JP2019103645A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of making a display in which identification information is emphasized by suitably displaying a background image and the identification information.SOLUTION: When a number image F1 and a background image are not displayed in the overlapped manner, a character image D1 as the background image is displayed in a high visible state, and when the number image F1 and the background image are displayed in the overlapped manner, a character image D2 as the background image is displayed in a low visible state. Moreover, control which displays a promotion display with a recovery display can be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been one in which identification information is variably displayed by being superimposed on a background image (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-18020

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 mentioned above, since the visibility of the display mode of the identification information and the display mode of the background image is not sufficiently considered, it is difficult to highlight the identification information during the variable display by the background image. It could have been.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such actual circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of emphasizing identification information by displaying the background image and the identification information suitably. It is.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Identification information display means (microcomputer for effect control) capable of displaying a background image (character image D1, character image D2, etc. in FIG. 12) and the identification information (number symbol F1, etc. in FIG. 12) superimposed on the background image 100, effect display device 9 etc.),
The identification information display means is configured to perform the first visibility on the visibility of the background image when the variable display of the identification information is being executed (the state of high visibility as shown in the character image D1 in FIG. 12, etc. And the second visibility (in which the visibility is low as shown in the character image D2 in FIG. 12, etc.) whose visibility is lower than the first visibility can be displayed. And
further,
A launcher capable of launching game media based on a player's operation (eg, a hit operating handle or a hit launching device);
The first control means (for example, CPU 90103) that can control the progress of the game and execute the game state recovery process (for example, Sa9041 to Sa9048 in the game control main process) when receiving the power supply after stopping the power supply. When,
A promotion display (for example, a right-handed notification image) for promoting firing of a game medium so as to flow down a specific channel (for example, right gaming area 9010R) of the flow-down paths for game media to flow down, and the recovery Display means (for example, effect display device 905) capable of displaying a recovery display (for example, a power failure recovery screen) regarding processing;
Informing means (for example, a right-handed informing LED 9030) capable of promoting informing to promote firing of a game medium so as to flow down the specific path, which is means different from the display means.
A second control for controlling display on the display unit based on information transmitted from the first control unit (for example, a right-handed notification LED lighting specification command in the embodiment and a game state specification command in the modification 1) Means (for example, CPU 90120 for effect control),
Equipped with
The second control means can control to display the promotion display together with the recovery display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 42, the effect control CPU 90120 displays a right-handed notification process and a power failure recovery screen display) A part that displays a power failure recovery screen and a right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 by executing the processing)
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, by displaying the background image and the identification information suitably, it is possible to make the display in which the identification information is emphasized. Further, when the gaming state is restored, the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
The identification information display means changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility by blurring the background image and displays it (as shown in (d), (f) and (g) of FIG. And the character image D2 of the display mode which has been blurred).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the display in which the identification information is emphasized by blurring the background image.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
The identification information display means changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility by superimposing another image on the background image and displays the result (as shown in the modification, the background image is a different image By lowering the visibility of the background image etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by superimposing another image on the background image, it is possible to make a display in which identification information is emphasized.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The identification information is provided in a plurality of types (eg, 1 to 9 numeral symbols are provided),
The identification information display means changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility and highlights the specific identification information of the plurality of types of identification information in a highlighted manner (FIG. 12 (d As shown in), (f) and (g), a character image D2 whose visibility is reduced when the number symbol F1 corresponding to the symbol turning effect such as 3, 4 and 5 is enlarged and displayed. Display etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to highlight specific identification information.
(5) The gaming machine according to (4) above,
The identification information display means highlights the specific identification information by adding a predetermined image to the specific identification information (as shown in (d), (f) and (g) in FIG. 12) The numerical symbol F1 is highlighted by adding the effect image F2 to the numerical symbol F1 corresponding to the symbol turning effect such as 3, 4 and 5.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to highlight specific identification information.
(6) The gaming machine according to (5) above,
The identification information display means displays the visibility of the predetermined image by the first visibility (as shown in (d), (f) and (g) in FIG. 12, the effect image F2 has high visibility) Display in state etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to highlight specific identification information by a predetermined image whose visibility does not decrease.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Motion detection means (push button 120, push sensor 124, etc.) capable of detecting the motion of the player;
The operation detection means (microcomputer 100 for effect control or the like) which executes the operation effect by detecting the action of the player by the operation detection means.
The operation effect means executes the operation effect (such as a button effect during symbol rotation effect as shown in the modification) when the visibility of the background image is displayed with the second visibility.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect when the visibility of the background image is reduced.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Holding storage means (for example, combined holding storage buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage information;
And a hold display unit (such as a microcomputer 100 for effect control) for displaying the hold storage information stored in the hold storage unit as a hold display.
The suspension display means displays the visibility of the suspension display according to the first visibility even when the background image has the second visibility (FIGS. 12 (d), (f), As shown in (g), even when the character image D2 is displayed in a state where the visibility is lowered, display is performed without lowering the visibility of the hold display H, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of the visibility of the background image, the visibility of the hold display can be kept constant, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in the visibility of the hold display.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (5) or (6) above,
A plurality of patterns for emphasizing and displaying the specific identification information are provided (eg, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, patterns with large and small patterns of the effect image are provided, etc.)
The identification information display means highlights the specific identification information in a different pattern based on the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) (shown in FIGS. 13 (C) and (D) Thus, at the time of a big hit, the effect image size is determined at a higher rate than at the time of removal, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on a pattern for highlighting specific identification information.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
Adjustment means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of adjusting the effect according to the adjustment operation (adjustment operation etc.) by the player during the execution of the variable display;
Adjustment image display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) for displaying an adjustment image (adjustment result image R etc. shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period (predetermined period T1 etc.) Etc) and,
When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image display means performs the adjustment image in a period (the derivation display period T2 or the like) in which the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period. Not visible or difficult to see (such as making the adjusted image non-displayed, making the adjusted image semi-transparent, making it flickering, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  Moreover, the invention which concerns on the following (11)-(18) is included in the form for implementing invention mentioned later. Conventionally, in the gaming machine, when power is again supplied after the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped, as disclosed in JP-A-2002-143523, a variable display (display means) is used. There has been a display indicating that the gaming state is a specific gaming state, together with the fact that recovery from the state where power is not supplied is restored (restoration of the gaming state). However, in the above-described gaming machine, when the gaming state is restored, it is not displayed on the variable display device (display means) which one of the plurality of paths through which the gaming medium can flow. , There was a problem that the player may be disadvantaged. In view of this point, there is a demand for provision of a gaming machine capable of reducing the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to (11) according to another aspect,
(11) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901) capable of playing a game using gaming media (for example, gaming balls),
A launcher capable of launching game media based on a player's operation (eg, a hit operating handle or a hit launching device);
The first control means (for example, CPU 90103) that can control the progress of the game and execute the game state recovery process (for example, Sa9041 to Sa9048 in the game control main process) when receiving the power supply after stopping the power supply. When,
A promotion display (for example, a right-handed notification image) for promoting firing of a game medium so as to flow down a specific channel (for example, right gaming area 9010R) of the flow-down paths for game media to flow down, and the recovery Display means (for example, effect display device 905) capable of displaying a recovery display (for example, a power failure recovery screen) regarding processing;
Informing means (for example, a right-handed informing LED 9030) capable of promoting informing to promote firing of a game medium so as to flow down the specific path, which is means different from the display means.
A second control for controlling display on the display unit based on information transmitted from the first control unit (for example, a right-handed notification LED lighting specification command in the embodiment and a game state specification command in the modification 1) Means (for example, CPU 90120 for effect control),
Equipped with
The second control means can control to display the promotion display together with the recovery display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 42, the effect control CPU 90120 displays a right-handed notification process and a power failure recovery screen display) A part that displays a power failure recovery screen and a right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 by executing the processing)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced when the gaming state is restored.

(12) The gaming machine according to (11) above,
The second control means can control the notification by the notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the processing of S90705 and S90708 to turn on the right-handed notification LED 9030) Part, or the part that performs the processing of S 907 11 and turns off the right-handed notification LED 9030),
Control is performed to display the promotion display on the display unit together with the recovery display based on the reception of the specific route notification execution command for executing the promotion notification by the notification unit from the first control unit (for example, As shown in FIG. 40, when the effect control CPU 90120 determines in the processing of S90704 and S90707 that there is reception of the LED lighting designation command for right-handed notification, the processing of S90705 and S90706 or S90708 and S90709 is executed, and right-handed A portion to start lighting of the notification LED 9030 and display of a right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is not necessary to provide an individual command for displaying the prompting display on the display means, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of commands.

(13) The gaming machine according to (11) or (12) above,
The first control means can transmit a command to the second control means at transmission timings at predetermined time intervals (e.g., the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 25 by the CPU 103 every 2 ms) Execute command control processing (S9020) and send a command to effect control board 12 (CPU 90120 for effect control), it is a command different from the specific route notification execution command and notifies that the gaming state has been restored Transmit a recovery command (for example, a power failure recovery specification command) at the transmission timing at the same predetermined time interval as the specific route notification execution command (for example, right-handed in Sa 9046 and Sa 9048 of the game control main processing shown in FIG. Make transmission settings for the notification LED lighting specification command and the power failure recovery specification command, and play the same interrupt game By executing the command control processing in patronage timer interrupt process, the portion for transmitting the right-handed informing LED lighting specified command and the power interruption recovery designated command)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the display start time of the recovery display and the display start time of the promotion display are different, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the promotion display being missed.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (13),
A specific route corresponding light emitting unit (for example, a right-handed display unit 9025D), which is a unit different from the display unit and the notification unit and can notify by light that the route where the game medium should be fired is the specified route. Light emitting means (for example, the first special symbol display 904A, the second special symbol display 904B, the normal symbol display 9020, the first hold display unit 9025A, the second hold display unit 9025B, and the common view hold display unit 9025C) Equipped
The first control means is capable of controlling light emission and extinguishment of the light emitting means, and a specific route notification execution command for starting the promotion notification in the notification means in conjunction with the light emission control of the specific route corresponding light emitting unit While performing control to transmit (for example, the CPU 90103 performs the process of Sa 9046 and Sa 9047 of the game control main process shown in FIG. 24 and the process of S90302 and S90303 of the big hit opening preprocess shown in FIG. The command transmission setting is performed, and the right-handed display unit 9025D is turned on, and the specific route notification execution command for ending the promotion notification in the notification unit is transmitted along with the turn-off control of the specific route corresponding light emitting unit. Of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. In the processes of 90196 and S90197, S90316a and S90316b of the big hit end process shown in FIG. 34, and the processes of S90251 and S90252 of the small hit end process shown in FIG. , Part to turn off the right-handed display part 9025D)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the light emission state of the specific route corresponding light emitting unit and the promotion notification in the notification unit become interlocked, the promotion notification in the notification unit can be appropriately performed.

(15) The gaming machine according to (11) above,
Control is performed to display the promotion display on the display unit together with the recovery display based on the reception of the recovery command notifying that the gaming state has been restored from the first control unit (for example, in the first modification) As shown, the part for displaying the power failure recovery screen and the right-handed notification image on the effect display device based on the gaming state specified from the power failure recovery designation command received by the CPU 90103 as the effect control CPU 90120)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is not necessary to provide an individual command for displaying the prompting display on the display means, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of commands.

(16) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (15),
The game medium can be changed to a first state (for example, closed state) in which the game medium can not win or difficult to win and a second state (for example, open state) in which the game medium is easier to win than the first state. Variable winning devices (for example, a first special variable winning ball device 907A and a second special variable winning ball device 907B) provided on a specific route;
A game value giving unit capable of giving a predetermined game value on the basis of the game medium having won the variable winning device (for example, the winning ball processing (S9012) in the timer interrupt processing for game control shown in FIG. Part to run),
Equipped with
The first control means is capable of controlling the variable winning device to the second state in the advantageous state, and the variable winning is achieved when the gaming state recovered by the first control means is the advantageous state. A display to the effect that the device changes to the second state can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the process of S90625 of the power failure recovery screen display process shown in FIG. The part that displays the image while the big winning opening is open)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player recognize that the variable winning device changes to the second state in which the game medium can be won when the gaming state is restored, thereby reducing the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can do.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (16),
And an abnormality determination unit capable of determining an abnormality corresponding to a plurality of types of events having different priorities (for example, a portion that executes abnormality determination processing in which the CPU 90103 determines the occurrence of each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 27) ,
When the abnormality is determined by the abnormality determination unit, the notification is ended when the priority of the determined abnormality is higher than the priority of the abnormality being notified, and the notification about the determined abnormality is performed. Abnormality notification means (for example, when an error having a higher priority than an error being notified is determined in S90407 of the main side error processing, if the game stop flag is not set, an error with a high priority error The error notification process executed by the effect control CPU 90120 of the effect control substrate 9012 of the effect control substrate 9012 by transmitting the designated command to the effect control substrate 9012 is an error notification in which an error notification of an error with high priority is already executed. A part to execute instead of
The state control means (for example, the CPU 90103 prohibits the firing of the game ball in S90411 and controls the game to stop) in accordance with the judgment of abnormality by the abnormality judgment means based on the judgment of abnormality Part),
Equipped with
When a new event corresponding to an abnormality occurs when the state controlled by the state control means is a predetermined state (for example, a game stop state in which a game stop flag is set), the abnormality notification means Continues the notification of the abnormality that triggered the control of the predetermined state regardless of the priority of the abnormality (for example, in S90407 of the main side error processing, an error with higher priority than the error in the notification) If it is determined that the game stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 90120 of the effect control board 9012 does not transmit the error designation command of the high priority error to the effect control board 9012. Part that continues to notify the already running error without executing the error notification of the high priority error)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent that the event that is triggered to be controlled to the predetermined state becomes difficult to confirm.

(18) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (17),
The second control means can display a plurality of options (for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (B) as the second modification, the effect display device 905 can be outputted from the speakers 908L and 908R during a big hit game) A part that displays multiple options for each BGM),
When any one of the plurality of options is selected, the display of the plurality of options is ended, and control execution means for executing control according to the selected options is provided (for example, a modification) As shown in Example 2, the player or the like selects one of the options by the operation of the push button 9031 B or the stick controller 9031 A and performs the determination operation, whereby the display of the image shown in FIG. , Display of an image as a big hit game effect on the effect display device 905, and a portion where BGM corresponding to the determined option is output from the speakers 908L and 908R),
The control execution means executes control according to a predetermined one of the plurality of options when power supply is resumed when power supply is stopped while displaying the plurality of options (for example, As shown in the second modification, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped in a state where it is not determined which BGM to output yet, the pachinko gaming machine 901 is reactivated. Of the options displayed in FIG. 48 (B), one BGM (the song C in this modification 2) is determined as the BGM to be output from the speakers 908L and 908R, and the determined BGM speakers 908L and 908R are selected. To start output of)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when power supply is stopped in a state where a plurality of options are displayed, regardless of which of the plurality of options is selected, when power supply is resumed, Since the control according to the predetermined option is executed, the processing can be reduced.

  The present invention may have only the invention-specifying matters described in the claims of the invention, and has configurations other than the invention-specifying matters together with the invention-specifying matters described in the claims of the invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating symbol turning production. It is a figure which shows a design rotation effect execution determination table and an effect image determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an adjustment result image. It is a front view showing a game machine in an example. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a pachinko game machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates a production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. (A) is an explanatory view showing a display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), (C) is a big hit type determination table (second special symbol (D) is an explanatory view showing a small hit classification determination table, and (E) is an explanatory view showing contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd special variable winning prize ball device. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main side error process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the priority of various errors and error, cancellation | release conditions, etc. FIG. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of an error. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit open process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of small hitting end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of right-handed notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power failure restoration screen display process. It is a figure which shows the display mode at the time of restoring from vibration detection 1 error detection in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the display mode when it recovers from vibration detection 1 error detection in a small hit gaming state. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process according to Modification 1. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows an example of right-handed notice processing in modification 1. It is a flow chart which shows an example of electric power failure restoration screen display processing in modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display mode and the output mode of BGM when it recovers from the power failure in BGM selection of a big hit game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. As long as it is a machine, it may be any game machine.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by striking a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the inside of the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operation means, a lever switch and other operation means such as a jog dial may be provided.

  Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as identification information display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol indicator (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays first special symbols as plural types of identification information that can identify each of the first special symbols, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b is provided which variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do. Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the fluctuation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is performed by the first special symbol display 8a. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied with the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Alternatively, after passing through (including winning) the second start winning opening 14, the change display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed. Do. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, zoom in / out or deform in the state that matches the combination of symbols, or display multiple symbols in synchronization with the same symbol, or change the position of the display symbol Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) displaying the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number) at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 , Reserve display area, not shown). In the total holding storage display unit, the holding storage number can be specified as the holding storage display, for example, by the display number of the predetermined image (by displaying one holding storage image corresponding to each of the holding storage information, Specify the number of pending storages) is displayed. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b, and the effect display 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of holding storages is a hold display or a hold It is called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, above the effect display device 9, an accessory 12 is provided. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) visible to the player when a predetermined effect is performed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase. In addition, the type (class) of the big hit which does not shift to a definite change state after being controlled by the big hit game state of 15 rounds among "big hit" is called "usually big hit".

  Also, as the special gaming state, accompanying the probability changing state or the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. There is a case where it is controlled to the electronic control unit control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning on the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electronic control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control is the ratio of the number of gaming balls paid out as the winning balls according to the winning to the number of firing balls The "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of kinds of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a definite variation jackpot, are provided. Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the normal big hit, the condition that the non-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, and the next big hit And the condition until the condition occurs, whichever is earlier, until the condition is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation status, a short time status, and a high base status (high probability high base status) is performed after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming status. In the big change big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state of this kind, until the variable indication is executed predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times or the condition that until the next big hit occurs, the earlier condition is satisfied Continue for a period of time.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Further, FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in a power source substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 and an input of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the application, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is any of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). It is decided on the type. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach and a reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set to be different because the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state, when the display result is a loss. , The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when not in the time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the time shortening, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the time not being time saving state. The rate at which the variation pattern type with a short time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the variation pattern of normal reach with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing this, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when not in the short time state.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is more than a predetermined number, compared to the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, the control for reducing the number of holdings is performed. You may do it. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the non-holding number reduction control state. Further, in the pending number reduction control, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened even when the same variation pattern type is selected, as compared with the case where the pending number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state), a big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change), and a definite change time jackpot determination table used in a definite change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  For each of the first and second special symbol big hit classification determination tables of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C), when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design, for the big hit classification determination Based on the random number (Random 1), the type of the big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probably big hit" and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot classification determination table, the CPU 56 determines the classification corresponding to the jackpot classification judgment value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot classification, and determines the jackpot design in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot design Do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, when selecting a big hit type from among a plurality of big hit types with different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as a big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. The ratio in which the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is selected may be set to be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit becomes advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a table showing the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of normal state deviation, and (b) shows a judgment table at the time of short time state. Also, (c) is a normal big hit time determination table, and (d) is a probability variable big hit time determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that is not a reach.

  Also, “normal reach” in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not execute particularly flashy effects when reaching the reach state. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing reach effect for displaying a special effect image when reaching the reach state.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach” and the reliability as a big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a change pattern having a longer change time (eg, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds to 60 seconds) compared to “normal reach”. In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set in the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (big hit is achieved because the first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach). Indicates that the possibility is high.

  "Expected degree" is a concept including an expected degree for a big hit, an expected degree for a definite change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for the big hit (also referred to as the degree of reliability) is the degree of expectation for the big hit (proportion of becoming the big hit) when each reach variation pattern is selected, and for example, the reach variation is performed 100 times If the jackpot hits 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot becomes 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot appears 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (probability change ratio) to shift to the probability change state.

  In pachinko gaming machine 1, from the start of the variable display of each of the effect pattern as identification information and the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed, predetermined effect in effect display device 9 There may be a case where an effect called a pseudo-sequence as an aspect (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo-sequence effect) is performed. A pseudo ream is an effect display that shows what is originally a single change corresponding to one hold storage as if a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storage are being performed continuously. It is an abbreviation showing continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, within the fluctuation time which was decided vis-a-vis the 1 start winning a prize, in order to make it appear as if the variable indication (variable display) of the plural times of the symbol was executed vis-a-vis the starting winning a prize with 1 It refers to a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the larger the number of repetitions of re-variation (the number of total variations including the first variation and the subsequent re-variation, and also referred to as the pseudo-series variation number), the more likely it will be the jackpot reliability (big jackpot) The degree of the proportion selected when the big hit is made with respect to all the selected proportions including the time, the degree of the big hit proportion, that is, the degree of the reliability that becomes the big hit becomes high. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo-series effect whether it will be a big hit gaming state. In the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo ream, the pseudo reaming symbol (for example, a symbol (a numeral or the like with a predetermined character or character is not included) is not included in the rendition design that is normally fluctuated (basically fluctuated) in the effect display device 9 Symbols not attached are also referred to as "semi-continuous dedicated symbols")) temporarily stop. In addition, in pseudo ream, a production symbol (a number symbol in the present embodiment) which is usually subjected to variable display (basically variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a combination of temporary stop symbols. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined from any of a plurality of chances (hereinafter referred to as "simulated consecutive eyes (simulated consecutive chance eyes)" consisting of a combination of symbols other than a combination of big hit symbols) It should be done.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be an effect that the effect pattern slips. Here, the term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display. In the second super reach, then reach out (reach) by stopping after one of the two rendering symbols that had been temporarily stopped at the outset eyes (combination of the out symbols) in the left and right symbol display areas A combination of symbols is formed, and it is such an effect that reach effect is executed.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern shown in the judgment table at the time of disconnection is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation indication is the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (60 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that it is "the fluctuation pattern of the 4th super reach performed in seconds."

