JP2019181096A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing an unintentional variable display of reduced performance symbols from being executed.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: means capable of displaying an image, the display means capable of executing a variable display of performance identification information in each of a plurality of performance variable display parts, and, in synchronization with a start and termination of the variable display of performance identification information, capable of executing a variable display of reduced identification information in the same number of reduced variable display parts as the number of the performance variable display parts; and abnormality notification means, when something abnormal occurs, notifying of the abnormality by causing the display means to display an abnormality display. When the game state becomes a game stop state due to an occurrence of specific abnormality, the abnormality notification means can execute notification by causing the display means to display the abnormality display representing that it is in the game stop state. When the game state becomes the game stop state due to the occurrence of the specific abnormality, the display means does not display the reduced identification information on the reduced variable display parts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs, the game has been shifted to a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued, and the game stop state can be solved by turning off the power once and then turning it on again. Yes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, some gaming machines perform variable display of reduced effect symbols in synchronization with variable display of effect symbols (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-83012 JP 2016-112051 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the variable display of the reduced effect design of Patent Document 2 is executed, the variable display of the unintended reduced effect design is executed when the game is stopped or the power is restored. There was a risk of it.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an unintended reduction display of a variable effect design from being executed.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A means capable of displaying an image, wherein each of a plurality of effect variable display portions (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, 107SG005R) For example, the decorative display can be variably displayed, and the same number of reduced variable display portions as the number of the effect variable display portions (for example, for example, in synchronization with the start and end of the variable display of the effect identification information) Display means (for example, image display device 107SG005) capable of variably displaying reduced identification information (for example, small symbols) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” small symbol display areas);
When an abnormality occurs, an abnormality notification means (for example, production control) that notifies the abnormality by displaying an abnormality display (for example, an error notification image corresponding to the generated abnormality) on the display means when the abnormality has occurred. CPU 120 for executing the error notification process shown in FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23),
With
When the specific abnormality occurs and the game is stopped, the abnormality notification means can display and display an abnormality display indicating that the game is stopped (for example, When a game stop error such as a radio wave error, a magnet error, or a game ball guidance lid operation error occurs, an error display start designation command corresponding to the game stop error is output to the VDP and the game display is stopped to the image display device 107SG005 The part that displays the error notification image corresponding to the error),
The display means does not display reduced identification information on the reduced variable display section when the specific abnormality occurs and the game is stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (B), an image display device). (The part where the decorative symbol and the small symbol are not displayed when the error notification image is displayed over the entire screen of 107SG005)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the reduced identification information from performing an unintended display operation while the game is stopped.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A means capable of displaying an image, wherein each of a plurality of effect variable display portions (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, 107SG005R) For example, the decorative display can be variably displayed, and the same number of reduced variable display portions as the number of the effect variable display portions (for example, for example, in synchronization with the start and end of the variable display of the effect identification information) Display means (for example, image display device 107SG005) capable of variably displaying reduced identification information in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” small symbol display areas);
When the power supply is restored from the power interruption, a power failure restoration display indicating that the power interruption has been restored is displayed on the display means to notify the restoration (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 8-27). A part for executing the power interruption restoration image display processing to display the power interruption restoration image on the image display device 107SG005),
With
The display means does not display reduced identification information on the reduced variable display portion during display of the power interruption recovery display (for example, in the image display device 107SG005 as shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-31). When the power interruption restoration image is being displayed, the decorative design and the small design are not displayed until the effect control CPU 120 receives the change start designation command from the CPU 103)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the reduced identification information from performing an unintended display operation during display of the power failure recovery display.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
Special variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, and special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 5 which can execute variable display of special identification information (for example, special symbols). Part)
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game and controlling the variable display of the special identification information in the special variable display means;
While controlling the production based on the control information (for example, the production control command shown in FIG. 8-2) output from the game control means, the variable display of the production identification information and the reduced identification information on the display means, The effect control means for controlling the variable display of the special identification information in the special variable display means and the start time and the stop time to be synchronized (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display start waiting processing in the effect control process shown in FIG. A variable display start setting process, a variable display effect process, a waiting process per special figure), and
With
When the specific abnormality occurs and the game stop state occurs, the special variable display means is different from the game stop state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 and 8-26). When a game is stopped due to a game stop error, the special symbol on the variable display is turned off, but when a non-game stop error occurs and the game is continued, the special symbol variable display is displayed. Maintained part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent improper synchronization of the variable display of the reduced identification information and the special identification information.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3,
When an abnormality that does not result in a game stop state (for example, start port 2 abnormal winning error, illegal winning error, controller connection error, door opening error, out of ball error, etc.) occurs, a non-game stopping abnormality corresponding to the generated abnormality Anomaly notifying means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the error notifying process shown in FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23) capable of displaying and displaying the display on the display means is provided,
When the non-game stop abnormality display is displayed, the display means displays reduction identification information on the reduction variable display section (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), such as a door opening error). When a non-game stop error occurs, the display of decorative symbols and small symbols on the image display device 107SG005 continues)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the non-game stop abnormality display is displayed, it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable display is being performed by viewing the reduced identification information.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
The display means can display the specific display in preference to the abnormal display or the non-game stop abnormal display (for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the push button 31B, and the image of the operation check result of the stick controller 31A are displayed on the decorative design, the small design, and the door opening error notification image.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific display can be confirmed even while the abnormal display is being displayed.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
A movable body (for example, movable body 32) used for production is provided,
The specific display is a display related to the operation verification of the movable body (for example, the image of the operation check result is a portion for displaying the operation verification result such as operating the movable body 32 to a predetermined position).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when an abnormal display is being displayed, it is possible to confirm the display related to the operation verification.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6,
Special variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, and special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 5 which can execute variable display of special identification information (for example, special symbols). Part)
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game and controlling the variable display of the special identification information in the special variable display means;
While controlling the production based on the control information (for example, the production control command shown in FIG. 8-2) output from the game control means, the variable display of the production identification information and the reduced identification information on the display means, The effect control means for controlling the variable display of the special identification information in the special variable display means and the start time and the stop time to be synchronized (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display start waiting processing in the effect control process shown in FIG. A variable display start setting process, a variable display effect process, a waiting process per special figure), and
With
The production control means does not display the reduced identification information on the reduced variable display section even if the interruption occurs during the variable display, and then the variable display interrupted when the interruption is restored is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-28, when the power is restored from the power interruption, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are not displayed until the next variation display is started.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent improper synchronization of the variable display of the reduced identification information and the special identification information.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7,
It includes counting display execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of updating and displaying the counting display based on a predetermined opportunity (for example, that a game ball has won a big winning opening).
The counting display execution means has a first pattern in which a period until the updated counting result is displayed is a first period (for example, 0.1 second) and a period until the updated counting result is displayed. The count display can be updated and displayed by a second pattern that is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) longer than one period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 to 8-39 as a second modification). In addition, when the game ball wins the big winning opening in the first KT state, the award ball number display 107SG303 is updated in 0.1 seconds, and when the game ball wins the big winning opening in the second KT state, Number display 107SG305 is updated in 0.5 seconds)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by providing a plurality of types of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the count display is updated and displayed.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the determination rate of the variation pattern for every variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a part of timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power interruption detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main side error process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main side error process. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates an error designation | designated command form. It is explanatory drawing which shows the error which generate | occur | produces with a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a part of special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is explanatory drawing of the command output with respect to VDP from an effect control board according to generation | occurrence | production of an error. It is a timing chart which shows the alerting | reporting period of error alerting | reporting, and the timing of error alerting switching. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a special symbol, a decoration symbol, a small symbol, and an error notification image when a game stop error occurs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an electric power restoration image display process. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of the special symbol at the time of electric power restoration, a decoration design, a small design, and an electric power restoration image. It is explanatory drawing of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus when an error generate | occur | produces during a variable display. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display apparatus when a power failure generate | occur | produces during a fluctuation | variation display. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in Modification 1. 12 is a schematic diagram of an effect control board in Modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the setting switch in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus at the time of controlling the pachinko game machine 1 in power saving mode in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus at the time of performing operation | movement check of a movable body etc. in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the update aspect of the prize ball display in the big hit game in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the update aspect of a prize ball display in the 1st KT state in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the update aspect of a prize ball display in the 2nd KT state in the modification 2.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

