the power interruption, the right-handed display unit 59 notifies the right-handed operation mode in the same notification mode as before the power-off, thereby preventing the game from being confused while displaying the effect. The unit 17 notifies the right-handed operation mode in a different notification mode from that before the power is turned off, so that the right-handed operation mode in the right-handed display unit 59 and the effect display unit 17 indicates that the power has been restored due to the power-off. Can be identified. In addition, when power is restored due to a power loss that occurred in a big hit game, before the next round game starts in the restarted big hit game, the operation in the right-handed operation mode is notified in the same notification mode as before the power interruption. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately notify the operation mode of the operation handle 16 to a player who may be confused by power interruption and power recovery.

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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 either the opening command or the closing command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the restarted winning game (big hit game), the specific operation display (right-handed notification display) is displayed on the display means (effect display) However, the specific operation display may be displayed on the display means at an arbitrary timing before the next round game starts in the restart game.
(2) In the embodiment, it is configured to execute the ball suggestion effect (previous round game effect) in the resumed jackpot game, but in the resumed jackpot game, the effect according to the number of rounds (previous round game effect, specific round game) Production or talk round game production) may be executed.
(3) In the embodiment, in the winning game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring after the detection of the entering by the specific area entrance detecting means (specific area entrance detecting sensor SE5), the effect after the restarting the winning game is resumed. Although the effect mode (first game effect mode) is determined as the mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second game effect mode may be determined.
(4) In the embodiment, the power-off power-hitting recovery jackpot effect symbol is set, but when the power-off occurs, information related to the jackpot special symbol effect symbol is stored in the storage means (effect control ROM 65b). In addition, a symbol (for example, “7” or the like) having the same form as that of the jackpot special symbol effect symbol may be displayed. In this case, the color (for example, gray) and lightness (for example, dark red) are displayed differently so that they can be recognized as a display form different from the normal display form (for example, light red) for the special symbol for the big hit special figure. It can also comprise.
(5) 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 where 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 (special effect symbol) cannot be identified.

(6) 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 display 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.
(7) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred when the first game information (special figure) is stopped, and the first game information (special figure). ) Is different from the background display (image being restored) when power is restored due to power interruption that occurred during big hit games, but the background display when power is restored due to power interruption A common background display (for example, a recovering image) may be used.
(8) 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.
(9) 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.
(10) In the embodiment, the configuration is such that when the power is restored due to the power interruption occurring 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.

(11) When power is restored due to a power interruption that occurs when the first game information is suspended, the second and third game information is displayed in the same display state as before the occurrence of the power interruption. It may be made to become.
(12) In the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs 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.
(13) In the embodiment, the error notification is performed by the second game information display means (effect display section). However, the error notification may be performed by the third game information display means (auxiliary display section). 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.
(14) In the embodiment, when power is restored in the event of power loss during a big hit game, as a big hit game effect for power recovery, the pachinko ball is executed in the non-specific big hit game in which a specific area is substantially impossible to win. Although the second jackpot game effect is configured to be executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the effect control ROM 65b of the embodiment, a jackpot game effect pattern dedicated to power recovery specifying the effect contents of the jackpot game effect to be executed in the recovered jackpot game is set, and the power is cut off during the jackpot game. When power is restored, a control command based on the power-hit game effect pattern dedicated to power recovery is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 so as to execute the power-hit game effect for power recovery. It may be configured. Here, as a power-hit game effect for power recovery, an effect different from the normal jackpot game effect (first and second jackpot game effects in the embodiment) (display effect on the effect display unit 17, light emission effect of the lamp device 18) The sound effect on the speaker 19) is executed, so that it is possible to identify that the power has been restored due to the power interruption during the big hit game from the contents of the big hit game effect. In addition, as a jackpot game effect for power recovery, it is executed in common regardless of the type of jackpot game when the power is cut off by avoiding the effect that suggests the type of jackpot game or the game state after the jackpot game. can do.
(15) In the embodiment, the two special winning portions are provided. However, one or three or more special winning portions may be provided.
(16) In the embodiment, the specific area entrance 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 variation state may be provided according to the kind of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when it becomes a determination result.