  In the table of FIG. 6, the fields described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” have a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” It is a column shown. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach” and “super reach”, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are plural. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the judgment values allocated to 140 to 229 among the random numbers from 1 to 251, for example It is determined that “normal reach” is set as the fluctuation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking Fig. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "third 4 super reach.

  All the values of random 3 (1 to 220) are divided into a plurality of numerical value ranges and allocated to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of "super reach" is selected, one of random numbers 1 to 220 extracted from random 3 at a predetermined timing is 1 If it matches with any numerical value of the judgment value allocated to 70, it is determined that it will be set as the fluctuation pattern of "the 1st super reach (30 seconds)."

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-short time state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the normal state out time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. Note that, by using the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the reach ratio at the time of the normal state shift and at the time shift state is fixed regardless of the number of reservations.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether or not the time saving state, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. When the variable display result is usually a big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probability variation big hit regardless of whether the time saving state or not, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) in the judgment table at the time reduction state at time shift state compared to the judgment table at the time of normal state loss in FIG. 6A. The ratio determined by normal fluctuation (non-reach is not a deviation fluctuation (a fluctuation resulting in deviation display result)) is high, and the ratio by which fluctuation time is longer than normal fluctuation is determined as a reach fluctuation is low. Data is set.

  As a result, as compared with the non-time-short state (normal state), since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is higher in the time-short state, the non-time-short state is the one in the time-short state. The fluctuation display is performed with the fluctuation time shorter on average than at the time of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the fluctuation time to be shorter in the time-shortened state than in the non-time-shortened state, it is possible to shorten the reserve digestion in the time-shortened state.

  In the judgment tables of FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), which are selected when they become out of place, the data is set so that the selection ratio of reach type is selected by the height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. It is done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D selected when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected according to the high / low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach Data is set. As a result, when reaching a big hit, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the disengagement. The presentation can increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 6 (c), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected is high. As a result, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach at the time the reach is selected) becomes higher when the probability change big hit becomes, compared to the time when the big hit normally occurs. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern, when the sum total reservation memory number (total value) of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol to display variable is more than predetermined number (for example, the total number of reservation memory is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the pending number shortening control in which However, even under conditions where the number-of-holds reduction control is executed (for example, the total number of held memories is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by making the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. In addition, among the reach, only the super reach may not be shortened, and the on-hold time reduction control may be performed. Furthermore, the pending number time reduction control may be executable by selecting the fluctuation time as a short percentage of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be performed by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating a jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating a jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined holding storage number specifying command indicating the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is a total storage total storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total total storage storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the combined holding and storing number specifying command is used at the start winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of execution of starting opening switch passing processing described later). , Sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total reserve storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display (for example, at the time of executing the special symbol change display process described later). The combined hold storage specification command and the storage storage number subtraction specification command may be combined. For example, the total pending storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the pending storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is transmitted as the total pending storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The total value of the sums may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of which determination value at the start winning combination. . Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a type of a big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, and the type of the big hit at the start winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The pending storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first pending storage buffer, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  It may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but the fluctuation pattern setting process (special It may be extracted at the time of the start of fluctuation of the symbol).

  The data stored in the reserve storage buffer in this way is read out at the start winning combination and used for preview advance notice effect as described later, and also read out at the start of variable display and used for variable display.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is referred to as a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a combined hold storage number designating command. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol specifying command, variation type command, first (second) start winning winning specification command, and total pending storage number specifying command And the like, so that a storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data etc. indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

  In addition, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol and a random number for big hit classification determination used for game control (random number update processing for determination: S23) . The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state Update accordingly.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. A second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14; Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each pending storage is secured in each of these pending storage buffers.

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of first holding storage data stored under the condition that the first number of holding storages has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination Processing for extracting (random numbers) and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. Furthermore, the value of the combined pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the combined pending storage number counter after summation. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the number of second pending storage data is counted on condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and numeric data (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. And store them in the storage area of the second pending storage buffer. Further, the value of the total hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “second” in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter after the addition.

  The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) counts the variation time according to the determination of the variation pattern (determination of the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number) and the determined variation pattern Is a process for controlling the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the big winning opening open process (S306), control to transmit the production control command for round display production in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and confirms the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening It is a process which performs a process etc. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). In addition, when all the rounds are finished, it moves to the big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interruption flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol Etc.) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a defined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (move, delete, etc. of the hold display) (S707).

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute pre-reading effect, and selecting the type of pre-reading effect, the value of the effect control process flag One of the processes in S800 to S807 is performed in accordance with.

  In the effect control process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of is also executed in one production control process process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not pre-reading effect is to be executed, and determining an effect mode when performing pre-reading effect. With pre-reading effect, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain holding information (holding memory information) arrives, the holding information is prefetched and the special symbol fluctuation based on the holding information It is rendering technology such as giving notice at a stage prior to the determination of the content of the display and what will be the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, it is possible that a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. An effect such as giving notice is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect will be referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[Pattern turning effect]
Next, the symbol turning effect executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the multiple reach lines formed from the multiple reach symbols, the symbol turning effect is an effect asking whether or not the intermediate symbols to be displayed in the variable display are stopped on the reach line when the intermediate symbol is changed and displayed.

  The symbol turning effect is an effect executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The effect display device 9 can simultaneously display a plurality of types of images at the time of execution of the symbol feeding effect. The plurality of images are, for example, an image showing numbers (hereinafter simply referred to as a number pattern), an effect image, a background image, an image showing pending display, and the like. With regard to the positional relationship of these images, what is positioned closest to the player is the numeric symbol and the hold display, and the component located behind the numeric symbol is the effect image, and further the numeric symbol and the effect image It is a background image that is located behind. These plural images are simultaneously displayed by the effect display device 9 at the time of symbol turning effect. Therefore, when a plurality of images are displayed in a superimposed manner, the visibility of the superimposed images is reduced. Here, "visibility" means the ease of confirmation when viewed with eyes, and in the fields of design and ergonomics, colors and shapes stand out against the background, and the characters are large and easy to understand The degree of First, various images will be described from the viewpoint of visibility.

[Numeric design and effect image]
An image showing numbers that are effect symbols that are variably displayed in synchronization with the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuation display (for example, the image of the numbers in FIGS. 12 (c) to (g) etc.) It is. A number pattern is provided in a plurality of types such as numbers "1" to "9". Since the number pattern is an important image showing the display result of whether it will be a big hit or a drop, it is better to avoid the decrease in visibility as much as possible. In particular, when asking whether or not to be a big hit by the symbol turning effect, it is desirable that the visibility of the number symbol is high and highlighted. In addition to a number symbol, a symbol may be included in a symbol in which a pseudo symbol indicating that a pseudo symbol is to be executed, a change symbol indicating that a display mode of a suspension display changes, or the like is changed and displayed.

  The effect control CPU 101 can display a specific number symbol in a mode different from that of other number symbols when displaying the number symbol on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, by enlarging and displaying a specific number symbol (for example, the number symbol F1 of FIGS. 12 (d) to 12 (g)), it is possible to make a display in which the specific number symbol is emphasized. The effect control CPU 101 can also apply an effect image to a specific number pattern and display it (for example, the effect image F2 of FIGS. 12 (d), (f), (g)). Here, the effect image is an image added to the background of the numeral pattern on the front or around the numeral pattern, and is an image for emphasizing the numeral pattern. Therefore, by displaying an effect image on a specific numeric symbol, it is possible to make a display in which the specific numeric symbol is emphasized.

[background image]
The background image is an image different from the numeral pattern, and is an image (for example, the character image D1 or the character image of FIG. 12) positioned in the background of the numeral pattern (the effect image when the effect image is applied to the numeral pattern). D2 etc.). The background image is an image displayed to improve the interest of the game, and is displayed regardless of the variation display of the number pattern. Therefore, there are cases where a numeral pattern or an effect image and a background image are displayed in an overlapping manner, and there are cases where a numeral pattern or an effect image and a background image are displayed without being overlapped. Further, although the background image is described as a moving image, that is, a video, the background image may be a still image.

  There are two types of background images in terms of visibility, and those displayed in an aspect with low visibility (for example, the character image D2 of FIG. 12 (d), (f), (g), etc.) Some are displayed in an aspect having high quality (for example, the character image D1 of FIGS. 12 (c), (e) and (h)). To be displayed in a low visibility mode means that the background image is displayed indistinctly, and more specifically, to display the background image in a blurred state. Here, "blur" is to make the border of the contour or the color shade blur without blurring.

[Display pending]
The hold display is an image for displaying the total number (total hold memory number) of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, and an image displayed at the bottom of the effect display device 9 (for example, in FIG. 12) It is an image shown by a white circle in the lower left portion of the effect display device 9). If the game ball is not in a state where it can start variable display of the first special symbol despite having won the first start winning opening 13, the first number of pending storages is the upper limit. It is added to store information on the variable display, provided that it has not been reached. Also, with the second pending storage number, the second pending storage number is an upper limit when the game ball is not in a state where it can start variable display of the second special symbol despite winning to the second start winning opening 14 It is added to store information about the variable display, provided that the value has not been reached. Even when the background image is displayed in the low visibility mode (for example, the character image D2 in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G), the background image is visible. Even when displayed in a high mode (for example, the character image D1 in FIGS. 12 (c), (e), (h), etc.), the player's viewability is displayed without reduction.

  Next, a display example of symbol turning effect executed in the effect display device 9 when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is the first super reach and the display result is a big hit will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining symbol turning effect. The symbol turning effect is executed in the order of FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (h). FIG. 12A shows a state in which the variable display is started based on the satisfaction of the execution condition of the variable display. The state in which the left, middle and right effect symbols 91, 92 and 93 are being variably displayed is indicated by three downward arrows. Further, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the hold display H is displayed below the three downward arrows.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a symbol turning effect of 3-line reach is executed via the reach state. In the symbol turning effect, symbol turning effects of 3 to 5 lines are provided. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), it is shown on the screen of the effect display device 9 which symbol turning effect is to be executed. When the symbol turning effect is executed, the numerical symbols start to increase from one line and increase with time to the determined number of lines.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the three-line reach symbol turning effect, 3, 4, 5 numeral symbols are displayed on the left and right of the screen of the effect display device 9, and three symbol turnings are executed. Possibilities are shown. Further, the character image D1 is displayed as a background image on the background viewed from the player rather than the numeral symbol by an image different from the numeral symbol in addition to the numeral symbol.

  From the state of FIG. 12 (c), the enlarged three-figure symbol F1 comes down from the top of the screen. At this time, the effect image F2 is added so as to surround the numeral symbol F1 as the numeral symbol F1 drops. Immediately after the numeric symbol F1 is displayed, the numeric symbol F1 and the character image D1 are not superimposed and displayed, so the visibility of the character image D1 is high. The character image D1 is displayed as an image which executes a predetermined operation (for example, winking).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), as the numerical symbol F1 and the character image D1 are displayed in a superimposed manner, the character image D1 is blurred and the visibility like the character image D2 is lowered. It is displayed in the state. The dotted line shown in FIG. 12D indicates that the character image D2 has been blurred and displayed. Even in the blurred state of FIG. 12D, the character image D2 is displayed as an image for performing a predetermined operation (for example, winking). Then, after slowly lowering so as to ask whether or not the 3 number symbol F1 displayed on the enlarged display is stopped on the line indicated by 3, the descent speed is increased without stopping, and it disappears from the screen.

  After the number symbol F1 of 3 disappears, the character image D1 is displayed again in a manner of high visibility. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), the enlarged four-figure symbol F1 comes down from above the screen. Immediately after the numeric symbol F1 is displayed, the numeric symbol F1 and the character image D1 are not superimposed and displayed, so the visibility of the character image D1 is high. The effect image F2 is added so as to surround the numeral symbol F1 as the numeral symbol F1 drops. After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), as the numeric symbol F1 and the character image D1 are displayed in a superimposed manner, the character image D1 is blurred and the visibility like the character image D2 is lowered. It is displayed in the state. Then, after descenting slowly so as to ask whether or not the 4 numeric symbols F1 displayed on the enlarged scale are to stop on the line indicated by 3, the descent speed is increased without stopping and disappears from the screen.

  Thereafter, a state in which the final symbol turning effect of the three-line reach is executed by the numeral symbol F1 of 5 is shown in FIG. 12 (g). In FIG. 12 (g), the effect image F2 is displayed in a state in which the effect image F2 is enlarged more than FIGS. 12 (d) and 12 (f). In this manner, in the final symbol turning asking whether or not to be a big hit, the visibility of the number symbol is displayed higher so that the number symbol F1 can be noted, as compared to the case where the number of symbol turning still remains It becomes an aspect of the effect image F2.

  After that, it is shown that three numeric symbols F1 of 5 are aligned and a big hit display result is obtained, and then the character image D1 is in a state of high visibility again, as shown in FIG. 12 (h). Then, the big hit notification is executed at the center of the screen, and the big hit symbol is displayed small at the lower right of the screen. At the time of the big hit notification, since the character image D1 with high visibility is displayed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the background image.

  In FIG.12 (c), (e), (h), the number pattern F1 and the background image are not superimposed and displayed. In such a case, the image is not superimposed, and there is no possibility that the visibility of the numerical symbol F1 is reduced, so the character image D1 which is a background image is displayed in a highly visible state. Moreover, in FIG.12 (d), (f), (g), number figure F1 and a background image are superimposed and displayed. In such a case, since there is a possibility that the visibility of the number pattern F1 may be reduced, the character image D2 corresponding to the background image is displayed in a mode of low visibility. As described above, when displaying the background image, it is possible to change and display an aspect having low visibility and an aspect having high visibility in one variable display. In this way, when the symbol and the background image overlap, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the number symbol F1 in the foreground of the background image from being lowered, and when the symbol and the background image do not overlap. , The background image can make the player pay attention to it. Therefore, by displaying the background image and the number symbol F1 suitably, it is possible to make the number symbol F1 emphasized.

  Moreover, in FIG.12 (d), (f), (g), it displays with the character image D2 of the display aspect which blurred the background image. In this way, by blurring the background image, it is possible to make a display in which the numeric symbol F1 is emphasized.

  Moreover, the number symbol F1 is provided with the number symbol 1-9. And as shown in FIG.12 (d), (f), (g), when the number design F1 corresponding to design rotation effects like 3, 4 and 5 is expanded and displayed, it declines in visibility The character image D2 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to highlight a specific number symbol F1.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 (d), 12 (f) and 12 (g), by adding an effect image F2 to a number symbol F1 corresponding to a symbol turning effect such as 3, 4 and 5, the number symbol F1 is displayed. Highlight it. In this way, it is possible to highlight a specific number symbol F1.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G, the effect image F2 is displayed in a highly visible state. As described above, the specific numeric symbol F1 can be highlighted by the effect image F2 in which the visibility does not decrease.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 (d), 12 (f) and 12 (g), highlighting of the design can be achieved by enlarging and displaying the numeral design F1 itself or by adding the effect image F2 to the numeral design F1. it can. Furthermore, the effect image F2 itself is enlarged and displayed to emphasize the symbol by the enlarged number symbol F1. In particular, FIG. 12 (g) corresponds to the final rounding against the big hit, so that the effect image F2 can be enlarged and displayed to further emphasize the design.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G, even when the character image D2 is displayed in a state where the visibility is lowered, the visibility of the holding display H is displayed without being lowered. Be done. In this way, regardless of the visibility of the background image, the visibility of the holding display H can be kept constant, and the reduction of the visibility of the holding display H can be prevented.

  Next, the content of the effect of the symbol turning effect and the table for determining the display mode of the effect image will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol rotation effect execution determination table and an effect image determination table.

  FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a symbol rotation effect execution determination table. The symbol turning effect execution determination table determines whether or not to execute the symbol turning effect, and when executing the symbol turning effect, any of the 5 line reach effect, the 4 line reach effect, and the 3 line reach effect can be used. It is a data table used for a lottery for determining whether or not the symbol turning effect is to be executed. The symbol turning effect execution determination table includes a big hit symbol turning effect execution determination table of FIG. 13A and a disconnection time symbol turning effect execution determination table of FIG. 13B. These symbol rotation effect execution determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. Here, the symbol turning effect is an effect that is expected to be controlled to the jackpot state which is an advantageous state for the player. Therefore, when the symbol turning effect is executed, the expectation for the big hit is higher than the case where the symbol turning effect is not executed.

  The big hit symbol turning effect execution execution determination table in FIG. 13A executes “5 line reach effect execution> 4 line reach effect execution> 3 line reach effect execution according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relation of "do not execute symbol turning effect". According to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing, the off-time symbol turning effect execution determination table in FIG. 13B “executes 5 line reach effect <4 line reach effect is executed <3 line reach effect is executed The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of <do not execute symbol turning effect.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit display result, the rate at which the symbol turning effect is executed is higher than when the off display result is obtained. Further, when a big hit display result is obtained, the 4-line reach effect is executed at a higher rate than the 3-line reach effect, and the 5-line reach effect is executed at a higher rate than the 4-line reach effect. Therefore, when the symbol turning effect is executed, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be raised more than when the symbol turning effect is not executed. Furthermore, when the 5-line reach effect is executed, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be raised more than when the 4-line reach effect or the 3-line reach effect is executed.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), when the display result of the variable display is an out display result, it is determined at a high rate without symbol turning effect as compared with the case of a hit display result. Here, the out-of-display result is executed relatively frequently to the big hit display result. That is, in the pattern of the outlier which is executed at a higher rate than the big hit, it is determined at a high rate without any symbol turning effect.

  FIGS. 13C and 13D are diagrams showing an effect image determination table. There are two types of effect images applied to a pattern: large ("large") and small ("small"). The effect image determination table is a data table used for lottery to determine which aspect the effect image to be applied is. Here, "large" and "small" of the effect image indicate the size of the effect image at the time of final symbol turning of the symbol turning effect. The effect image determination table includes the jackpot effect image determination table of FIG. 13C and the out-of-effect effect image determination table of FIG. 13D. These effect image determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  The big hit time effect image determination table of FIG. 13C is such that the effect image mode determined by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of “large”> “small”. Data is set. According to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing, the out-of-effect image determination table in FIG. 13D causes the effect image determined to have a magnitude relationship of “large” <“small”. Data is set.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13C and 13D, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit display result, the ratio of determining a large effect image is higher than when the off display result is obtained. Therefore, when a large effect image is applied to the symbol, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be raised more than when a small effect image is applied. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the additional pattern of the effect image in the symbol turning effect in which a specific number symbol is highlighted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process. In FIG. 14, among the processes relating to setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol variation start process (S801), the process related to the setting of the symbol turning effect and the effect image is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process to determine various effects to be executed in the symbol turning effect, and determines an effect image to be added to the symbol.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the first super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of the fluctuation this time (S630). The received variation pattern command is stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103 and is a variation pattern of the first super reach depending on whether or not the variation pattern command of the first super reach is stored in the region indicating the variation display to be executed this time. It is determined whether or not. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of the first super reach (N in S630), other effects are determined (S637), and the processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is the fluctuation pattern of the first super reach (Y in S630), it is determined whether the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit or not (S631). Whether or not the current variation display result is a big hit determines whether or not the display result of the variation display to be executed this time is a big hit based on the display result command or the like received when the current variation display is performed.

  When the display result of the fluctuation display this time is a big hit (Y in S631), the value of SR2 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and the big hit hourly pattern turning effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether or not to execute the symbol turning effect, and if it is executed, determine the content of the symbol turning effect (which of the 5-line reach effect, the 4-line reach effect, and the 3-line reach effect is to be executed) (S632).

  Next, in S633, based on the determination result in S632, it is determined whether or not the symbol turning effect has been determined to be performed. If execution of the symbol turning effect has not been determined (N in S633), other effects are determined (S637), and the processing is ended. If execution of the symbol turning effect is determined (Y in S633), in S634, the symbol turning effect by the enlarged image is set, and the display and blurring timing of the character image are set. Next, in S635, the value of SR3 is extracted, and the aspect of the effect image to be applied is determined based on the extracted random number value and the jackpot effect image determination table shown in FIG. 13C. Next, in step S636, based on the determination result in step S635, it is set to execute the symbol turning effect in the manner of the determined effect image. Subsequently, other effects are determined (S637), and the process is ended.