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

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  A board other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 is also referred to as a sub board. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpot), start information (startup) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko machine 1 Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-game” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of ordinary symbols is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process in step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination are performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic fluctuation time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as the presence or absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is being controlled and the end of the count-off is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and setting the jackpot to be open based on the display result being “hit”. It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count has reached the upper limit execution count, The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is ended.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. Moreover, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the presentation control command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11 are performed about the control content of presentation operation | movement using various production | presentation apparatuses.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold storage number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 11 for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

  (Explanation regarding the characteristic part of this embodiment)

  Next, the characteristic part of this Embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, the first general winning opening for detecting the game balls won in the respective general winning openings 10 provided at the four left and right lower positions of the game area. A switch 107SG026A, a second general prize opening switch 107SG026, a third general prize opening switch 107SG026C, and a fourth general prize opening switch 107SG026D are provided, and each general prize opening switch is connected to the switch circuit 110.

  The main board 11 has a magnetic sensor 107SG060 that can detect magnetism, a radio sensor 107SG070 that can detect radio waves, a grand prize opening door sensor 107SG091 that can detect the opening of the big prize opening door, and an upper plate filled with game balls. A full tank sensor 107SG093 that can detect that the tank has been turned on and a ball break sensor 107SG094 that can detect that the supply ball has run out are connected.