(17) All or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions provided in 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.
(18) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or 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.
(19) Special figure display means (special figure display part) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the effect display part for displaying the design for the production (effect graphic). 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.
(20) 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.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
(A) A game board (20) in which a plurality of ball flow areas (21a, 21b) in which game balls can flow down is formed, and a game ball launch position on the game board (20) based on the player's operation Operating means (16) that can be changed, and a game ball that flows down at least a specific ball flow down area (21b) of the plurality of ball flow down areas (21a, 21b) is provided at a position where a prize can be won and opened and closed. Special winning means (41, 42) capable of opening and closing the winning opening by means (41b, 42b), and hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not the winning condition is met as a trigger, the hit judging In the gaming machine configured to be able to give a winning game consisting of a predetermined number of round games that open the special winning means (41, 42) when the means (60a) is a winning determination result,
A specific area (43b) in which a game ball can enter in the specific round game of the winning game;
Specific area entrance detection means (SE5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the specific area (43b),
When the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) detects the entrance of a game ball, a specific state assignment determination means (60a) for determining to give a specific state after the winning game is finished,
Display means (17) capable of displaying the game,
Display content control means (65a) for controlling the display content on the display means (17),
In the winning game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred after the entry detection by the specific area entering detection means (SE5), the winning game is configured to resume from the occurrence timing of the power interruption,
The display content control means (65a)
When the winning game is performed, the display means (17) displays a specific operation display that prompts the user to operate the operation means (16) in an operation mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the specific ball flow down area (21b). When the power is generated after the specific area entry detecting means (SE5) detects the entry in the winning game and the power is restored due to the power interruption, the power supply notification display for notifying the power return is displayed on the display means. (17) is configured to display the specific operation display on the display means (17) before the next round game starts in the restarted winning game, and
When the winning game is performed, a display suggestion effect (17) is displayed on the display means (17) before the specific round game, and a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of a game ball entering the specific area (43b), In the winning game, when the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) recovers power due to the power interruption that occurred after detecting the entrance, the display means (17) displays the entrance suggestion effect after the power recovery. The gist is that it is configured to be displayed again.
In this way, in the winning game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs after the entry detection by the specific area entry detecting means, the game is regained by restarting the winning game from the occurrence timing of the power interruption. It can prevent damage. In addition, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred at that timing, the power recovery notification display that notifies the power recovery is displayed, thereby minimizing the player's suspicion due to power interruption and power recovery and restarting. By displaying a specific operation display before the next round game starts in the winning game, the operation mode of the operation means is appropriate for a player who may be confused by power interruption and power recovery Can be directed to.
Also, in the specific round game, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs after the specific area entry detection means detects the entry in the winning game, the entry suggestion effect is displayed again after the power restoration. It is possible to cause the player to recognize that the hit game where the game ball can enter the specific area has been resumed, and to prevent the distrust caused by the power interruption and power recovery.
(B) The display content control means (65a) displays the specific operation display on the display means (17) in a different display form during the execution of the power recovery process due to power interruption and after the completion of the power recovery process. The gist is to control the display.
In this way, the player can be informed of the state of the gaming machine appropriately by displaying the specific operation display in different display modes during the power recovery process due to the power interruption and after the power recovery process is completed. In addition, the player can be appropriately instructed to operate the operating means in accordance with the specific operation display.
(C) Providing an effect mode determining means (65a) for determining an effect mode from a plurality of different effect modes,
The display content control means (65a) is configured to cause the display means (17) to execute an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means (65a),
In the winning game, when the specific area entrance detecting means (SE5) detects entering, the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means (65a) as the effect mode after the winning game, and in the winning game The effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means (65a) as the effect mode after the restarted winning game when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs after the entrance detection by the specific area entrance detection means (SE5) The gist is that they are configured differently.
In this way, in the winning game, when power is restored due to the power interruption that occurs after the entry detection by the specific area entry detecting means, the replay mode after the winning hit game is resumed without entering the specific area. By making it different from the effect mode when the ball detecting means detects the entry, it is possible to notify from the effect state that the power has been restored due to the power interruption.