  In S631, if the display result of the current variable display is a loss (N in S631), the value of SR2 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and a loss-of-time symbol rotation effect execution determination table shown in FIG. The presence or absence of the symbol turning effect, and the content of the symbol turning effect (if any of the 5-line reach effect, the 4-line reach effect, and the 3-line reach effect is to be executed) (S638).

  Next, in S639, based on the determination result in S638, it is determined whether or not the symbol turning effect has been determined to be performed. If execution of the symbol turning effect has not been determined (N in S639), the other effects are determined without performing the processing from S640 to S642 (S637), and the processing is ended. If execution of the symbol turning effect is determined (Y in S639), in S640, the symbol turning effect by the enlarged image is set, and the display and blurring timing of the character image are set. Next, in S641, the value of SR3 is extracted, and the mode of the effect image to be applied is determined based on the extracted random value and the out-of-time effect image determination table shown in FIG. Next, in S642, based on the determination result of S641, it is set to execute the symbol turning effect in the aspect of the determined effect image. Subsequently, other effects are determined (S637), and the process is ended.

  The case of setting the display and blurring timing of the character image in the processing of S634 and S640 has been described. However, the display and blurring timing of the character image may be predetermined, and the video data may be reproduced at that timing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, an example of the case where the adjustment result image is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a view showing a display example of the adjustment result image. The adjustment result image is an image showing the adjustment result of the volume when the volume as the presentation effect is adjustable. The adjustment result image may be an image showing the adjustment result of the light amount when the light amount as the rendering effect can be adjusted. In addition, an image including both of the volume and the light amount may be displayed.

  When the fluctuation display of the production design is executed, and the fluctuation display state of the production design becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the predetermined reach production in the normal reach is executed, and then as shown in FIG. 15 (B) By displaying a proper development notification image ("Super reach!" In the illustrated example) on the effect display device 9, a development notification to the super reach is performed. During the fluctuation, when the player performs an adjustment operation, an adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right end of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 15 (B). Here, the visibility of the adjustment result image R is displayed in a state where it does not decrease (a state of high visibility).

  Subsequent to such a development notification, an operation promotion image P is displayed during execution of reach production in the super reach as shown in FIG. 15C (start of operation promotion display). Then, when the operation with the push button 120 is performed, as shown in FIG. 15D, a predetermined cut-in effect is performed. When the operation by the push button 120 is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 15E, for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D, the adjustment result image R is still displayed on the effect display device 9 until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position not overlapping with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P. However, in the derivation display period T2 of the variation display result, the adjustment result image R is erased as shown in FIG. 15E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the case where the numeric symbol F1 is highlighted by blurring the background image has been described. However, by superimposing another image on the background image, the visibility of the background image may be reduced and the numeric symbol F1 may be highlighted. For example, in the symbol turning effect, a curtain image of an aspect moving so as to close the curtain on the background image at the timing when the numeral symbol F1 overlaps the background image is superimposed, and the numeral symbol F1 is arranged in the foreground of the curtain image. do it. In this way, by superimposing another image on the background image, it is possible to make a display in which the numeric symbol F1 is emphasized.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the numeric image F1 and the background image are superimposed and displayed by displaying the background image darkened, displaying the background image small, displaying the background image in silhouette, etc. The visibility of the background image at the time may be reduced.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the case has been described in which the numerical symbol F1 and the effect image F2 do not lower the visibility of the background image. However, the visibility of the effect image F2 may be reduced at timings other than the timing at which the effect of whether or not the numerical symbol F1 is stopped is executed. In addition, as for the display mode when the effect image F2 visibility is lowered, it is desirable that the visibility is higher than the display mode when the visibility of the background image is lowered even though the effect is lowered.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the operation effect may be executed by the push sensor 124 detecting the action of the player on the push button 120. The operation effect is an effect that makes it possible to display the button image during symbol turning effect and make the player operate the push button 120 to make the numeric symbol F1 displayed in the symbol turning effect be stopped. For example, when the number symbol F1 corresponding to the reach line is displayed, the button image is displayed, and the descent speed of the number symbol F1 is slowed by the button continuous hitting, or the number symbol F1 descenting by the button continuous hitting is gradually enlarged It is an effect that will In this way, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect when the visibility of the background image is reduced.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the case of reducing the visibility of the background image for the first super reach among the super reach has been described. However, the visibility of the background image may be reduced at a super reach other than the first super reach. Also, the visibility of the background image may be reduced for other variation patterns. Further, the timing to reduce the visibility of the background image may be executed at timing other than the symbol turning effect such as the timing of temporary stop of the symbol during the normal fluctuation or the pseudo continuous effect.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, in the symbol turning effect, the case where the effect image is displayed as an enlarged effect image at the time of the final symbol turning is larger than in the other cases. Thus, at the time of final symbol turning, the visibility of the background image can be made lower than at other timings depending on the aspect of the effect image. However, the visibility may be reduced by effects other than the enlarged effect image. For example, the degree of blurring may be made greater than at other timings when the final symbol is turned. In addition, the degree of blurring may be increased for each pattern, and the effect image may be enlarged.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the case where the visibility of the hold display is always displayed in a high state has been described. In addition to the hold display, the fourth symbol that is variably displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is also always displayed with high visibility. May be Further, a difference in visibility may be provided in a plurality of stages, and the stage of visibility may be changed according to the timing. In addition, the visibility of the hold display or the fourth pattern may be reduced according to the reduction of the visibility of the background image.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the timing of changing the visibility may be as follows. For example, as the timing to start decreasing the visibility, the visibility may be lowered immediately after the start of the symbol turning effect, or the visibility may be lowered from the timing when the numeric symbol comes to the center of the display screen. Good. In addition, as the timing for improving visibility, visibility may be improved from the timing (a timing at which the speed increases) when a number that is a missing symbol flows (i.e., visibility from the timing when the effect image disappears from the number symbol). You may

  (9) In the embodiment described above, in the symbol turning effect, a plurality of patterns of the movement (the operation of increasing the speed) in which the numerals serving as the out-of-pattern flow may be provided. For example, a pattern in which the number symbols flow at low to medium speeds and a pattern in which the number symbols flow at low to high speeds may be provided. In addition, the operation pattern in which the numbers flow may be different depending on the jackpot expectation.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot expectation may be made different depending on which number the symbol rotation effect is executed. For example, when the final turning symbol is 7, the degree of expectation may be higher than when the final turning is performed with other symbols. In such a case, the size of the numeral pattern or the effect image to be enlarged may be made different depending on the jackpot expectation. In addition, the shape, color, and the like of the effect image may be made different depending on the jackpot expectation.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but various settings shown in the above-described embodiment are such that medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When a combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbols in the identification information display means are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player by rotating a plurality of types of symbols according to the operation of the operation lever It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player. Specifically, in the display device such as the effect display device provided in the slot machine, the symbol turning effect may be performed.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states advantageous to the player may include high probability state (probability state), short time state, and other advantageous states such as high base state.

  (13) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, for example, the case of displaying a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" in a variable manner and deriving a display result is shown, but the variable display is such It is not limited to the form. For example, the symbol displayed in a variable manner and the symbol displayed in a derived manner do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed in a variable manner may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not necessary to change and display a plurality of types of symbols, and the change display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” is described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period, Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is determined to be the big change probability, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is unconditionally changed to the positive change state An example of controlled stochastic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the one described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes and additions within the scope of the present invention in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later.

  In addition, all or a part of the configurations shown in the embodiment and the modifications described above, and the configurations shown in the later-described form examples and the modifications may be arbitrarily combined.

  It should be understood that the above-described embodiment disclosed this time and the form described below are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the following description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is also a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of executing variable display of identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Identification information display means (micro for effect control) capable of displaying a background image (character image D1, character image D2, etc. in FIG. 12) and the identification information (number symbol F1, etc. in FIG. 12) superimposed on the background image Computer 100, effect display device 9 and the like), and the identification information display means performs first visibility of the visibility of the background image (the character of FIG. 12) when the variation display of the identification information is executed. A state of high visibility as shown in image D1 and the like, and a second state of visibility lower than the first visibility (state of low visibility as shown in character image D2 in FIG. 12) Etc) Can be displayed on the display, and can be used to launch game media based on the player's operation (for example, a bat operating handle or a bat launching device), and control of the progress of the game, as well as power supply First control means (for example, CPU 90103) capable of executing recovery processing (for example, Sa9041 to Sa9048 in the game control main processing) when receiving power supply after stopping the A promotion display (for example, a right-handed notification image) for promoting firing of game media to flow down a specific route (for example, right gaming area 9010R), and a recovery display (for example, for A display means (for example, effect display device 905) capable of displaying a disconnection recovery screen) and a means different from the display means, and Informing means (for example, a right-handed informing LED 9030) capable of promoting informing to promote the game medium to be fired down and information transmitted from the first control means (for example, right in the embodiment) A second control unit (for example, CPU 90120 for effect control) for controlling the display on the display unit based on the hit notification LED lighting designation command and the gaming state designation command in the first modification; The control means can control to display the promotion display together with the recovery display (for example, as shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 90120 executes right-on notification processing and power failure recovery screen display processing) A part where a power failure recovery screen and a right-handed notice image are displayed on the effect display device 905 by doing this) a gaming machine. According to such a configuration, by displaying the background image and the identification information suitably, it is possible to make the display in which the identification information is emphasized. Further, when the gaming state is restored, the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced.

  Note that the identification information display means for displaying the background image and the identification information, and the display means for displaying the promotion display and the recovery display may be configured by the same display device, or may be configured by separate display devices. May be When the background image display and the identification information display and the promotion display and the recovery display are performed on the same display device, the identification information display means is included in the display means. In addition, when the identification information display means and the display means are configured by separate display devices, the variable information of the identification information may be displayed also in the display device that displays the promotion display and the recovery display.

  Further, by displaying the background image and the identification information suitably, the identification information can be emphasized, and the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced when the gaming state is restored. As an example of the form of the gaming machine, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 901) capable of playing a game using gaming media (for example, gaming balls), which can eject the gaming media based on the operation of the player A launcher (for example, a bat operating handle or a bat launcher) and a game progress control process, and also a game state recovery process when power is received after the power supply is stopped (for example, Sa9041 in the game control main process) Sa 9048) (for example, the CPU 90103) and a specific path (for example, the right A display means (for example, a power failure recovery screen) capable of displaying a promotion display (for example, a right-handed notification image) for promoting the game medium to be discharged so as to flow For example, the effect display device 905) and the display means are different means, and the notification means (for example, the right) capable of promoting notification to promote firing of the game medium to flow down the specific path Based on the hit notification LED 9030) and the information transmitted from the first control unit (for example, the right-touch notification LED lighting specification command in the embodiment and the game state specification command in the modification 1), the display unit A second control unit (for example, CPU for effect control 90120) for controlling the display, and the second control unit performs the promotion display together with the recovery display The control shown is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the right-handed notification process and the power failure recovery screen display processing to cause the power failure recovery screen on the effect display device 905 And a right-handed notification image are displayed in the gaming machine. Below, an example of this embodiment of the gaming machine will be described as another embodiment.

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Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, in the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” is abbreviated as “S1”. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 which constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 903 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 902. In the game board 902, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device. The front surface of the game board 902 is covered with a gaming machine frame (underframe) 903 by a glass door frame 903a provided so as to be openable and closable. The glass door frame 903a can be opened by a player in the game arcade by inserting an open key into the open lock K and releasing the key, and a general player or the like can not open the glass door frame 903a. It is supposed to be.

  A first special symbol display 904A and a second special symbol display 904B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 16, the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B is composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of segments or dot matrix, etc., and includes plural types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure") is displayed variably (variation display). For example, the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B respectively change and display a plurality of types of special symbols configured with numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display 904A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display 904B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B are both formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type is It may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". . In addition, although the form which made the 1st special symbol display 904A and the 2nd special symbol display 904B square shape was illustrated in this example, this invention is not limited to this, These 1st special symbols Each segment which comprises indicator 904A and the 2nd special symbol indicator 904B may be arranged irregularly.

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 902, an effect display device 905 is provided. The effect display device 905 is formed of, for example, an LCD (effect display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 905, for example, three corresponding to the variation display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 904A and the variation display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 904B, for example In the effect pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, a effect pattern (also referred to as a decorative pattern), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, is displayed in a variable manner.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R are arranged in the display area of the effect display device 905. Then, in response to any one of the variation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 904A and the variation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 904B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, fluctuation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R in the effect display device 905 The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 905, the variation display using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 904A, or the variation display using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 904B. In synchronization with this, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified respectively is performed, and the determined effect symbols that become the variable display result are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols means to stop identification information such as effect symbols etc (also referred to as complete stop indication or final stop indication) and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display until the finalized design pattern is derived and displayed after the fluctuation display of the production pattern is started until the finalized design pattern that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, the fluctuation speed of the production pattern becomes "0". For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, it is possible for the player to recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the effect pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Chinese characters are displayed on the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, nine character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the rendering symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. In addition, the production design is not limited to nine types, but may be any number (for example, eight types, ten types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  After the fluctuation display of the production design is started, until the fixed production design that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, each of the production design display areas 905L, 905C, 905R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers sequentially flow from the top to the bottom from the one with the largest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number (for example, "9"). The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R (for example, the effect symbol display area 905L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the large symbol number to the one with the small symbol number, When the effect pattern having the smallest number is displayed, subsequently, the effect pattern having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 905, a first hold storage display area 905D and a second hold storage display area 905U are arranged. In the first holding storage display area 905D and the second holding storage display area 905U, a holding storage display is performed to display the number of holdings of the variable display (the number of special map holding storages) corresponding to each special symbol in an identifiable manner. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 906A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 906B, with the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol is satisfied, the variation display based on the start condition established earlier is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is not satisfied because, for example, 901 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is performed. The pending storage display in the first pending storage display area 905D is a pending storage display generated based on the starting winning prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and in the second pending storage display area 905U The hold storage display is a hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening.

  In this embodiment, a circular white display (a suspension displayed on the first suspension storage display area 905D) of the suspension storage display generated based on the startup winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first startup winning opening Memory display), and a circular white display (Hold on the second hold storage display area 905U) of the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (enter) the second start winning opening Memory display). In addition, based on the start storage by the game ball passing (enter) the second start winning opening by the holding memory display generated based on the starting winning combination by the gaming ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening The display mode of the pending storage display generated may be a different display mode.

  In the upper right of the effect display device 905, the game ball is turned to the right game area 9010R described later by the operation of the bat operating handle by turning on during the small hit game after the big hit game or after the end of the specific big hit game. A right-handed notification LED 9030 is provided to notify the player to launch. The right-handed notification LED 9030 of this embodiment is turned on / off by the effect control CPU 90120 via the LED control board 9014.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, together with the first reserve storage display area 905D and the second reserve storage display area 905U, the special figure reserve memory number is emitted in the upper part of the first special symbol indicator 904A and the second special symbol indicator 904B. A first hold display unit 9025A and a second hold display unit 9025B are provided to display the information so as to be identifiable. The first hold display unit 9025A displays the first special view hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The second hold display unit 9025B displays the second special view hold storage count in a identifiable manner. The first special map reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the variable display using the first special view is suspended. The second special map reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the variable display using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Furthermore, right above the first hold display unit 9025A by turning on (emitting light) in the small hit game during the big hit game or after the end of a specific big hit game, the game ball will be described later by the operation of the bat operating handle right A right-handed display unit 9025D is provided to notify the player to launch the game area 9010R. The right-handed display unit 9025D of this embodiment is turned on / off by the game control microcomputer 90100 (CPU 90103).

  That is, the right-handed display unit 9025D is the first special symbol display 904A, the second special symbol display 904B, the normal symbol display 9020, the first hold display unit 9025A, the second hold display unit 9025B, the common view hold display unit It is a part of the light emission means which can notify the information regarding a game by light emission like 9025C. Further, the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the right-handed display portion 9025D in this embodiment are both arranged closer to the right gaming area 9010R than the left gaming area 9010L. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the right-handed display portion 9025D without moving the viewpoint when the gaming state is the short time state, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. It has become.

  General winning openings 9050A and 9050D are provided on the left and right of the effect display device 905, and general winning openings 9050B and 9050C are provided in the lower area of the general winning opening 9050A. Further, below the effect display device 905, an ordinary winning ball device 906A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The regular winning ball device 906A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 906B has a normally open state (refer to the solid line position in FIG. 16) and a tilted position (refer to the dotted line position in FIG. 16) in the vertical position by the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary motorized part shown in FIG. And a second electric motor-operated part having a movable wing-piece that changes to the second state.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 906B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, the gaming ball passes through the second starting winning hole (enter) It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 906B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is tilted when the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric character is on. It will be in the open state where it is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 906B is in the normal opening state, the gaming ball may enter more than when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 906B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 906A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 906B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 9022A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 9022B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 9022A, and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 9022B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  The game balls having passed through (entered) the general winning opening 9050A, 9050B, 9050C, and 9050D are the first general winning opening switch 9026A, the second general winning opening switch 9026B, and the third general winning opening switch 9026C, as shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, which are detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 9026D, based on the detection.

  A special variable winning ball unit 907 in which a first special variable winning ball device 907A and a second special variable winning ball device 907B are integrated is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. There is.

  Here, the configuration of the special variable winning winning ball unit 907 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described with reference to vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the special variable winning ball unit 907, the left side constitutes a first special variable winning ball device 907A, and the right side constitutes a second special variable winning ball device 907B. A cover (not shown) made of a translucent synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 907, and the player can select the special variable winning ball unit through the cover. In 907, it is possible to visually recognize game balls flowing down in the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B.

  The first special variable winning ball device 907A includes a first large winning opening door 90701 driven to open and close by a solenoid 9082 (see FIG. 17), and is changed to an open state and a closed state by the first large winning hole door 90701. Form the first big winning opening. The first large winning opening is formed to open upward at the left of the special variable winning ball unit 907. The first large winning opening door 90701 can slide in the longitudinal direction between the closed position where the first large winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 9082 and the opening position where the first large winning opening is opened. ing.

  In the first special variable winning ball device 907A, when the solenoid 9082 is on, the first large winning opening door 90701 opens the first large winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the first large winning opening (enter) Make it easy. On the other hand, when the solenoid 9082 is in the off state, the first large winning opening door 90701 closes the first large winning opening so that the game ball can not pass (enter) the first large winning opening. As described above, the first large winning opening changes into an open state advantageous for the player who easily passes (enters) the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not pass (enter). In addition to the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the first big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the first big winning opening is provided. May be

  The game ball having passed (entered) the first winning opening is detected by the first counting switch 9023 by passing the first count switch 9023 (see FIG. 17) provided in the first winning opening. . The game ball having passed the first count switch 9023 is guided to the back side of the game board 902 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 902. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first count switch 9023, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening that has been opened in the first special variable winning winning ball device 907A, the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the first large winning opening is opened in the first special variable winning ball device 907A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening, which is an advantageous second state for the player. On the other hand, if the first large winning opening is closed in the first special variable winning ball device 907A, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the first large winning opening This is a disadvantageous first state for the player.

  In addition, most of the game balls that flowed down without entering the first big winning opening are guided to the normally variable winning ball device 906B by an obstacle nail or the like not shown, and if the normally variable winning ball device 906B is in the enlarged open state 2 Start winning prize mouth is supposed to win.

  The second special variable winning ball device 907B shown in FIG. 23 is formed to project upward beyond the first special variable winning ball device 907A, and is opened and closed by a solenoid 9083 (see FIG. 17). A winning opening door 90711 is provided, and the second large winning opening door 90711 forms a second large winning opening that changes between the open state and the closed state. The second big winning opening is formed to open upward at the upper end of the second special variable winning ball device 907B. The second large winning opening door 90711 is between the second state (opening state) in which the second large winning opening is opened by driving the solenoid 9083 and the first state (closing state) in which the second large winning opening is closed. It is provided so that it can slide in the front-rear direction.

  In the second special variable winning ball device 907B, when the solenoid 9083 for the second large winning opening door 90711 is in the on state, the second large winning opening door 90711 makes the second large winning opening open state, the gaming ball is the second 2 Make it easy to pass (enter) the big winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 9083 for the second large winning opening door 90711 is in the off state, the second large winning opening door 90711 closes the second large winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the second large winning opening. (Do not enter) As described above, the second large winning opening is changed into an opened state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). In addition, in place of the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the second big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the second big winning opening is provided. May be

  The game ball passing (entering) the second large winning opening is detected by the second counting switch 9024A by passing the second counting switch 9024A installed in the second large winning opening shown in FIG. . A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as award balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch 9024A. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening that has been opened in the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B, other ordinary winnings, such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example More balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) the mouth. Therefore, when the second big winning opening is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 907B, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the second large winning opening is closed in the second special variable winning ball device 907B, it is impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second large winning opening This is a disadvantageous first state for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B, a gaming ball flow path 90750 is formed in which gaming balls having passed through the second big winning opening can flow down. The game ball flow path 90750 is a main path 90740 (area along the solid line in FIG. 23) through which the game ball having passed the second big winning opening can pass and a branch path 90741 branched from the main path 90740 (dot line in FIG. 23). Region). A backflow prevention member 90730, which will be described later, is disposed between the main path 90740 and the branch path 90741. Further, on the upstream side of the backflow prevention member 90730 in the main path 90740, a first branch portion 90742 is provided where the branch path 90741 branches from the main path 90740, and on the downstream side of the backflow prevention member 90730 in the main path 90740 A second branch portion 90743 is provided where the branch path 90741 branches from the main path 90740. That is, the gaming ball flowing down the main path 90740 is movable from the first branch portion 90742 or the second branch portion 90743 to the branch path 90741 side.