  In addition, the VDP 107SG500 is connected to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 can cause the VDP 107SG500 to execute image display control in the image display device 107SG005 by transmitting a predetermined command to the VDP 107SG500.

  An image display device 107SG005 shown in FIG. 8-29 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 107SG005 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 107SG005, there are, for example, three corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The decorative symbols (also referred to as effect symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 107SG005. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuations of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R, variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R on the image display device 107SG005. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 107SG005, the variable display using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the above, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol are derived and displayed to stop display of identification information such as a decorative symbol (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Chinese characters) may be used as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R. It may be a number, an English character, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to nine, and may be any number (for example, eight or ten) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern, until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative pattern display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed. , For example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest. When the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “9”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed.

  Below the display area of the image display device 107SG005 is a constant display area 107SG005A in which the visibility from the player is not impaired by the movement of the movable body 32 or the like during the variable display of decorative symbols, and the constant display area 107SG005A. Inside, a first reserved storage display area 107SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 107SG005U are arranged. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol means that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. ) Is generated based on the starting prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed, or the pachinko machine When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. The hold display in the first hold storage display area 107SG005D is a hold display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the hold display in the second hold storage display area 107SG005U. Is a hold display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Further, in the constant display area 107SG005A, a small symbol display area 107SG005S including small symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” that change in conjunction with the variable symbol display is also arranged.

  That is, the first reserved storage display area 107SG005D, the second reserved storage display area 107SG005U, and the small symbol display area 107SG005S in the characteristic part of the present embodiment are blocked by the movement of the movable body 32 during the decorative symbol variation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved storage display area 107SG005D, the second reserved storage display area 107SG005U, and the small symbol display area 107SG005S are not limited to this. At least a portion may be arranged at a position that is blocked by the operation of the movable body 32 during the decorative pattern variation display.

  In the characteristic part of the present embodiment, the hold display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (first hold storage display area 107SG005D). Is displayed in a round white display (second hold memory display area 107SG005U). Hold memory display). In addition, based on the hold display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, and based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The display mode of the generated hold display may be a different display mode.

  FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature part of the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R on the image display device 107SG005 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. ) Or different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of jackpot types when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined determination result that the variable display result is “small hit A”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit B”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the stop (determination) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 107SG005L, 107SG005C, and 107SG005R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 107SG005. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command that designates the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by an error notification process described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that it is a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an 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, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command and the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 107SG005D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 107SG005U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The command C700H is an effect control command (power failure recovery notification command) indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power disconnected state.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random for determining the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 and the random number value MR4 for determining the normal map display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  FIG. 8-4 shows a variation pattern in the characteristic part of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” or the variation display result is “big hit” and the type of big hit is “probable variation big hit C” described later is referred to as a special hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. In the feature of this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern and super reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns and super reach variation patterns are provided. A variation pattern may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the feature part of the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

  In the feature part of the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach and normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set higher. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach are set. In the variation pattern, the greater the variation time, the higher the big hit expectation.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-5 to 8-7 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a normal big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a probable big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a loss fluctuation pattern determination table ( Not shown), display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), etc. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, whether or not the variable display result is a big hit, whether or not the big hit type, the variable display result is a small hit, the number of stored storages, etc. The variation pattern determination table to be selected according to the difference is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a non-probable variable big hit described later, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected and the fluctuation display is executed. As the fluctuation pattern to be changed, the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach is selected at a rate of 50%, and the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) is selected at a ratio of 50%. When the variation display result is a big hit, and the big hit type is a probability variation big hit A or a probability variation big hit B, which will be described later, the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected, and 25% is selected as the variation pattern for executing the variation display. The fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach is selected by the ratio, and the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach is selected at the ratio of 75%.

  If the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit C, which will be described later, or if the fluctuation display result is a small hit, a special hit fluctuation pattern judgment table is selected and the fluctuation display is executed. As the fluctuation pattern to be changed, the fluctuation pattern (PC1-1) per special is selected at a rate of 100%.

  Further, when the variation display result is a loss and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 1 or 2, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected, and the variation pattern for performing the variation display is 60%. A non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening is selected at a rate, a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is selected at a rate of 30%, and a super reach loss variation pattern (PA2) at a rate of 10%. -2) is selected.

  Further, when the fluctuation display result is a loss and the number of reserved storages of the fluctuation special figure is 3, the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss is selected, and the fluctuation pattern for executing the fluctuation display is a ratio of 70%. The variation pattern (PA1-2) of the shortened non-reach loss that has a shorter variation time than the variation pattern of the non-reach loss without shortening is selected, and the variation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss is selected at a rate of 20%. The variation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach loss is selected at the ratio of.