17 effect display section (second game information display means, display means)
19 Speaker (Sound output means)
20 game board 21a 1st sphere falling area 21b 2nd sphere falling area (specific sphere falling area)
41 1st Special Prize Division (Special Prize Method)
42 Second Special Prize (Special Prize Means)
43b Second branch passage (specific area)
SE5 Specific area entry detection sensor (specific area entry detection means)
60a Main control CPU (first control means, hit determination means, specific state assignment determination means)
65a effect control CPU (second control means, display content control means, effect mode determination means)
73 Sound control board (sound control means)
300 Auxiliary display section (third game information display means)
M game information display section (first game information display means)

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A game board in which a plurality of ball flow areas where a game ball can flow down is formed, operation means capable of changing a launch position of the game ball on the game board based on a player's operation, and the plurality of ball flow areas Special winning means that is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down at least a specific ball flowing area can win a prize, and that can open and close the winning opening by the opening and closing means, and first control means for executing predetermined control processing And a second control means for executing a control process related to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means, wherein the first control means determines whether or not the start condition is met. A gaming machine configured to provide a winning game consisting of a predetermined number of round games for releasing the special winning means when the winning determination means is a winning determination result,
First game information display means capable of changing and stopping the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means based on the control of the first control means;
Second game information display means capable of changing and stopping the second game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means based on the control of the second control means;
A third game capable of displaying third game information based on the control of the second control means in a form that allows the first game information display means to identify whether the first game information is being displayed in a variable manner. Information display means;
A specific area where a game ball can enter in the hit game;
A specific area entrance detection means for detecting an entrance of a game ball into the specific area;
When the specific area entrance detection means detects the entry of a game ball, the specific area provision determination means for determining to give a specific state after the winning game,
The first control means is configured to execute a hit game interrupted due to the power interruption after the power interruption occurs in the winning game and then recover,
The second control means can cause the second game information display means to display a power recovery notification display for notifying power recovery, and when the winning game is performed, a game ball is placed in the specific ball flow down area. A specific operation display that prompts the user to operate the operation means in an operation mode for causing the game to flow down is configured to be displayed on the second game information display means,
In the winning game, after the specific area entry detecting means detects the entry, the power failure occurs and the power is restored, and then the power recovery notification display is displayed on the second game information display means. The third game information display means is not displayed for a predetermined period from the power recovery,
After the power is cut off and power is restored in the middle of a predetermined round game in which an unexecuted round game is left in the winning game, the second game is performed before the start timing of the next round game of the predetermined round game. A specific operation display is displayed on the game information display means,
After a power failure occurs during the ending period of the winning game and power is restored, a specific operation display is not displayed on the second game information display means,
The second control means causes the second game information display means to display the specific operation display in a different display form during the execution of the power recovery process in which the power interruption has occurred and after the completion of the power recovery process. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to obtain. A game board in which a plurality of ball flow areas where a game ball can flow down is formed, operation means capable of changing a launch position of the game ball on the game board based on a player's operation, and the plurality of ball flow areas Special winning means which is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down at least a specific ball flowing area can win a prize and can open and close the winning opening by the opening and closing means, and whether or not it is triggered by the establishment of the start condition A game machine configured to provide a winning game consisting of a predetermined number of round games for releasing the special winning means when the winning determination means is a winning determination result;
A specific area where a game ball can enter in the hit game;
A specific area entrance detection means for detecting an entrance of a game ball into the specific area;
A specific state provision determining means for determining that a specific state is to be imparted after completion of the winning game when the specific area entrance detecting means detects a game ball entering;
Display means capable of displaying the game;
Display content control means for controlling display content on the display means;
A sound output means capable of performing an effect by sound;
Sound control means for controlling the sound output from the sound output means, and causing the sound output means to execute a hit game sound effect when the hit game is performed,
After a power failure occurs in the winning game and power is restored, the winning game interrupted by the power failure is executed halfway, and the sound output means provides a winning game sound effect for a predetermined period from the power restoration. Configured to stop running
The display content control means can display a power recovery notification display for notifying power recovery on the display means, and when the winning game is performed, in an operation mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the specific ball flow down area. A specific operation display prompting to operate the operation means is configured to be displayed on the display means;
In the winning game, after the specific area entry detecting means detects the entry, the power interruption occurs and the power is restored, and then a power recovery notification display is displayed on the display means.
After the power is cut off and power is restored in the middle of a predetermined round game in which an unexecuted round game is left in the winning game, the display means is provided before the start timing of the next round game of the predetermined round game. The specific operation display is displayed on the
After power failure occurs and power is restored during the winning game ending period, a specific operation display is not displayed on the display means.
After the power failure occurs in the winning game and power is restored, at least a part of the performance performed before the power failure occurs can be re-executed after the power restoration,
A gaming machine configured to display the specific operation display on the display unit in a different display form during a power recovery process in which a power interruption has occurred and after the power recovery process is completed.

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