  A third count switch 9024B through which gaming balls can pass is installed at the most downstream part of the main path 90740, and the gaming balls pass the third count switch 9024B, and the third count switch 9024B is used. It is detected. The game ball having passed through the third count switch 9024 B is guided to the back side of the game board 902 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 902. Also, the gaming ball that has reached the most downstream portion of the branch path 90741 is guided to the back side of the gaming board 902 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the gaming board 902 and passes the fourth count switch 9024C. , And detected by the fourth count switch 9024C.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the small hitting game is controlled to the big hitting gaming state based on the fact that the third counting switch 9024B detects the gaming ball during the small hitting game to be described later. . Therefore, during the small hit game, while the second big winning opening door 90711 is open, the course of the game ball is changed by applying vibration etc. and the game ball is detected by the third count switch 9024B. Also, since it becomes possible for the injustice to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment is configured to stop the game in such a case.

  On the downstream side of the first branch portion 90742 in the main path 90740, a restriction member 90721 is provided which restricts and allows the flow of the gaming ball toward the third count switch 9024B. The regulating member 90721 protrudes into the main path 90740 by driving the solenoid 9085 (see FIG. 17), thereby restricting the flow toward the third count switch 9024B in the main path 90740 of the gaming ball. By retracting from the main path 90740, the game ball is provided slidably in the front-rear direction between the game ball and the allowable state which allows the flow down to the third count switch 9024B in the main path 90740 of the gaming ball.

  The upper portion of the regulating member 90721 is formed to be a flat surface, and the flat surface is provided on the main path 90740 so as to form a predetermined angle downward toward the branch path 90741 in a front view. . Therefore, when the gaming ball flows down the main path 90740 while the regulating member 90721 is in the regulating state, the gaming ball runs along the flat surface formed on the upper portion of the regulating member 90721. It is induced to flow downward toward the branch path 90741 via the route.

  Between the main path 90740 and the branch path 90741, the backflow prevention member 90730 is pivotally supported by a pivot directed in the front-rear direction. The backflow prevention member 90730 is a plate-like member whose upper end is pivotally supported by a pivot, and when the gaming ball guided by the flat surface of the regulation member 90721 contacts from the main path 90740 side, it branches off from the main path 90740 side. It can be moved (turned) so as to be able to pass to the 90741 side. Specifically, it is pivotable between a permitted position inclined to open between the main path 90740 and the branch path 90741 and a restricted position closed to between the main path 90740 and the branch path 90741. It is provided. A 90 rib 801 projecting forward is provided above the restricting member 90721, and the backflow preventing member 90730 abuts against the rib 90801 in a restricting position in a counterclockwise direction in a front view.

  In addition, the backflow prevention member 90730 is usually disposed at the restricted position by its own weight, and in the restricted position, the gaming ball guided by the flat surface abuts from the main path 90740 side (right side in front view) The game ball is pushed by the game ball and pivots clockwise in front view with the allowable position as the upper limit.

  At this time, the vertical width dimension between the tip of the backflow prevention member 90730 and the lower portion of the second branch portion 90743 changes to be shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball, and the main path provided with the third count switch 9024B Movement of the gaming ball from the 90740 side to the branch path 90741 side where the fourth count switch 9024C is provided is permitted. On the other hand, when the backflow prevention member 90730 is in the restricting position, the backflow prevention member 90730 abuts against the rib 90801 even if the game ball abuts from the branch path 90741 side (left side in front view). The counterclockwise rotation of the member 90730 is restricted. At this time, the width dimension between the tip of the backflow prevention member 90730 and the lower portion of the second branch portion 90743 is maintained shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball, so the fourth count switch 9024C is provided. The movement of the gaming ball from the branch path 90741 side to the main path 90740 side where the third count switch 9024B is provided is surely restricted.

  Returning to FIG. 16, a normal symbol display 9020 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 16, the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 9020 is composed of LEDs or the like of 7 segments or dot matrix similarly to the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, and multiple types of identification information different from the special symbols The symbol which is a normal symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variation display).

  Above the normal symbol display 9020, a common view reserve display unit 9025C is provided. The common drawing reservation display unit 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the common drawing reservation storage count as the number of valid passing balls which have passed through the passing gate 9041 by light emission. In addition, the passing gate 9041 is installed between the first special variable winning ball device 907A and the second special variable winning ball device 907B in the special variable winning ball unit 907. A gate switch 9021 which will be described later is incorporated in the passage gate 9041.

  On the surface of the game board 902, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, winning openings other than the above-described winning openings may be provided. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect LED 909 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 906A, the normal variable winning ball device 906B, the special variable winning ball unit 907, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 901. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 903 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 903 is provided a lower tray for holding (storing) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  A stick controller 9031A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a lower plate member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing.

  The upper tray member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 9031B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 9031A) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body. Is provided.

  In this embodiment, the gaming area is divided into a left gaming area 9010L on the left side of a center decoration frame and a right gaming area 9010R on the right side surrounding the effect display device 905 disposed substantially at the center of the gaming area. The game ball shot down weakly with the bat operating handle (left-handed) flows down the left gaming area 9010L, and the game ball struck hard with the ball operating handle (right-handed) flows down the right gaming area 9010R It is supposed to be.

  In addition, the game ball which has flowed down the left gaming area 9010L can win the normal winning ball device 906A, the normal variable winning ball device 906B and the general winning openings 9050A to 9050C, and the game ball which has flowed down the right gaming area 9010R is normally A large number of obstacle nails are arranged to be able to win on the variable winning ball device 906B, the first special variable winning ball device 907A, the second special variable winning ball device 907B and the general winning hole 9050D and to be able to pass through the passing gate 9041. It is set up. That is, in the case of left-handed strike, the first special variable winning prize ball device 907A and the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B can not win, and can not pass through the passing gate 9041.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 901, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 9020 such that the game ball having passed through the passing gate 9041 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 9021 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, for example, the fluctuation display of the previous common drawing is finished after the common drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied. The fluctuation display of the common drawing by the device 9020 is started.

  In the fluctuation display of this common figure, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when the predetermined time which becomes the common fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which becomes the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, for example, as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variation display result of the normal symbol being "per common figure", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning ball device 906B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 906A by the first starting opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. The variation display of the special drawing by the first special symbol display device 904A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 906B is detected by the second starting opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the previous special variation display or the end of the big hit gaming state, the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display unit 904B is started.

  In the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, after starting the variation display of the special symbol, when the variation display time as the special figure fluctuation time passes, the special symbol of The finalized special symbol (variation display result) to be the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

  After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes a "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. Ru. After the variable display result in the variable display of the special view becomes "small hit", it is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol, small hit symbol and lost symbol in the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 904A is different from each symbol in the variation display of the special figure by the second special symbol display 904B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the common symbol may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the variable display of both special views.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the variation display of the special view and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the first big winning opening door of the first special variable winning ball device 907A The first large winning opening is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the first special variable winning prize ball device 907A is put into the second state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the first large winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “15”, “10”, “5”, etc.). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round is ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win at the first large winning opening etc.) It is also good.

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the variation display of the special figure and becomes the "small hit" as the specific display result, in the small hit gaming state, the second special variable winning ball device 907B second (2) The second big winning opening is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. It will be in the state. As a result, the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B is in the second state (opened state) which is advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the second large winning opening door 90711 is set to be opened once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, but the present invention It is not limited and may be opened a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit gaming state, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening passes the third count switch 9024B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 907B, the passage of the third count switch 9024B of the game ball It becomes a "big hit" based on (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 90103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the third count switch 9024B of the gaming ball. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second large winning opening in the small hit gaming state passes the fourth count switch 9024C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 907B, it does not become a "big hit". That is, the CPU 90103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the fourth count switch 9024C of the gaming ball.

  Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 9024B, the second special winning opening door 90711 of the second special variable winning ball device 907B has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). The second big winning opening is opened in the period until the lapse of a) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second special variable winning prize ball device 907B is brought into the second state (opened state) advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 907B is controlled to be in the second state when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 9024B. The invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning prize ball device 907A may be controlled to the second state.

  The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “15”, “5”, etc.). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, even if the round game is ended by the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win at the second big winning opening etc.). Good.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit game state in this embodiment, time saving control and time saving control are not performed in the time fluctuation control (time saving control) is performed in a predetermined range of fluctuation number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times) It is controlled to either of the normal state. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special drawing fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special drawing is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 (e.g., initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, variation display of a special figure is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, that the variation display result is "big hit", in the small hit gaming state It may be ended when any of the conditions for the game ball to pass through the third count switch 9024B is established first.

  When time saving control is performed, control to shorten the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special drawing by the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, or ordinary time Control to shorten the fluctuation time (common drawing fluctuation time) of the fluctuation display of the common drawing by the symbol display 9020 and the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of each common drawing as "per common drawing" Control to improve the probability of becoming higher than that in the normal state, and the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normally variable winning ball device 906B based on the fluctuation display result becoming "per common place" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than when, and control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state, and there is a high possibility that the second start condition is established. Control is performed that is advantageous for the player in Rukoto. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special view game using the second special view in the second special symbol display 904B is easily established, and the variable view of the special view can be executed frequently. Then, the time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed. The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, an audio control board 9013, an LED control board 9014, and a terminal board (information output board) 9016 as shown in FIG. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 901 also includes a relay substrate 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main substrate 9011 and the effect control substrate 9012. In addition, on the back of the gaming board 902 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 901, various substrates such as a payout control board, a launch control board, an interface board, etc. are arranged.

  The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are mounted. The main board 9011 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board consisting of a function for setting random numbers used in the special view game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 9012 or the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 9011 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, and the first special view or the second special view Of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 9020, and performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 9020 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 9020 It also has a function to control.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, a magnetic sensor 9060 for detecting fraud caused by a magnet, a radio wave sensor 9070 for detecting fraud caused by an electromagnetic wave, and vibration for a pachinko gaming machine 901 are applied to the main substrate 9011 for playing ball Vibration sensor 9080 for detecting frauds such as changing the course of the door, a door opening sensor 9090 for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 903a that covers the front of the game board 902 in an openable / closable manner The first large winning opening door sensor 9091 for detecting the second large winning opening door sensor 9092 for detecting the opening of the second large winning opening door 90711, provided on the path where the game ball flows down to the lower tray Full sensor 9093 for detecting that the game balls are full on the lower plate, a ball for detecting that the number of game balls paid out as prize balls is less than or equal to a predetermined number Re and various sensors such as the sensor 9094 are connected, on the basis of the detection signals output from these sensors, also it has function of determining the occurrence of various abnormal (error). In FIG. 17, the ball breakage sensor 9094 is described as being directly connected to the main substrate 9011. However, in practice, the ball breakage sensor 9094 is connected to the payout substrate, and is connected via the payout substrate. There is.

  The main circuit 9011 includes, for example, a microcomputer 90100 for game control, a switch circuit 90110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 90100 for game control, and a microcomputer 90100 for game control An output circuit 9011 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 9081 to 9083 and an information output circuit 90112 for outputting various signals such as a security signal from the terminal substrate 9016 are mounted.

  The output circuit 90111 is also connected to a controller 9084 for driving the solenoid 9085. The controller 9084 starts drive control of the solenoid 9085 by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 90100 via the output circuit 90111 when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is activated. The controller 9084 drives the solenoid 9085 so that the restricting member 90721 repeats the restricting state and the permitting state every one second regardless of the gaming state.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 9011 to the effect control substrate 9012 is relayed by the relay substrate 9015. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 9011 to the effect control substrate 9012 via the relay substrate 9015 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 905, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 908L and 908R, a game effect LED 909 or the like The LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the like is included.

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 18A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 904A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 904B. The command 81XXH is variably displayed on each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R in the effect display device 905 corresponding to the variable symbol display in the special figure game. It is a fluctuation pattern specification command which specifies fluctuation patterns (variation time), such as a pattern. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated variation pattern or the like.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a change display result such as a special symbol or an effect pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the variable display result notification command determines whether the variable display result is “off”, “big hit”, or “small hit” (predetermined result) or Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specification command indicating a result of preliminary determination that the variable display result is “off”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type “big hit A”, and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type "big hit B", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command for notifying of a result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "small hit A". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result specification command for notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit B".

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the fluctuation stop (decision) of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 905. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designating command for designating a current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 901. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 901. As a specific example, the command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is a game state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state , And the second game state specification command corresponding to the time saving state).

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command which designates an occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 901 and a type of the generated error (abnormality). In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 28 is set, whereby the occurrence of any error (abnormality) is determined on the side of the effect control board 9012 The occurrence of the identified error (abnormality) is notified by an error notification process (see FIG. 41) described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the large hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after a large winning opening opening that notifies that the large winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command which designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the large winning opening open notification command and the large winning opening open notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state Be done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 906A is detected by the first starting opening switch 9022A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special figure in a first special symbol display 904A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 906B is detected by the second starting opening switch 9022B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies based on the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol display 904B being satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command for notifying of the first special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the first pending storage display area 905D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying of the second special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the second pending storage display area 905U or the like. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. The main substrate 9011 transmits the effect control substrate 9012. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. The main substrate 9011 transmits the effect control substrate 9012. In the first reserve memory number notification command and the second reserve memory number notification command, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserve memory decreases), It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The command D100H is a V-winner notification designating command for notifying that the third count switch 9024B has been turned on when the player has won the V, that is, the game ball has passed the third count switch 9024B.

  The command D200H is a power failure recovery designation command for specifying that the power failure recovery screen is displayed on the effect display device 905.

  The command D301H is a right turn notification LED lighting specification command to specify lighting of the right turn notification LED 9030.

  The command D 302 H is a right-handed notification LED off specification command that specifies that the right-handed notification LED 9030 is turned off.

  The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main substrate 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data and the like, and a work for game control A RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103 for executing a control operation by executing a program for game control, and an update of numerical data indicating a random number independently of the CPU 90103 A random number circuit 90104 to be performed, an I / O (Input / Output port) 90105, and a real time clock (RTC) 90106 capable of outputting time information are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 90103 executes a program read from the ROM 90101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 90103 reads fixed data from the ROM 90101, a fluctuation data write operation in which the CPU 90103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 90102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 90102 by the CPU 90103 Data reading operation to read out the data, a reception operation in which the CPU 90103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105, and the CPU 90103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory view illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 9011 side. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 9011, in addition to the random number MR1 'for determining the special image display result, the random number MR2' for determining the big hit type and the random value for determining the variation pattern. Numerical data representing each of MR3 ', random number MR4' for determining a common drawing display result, and random value MR5 'for determining an initial value of MR4' is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random number values MR 1 ′ to MR 5 ′ may be counted by software update in the CPU 90103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 90104. The random number circuit 90104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 90100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 90100. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  FIG. 20 shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "off", the variation display mode is "non-reach" and the variation display mode corresponds to "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, one fluctuation pattern is prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" or the like. In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the rendering pattern is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern"), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the rendering pattern is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the outlier fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... You may provide a normal reach variation pattern of In addition to the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special map fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In this embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. From this, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, determination is made using only the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination, a random value for variation pattern type determination is provided, and these variation pattern type determination First determine the type of fluctuation pattern from the random number value for the variable, and then execute from the fluctuation pattern belonging to the fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type The motion pattern may be determined.

  In the game control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 90103 executes a program read from the ROM 90101 and uses the RAM 90102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progression of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. In addition, the CPU 90103 is capable of generating all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 9011 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In the ROM 90101 of the microcomputer 90100 for game control, various table data and the like used to control the progress of the game are stored in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 90101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 21 and the like, which are prepared for the CPU 90103 to make various determinations and determinations. In addition, the ROM 90101 includes table data that configures a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 90103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 9011, and variation patterns of each symbol in the variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern table etc. which store two or more kinds of fluctuation patterns which become are stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 90101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 21A, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 21B (for the first special symbol), and the big hit type shown in FIG. In addition to the judgment table (for the second special symbol), the small hit classification judgment table shown in FIG. 21 (D), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the out of line fluctuation pattern judgment A table (not shown), a common drawing display result determination table (not shown), a common drawing variation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory view showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 90101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR 1 ′ is set. In the display result judgment table, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, when the first special symbol is targeted for fluctuation display and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second) That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is subject to the variable display, only the big hit can be won and the small hit is not generated.

  Also, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol Even when the subject is subject to variable display, a big hit occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display, and half of these judgment values correspond to a small hit By being set as a judgment value, if the second special symbol is subject to variable display, it will win a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200) .

  That is, when the value of MR1 'matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit shown in FIG. 21A, the CPU 90103 determines that a big hit (big hit A to big hit C) is made for the special symbol. Further, if MR1 'matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. 21A, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 21A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit and the probability (percentage) of becoming a small hit. In addition, to decide whether to make a big hit is to decide whether to control to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol display 904B It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, to decide whether or not to make a small hit is to determine whether to control to a small hit gaming state, the stop in the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol display 904B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 90103 is adapted to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIG. 21A, but the big hit determination table and the small hit determination A table is provided separately, and the determination of the big hit is performed using a common table in the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the fluctuation special view designation buffer In this way, the determination of the small hit may be made using separate tables for the case where the variation special feature designation buffer is the first and the case where it is the second.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit is not won. However, a part of the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, and the small hit may be won.

  21B and 21C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 90101. Among these, FIG. 21 (B) is the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) Table. Also, FIG. 21C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a table.

  The big hit type determination table is a big hit type any of the big hit A to big hit C based on the random number for determining the hit type (MR2 ') when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (B) and (C), three types of big hit from big hit A to big hit C are provided in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) On the other hand, in the big hit classification determination table (for the second special symbol), only one big hit of big hit C is provided. That is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit that occurs when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed while being one of three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C As a big hit that occurs in, it becomes only big hit C.

  FIG. 21D is an explanatory view showing a small hitting type determination table stored in the ROM 90101. The small hit type judgment table is based on the random number (MR2 ') for the hit type judgment when the variable display result is judged to be a small hit symbol, the small hit type is a small hit A or a small hit. It is a table referenced to determine B. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes the third count switch 9024B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type big hit D is executed If the game ball passes the third count switch 9024B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, if a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type big hit E is executed It has become so. That is, these big hit D and big hit E are not the big hit type determined by the random number value MR2 'for hit type determination extracted at the start winning, but any small hit game of small hit A and small hit B It is a jackpot type determined by whether or not the ball has passed the third count switch 9024B.

  Here, the big hit type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21E. In this embodiment, big hit A and big hit D in which time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit gaming state as a big hit type, A big hit B, a big hit C and a big hit E are set in which time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Among the big hit A to big hit E, the big hit A is a big hit repeated five times (so-called five rounds) of changing the first big winning opening to a second state advantageous to the player. Also, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot A, time saving control is not executed.

  The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit B, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed twenty times or until a special hit game is executed twenty times, a big hit occurs again.

  The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit C, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed 100 times or until a special hit game is executed 100 times until a big hit occurs again.

  The big hit D is a big hit repeated four times (so-called four rounds) of changing the second big winning opening to a second state advantageous to the player. In addition, time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state of big hit D.

  The big hit E is a big hit repeated 14 times (so-called 14 rounds) of changing the second big winning opening to a second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit E, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed 100 times or until a special hit game is played 100 times until a big hit occurs again.

  In the time saving state, the probability of "per common" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. For this reason, in the time saving state, a big hit may occur because a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol, and a big hit may occur due to the game ball winning a V during a small hit game. It becomes a so-called continuous state which is likely to occur continuously without intervention.

  In addition, in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B, since the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed is set to 20 times, the ratio that the big hit game state continuously occurs without passing through the normal state (The sum of the percentage of occurrence of a big hit as a result of the variation of the special feature game during the 20 special feature games and the percentage of occurrence of the big hit with the gaming ball winning V) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big hit game end of the big hit C and the big hit E, since the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed is set to 100 times, the big hit gaming state is continuously without passing through the normal state. The rate of occurrence (the sum of the percentage that a big hit occurs as a result of fluctuating display of the special feature game during 100 special feature games and the percentage that the gaming ball wins V and a big hit occurs) is set to almost 100% .

  Although five types of big hit A to big hit E are provided as big hit types in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more types of big hit types may be provided. And four or less may be provided.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 within the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 'are assigned to the jackpot A And 150 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special symbol game of the first special symbol, time saving control is not executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of 50%. In addition, when time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit game, the number of special figure games for which time reduction control is performed is determined to be 20 times at a rate higher than 100 times.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21C, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), all the ranges (0 to 299) in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment values of MR2 'are big hit Since it is assigned to C, the number of special figure games for which time saving control is always executed is determined to be 100 times after the big hit game is over.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21D, in the small hitting type judgment table, 0 to 99 within the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR 2 ′ is assigned to the small hitting A, and 100 to 299 Are assigned to the small hit B. Therefore, when a V winning big hit occurs during a small hit game, the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game is set to 100 times at a rate of 75%. At the rate of 25%, the time-saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game.

  The ROM 90101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 'for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is a plurality of types described above according to the pre-decision result. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for big hit used when the variation display result is determined to be "big hit" in advance, and the variation display result as "small hit" The jackpot variation pattern determination table used when it is previously determined, and the departure variation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “off” ing.

  In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, each of the normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1'-1), the super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1'-2), and the super reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1'-3) A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination. In this embodiment, if the determination value is "big hit B" or "big hit C", the super reach β is easily determined, and if the big hit type is "big hit A". In addition, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it may be the “big hit B” or the “big hit C”. You can increase your sense of expectation.

  In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is within the range that can be taken by random number value MR3 'for variation pattern determination for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1'-1). It is assigned as a judgment value. In addition, although only PC1'-1 is provided as a variation pattern of small hits in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variation pattern of 2 or more is provided as a variation pattern of small hits. You may do so.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, it is used when the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less and when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4. If the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed And the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table D used in advance.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss fluctuation fluctuation pattern without shortening (PA1'-1), the normal reach displacement fluctuation pattern (PA2'-1), and the super reach α deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2'-2) The super reach β is assigned a predetermined random number value as a judgment value within the range which can be taken by the random value MR3 ′ for fluctuation pattern judgment with respect to the fluctuation pattern (PA2′-3) of deviation. Also, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1'-2) corresponding to the total number of reserved memories 2 to 4 and the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2'-1) For the variation pattern of the super reach α (PA2'-2) and the variation pattern of the super reach β (PA2'-3), a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination can take Is assigned as the judgment value. Moreover, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1'-3) corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8 and the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2'-1) For the variation pattern of the super reach α (PA2'-2) and the variation pattern of the super reach β (PA2'-3), a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination can take Is assigned as the judgment value. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss, the shortening non-reach loss fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PA1′-4), the normal reach fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PA2′-1), and the super reach α For the fluctuation pattern (PA2'-2) and super reach β, a predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random value MR3 'for fluctuation pattern judgment can take on the fluctuation pattern (PA2'-3) of deviation. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the fluctuation time of the non-reach-out fluctuation pattern (PA1'-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach-out fluctuation pattern (PA1'-1) without shortening, and the fluctuation pattern is further shorter. The fluctuation time is shorter in the non-reach-out fluctuation pattern (PA1'-3) than in (PA1'-2). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach out of bounds variation pattern is determined so that the variation time is short, so that the pending storage is easily digested and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4 In addition to making a start-up winning when not being held, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start-up that is not made pending storage, and when the number of pending storages is reduced, the fluctuation time is not long and the non-reach is not shifted By determining the pattern (PA1′-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the non-execution of the variable display by lengthening the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 90102 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 17 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped, the content of a part or all of the RAM 90102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, at least data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (eg, a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 90102 is provided with a game control data holding area 90150 as shown in FIG. 22, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901, etc. There is. A game control data holding area 90150 shown in FIG. 22 includes a first special view reserve storage unit 90151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 90151B, a common drawing reserve storage unit 90151C, a game control flag setting unit 90152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 90153, a game control counter setting unit 90154, and a game control buffer setting unit 90155 are provided.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 90151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 906A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserved data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display 904A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 90151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 'for variation display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 90104 etc. by the CPU 90103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2' for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 'for variation pattern determination, etc. The reserved data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 90151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 90151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 906B and the start winning (second start winning) occurs, it is still started The reserved data of no special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 904B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 90151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detection of the gaming balls) to the second starting winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 'for variation display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 90104 etc. by the CPU 90103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2' for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 'for variation pattern determination, etc. The pending data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 90151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  The game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball having passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the second start winning port. The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 90151C stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 9020, although the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 9041 is detected by the gate switch 9021. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 90151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 90104 or the like by the CPU 90103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order the gaming ball passed the passing gate 9041 Numeric data indicating a random number value MR4 'for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 90152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901, and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 90152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 90153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. For example, the game control timer setting unit 90153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 90154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. For example, the game control counter setting unit 90154 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 90154 may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 90103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 90154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 90104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 'to MR4' are stored as random count values, depending on execution of software by the CPU 90103. The numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 90103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 90104 or may be extracted from the random number circuit 90104 The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 90155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 90155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An I / O 90105 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 17 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 90100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect control board 9012 is provided with a CPU for effect control 90120 that performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 90121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data, etc., and a work area for the CPU 90120 for effect control. RAM 90122, a display control unit 90123 for executing processing for determining control content of display operation in the effect display device 905, etc., and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently for the effect control CPU 90120. A circuit 90124 and an I / O 90125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 9012, the effect control CPU 90120 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 90121 to execute processing for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 90120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 90121, a variation data write operation in which the effect control CPU 90120 writes various change data in the RAM 90122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 90120 in the RAM 90122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive input of various signals from outside of the production control board 9012 via the I / O 90125 for the production control CPU 90120, I / O for the production control CPU 90120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012 via O90125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 90120, the ROM 90121, and the RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012.

  In the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 905, and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 9013, Wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the LED control board 9014.

  Also on the side of the effect control board 9012, as in the case of the main board 9011, for example, random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

  The ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 17 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 90121 stores table data that configures a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 90120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data that configures various effect control patterns. There is.

  As an example, the ROM 90121 is used by the effect control CPU 90120 to control the effect operation of various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 905, the speakers 908L, 908R, the game effect LED 909, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.) An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be played, a display screen displayed in notification of various errors (abnormality), an error notification pattern such as a lighting mode of the game effect LED 909, an output sound, etc. are stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operation of production pattern, reach production, effect display operation in re-lottery production, etc. or various production display operations without variable display of production pattern It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are made up of data indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  A RAM 90122 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 17 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states that can be updated according to an effect operation state such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the effect display device 905 or an effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 9011 A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 905, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit, the start winning prize buffer for performing the suspension storage display in the first suspension storage display area 905D and the second suspension storage display area 905U is set. The start winning buffer is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of reserved storages in the first special view hold storage. In each storage area, data indicating the presence or absence of the start winning combination (specifically, "0" indicating no start winning combination and "1" indicating a starting winning combination) is stored. The data of these start winning combination buffers are effect control to be described later according to the reception of the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command and the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command. While being updated in the pending display update process (S9072, see FIG. 39) in the process processing, the pending in the first pending storage display area 905D and the second pending storage display area 905U based on the updated data of the start winning buffer Memory display is updated.

  Specifically, when the first starting opening winning combination designation command is received based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening, a round white color is displayed on the holding storage display in the first holding storage display area 905D. When the first variation start command is received based on the fact that the first special figure variation is newly started while the display is newly added, the largest of the pending storage displays in the first pending storage display area 905D is selected. The reserve display is performed so that the high-order (first-time start-up reserve storage) round white display is erased and the other round white display shifts (moves) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction). Update Similarly, when the second starting opening winning combination designation command is received based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the holding storage display in the second holding storage display area 905U. When a second change start command is received based on the fact that the second special drawing is newly added, the top of the pending storage display in second pending storage display area 905U The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the first-time start-up winning storage) is erased and the other round white displays shift (move) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction). Do.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment will be described. On the main substrate 9011, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the game control microcomputer 90100 is activated, and the CPU 90103 executes a predetermined process to be a game control main process. As shown in FIG. 24, when the game control main process is started, the CPU 90103 executes the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, and then starts the game control main process after Sa 901. Do. In the game control main process, the CPU 90103 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 90103 first sets interrupt prohibition (Sa901). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (Sa902), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (Sa903). After initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), etc.) (Sa 904), the RAM 90102 becomes accessible Set (Sa 905). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 90103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 90103 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (Sa906). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 90103 executes a normal initialization process (Sa9010 to Sa9012).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, whether or not check data is stored in a predetermined backup area is whether or not the processing of Sd 902 and S d 903 in the power failure detection processing (see FIG. 26) described later is performed. It determines based on (Sa 907).

  When backup data is stored, the CPU 90103 performs data check of the backup RAM area (Sa 908). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in Sa 908, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power failure detection process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 90103 performs gaming state recovery processing (processing of Sa9041 to Sa9048) for returning the gaming control microcomputer 90100 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 90101 is set as a pointer (Sa9041), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 90102) (Sa9042). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. The processing of Sa9041 and Sa9042 leaves the saved content as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set. Further, the CPU 90103 identifies the gaming state at the time of power interruption from the backup data (Sa 9044), and the identified gaming state is any of the short time state, the small hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state, that is, the game in this embodiment It is determined whether or not it is in the gaming state in which the ball is hit toward the right gaming area 9010R (right-handed) (Sa 9045).

  When the gaming state specified from the backup data is any of the time saving state, the small hitting gaming state, and the big hitting gaming state (Sa 9045; Y), the CPU 90103 performs transmission setting of the right turn notification LED lighting specification command (Sa 9046 ), The lighting of the right-handed display unit 9025D is started. Then, the transmission setting of the power failure recovery designation command is performed (Sa 9048), and the process proceeds to Sa 9015. If the gaming state is the normal state (Sa 9045; N) in which the gaming ball is launched toward the left gaming area 9010 L (a left strike) (N), only the processing of Sa 9048 is executed without executing the processing of Sa 9046 and Sa 9047. Then proceed to Sa9015. Incidentally, the right-handed notification LED lighting designation command transmitted and set in Sa 9046 and the power failure recovery designation command transmitted and set in Sa 9048 are transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in a command control process described later.

  When the backup data is not stored (Sa 907; N) or when the result of the parity check is not normal (Sa 908; N), the initialization process is executed.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 90103 first performs a RAM clear process (Sa9010). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 90102. Also, the top address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 90101 is set as a pointer (Sa9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (Sa9012).

  For example, by the processing of Sa9011 and Sa9012, initial value for the flag for selectively processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determination per normal symbol, special symbol buffer, total prize ball number storage buffer, special symbol process flag, etc. Is set.

  After execution of Sa9048 or Sa9012, the CPU 90103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 90104 (Sa9015). The CPU 90103 performs, for example, processing in accordance with a random number circuit setting program to perform setting for causing the random number circuit 90104 to update the value of the random number value MR1 ′ for special image display result determination.

  Then, in Sa 9016, the CPU 90103 performs setting of a register of CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 90100 so that timer interruption is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms.

  Next, the CPU 90103 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (Sa9018) and the initial value random number updating process (Sa9019). When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, set the interrupt disabled state (Sa9017), and when the display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is finished, set the interrupt enabled state (Sa9020). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to be a reach when not being a big hit, The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, with the initial value random number, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) is determined to generate a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal pattern. Is a random number to The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 90100 controls the game display device such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round (take the random number for determination per normal pattern) When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  When the CPU 90103 which has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 90103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the CPU 90103 first executes a power-off detection process (S9010). Then, by executing predetermined switch processing, the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, the first count switch 9023, the second count switch 9024A, and the third switch circuit 90110. Detection signals input from various switches such as count switch 9024B, fourth count switch 9024C, first general winning opening switch 9026A, second general winning opening switch 9026B, third general winning opening switch 9026C, fourth general winning opening switch 9026D The state of is determined (S9011). Subsequently, the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, the first count switch 9023, the second count switch 9024A, the third count switch 9024B, and the fourth count switch 9024C via the switch circuit 90110. In order to pay out the prize balls according to detection signals inputted from various switches such as the first general winning opening switch 9026A, the second general winning opening switch 9026B, the third general winning opening switch 9026C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 9026D In step S9012, the winning ball processing is executed. Thereafter, by executing predetermined main-side error processing (S9015), an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed, and a warning can be executed if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, payout information and the like supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 901 is output (S9016) .

  Subsequent to the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random value MR1 'and the random values MR1' to MR4 'used on the main substrate 9011 side is executed by software. (S9017). Thereafter, the CPU 90103 executes special symbol process processing (S9018). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901, and the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation on the display unit 904B, setting of the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening on the special variable winning ball unit 907, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (S9019). The CPU 90103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 9020, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 906B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 90103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main substrate 9011 to a sub-side control substrate such as the effect control substrate 9012 (S9020). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 90105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 90155 After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 9012, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and turn on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time By setting the state to the off state or the like, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  The contents of various processes in the game control timer interrupt process will be described below.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the power failure detection process of this embodiment. In the power-off detection process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply substrate (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (Sd 901). When the power-off signal is not input, the power-off detection process is ended. When the power-off signal is input, the backup data is specified (Sd 902), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage provided in the RAM 90102. It stores in the area (Sd 903). Then, check data used to restore the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (Sd 904). Then, the process proceeds to loop processing in which no processing is performed until the pachinko gaming machine 901 is powered off. The power-off signal is continuously output when the power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value, so in the power-off detection process in this embodiment, loop processing is performed after check data is created (after execution of Sd 904). By migrating, new backup data is not stored in the backup data storage area. Therefore, for example, it is prevented that new backup data is not normally stored in the backup data storage area when the power supply voltage is further reduced while storing new backup data.

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the main side error processing (S9015) of this embodiment. In the main side error processing, the CPU 90103 first determines whether an abnormality informing timer indicating that abnormality notification is being performed in a predetermined period on the effect control board 9012 is in operation (S90401)

  If the abnormality notifying timer is not in operation (S90401; N), the process proceeds to S90402. If the abnormal alarming timer is operating (S90401; Y), the process proceeds to S90420, and the abnormal alarming timer is decremented by one, and whether or not the abnormal alarming timer after the subtraction has risen. It is determined (S90421).

  If the abnormality notifying timer is not up (S90421; N), the process proceeds to S90402. On the other hand, if the abnormality informing timer is up (S90421; Y), after the informing of abnormality is cleared (S90422), the process proceeds to S90402.

  In S90402, an abnormality determination process of determining the occurrence of each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 28 is performed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment exemplifies a mode for determining an error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 28. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type and number of these errors (abnormality) May be appropriately set according to the model and specification of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, each error (abnormality) of 1 to 15 is set, and the occurrence of each error (abnormality) of these 1 to 15 can be determined in the abnormality determination processing. .

  As shown in FIG. 28, priorities are set for these errors (abnormalities), and in principle, errors (abnormalities) with high priorities are notified with priority.

  These errors include, for example, an error due to a short circuit abnormality of the switch power supply that supplies the power of the apparatus, such as a switch common short circuit error of priority “1”, detection of electromagnetic waves by the radio wave sensor 9070, and magnetic force by the magnetic sensor 9060. Of the device (switch) or an error such as detection error of the first count switch 9023 or the second count switch 9024A, etc. There is no possibility that the game is incorrect such as a full tank error or an out-of-ball error, but there is an error or the like that causes a problem in the progress of the game.

  Also, for each error, a condition for canceling the error that has occurred is set, and for errors with relatively high priority, "power off" is mainly taken as the cancellation condition. For an error (abnormality) having a relatively low priority, it is a cancellation condition that a predetermined time elapses or the state of the error is canceled.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the error (abnormality) includes an error (abnormality) controlled to the gaming stop state which is the predetermined state and an error (abnormality) not controlled to the gaming stop state which is the predetermined state. A relatively high priority error is considered as an error (abnormality) controlled to the gaming stop state, and a relatively low priority error (abnormal) is considered as an error (abnormality) not controlled to the gaming stop state .

  Note that among these errors, even if they are errors caused by the same sensor, some errors may differ depending on the time of detection. For example, as an error when abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 9080, abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 9080 at the time of operation of the first special variable winning ball device 907A or the second special variable winning ball device 907B. Is determined to be a high vibration detection 1 error with a priority of "6" and controlled to the game stop state until the power is turned off, whereas the first special variable winning ball device 907A and the second special variable winning When abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 9080 at the time of operation of the ball device 907B, it is determined that the priority is "11" and a low vibration detection 2 error, and after 60 seconds without being controlled to the gaming stop state The error is to be cleared.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the output mode of the security signal is set to each error (abnormality), and when the occurrence of each error (abnormality) is determined, each error (abnormality) The security signal is output from the terminal board 9016 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901 in a mode corresponding to the above. The security signal has a relatively high priority, and an error (abnormality) for stopping the game is output until the power is turned off, whereas an error (abnormality) having a relatively low priority is output. , Or is not output at a predetermined time after the error determination. In addition, with regard to the “incorrect prize error” of priority “10”, the security signal is output not only until the power is turned off but also for a predetermined time (4 minutes in this embodiment) after the power is turned on again. Is set as.

  As described above, in the abnormality determination processing of this embodiment, the CPU 90103 is connected to the main substrate 9011, the magnetic sensor 9060, the radio wave sensor 9070, the vibration sensor 9080, the door open sensor 9090, the first winning opening door sensor 9091, the first 2 Large winning opening door sensor 9092, full tank sensor 9093, detection state of the ball out sensor 9094, the state of the payout board, detection state of the game ball of the second start opening switch 9022B, the first count switch 9023, the second count switch 9024A Each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 28 is determined on the basis of FIG.

  Then, after the abnormality determination processing of S90402 is performed, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of abnormality is determined in the abnormality determination processing (S90403), and the occurrence of the abnormality is not determined (S90403; N) End main side error processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred (S90403; Y), it is determined whether an abnormality informing flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed is set, that is, whether an abnormality has already been notified. It is determined whether or not (S90404).

  If the abnormality informing flag is not set (S90404; N), the process proceeds to S90410, sets the abnormality informing flag and the abnormality informing timer, and stores an error (abnormality) to start the informing, The process advances to step S90411.

  For example, if an error (abnormality) to start notification is a vibration detection 2 error, a timer value corresponding to 60 seconds is set in the abnormal notification-in-progress timer, and an error (abnormality) to start notification (starting opening) 2) If the error is an abnormal winning error, a timer value corresponding to 300 seconds is set. However, if the error (abnormality) for starting the notification is an error corresponding to the release condition of “power off”, “0” is set to the abnormality informing timer. As a result, it is determined in S90401 that the abnormal alarming timer is not in operation, so that the set abnormal alarming flag is set until the power is turned off. In other words, for errors corresponding to these "power off" cancellation conditions, the error notification is continued until the power is turned off, so the abnormality informing flag is not cleared until the power is turned off. It is supposed to be. In the case of a prize ball abnormality error where it is determined that the number of prize balls is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the game is not controlled to the game stop state, and therefore an error is notified in a state where the game is possible.

  If the abnormality informing flag is set (S90404; Y), the abnormality in informing is identified from the data of the informing abnormality stored in S90410 (S90405), and the error determined in S90402 (abnormal) It is determined whether or not is the same as the error (abnormality) during notification (S90406).

  If the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is the same as the error (abnormality) in the notification (S90406; Y), the main side error processing ends. On the other hand, if the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is not the same as the error (abnormality) in notification (S90406; N), the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is higher than the error (abnormality) in notification It is determined whether the error is an error (abnormality) of the priority (S90407). If the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is not an error (abnormality) with higher priority than an error (abnormality) during notification (S90407; N), the main side error processing ends. Therefore, when the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is not an error (abnormality) with higher priority than an error (abnormality) during notification, the process of S90413 is executed and an error designation command is displayed on the effect control board 9012. Since no notification is sent, the notification of the error (abnormality) is not executed, and the notification of the error (abnormality) in the notification is continued.

  On the other hand, when the error (abnormality) determined in S90402 is an error (abnormality) with higher priority than the error (abnormality) during notification (S90407; Y), it further indicates the gaming stop state which is a predetermined state. It is determined whether the game stop flag is set (S90408).

  If the game stop flag is set (S90408; Y), that is, if the game is in a stop state, the main error processing ends. Therefore, when the game is stopped, the process of S90413 or the process of S90414 may be executed even if an error (abnormality) higher in priority than an error (abnormal) during notification is determined in S90402. Since there is no new error designation command sent to the effect control board 9012, the notification of the error (abnormality) during notification is continued, and the output of the security signal changes. There is no chance to turn on / off the signal.

  On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set (S90408; N), that is, if it is not in the game stop state, the process proceeds to S90409 to reset the abnormality informing timer and reset the error in the informing (abnormal) Update and memorize. If the error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) during notification determined in S90402 is an error corresponding to the release condition of "power off", as in the case of S90410 described above, the error is abnormal. By setting “0” to the timer during notification, the abnormality notification flag is set until the power is turned off.

  Then, it is determined whether or not an error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) during notification determined in S90402 is an error corresponding to the game stop (S90411), and if it is not an error corresponding to the game stop ( In S90411; N), the process proceeds to S90413 without passing through S90412. If it is an error corresponding to the game suspension (S90411; Y), the launch control board is set to stop the launch, disabling the launch of the game ball from the hit ball launch device, and the game stop flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S90413 (S90412).

  In S90413, an error designating command for designating the occurrence of an error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) in notification determined in S90402 is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 9012 and then the error (abnormality is detected). Setting to output the security signal in the output mode corresponding to (S90414), and the main side error processing is ended. By setting to output the security signal at S90414, the security signal is output from the terminal substrate 9016 to an external device such as a hall computer in the information output process (S9016).

  The error designation command set for transmission in S90413 is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by executing the command control process of S9020. Then, in the effect control board 9012, an error notification process (see FIG. 41) to be described later is executed, whereby an error notification corresponding to the error (abnormality) specified by the transmitted error designation command is performed. Ru.

  Thus, on the main substrate 9011 of the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment, the above-mentioned main side error processing is executed, and on the effect control substrate 9012, an error notification processing (see FIG. 41) to be described later is executed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 29, the execution mode of the error notification differs depending on whether the gaming state is the gaming stop state where the predetermined state is.

  Specifically, for example, when occurrence of a vibration detection 2 error shown in FIG. 28 is first determined in the playable state, occurrence of the vibration detection 2 error is as shown in FIG. 29A. In addition, a pop-up window of “E-54 vibration error” corresponding to the vibration detection 2 error is notified by being displayed on the effect display device 905 for 60 seconds which is a predetermined time.

  When the occurrence of the prize ball abnormality error is determined during notification of the vibration detection 2 error, the priority of the prize ball abnormality error is “7”, and the priority of the vibration detection 2 error being executed is Since it is higher than “11” which is the “E-54 vibration error” pop-up window notifying the vibration detection 2 error being executed, notification of the prize ball abnormality error, specifically, FIG. As shown in A), a pop-up window including a message "Please call a staff member! E-33 Prize ball abnormality error Please turn on the power again" is displayed to notify that a prize ball abnormality error has occurred. However, in the occurrence of the prize ball abnormal error, the game is not controlled to the stopped state, and the game available state is maintained.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), when occurrence of “Magnetic error” which is an error having higher priority than the prize ball abnormality error is judged during notification of the prize ball abnormality error, While the entire display of the effect display device 905 is displayed in black, it is indicated that the game is being stopped, and the effect display device 905 "Please call a staff member who is in the game stop! E-02 Magnet error Since the display of “Please do it” is displayed in white characters, occurrence of “Magnetic error” is notified, and also, it is notified that an error (abnormality) at which the game is stopped is a magnet error.

  Then, after the game stopped state as described above, the occurrence of the "radio wave error" is determined, which is an error having a higher priority than the "magnet error" that is triggered to be controlled to the game stopped state. In this case, as described above, since the game stop flag is set even if the occurrence of the "radio wave error" is determined, the error designation command corresponding to the determination of the "radio wave error" is not transmitted. As shown in FIG. 29 (B), these "game errors" are continued by the notification of "magnetic error" which is triggered to be controlled to the game stop state being continued without the notification of "radio wave error" being executed. It is not possible to specify what kind of error is the error triggered by the state control, and it is an error triggered by the control of these game suspension states that it is appropriate for fraud using a magnet It is possible to prevent the Do corresponding becomes impossible.

  In addition, when it is determined that the occurrence of "radio wave error" is an error that has a higher priority than the "magnet error" that is triggered to be controlled to the game stop state after entering the game stop state. As described above, since the process of S90414 is not executed, that is, the output of the security signal corresponding to the "radio wave error" whose occurrence has been determined is limited, the security signal corresponding to the "magnet error" being output Does not change (ON / OFF of the signal), and it becomes difficult to confirm an error (abnormality) that triggered the output of these security signals on the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901, for example, a hall computer etc. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9018 shown in FIG. 25 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (S9021). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 90103 selects and executes one of the processes in S9022 to S9031 in accordance with the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152.

  In the start winning process of S9021, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second start winning by the first starting opening switch 9022A or the second starting opening switch 9022B, and if there is a winning, the variable display result determination The random number value MR1 'for the first time, the random number value MR2' for the big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 'for the variation pattern determination are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the first special view reserve storage unit 90151A. It is stored at the top of the vacant entry, and in the case of the second start winning, it is stored at the top of the vacant entry in the second special view reservation storage unit 90151B.

  The special symbol normal processing of S9022 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol is displayed based on the presence / absence of pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 90151A or the second special view pending storage unit 90151B. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the display 904B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 'for the variable display result determination, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is "big hit" is the variable display result Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol display 904B (big hit symbol or A small hit symbol, one of an off symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The fluctuation pattern setting processing of S9023 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are selected using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination based on the result of predetermination as to whether or not the variation display result is "big hit". The process etc. which are decided on either are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of S9022 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing of S9023, the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol and the effect symbol as the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the random symbol value MR1 'for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2' for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 'for the variation pattern determination. It includes the process of determining the variation display mode of the effect pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of S9024 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation processing, processing for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol indicator 904B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S9024 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 90153 is decremented by 1 or added to the first Whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display 904A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 904B, it is progressed by a common timer A measurement of time is taken. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S9024 is the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol indicator 904A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol indicator 904B. It is sufficient that the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the symbol is controlled by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of S9025 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, and the finalized special symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152 is on or not, and when the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152 is on or not, and the small hit flag is on. In this case, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "7". When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S9026 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “4”. In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the fluctuation indication result becoming “big hit”, etc., the process to start the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and set for opening the first big winning opening Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the first big winning opening is opened is set according to whether the big hit type is "big hit A", "big hit B", or "big hit C". It is also good. As an example, regardless of the type of big hit, while setting the upper limit of the period which makes the 1st big winning a prize opening state to “29 seconds”, the opening frequency of the 1st big winning a prize opening which becomes the upper limit frequency which executes the round, The setting of jackpot status is performed by setting “5 times” for “big hit A”, “10 times” for “big hit B”, and “15 times” for “big hit C”. Just do it. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of S9027 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the first big winning opening, the measured elapsed time, the number of gaming balls detected by the first count switch 9023, etc. The process includes determining whether it is time to return the first big winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the first large winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 9082 for the first large winning opening door 90701 etc. is executed, and then the value of the special view process flag is “6 Is updated to

  The big hit end processing of S9028 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which ending effect is performed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 905, the speakers 908L, 908R, the gaming effect LED 909, etc. Processing for waiting until the passage of time has elapsed, and processing for performing various settings (setting of time saving flag) for starting time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  Specifically, in the big hit end process, the type of the big hit that has been executed is specified. Then, if the specified jackpot type is “big hit A”, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0” without setting the time saving flag. When the identified big hit type is "big hit B", the time-shortening flag is set and the initial count value ("20" in this embodiment) corresponding to "big hit B" is set in the time reduced number counter and the special figure process Update the flag value to "0". If the specified jackpot type is "big hit C", the time-shortening flag is set, and the count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) corresponding to "big hit C" is set in the time reduction counter. Update the figure process flag value to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of S9029 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this small hit opening pre-processing, setting to start the execution of the round in the small hit gaming state and open the second big winning opening based on the variable display result becoming “small hit” etc. Processing etc. are included. At this time, based on, for example, the variable display result being "small hit", the upper limit of the period during which the second large winning opening is opened is set to "one second", and the upper limit number of times to execute the round The setting of the small hit state may be performed by setting the opening number of the second large winning opening to "one time". At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "8".

  In this example, in the small hit state, the number of opening times of the second large winning opening is set to “one time”, and the upper limit of the period for opening the second large winning opening is set to “1 second”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of opening times of the second large winning opening in the small hitting state may be two or more times, and the second large winning opening is opened. The upper limit of the period to be in the state may be a period other than “1 second” as long as the game ball can win a prize at the second large winning opening.

  The small hit open processing of S9030 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". This small hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the second big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the second count switch 9024A, etc. And a process of determining whether it is time to return the second big winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the second big winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 9083 for the second big winning opening door 90711 etc. is executed, and the value of the special processing process flag is "9 Is updated to

  The small hitting end processing of S9031 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hitting end process, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 905, the speakers 908L, 908R, the gaming effect LED 909, etc. It includes processing to wait until the time passes. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9022 of FIG. 30 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 90103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (S90141). The second special view reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display 904B. For example, in the process of S90141, the second hold storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 90154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is other than "0" at S90141 (S90141; N), it is stored as holding data stored corresponding to holding number "1" in second special drawing holding storage unit 90151B. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 'for special view display result determination, the random number value MR2' for big hit type determination, and the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination are read out respectively (S90142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S90142, the second special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting the second special view pending storage count count value or the total pending storage count count value and updating it. As well as updating the data of the second special view reservation storage unit 90151B. More specifically, random number values MR1 'to MR3 stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 90151B in entries lower than holding number "1" (for example, entries corresponding to holding numbers "2" to "4"). The pending data indicating 'is shifted upward by one entry (S90143).

  Thereafter, the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer is updated to “2” (S90144), and then the flow shifts to S90149.

  On the other hand, when the number of second Tokushu storages is "0" at S90141 (S90141; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of first special maps storage is "0" (S90145). The first special view reservation storage count is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display 904A. For example, in the process of S90145, the game control counter setting unit 90154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S90145 is executed when it is determined in S90141 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. Determine if As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to the one to be executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the start winning occurs. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and from the stored data, the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is good if you can decide

  When it is determined in S90145 that the number of first special view reservations is other than "0" (S90145; N), it is assumed that the first special view suspension storage unit 90151A stores the suspension data corresponding to the suspension number "1". Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 'for the special view display result determination, the random number value MR2' for the big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 'for the variation pattern determination are read out (S90146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of S90146, the first special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count As well as updating the data of the first special image storage section 90151A. More specifically, random number values MR1 'to MR3 stored in entries under the holding number "1" (for example, entries corresponding to holding numbers "2" to "4") in first special view holding storage unit 90151A. The pending data indicating 'is shifted upward by one entry (S90147).

  Thereafter, the variable special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variable special drawing designation buffer is updated to “1” (S90148), and then the process proceeds to S90149.

  In S90149, the special figure display result which is a variation display result of a special symbol is shown in FIG. 21 (A) as a use table for determining which of “big hit”, “small hit” and “off”. Select and set the display result judgment table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 'for determining the special image display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the respective special image display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "off". In comparison with the determination value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is to be "big hit", "small hit", or "off" (S90150).

  After the special view display result is determined in S90150, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (S90151). When it is determined that the "big hit" (S90151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152 is set to the on state (S90152). At this time, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variation special-designated buffer is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (S90153). At this time, when the value of the variation special view designation buffer is “1”, the CPU 90103 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 21 (B), and specifies the variation special figure When the value of the buffer is “2”, the jackpot classification determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 21C may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type judgment table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 'for jackpot type judgment stored in the random number buffer for variation is "big hit A", "big hit B" in the big hit type judgment table. In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to each of the "big hit C" and "big hit C" matches, it is determined which of a plurality of types of big hit type to be (S90154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S90154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, either time-saving state when time single-out control (time-saving control) is performed, or normal state when time-saving control is not performed Whether to control to the game state is determined before the finalized special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 90155 (S90155), the jackpot type determined It memorizes, it advances to S90156. As an example, if the big hit type is “big hit A”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, if “big hit B”, “1”, and if “big hit C”, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the "big hit" is not made at S90151 (S90151; N), the CPU 90103 determines whether the special view display result is a "small hit" (S90151a). If it is determined to be "small hit" (S90151a; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 90152 is set to the on state (S90151b). At this time, a small hit type determination table (see FIG. 21D) is selected and set as a use table for determining the small hit type as any of a plurality of types (S90151 c). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 ′ for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is “small hit A” in the small hit type determination table, Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each small hit type of “small hit B”, the small hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S90151 d).

  Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the storage value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 90155 (S90151 e), it is determined The small hit type is stored, and the process proceeds to S90156. As an example, the small hit type buffer value may be set to “0” if the small hit type is “small hit A”, and may be set to “1” if “small hit B”.

  In S90156, as a result of prior determination of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state (whether the big hit flag is set), as a result of the determination of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state, further, to the small hit gaming state In accordance with the result of the predetermination as to whether or not to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set), the finalized special symbol is set. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" which becomes an out symbol is set as a finalized special symbol corresponding to a preliminary determination result indicating that the special image display result is "off". In addition, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in S90151, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S90154, it becomes the big hit symbol of "3", "5", "7" Set one of the special symbols that show numbers to the finalized special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number of "3" is set as the determined special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is "big hit A". Moreover, according to the determination result which makes a big hit classification "big hit B", the special symbol which shows the number of "5" is set as a confirmation special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “big hit C”. In addition, in response to the pre-decision result indicating that the special figure display result is "small hit", a special symbol indicating the symbol "2" to be a small hit symbol is set as the determined special symbol.

  After setting the finalized special symbol in S90156, the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting processing (S90157), and the special symbol normal processing is ended.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing at S90145 is "0" (S90145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S90158), the special symbol is usually selected. End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (waiting customer demonstration specification command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image or the like on the effect display device 905 is effect control from the main substrate 9011 It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 9012 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demo specification command has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S9025 of FIG. 30 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 90103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process of S9032 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol indicator 904A or the second special symbol indicator 904B. Control for deriving and displaying a symbol is performed (S90181). In addition, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special figure, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 904A is ended, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is In the case of "2" indicating the second special figure, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 904B is ended. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 9012 (S90182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S90183), and when the big hit flag is not set (S90183; N), the process proceeds to S90189a.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S90183; Y), the CPU 90103 clears the short time flag if the short time flag is set (S90184), and the big hit stored in the effect control board 9012 Depending on the type, settings are made to transmit a hit start 1 designated command (big hit A), a hit start 2 assigned command (big hit B), and a hit start 3 assigned command (big hit C) (S90185). The hit start designation command set in S90185 is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the above-described command control process (S9017).

  Further, the CPU 90103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designating command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 9012 (S90186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 905) is set in the big hit display time timer (S90187). Further, the number of opening times (for example, 5 times in the case of big hit A, 10 times in case of big hit B, and 15 times in case of big hit C) is set in the special winning opening open frequency counter (S90188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S9026) (S90189), and the special symbol stop process is ended.

  On the other hand, in S90189a, the CPU 90103 determines whether the small hit flag is set (S90189a). If the small hit flag is not set (S90189a; Y), the process proceeds to S90190. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (S90189a; Y), the CPU 90103 hits the start 4 designated command (small hit A) according to the small hit type stored in the effect control board 9012. The setting for transmitting the start 5 designation command (small hit B) is performed (S90189 b). The hit start designation command set in S90189 b is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9017) described above.

  Then, the small hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 905) (S90189 c). In addition, the number of opening (for example, once in the case of a small hit) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S90189 d). Further, the value of the time reduction number counter is decremented by 1 (S90189 e), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction number counter becomes 0 (S90189 f). If the value of the time saving counter is 0 (S90189g; Y), the time saving flag is cleared and the process proceeds to S90189 h (S90189g). If the value of the time saving counter is not 0 (S90189g; N) , S90189g is not performed, it progresses to S90189 h.

  Then, the CPU 90103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "7" which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S9026) (S90189 h), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  On the other hand, in S90190, the CPU 90103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter is "0". If the value of the time saving number counter is “0” (S90190; Y), the process proceeds to S90198.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (S90190; N), that is, if it is a high base state (time reduction state) in which time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by -1. (S90191). Then, it is judged whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (S90193). If it is not "0" (S90193; N), the process proceeds to S90198, and the value of the time reduction counter is "0." (S90193; Y), the game state corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag (specifically, the low base state (normally, normal state) after clearing the time short flag to end time saving control (S90193) The transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to the state) is performed (S90195). Then, the CPU 90103 performs transmission setting of the right-handed notification LED extinguishing designation command (S90196), turns off the right-handed display unit 9025D, and proceeds to S90198 (S90199). Note that the command for turning off the LED for right-handed notification set in S90196 is sent to the effect control board 9012 by executing the command control process (S9020).

  Then, the CPU 90103 updates the value of the special view process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing in S90198, and then ends the special symbol stop processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9026 of FIG. 30 as the big hit opening pre-processing. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 90103 determines whether or not the right turn notification LED lighting specification command transmitted flag indicating that the transmission setting of the right lighting notification LED lighting specification command has already been executed (S90301) ). When the flag for indicating that the right-handed LED lighting is transmitted has not been set (S90301; N), the right-handed LED lighting specification command transmission setting is performed (S90302), and the right-handed display unit is lighted (S90303). ). Then, the flag for indicating that the right-handed LED lighting is transmitted has been set, and the process proceeds to S90305 (S90304). Note that the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command set for transmission in S90302 is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by executing the command control process (S9020). When the flag for indicating that the right-handed LED lighting is transmitted has been set (S90301; Y), the process proceeds to S90305 without executing S90302 to S90304.

  In S90305, the CPU 90103 decrements the big hit display time timer by one. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit display time timer has timed out (S90306). If the big hit display time timer has timed out (S90306; Y), the right-handed LED lighting designation command transmitted flag is cleared (S90307), and the open time timer is set (S90308). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value according to the big hit open processing, and the big hit open pre-processing is ended (S90309). If the big hit display time timer has not timed out (S90306; N), the big hit opening pre-processing is ended without executing S90307 to S90309.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9028 of FIG. 30 as the big hit end process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 90103 determines whether the big hit end display timer is in operation (S90311). When the big hit end display timer is not in operation (S90311; N), the big hit end display timer, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 905 (big hit end display time) It sets (S90312) and ends big hit end processing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (S90311; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (S90313). Then, the CPU 90103 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (S90314). If it has not ended, the big hit end processing ends. If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S90314; Y), the CPU 90103 determines whether the stored big hit type is big hit A or big hit D (S90315).

  When the jackpot type is the jackpot A or the jackpot D (S90315; Y), the transmission setting of the right-handed LED turn-off designation command is performed (S90316a), the right-handed display part is turned off, and the process proceeds to S90319 (S90316b ). Note that the command for turning off the right-handed LED, which is set to be transmitted in S90316a, is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by executing the command control process (S9020). If the big hit type is any of big hit B, big hit C, and big hit E (S90315; N), the CPU 90103 sets the short time flag (S90317) and sets "100" in the short time counter (S90318) ), Go to S90319.

  In S90319, the CPU 90103 clears the big hit flag, and performs transmission setting of a big hit end designation command according to the big hit type (S90320). Then, after performing the transmission setting of the game state specification command for notifying the effect control board 9012 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the short time flag (S90321), the special figure process flag is processed as a special symbol normal processing The value is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to (S90322). The jackpot end designation command transmitted and set in S90320 and the gaming state designation command transmitted and set in S90321 are transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by executing the command control process (S9020).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9029 of FIG. 30 as the small hit start pre-processing. In the small hit start pre-processing, the CPU 90103 first decrements the small hit display time timer by 1 (S90201), and determines whether the small hit display time timer has timed out (S90202). When the small hit display time timer has not timed out (S90202; N), the small hit open pre-processing is ended, while when the small hit display time timer has timed out (S90202; Y), the second big winning game A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, one second) is set in an open time timer for opening the mouth (S90203). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" which is a value corresponding to the small hit open processing (S9030) (S90204), and the small hit open pre-processing is ended.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9030 of FIG. 30 as the small hit open process. In the small hit open process, the CPU 90103 first decrements the value of the open time timer by 1 ( S90211). Then, the CPU 90103 determines whether the open time timer has timed out (S90212).

  If the open time timer has timed out (S90212; Y), the process proceeds to S90230, and if the open time timer has not timed out (S90212; N), whether or not it is the opening timing of the second big winning opening It is determined (S90213). When it is the opening timing of the second large winning opening, the CPU 90103 controls the second large winning opening to an open state by driving the solenoid 9083 for the second large winning opening door 90711 (S90214). Then, transmission setting of the special winning opening open designation command corresponding to the round is performed (S90215), and the process proceeds to S90216. Note that the special winning opening open designation command for which transmission setting has been performed in S90215 is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above. If it is not the opening timing of the second large winning opening (S90213; N), it proceeds to S90216 without passing through S90214 and S90215.

  In S90216, the CPU 90103 determines whether it is the closing timing of the second big winning opening (S90216). If it is the closing timing of the second large winning opening (S90216; Y), the CPU 90103 controls the second large winning opening to the closed state by driving the solenoid 9083 for the second large winning opening door 90711 (S90217) . Then, the transmission setting of the designated command after opening the special winning opening corresponding to the round is performed (S90218), and the process proceeds to S90223. Note that the special winning opening open designation command for which transmission setting has been performed in S90218 is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above. If it is not the closing timing of the second big winning opening (S90216; N), it proceeds to S90223 without passing through S90217 and S90218.

  In S90223, the CPU 90103 determines whether the third count switch 9024B is turned on (S90223). When the third count switch 9024B is not turned on (S90223; N), the small hit open processing is ended, and when the third count switch 9024B is turned on (S90223; Y), the third count switch 9024B is already performed. It is determined whether the V winning flag indicating that the count switch 9024B has been turned on, that is, that the gaming ball has passed the third count switch, is set (S90224). If the V prize flag is set (S90224; Y), the small hitting open processing is ended, and if the V prize flag is not set (S90224; N), the V prize flag is set (S90225) .

  Then, the CPU 90103 performs transmission setting of the V prize notification command to the effect control board 9012 (S90227). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above. In addition, if the second large winning opening is in the open state, the CPU 90103 controls the second large winning opening to the closed state by driving the solenoid 9083 for the second large winning opening door 90711 (S90228), and the opening time is The timer is cleared (S90229).

  Then, in S90230, the CPU 90103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "9" which is a value corresponding to the small hitting end process (S9031) (S90230), and ends the small hit open processing.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9031 of FIG. 30 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process, whether or not the small hit end display timer is operating in the CPU 90103 Is determined (S90231). If the small hit end display timer is not in operation (S90231; N), the small hit flag is cleared (S90232), and transmission setting of the hit end designation command according to the small hit to the effect control board 9012 is performed (S90233) ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (S90234), and the small hit end process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the small hit end display timer is in operation (S90231; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (S90235). Then, it is determined whether the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether the small hit end display timer has timed out (S90236). If the small hit end display time has not elapsed (S90236; N), the CPU 90103 determines whether the third count switch 9024B is turned on (S90237). If the third count switch 9024B is not turned on (S90237; N), the small hit end processing is ended, and if the third count switch 9024B is turned on (S90237; Y), the third count is already performed. It is determined whether the V winning flag indicating that the switch 9024B has been turned on, that is, the game ball has passed the third count switch, is set (S90238). If the V prize flag is set (S90238; Y), the small hitting end processing is ended, and if the V prize flag is not set (S90238; N), the V prize flag is set (S90239).

  Then, the CPU 90103 performs transmission setting of the V prize notification command to the effect control board 9012 (S90241), and ends the small hitting end process. The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed in S90236 (S90236; Y), the CPU 90103 determines whether the V winning flag is set (S90242). If the V prize flag is set (S90242; Y), the CPU 90103 clears the V prize flag and sets the big hit flag (S90243, S90244). Then, the CPU 90103 determines the big hit type from the “big hit D” and the “big hit E” based on the small hit type in which the V winning is generated (S90246). In the big hit type, as shown in FIG. 21D, when the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined as "big hit D", and the V winning type concerned If the type of small hit that occurred is "small hit B", the type of big hit is determined to be "big hit E". Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 90155 (S90247), the jackpot type determined It memorizes, it advances to S90248. As an example, if the big hit type is "big hit D", the big hit type buffer value may be "3", and if "big hit E", it may be "4".

  After execution of S90247, the CPU 90103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S9026) (S90248), and ends the small hit end processing.

  That is, in this embodiment, the game ball passes the third count switch 9024B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time after the small hit game ends. Even if the game ball wins the second big winning opening just before the end of the small hit game, the game ball passes the third count switch 9024B and the big hit game is executed after the end of the small hit end processing It has become so.

  If the V prize flag is not set in S90242 (S90242; N), the CPU 90103 determines whether the time saving flag is set (S90249). If the time saving flag is set, the process proceeds to S90253. If the time saving flag is not set, the transmission setting of the game state designating command indicating the normal state is performed (S90250), and the LED for turning off right indication turning off is transmitted. The setting is performed (S90251). Note that the gaming state designation command and the right-handed LED turn-off designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 9012 in the command control process (S9020) described above. In addition, the CPU 90103 turns off the right-handed display unit 9025D and proceeds to S90253.

  Then, the CPU 90103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S9022) in S90253, and ends the small hitting end processing.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 90103 executes each processing in the special symbol process processing to operate the game ball by operating the bat operating handle in the short time state, the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state, etc. In the gaming state to launch (to the right) to strike 9010R, the right strike display area 9025D lights up, and the game ball is launched to the left gaming area 9010L by the operation of the bat operating handle (does to strike the left) in a normal condition The right-handed display unit 9025D is turned off.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 9012 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 90120 mounted on the effect control board 9012. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90120 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S9051) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S9052). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 90120 clears the flag (S9053), and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 90120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: S9054). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90120 checks the content of the command transmitted from the main substrate 9011 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 90122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 18) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 90120 performs effect control process processing (S9055). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 905.

  Next, the effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random number such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S9056). Then, after error notification processing (S9057) shown in FIG. 41 and power failure recovery screen display processing (S9059) shown in FIG. 42 are executed, the processing proceeds to S9052.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S9055) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 90120 launches a game ball such as a short game state, a big hit game state, a small hit game state, etc. toward the right game area 9010 R (does right) in the game state If there is a right-handed notification process (S9071) to notify the player that the game is in the gaming state where the player is hit-right by displaying on the effect display device 905 or lighting the right-handed notification LED 9030, and the effect display device 905 The suspension display updating process (S9072) of updating the suspension storage display in the first suspension storage display area 905D and the second suspension storage display area 905U to the display according to the storage content of the effect control buffer setting unit is executed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90120 performs one of the processes in S9073 to S9082 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S9073): It is confirmed whether a fluctuation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90100 or not. Specifically, it is checked in the command analysis process whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received. If the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S9074).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (S9074): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S9075).

  Process during effect symbol variation (S9075): Control the switching timing and the like of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitor the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S9076).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S9076): Based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern decision command) instructing all symbol stop is received, the fluctuation of the effect pattern is stopped and the control to derive and display the display result (stop pattern) Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S9077), the small hit display process (S9080) or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S9073).

  Big hit display process (S9077): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for reporting the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 905. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit game (S9078).

  During the big hit game processing (S9078): Control during the big hit game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 905, display control of big hit gaming effect, sound output control, etc. are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (S9079).

  Big hit end effect processing (S9079): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S9073).

  Small hit display process (S9080): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit on the effect display device 905. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game in process (S9081).

  Small hit in game processing (S9081): Control of small hit in game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 905 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting end effect process (S9082).

  Small hitting end effect processing (S9082): In the effect display device 905, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S9073) or the big hit display process (S9077).

  In this embodiment, when the supply of power is resumed after the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped, only the effect control board 9012 is unstable in operation, including the release of the game ball. The game itself can continue. Therefore, in particular, it is possible to control the big hit gaming state by executing the variable display as in this embodiment, and the game ball passes the specific area (the third count switch 9024B in this embodiment) during the small hit game. A big hit game end based on the pachinko game machine of the type that can be controlled to the big hit game state based on what was played (the so-called 1 type 2 type pachinko game machine) or that the game ball passed a specific area during the big hit game In pachinko gaming machines in which probability variation control is implemented later, the game display is launched on the right game area 9010 R for the player by displaying a right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 together with the power failure recovery screen. If not prompting, the game ball loses the opportunity to pass through the specific area, causing a disadvantage for the player. In addition, even in the game arcade clerk or the like, when the power failure recovery screen is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 901, the game ball is stopped from being fired until the display of the power failure recovery screen is ended for the player. There may be a case where the game store side may not be able to appropriately take action when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed. From such a reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment, the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 was resumed by executing the right-handed notification processing and the power failure recovery screen display processing described below. In this case, the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the right-handed notification process (S9071) of this embodiment. In the right-handed notification process, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the second mode on the effect display device 905 (S90701). In addition, the right-handed notification image is displayed to face the right game area 9010R in the upper right part of the effect display device 905 in order to notify that it is in a time-saving state, a big hit game, or a small hit game. It is an image of an arrow. Moreover, as a display mode of the right-handed notification image in this embodiment, the first mode and the second mode described above can be displayed by the effect display device 905, and the second mode is more than the first mode. Is an aspect that displays an image of a large right-pointing arrow.

  If the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the second mode (S90701; Y), the process proceeds to S90713, and the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the first manner or the right-handed notification image is not displayed (S90701; N) further determines whether the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the first mode (S90702). If the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the first mode (S 90702; Y), the process proceeds to S 9010 and if the right-handed notification image is not being displayed in the first manner, that is, the right-handed notification image is not displayed In the case (S90702; N), the process proceeds to S90703.

  In S90703, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not there is reception of a power supply recovery designation command. If the power recovery specification command is received (S90703; Y), the process proceeds to S90707, and if the power recovery specification command is not received (S90703; N), the right-handed LED lighting specification command is further received It is determined whether or not (S90704). If there is no reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command (S90704; N), the right-handed notification processing ends, and if there is reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command (S90704; Y), for effect control The CPU 90120 controls the LED control board 9014 to start lighting of the right-handed notification LED 9030 (S90705). Further, the effect control CPU 90120 starts the display of the right-handed notification image in the first mode in the upper right portion of the effect display device 905 (S90706), and ends the right-handed notification process.

  Further, at S90707, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not there is reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command. If there is no reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command (S90707; N), the right-handed notification processing ends, and if there is reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command (S90707; Y), for effect control The CPU 90120 controls the LED control board 9014 to start lighting of the right-handed notification LED 9030 (S90708). Further, the effect control CPU 90120 starts the display of the right-handed notification image in the second mode in the upper right portion of the effect display device 905 (S90709), and ends the right-handed notification process.

  In addition, in S90710, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not there is reception of the LED-off indication command for right-handed notification. If there is no reception of the right-handed notification LED turn-off designation command (S90710; N), the right-handed notification processing is ended, and if there is reception of the right-handed notification LED turn-off designation command (S90710; Y), for effect control The CPU 90120 turns off the right-handed notification LED 9030 by controlling the LED control board 9014 (S90711). Further, the effect control CPU 90120 ends the display of the right-handed notification image in the upper right portion of the effect display device 905 (S90712), and ends the right-handed notification process.

  Further, in S90713, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not any of the symbol determination command, the special winning opening open designated command, and the hit end designated command has been received. If there is reception of any of the symbol determination command, the special winning opening open designated command, and the hit end designated command (S90713; Y), the processing of S90711 and S90712 (right turn off notification LED 9030 and right turn off notification image Execute display end) to end the right-handed notification process, and when there is no reception of any of the symbol confirmation command, the big winning opening open designated command, and the hit end designated command (S90713; N), S90711 and S90712 The right-handed notification process is ended without executing the process of.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the gaming state (time reduction state, big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state) in which the gaming state strikes the gaming ball toward the right gaming area 9010R during the game, the CPU 90120 for effect control The right-handed notification LED 9030 is turned on, and the right-handed notification image is displayed in the first mode in the upper right portion of the effect display device 905. Then, when the gaming state is controlled to the gaming state (normal state) in which the gaming ball is launched toward the left gaming area 9010L, the effect control CPU 90120 turns off the right hitting notification LED 9030 and the right in the first mode. The display of the hit notification image is ended.

  In addition, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped (the power is turned off) due to the occurrence of an error such as radio wave error, magnet error, vibration detection error or the like mentioned above during the game. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed (the power is turned on) again without operating the game machine, the gaming state at the time of stopping the supply of the power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is right If it is a gaming state (time reduction state, big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state) to launch to the area 9010 R, while turning on the LED 9030 for right-handed notification, turn off the right power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 905 Display in the form. Then, the symbol determination command, the big winning opening open designated command, the hit ending designated command reception, that is, the fluctuation stop of the special symbol, the closing of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening, the big hit gaming state or the small hitting game When shifting from the state to the short time state, the effect control CPU 90120 turns off the right-handed notification LED 9030 and ends the display of the right-handed notification image in the second mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 25, 32, 34, 37 and 40, in this embodiment, the CPU 90103 periodically performs command control processing in the game control timer interrupt processing every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). (S9020) is executed and the CPU90103 is linked to the right turn on display unit 9025D being turned on by directing the right turn notification LED lighting specification command and the right turn notification LED turn off specification command to the effect control board 9012 Then, it is possible that the effect control CPU 90120 turns on the right notification LED 9030 and the effect control CPU 90120 turns off the right notification LED 9030 in conjunction with the CPU 90103 turning off the right display portion 9025D. Therefore, even if the player does not visually recognize the right-handed display portion 9025D, the gaming state strikes the gaming ball toward the right gaming area 9010R by visually recognizing the right-handed notification LED 9030, a short state, a big hit gaming state, small It is possible to determine whether or not it is a hit gaming state.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an error notification process (S9057) of this embodiment. In the error notification process, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether the error notification timer is in operation (S90501).

  If the error informing timer is not in operation, that is, if the error informing is not performed, the process proceeds to S9052.

  On the other hand, if the error informing timer is in operation, that is, if the error informing is being executed, after the error informing timer is decremented by one (S90510), the error informing timer after timer subtraction is up. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S90511).

  If the timer is not up during error notification (S90511; N), the process proceeds to S9052 without passing through S90512 and S90513.

  On the other hand, if the error notification in-process timer is up (S90511; Y), the error notification in-progress flag is cleared (S90512), and the error notification in progress is ended (S90513), and the process proceeds to S90502.

  In S90502, it is determined whether the error designation command reception flag is set. The error designation command reception flag is set in the command analysis processing when the command transmitted from the main substrate 9011 is identified as the error designation command in the command analysis processing (S9054) described above.

  If the error designation command reception flag is not set (S90502; N), the error notification process is ended. On the other hand, when the error designation command reception flag is set (S90502; Y), the set error designation command reception flag is cleared (S90503), and the error designation command stored in the error designation command storage area is The error type is specified from (specifically, the value of EXT) (S90504), the notification mode set for the specified error type, specifically, the contents to be displayed on the effect display device 905, and the game effect The lighting mode of the LED 909 and the voice to be output are specified (S90505), and the error notification is started in the specified notification mode (S90506).

  Then, the error type specified in S90504 is an error having a notification period, for example, a vibration detection 2 error in which 60 seconds is set as a release period (notification period), or 300 seconds as a release period (notification period) It is determined whether or not there is a starting opening 2 abnormal winning error or the like.

  If the error type is an error having a notification period (S90507; Y), the error notification flag is set together with a value corresponding to the notification period in the error notification informing timer and the timer notification timer timer count is started. The error notification process ends. As a result, the notification of the error started in S90506 ends when the timer in the error notification is up.

  On the other hand, if the error type is not an error having a notification period (S90507; N), only the error notification in progress flag is set, and the error notification processing is ended without starting the timer count of the error notification in progress timer. As a result, since the timer informing error notification is not determined to be in operation in S90501 described above, the notification of the error started in S90506 is continued until the next error designation command is received.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the power failure recovery screen display process (S9059) of this embodiment. In the power failure recovery screen display process, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether the recovery screen display process timer described later is in operation, that is, whether the power failure recovery screen is being displayed in the performance display device 905 or not. It is determined whether or not (S90611). If the recovery screen display process timer is in operation (S90611; Y), the process proceeds to S90618, and if the recovery screen display process timer is not in operation (S90611; N), whether or not the power failure recovery designation command is received Is determined (S90612). When the power failure recovery designation command is not received (S90612; N), the power failure recovery screen display process is ended, and when the power failure recovery designation command is received (S90612; Y), further, for right-handed notification It is determined whether the LED lighting designation command has been received (S90613).

  If there is no reception of the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command (S90613; N), a power failure recovery screen (power left-off notification to notify the game ball to be launched toward the left gaming area 9010L in the effect display device 905 Proceed to S90616 (S90614), when there is reception of the LED lighting specification command for right-handed notification (S90613; Y), the effect display device Select the right-handed recovery screen display process table for displaying a power failure recovery screen (right-handed power failure recovery screen) to notify the game ball to launch toward the right gaming area 9010R in 905, and proceed to S90616 (S90615).

  Then, in S90615, the effect control CPU 90120 starts the process timer in the recovery screen display process data 1 of the recovery screen display process table selected in S90614 or S90615. In the recovery screen display process table selected in S90614 or S90615, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 905, and sound control execution data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R. Etc. are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with the respective recovery screen display process data n (1 to N).

  Next, the effect control CPU 90120 follows the contents of the recovery screen display process data 1 (display control execution data 1 and sound control execution data 1 etc.) to the effect device (effect component as a effect component, effect display device 905 as a component, effect as a component The control of the speakers 908 L, 908 R, etc., which are the parts for control parts, is executed, and the display of the power failure recovery screen is started (S90617). For example, in order to display the power failure recovery screen corresponding to the recovery screen display process table selected in S90614 or S90615 in the effect display device 905, an instruction is output to the display control unit 90123. Further, in order to perform audio output from the speakers 908 L and 908 R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 9013. Then, the power failure recovery screen display process ends.

  On the other hand, at S90618, the effect control CPU 90120 decrements the value of the recovery screen display process timer by one. Then, it is determined whether the recovery screen display process timer has timed out (S90619). When the recovery screen display process timer has timed out (S90619; Y), the recovery screen display process data is switched (S90620). That is, the recovery screen display process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the recovery screen display process table in the recovery screen display process timer (S90621). In addition, the control state of the rendering device (component for presentation) is changed based on the display control execution data, the sound control execution data, etc. set next to the display control execution data (S90622). Then, the process proceeds to step S90624.

  On the other hand, when the recovery screen display process timer has not timed out (S90619; N), effects are produced according to the contents (display control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) of recovery screen display process data corresponding to the recovery screen display process timer. The control of the apparatus (component for presentation) is executed (S90623), and the process proceeds to S90624.

  Then, in step S90624, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. When there is reception of the special winning opening open designation command (S90624; Y), in addition to the power failure recovery screen being displayed on the effect display device 905, the effect display device 905 in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state The display of the notification image during the opening of the special winning opening for notifying that the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening is open is started, and the process proceeds to S90629. If the special winning opening open designation command has not been received (S90624; N), it is determined whether the special winning opening opening notification image is being displayed (S90626). If the special winning opening open notification image is not being displayed (S90626; N), the processing proceeds to S90629, and if the special winning opening opening notification image is being displayed (S90626; Y), the special winning opening after the release of the designated command It is determined whether or not there is reception, that is, it is determined whether the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is closed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (S90627). If there is no reception of the designated command after releasing the special winning opening (S90627; N), the power failure restoration screen display processing is ended, and if there is reception of the specifying command after releasing the special winning opening (S90627; Y), the special winning opening The display of the notification image during opening is ended, and the process proceeds to S90630 (S90628).

  Then, at S90629, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not any of the symbol determination command or the hit end designation command has been received. If there is reception of either the symbol determination command or the hit end designation command (S90629; Y), the recovery screen display process timer is cleared, the display of the power failure recovery screen is ended, and the power failure recovery screen display processing is ended. Do. If neither the symbol determination command nor the end designation command has been received (S90629; N), the power failure recovery screen display process is ended without executing S90630.

  That is, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 supplies power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 due to the occurrence of an error such as radio wave error, magnet error, vibration detection error or the like mentioned above during the game. If it is stopped (power is turned off) and power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed (the power is turned on) without operating the clear switch, power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped. If the gaming state at the time of the play is the normal state, the left display failure recovery screen is displayed on the effect display device 905. Then, when the reception of the symbol determination command, that is, the variation of the special symbol stops, the effect control CPU 90120 ends the display of the left-turn power failure recovery screen.

  In addition, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed (the power is turned on) without operating the clear switch, the gaming state at the time of stopping the supply of the power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is the gaming ball If it is a gaming state (time reduction state, big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state) to launch the game to the right gaming area 9010 R, the effect control CPU 90120 displays a right-turn power failure recovery screen on the effect display device 905. Then, the symbol determination command, the big winning opening open designated command, the hit ending designated command reception, that is, the fluctuation stop of the special symbol, the closing of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening, the big hit gaming state or the small hitting game When transitioning from the state to the time saving state, the effect control CPU 90120 ends the display of the power-on-the-wire restoration screen for right-handed use.

  Furthermore, when the large winning opening open command is received during display of the right-handed power failure recovery screen, that is, when the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in the large hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state The effect control CPU 90120 displays a notification image showing the special winning opening open on the effect display device 905, and informs the player that the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening is open. As described above, in this embodiment, even when the power failure recovery screen is displayed during the big hit game or the small hit game, the notification image is displayed on the effect display device 905 while the big winning opening is open. Since the game ball can be urged to launch the game ball toward the right gaming area 9010 R so that the game ball wins the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening, the first big winning in the big hit game The game ball is not won by the game ball does not win the game ball by the game ball does not get to the player by the game ball does not win the game ball by the game ball does not win the game ball by the small hit game It is possible to reduce the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player, such as the possibility that the big hit game will be started (controlled to the big hit game state) without passing through the third count switch 9024B. In other words, the game value in this embodiment is the number of winning balls awarded by the game ball winning in the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening, and after the gaming ball is winning in the second large winning opening It means being controlled to a big hit game state by having passed the 3rd count switch 9024B.

  In this embodiment, the special winning opening open notification image is displayed only during the opening of the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening during display of the right-handed power failure recovery screen, that is, Although the display and non-display of the special winning opening open notification image is repeatedly executed by repeating the opening of the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of the big winning opening open notification image is the end of the opening of the last first big winning opening or second big winning opening in the big hit game or small hit game until the big hit game or small hit game is finished It may be displayed continuously.

  Also, in this embodiment, the special display opening is opened on the effect display device 905 to notify that the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is open during display of the right-handed power failure recovery screen. Although the form which displays a middle information picture was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, and the 1st big winning a prize opening or the 2nd big winning a prize opening is open while the display for right-handed power failure restoration screen is displayed. The notification of the presence may be executed by sound output from the speakers 908 L, 908 R, light emission of the game effect LED 909 or the like in addition to or instead of the display of the image on the effect display device 905.

  Next, with respect to the lighting mode of the right-handed notification LED 9030 in this embodiment, the display mode of the right-handed notification image, the display mode of the power failure recovery screen, and the display mode of the big winning opening open notification image in FIGS. It explains based on it.

  First, the case where the gaming state is the normal state will be described. As shown in FIG. 43 (A), since the normal state is a gaming state in which the game ball is shot toward the left gaming area 9010L, the right-handed notification LED 9030 is extinguished. As shown in FIG. 43 (B), when an error such as a vibration detection 1 error is stopped during the execution of the variable display in the normal state, a pachinko gaming machine is operated by an operation of a game clerk etc. The supply of power to the machine 901 is stopped. Then, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is started again by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, as shown in FIG. A message such as "Please wait for a while" is displayed.

  Next, the case where the gaming state is the time saving state, the small hitting gaming state, and the big hitting gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, the lighting mode of the right hitting notification LED 9030 in the time saving state, the small hitting gaming state, the big hitting gaming state, the display mode of the right hitting notification image, the display mode of the power failure recovery screen, the notification of the big winning opening open Since the display mode of the image is the same, an example in the small hit game state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (A), the small hit gaming state (and the time saving state, the big hit gaming state) is a gaming state in which the gaming ball is launched toward the right gaming area 9010R, so the right hitting notification LED 9030 lights up. There is. Further, during the small hit gaming state (and the time saving state, the big hit gaming state), the right-handed notification image is displayed in the first mode in the upper right portion of the effect display device 905.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (B), when an error such as vibration detection 1 error is stopped in the small hit game is detected, the electric power of the pachinko game machine 901 is operated by the operation of the store clerk etc. Supply is stopped. Then, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is started again by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, as shown in FIG. "Please continue to hit the right" will be displayed.

  It should be noted that while the display for the right-handed power failure recovery screen is displayed, the right-handed notification LED 9030 lights up because the gaming state at the point when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped is the small hitting gaming state. In the upper right portion of the effect display device 905, a right-handed notification image is displayed in the second mode. Then, when the second large winning opening (the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening during the big hit game) is opened while the right-handed power failure restoration screen is displayed, the large winning in the lower part of the effect display device 905 A message such as "the big winning opening is open" is displayed as the notification image during the opening of the mouth.

  In this embodiment, while the game state is a big hit game state and a small hit game state, a common winning opening open notification position image is displayed during display of the right-handed power failure recovery screen. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state is a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state while the right-handed power failure restoration screen is displayed. It is also possible to display a notification image of the big winning opening open of a different aspect.

  In this embodiment, the special winning opening opened during the display of the right-handed power failure restoration screen displays a notification image during the opening of the special winning opening common to the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mode in which the special winning opening opened during display of the right-handed power failure restoration screen is different between the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening. The notification image may be displayed during opening of the special winning opening of the player so that the player can easily recognize which of the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening the game ball should be won.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed in the gaming state in which the gaming balls such as the time saving state, the big hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state are launched toward the right gaming area 9010R. Pachinko gaming machine by displaying the right-handed notification image together with the right-handed power failure recovery screen on the effect display device 905 when stopping and resuming the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 without operating the clear switch. When the supply of power is resumed at 901, the occurrence of the disadvantage of the player can be reduced by not displaying the game area for firing the game ball on the effect display device 905.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment, the lighting mode of the right-handed notification LED 9030 is controlled from the normal state to the big hit gaming state etc. when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed. The display mode of the right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 is the same as the case of the first case when the gaming state is controlled from the normal state to the big hit gaming state etc., and to the pachinko gaming machine 901. In the second mode and the second mode when the supply of power is resumed, the player confirms whether the display mode of the right-handed notification image is the first mode or the second mode. By doing this, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 901 is in a state where the supply of power is resumed.

  Further, since the effect control CPU 90120 displays the power failure recovery screen and the right-turn notification image on the effect display device 905 based on the reception of the right-touch notification LED lighting specification command from the CPU 90103, the effect display device 905 Since there is no need to provide a dedicated command for designating the start of the display of the power failure recovery screen or a dedicated command for designating the start of the display of the right notification image on the effect display device 905, the number of commands increases. It can be suppressed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, even at timings other than when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the right-handed notification LED lighting designation command and the right-handed notification LED extinguishing designation command finely divide the right-handed notification. The turning on / off of the LED 9030 can be interlocked with the display start / display end of the right-handed notification image.

  Further, the CPU 90103 executes a game control timer interrupt process every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and executes a command control process (S9020) in the game control timer interrupt process, and performs the same interrupt command control process. The power failure recovery specification command and the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command are transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by the disconnection restoration specification command and the right-handed notification LED lighting specification command, so that the power failure recovery in the effect display device 905 The display start timing of the screen and the display start timing of the right-handed notice image can be made the same, and the display start timing of the power failure recovery screen and the display start timing of the right-handed notice image are different. To prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as the hit notification image being missed by the player It can be.

  Although this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the display start timing of the power failure recovery screen and the display start timing of the right-handed notification image in the effect display device 905 are the same, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of the display start timing of the right-handed notification image, it may be different from the display start timing of the power failure recovery screen if the power failure recovery screen is being displayed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment is provided with a right-handed display unit 9025D that can notify that the game area to fire the game ball is the right game area 9010R by the lighting control and the extinguishing control by the CPU 90103, Transmits the right turn notification LED turn on command to the effect control board 9012 along with the lighting control of the right turn display unit 9025D, and the effect control board 9012 along with the turn-off control of the right turn display unit 9025D. Since the right-handed notification LED extinguishing designation command is transmitted, the lighting state of the right-handed display unit 9025D and the display state of the right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 are interlocked with each other. The display of the hit notification image can be appropriately performed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment can control the first special winning opening in a closed state where the gaming ball can not win and an open state where the gaming ball can win the first special variable winning ball device 907A. And a second special variable winning ball device 907B capable of controlling the second big winning opening in a closed state in which the gaming ball can not win a prize and an open state in which the gaming ball can win a prize; And the second ball winning prize processing (S9012) which gives a winning ball based on the winning of the game ball in the second big winning opening, and the gaming ball won the second big winning hole during the small hit game The gaming state can be controlled to the big hit gaming state based on passing through the third count switch 9024B. Then, in the effect display device 905, since the notification image is displayed while the big winning opening is open based on the opening of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening, the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 901 When reopened, it is possible for the player to recognize that the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are in an open state in which the game ball can be won, and the first big game ball is not fired. The player's fault such as not being controlled to the big hit gaming state by the fact that the game ball does not get a prize ball in the winning opening or the second big winning hole and the game ball does not pass the third count switch 9024B The generation of profits can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the special winning opening open notification image is displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the opening of the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening during display of the power failure recovery screen. The present invention is not limited to this, and if the display of the power failure recovery screen is in a big hit game or a small hit game, the notification image for the big winning opening is the first big winning opening Alternatively, it may be displayed on the effect display device 5 before the second big winning opening is released to make it possible for the player to recognize that the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening is opened.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification image for the big winning opening is displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the fact that the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are opened while the power failure recovery screen is displayed. Although the present invention has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the display of the power failure recovery screen, even when the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are opened, the notification image of the large winning opening is open. May not be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification image for the big winning opening is displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the fact that the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are opened while the power failure recovery screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game ball can be won at the second start winning opening during display of the power failure recovery screen (normally variable winning ball device 906B is normally open When changing from the state to the enlarged open state), the effect display device 905 may display an image notifying that the game ball has become available for winning in the second start winning opening. That is, the "variable winning device" of the means 6 in this embodiment may be the first special variable winning ball device 907A or the second special variable winning ball device 907B as in this embodiment, or the second start winning opening. It may be a normally variable winning ball device 906B to be formed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification image for the big winning opening is displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the fact that the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are opened while the power failure recovery screen is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the special winning opening open notification image is either the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening during display of the power failure recovery screen. May be displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the fact that only the key is released.

  In addition, when it is determined that the occurrence of "radio wave error" is an error that has a higher priority than the "magnet error" that is triggered to be controlled to the game stop state after entering the game stop state. As described above, since the process of S90414 is not executed, that is, the output of the security signal corresponding to the "radio wave error" whose occurrence has been determined is limited, the security signal corresponding to the "magnet error" being output Does not change (ON / OFF of the signal), and it becomes difficult to confirm an error (abnormality) that triggered the output of these security signals on the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901, for example, a hall computer etc. Can be prevented.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the supply of power is resumed, the effect control CPU 90120 causes the effect display device 905 to display a power failure recovery screen (on the basis of the reception of the right turn notification LED lighting specification command from the CPU 90103). Although the mode for displaying the right-handed power failure recovery screen and the right-handed notification image is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 90120 restarts the supply of power. The power failure recovery screen (right-handed power failure recovery screen) and the right-handed notification image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the reception of the game state designation command according to the gaming state from the CPU 90103. By doing this, it is not necessary to provide an individual command for displaying the right-handed notice image on the effect display device 905, and an increase in the number of commands can be suppressed.

  Specifically, Modification 1 will be described based on FIGS. 45 to 47. FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 45, in the game control main processing in the present modification 1, the CPU 90103 executes the processing of Sa901 to Sa908 and Sa9041 to Sa9044, and then the gaming state according to the gaming state specified in the processing of Sa9044. The transmission setting of the designated command is performed (Sa 9046 a), and the processing of Sa 9048 and Sa 9015 to Sa 9020 is executed. Note that the gaming state designation command transmitted and set in Sa 46 a is transmitted to the effect control board 9012 by the command control process (S 20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46, when the effect control CPU 90120 executes S90701 to S90703 and determines in S90703 that there is reception of the power failure recovery designating command, the gaming state designating command is received together with the power recovery designating command. The game state is specified (S90707a). Then, it is determined whether or not the specified gaming state is the normal state (S90707 b), and if the specified gaming state is any of the short time state, the big hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state (S90707 b; N), The processes in S90708 and S90709 are executed to turn on the right-handed notification LED 9030 and start displaying the right-handed notification image of the first aspect on the effect display device 905.

  When the gaming state changes from the normal state to the big hit gaming state or the like by the CPU 90103 executing the special symbol process processing, the effect control CPU 90120 is received from the CPU 90103 as shown in the processing of S90704 a to S90704 c. The game state is specified from the game state specification command, and if the specified game state is not the normal state, that is, if it is a big hit game state, S90705 and S90706 are executed to turn on the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the effect display device 905 The display of the right-handed notification image of the first aspect of the present invention may be started. Then, if it is determined that the right-handed notification image is being displayed in the first mode in S90702 (S90702; Y), the effect control CPU 90120 receives the gaming state received from the CPU 90103 as shown in the processing of S90710a to S90710c. The game state is specified from the designated command, and if the specified game state is the normal state, S90708 and S90709 are executed to turn off the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the right-handed notification image of the first aspect in the effect display device 905 The display of should be finished.

  As described above, in the first modification, there is no need to provide an individual command for displaying the right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905, thereby suppressing an increase in the number of commands while controlling the gaming state according to the gaming state. The display of the power failure recovery screen and the right-handed notification image on the effect display device 905 can be realized in detail by the designated command.

  In the first modification, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the CPU 90103 transmits a game state designation command according to the game state to the effect control board 9012 (effect control CPU 90120), The effect control CPU 90120 exemplifies a mode in which the right-turn notification image is displayed on the effect display device 905 together with the power failure recovery screen according to the game state specified from the game state designating command received from the CPU 90103. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the CPU 90103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command according to the gaming state to the effect control board 9012 (effect control CPU 90120), The effect control CPU 90120 receives the power failure recovery designation command received from the CPU 90103 With power interruption recovery screen effect display device 905 according to al specified game state may be displayed right-handed notification image.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit game is executed while the display of the big hit game effect is executed in the effect display device 905. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the big hit game effect, Not only the effect of 1 but a plurality of effects may be executable. When a plurality of effects can be executed as a big hit game effect, the player may select an effect to be executed during the big hit game by operating the push button 9031 B or the stick controller 9031 A.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the player can select the effect to be executed during the big hit game by the operation of the push button 9031 B or the stick controller 9031 A as described above, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 901 during selection of the effect. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed when the pachinko game machine 901 is stopped, the processing of the CPU 90120 for effect control can be reduced by executing a predetermined effect of 1 as a big hit game effect. May be

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (A) to FIG. 48 (E) as the second modification, the effect control CPU 90120 is derived and displayed in a combination indicating that the effect design is a big hit, and then the first round of the big hit game In B, the option of BGM (music) output from the speakers 908L and 908R as a big hit game effect during the big hit game is displayed (a choice of song A, song B, and song C shown in FIG. 48 (B)).

  On the screen shown in FIG. 48B, the player or the like selects any one of the options by the operation of the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9031A and performs the determination operation. When the display ends, the effect display device 905 displays an image as a big hit game effect, and BGM corresponding to the determined option is output from the speakers 908L and 908R.

  On the other hand, in the state where it is not determined which BGM to output yet, that is, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped while the BGM option is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 901 is powered again. When it is turned on, the right-handed power failure restoration screen and the right-handed notification image are displayed in the effect display device 905 as in the previous embodiment.

  Then, when the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is closed and the first round is finished, the effect control CPU 90120 displays an image as a big hit game effect on the effect display device 905, as shown in FIG. Among the options displayed in), one BGM (the song C in the present modification 2) is determined as the BGM output from the speakers 908L and 908R, and the output from the speakers 908L and 908R of the determined BGM is started.

  In the second modification, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped while the option of BGM is displayed, the supply of the power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, and then from the speakers 908L and 908R. Although the form which determines BGM to output uniquely was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When the supply of the power to the pachinko game machine 901 is stopped during the display of the option of BGM, After the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the BGM output from the speakers 908L and 908R may be randomly determined from among the displayed options.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect display device 905 is right based on the fact that the game state is controlled to the game state in which the game balls such as the short time state, the big hit game state, and the small hit game state are launched toward the right game area 9010R. Although the hit notification image is displayed to prompt the player to hit the game ball toward the right gaming area 9010R, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state is the normal state, that is, When the gaming state is controlled to launch the gaming ball toward the left gaming area 9010L, the effect control CPU 90120 displays an effect display based on detection that the gaming ball has been launched toward the right gaming area 9010R. Direct the game ball to the left game area 9010 L by the display on the device 905, the sound output by the speakers 908 L, 908 R, the light emission of the game effect LED 909, etc. It may be a warning notification to give blood. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 that warns and warns that the game ball should be launched to the left game area 9010 L based on the detection that the game ball has been launched to the right game area 9010 R. If the rendering symbol is derived and displayed as a change display result indicating a big hit or a small hit during execution of the warning notification, the warning notification may be stopped.

  In the embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped, the CPU 90103 receives a power failure recovery designation command and an LED for right-handed notification when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed. Although a mode in which the power failure recovery screen and the right-handed notification image are displayed on the effect display device 905 by transmitting the lighting specification command to the effect control board 9012 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. A storage unit capable of storing at least a part of the process being executed by the effect control CPU 90120 when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped is provided on the effect control board 9012 to the pachinko gaming machine 901 When the power supply to the device is resumed, no reception from the CPU 90103 such as a power failure recovery specification command or a right-handed LED lighting specification command Performance display device 905 may be capable of displaying the power interruption recovery screen and right-handed notification image on the basis of the contents of the stored in the storage unit.

  In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are provided in the right gaming area 9010R so that only the game balls flowing down the right gaming area 9010R can be won, but the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and the first large winning opening and the second winning opening may be provided at positions where it is possible to win a game ball flowing down the left gaming area 9010L. In this case, when the first big winning opening and the second winning opening are provided at positions where the game balls flowing down the left gaming area 9010 L can win, a pachinko gaming machine 901 during a big hit game or a small hit game. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped and the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the game display ball is directed to the left game area 9010 L together with the left-turn power failure recovery screen on the effect display device 905 A left strike notification image may be displayed prompting to launch. In other words, the “specific route” in the present invention is a route in which the special winning opening that is open when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed regardless of the right and left of the game area. Just do it.

  Furthermore, if it is an area where it is possible to launch a game ball, the right game area 9010 R such as the upper part of the center decoration frame surrounding the periphery of the effect display device 905 and the left game It may be provided in an area other than the area 9010L. As described above, when the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are provided in the area other than the right gaming area 9010R and the left gaming area 9010L, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is used during the big hit and small hit games. When the supply is stopped and the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the effect display device 905 is provided with the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (for example, the center A notification image may be displayed prompting the user to shoot toward the top of the decoration frame or the like.

  In the above embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped and the supply of the power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed during the hit game or the small hit game, for right-handed notification Although the embodiment in which the LED 9030 and the right-handed display portion 9025D are lit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is stopped during the hit game or the small hit game. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 901 is resumed, the right-handed notification LED 9030 may not be turned on. Further, the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the right-handed display portion 9025D in the above-described embodiment are omitted, and a promotion display is provided to promote firing of the game medium so as to flow down the specific route on the effect display device 905. It is also good. Further, instead of the notification by the right-handed notification LED 9030 and the right-handed display unit 9025D in the embodiment, notification may be performed by audio output by the speakers 908L, 908R or the like.

  In the embodiment, the CPU 90103 controls lighting and extinguishing of the right-handed display unit 9025D, and the effect control CPU 90120 controls lighting and extinguishing of the right-handed notification LED 9030. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. There is no limitation, and the CPU 90103 may control both turning on and off the right-handed display unit 9025D and the right-handed notification LED 9030.

  Further, although the pachinko game machine 901 is illustrated as an example of a game machine in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is the inside of the game machine In addition, the number of balls that have been enclosed so as to be able to circulate and is lent out in response to a player's request for lending, and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of gaming balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored. In these enclosed game machines, not the gaming balls but points or points are awarded to the player, so the points or points given are the game values.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the CPU for effect control 90120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time and a type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one variation pattern specification command when starting a variation Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the CPU for effect control 90120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 90103 uses, for example, the first command to change time or a change mode before reaching reach (before reaching a so-called second stop when not reaching reach). The second command indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode after reaching the reach (after reaching a so-called second stop if not reaching), such as the type of reach and the presence of re-lottery effect. The command may be transmitted, or only the fluctuation time may be notified by the first command and the second command, and the effect control CPU 90120 may be used for the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing. The selection may be made by When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. As described above, by notifying a change pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which must be stored as a change pattern specification command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the game ball is shot out from below the game area by the ball striking device, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball striking device may be pachinko game machine 901 The game ball may be launched from the upper position of the game area by providing the game ball at the upper position of the game area.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment has illustrated the form which made the starting winning opening two in 1st starting winning opening and 2nd starting winning opening, this invention is not limited to this, and starting winning opening The number of start winning openings may be three or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two in 1st special figure and 2nd special figure is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is one It is good also as three or more special symbols.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B respectively variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop the final stop symbol. Although the present invention is not limited to this, after displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner without including the final stop symbol as a display result, the final stop symbol is displayed in a stopped state. It may be That is, the final stop symbol to be the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  Further, although the embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the time-saving control is carried out after the end of the big hit game (playing state is controlled to the short state state), the present invention is not limited to this. A jackpot type may be provided in which probability fluctuation control is performed such that the probability that the variable display result will be a jackpot is increased after the end of the jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 901 capable of performing probability variation control, probability variation control may be performed after the end of the big hit game based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed the third count switch 9023B during the big hit game.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display devices, D1, D2 character image, F1 numeral pattern, F2 effect image, H hold display, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer, 901 pachinko game machine, 904A 1st Special symbol display, 904B second special symbol display, 905 effect display device, 9025D right-handed display unit, 9030 right-handed notification LED, 90103 CPU, 90120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
It comprises an identification information display means capable of displaying a background image and the identification information to be superimposed on the background image.
The identification information display means is configured to reduce the visibility of the background image to a first visibility and a visibility lower than the first visibility when the variable display of the identification information is executed. It is possible to change and display it with the visibility of 2.
further,
Launching means capable of launching a game medium based on the operation of the player;
A first control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and executing recovery processing of the gaming state when receiving the power supply after stopping the power supply;
A display means capable of displaying a promotion display for promoting firing of the game medium so as to flow down a specific one of the flow paths through which the game medium flows, and a display means capable of displaying a recovery display related to the recovery process.
A means different from the display means, wherein the notification means is capable of promoting notification to promote firing of the game medium so as to flow down the specific path;
Second control means for controlling display on the display means based on the information transmitted from the first control means;
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the second control means can control to display the promotion display together with the recovery display.