  Further, when the variation display result is a loss and the number of reserved storages of the variation special map is four, the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected, and the variation pattern for performing the variation display is 80% of the rate. The shortened non-reach lose pattern (PA1-3) is selected with a shorter variation time than the shortened non-reach lose pattern (PA1-2), and the normal reach lose pattern (PA2-1) is selected at a rate of 10%. The variation pattern of super reach loss (PA2-2) is selected at a rate of 10%.

  Further, when the variation display result is lost in the time-short state (high base state), the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected, and the variation of the shortened non-reach loss is performed at a rate of 80% as the variation pattern for executing the variation display. The variation pattern (PA1-4) of shortened non-reach losing is shorter than the pattern (PA1-3), and the variation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach losing is selected at a rate of 10%. Thus, the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach loss is selected.

  As described above, in the feature part of the present embodiment, since the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot. Furthermore, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the fluctuation display at a higher rate when the big hit type is “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” than when the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. Is executed according to the super reach fluctuation pattern, so that the game is executed depending on whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” by executing the fluctuation display with the super reach fluctuation pattern. Can attract attention.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1). The non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time than -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, a non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, a winning prize makes it difficult to generate a useless starting prize that is not reserved, and when the number of reserved words decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1 for the first special symbol, and FIG. 8-6 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2 for the second special symbol. FIG. These display result determination tables are collections of data stored in the ROM 101, and are tables in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set.

  In the special figure display result determination table in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state) Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”.

  In each special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether the special figure display result is “big hit” and whether or not the big hit gaming state is controlled. The special chart display result is “small hit”, and the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the small hit gaming state. In each special figure display result determination table in the feature part of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determinations than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) A value is assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30). That is, in each special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B), when the fluctuation special chart is the first special symbol, the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit gaming state is set. When there is a probability (about 1/100) that is determined to be controlled, when the variation special figure is the second special symbol, it is decided that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state. The judgment value is assigned so as not to be performed.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101.

  In the big hit type determination table, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is a big hit symbol, the big hit type is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit A” based on the random number (MR2) for hit type determination. ”To“ Probability big hit C ”.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B). In the feature part of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time reduction after the end of the jackpot gaming state are performed. When the control is executed, the probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B are shifted to the high accuracy high base state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high accuracy control is performed, but the time variation control is not performed, the state is shifted to the high accuracy low base state. The probability variation big hit C to be performed and the non-probability variation big hit in which only the time reduction control is executed and the low probability high base state is shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state are set.

  The big hit game state by “probable big hit A” is a normal open big hit which is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit B” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . The big hit gaming state by “non-probable big hit” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . Therefore, “Probability variation big hit A” is called 16 round (16R) probability variation big hit, “Probability variation big hit B” is called 5 round (5R) probability variation big hit, and “Non-probable variation big hit” is called 16 round (16R) non-probability big hit. There is a case. Furthermore, in the big hit game by “probable big hit C”, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round The open period of the variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a high-speed open big hit that is shorter (for example, 0.1 seconds) than the other big hit games. Note that the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not executed during the big hit game of any type of big hit.

  Although not shown in particular, the small hit game state in the characteristic part of the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is a positive hit. The opening period is the same as C (0.1 seconds in this embodiment). After the small hit game is over, the game state immediately before the small hit game is taken over.

  That is, in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is “probable large hit C” and “small hit”, the variation display is executed with the same variation pattern, Since the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, the game is executed while expecting that the player is performing probability variation control after the big variation game with the probability variation big hit C or the small hit game. It is possible to continue.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in the characteristic part of the present embodiment) or the predetermined number of times When the special game is executed, the game is ended when the big hit gaming state is reached.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B” depends on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. "," Probability variation jackpot C ", and" Non-probability variation jackpot "jackpot types are assigned differently. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, no judgment value is assigned to the big hit types such as “probable variation big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. With this setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C”, and it is not determined to control the normal open big hit state or the fast open big hit state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, in the high base state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the frequent occurrence of the big hit state with few obtained winning balls is avoided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest from deteriorating.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable change” according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether or not there is, the probability that it is a jackpot of non-probability change and the probability that it will be a jackpot of probability change are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure It is said that.

  Therefore, as described above, according to whether the assignment of the judgment value to “probability big hit B” or “probability big hit C” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the allocation of the judgment value to “probable variation big hit A” also differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is set so that the case where the figure is the second special figure is easier to determine than the case where the figure is the first special figure.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is a big hit of “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C”. It may be assigned to a type. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is a big hit type such as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C”. May be assigned. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  In the RAM 102 in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, game control data as shown in FIG. 8-8 is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A holding area 107SG150 is provided. The game control data holding area 107SG150 shown in FIG. 8-8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 107SG151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 107SG151B, a universal figure hold storage unit 107SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 107SG152. The game control timer setting unit 107SG153, the game control counter setting unit 107SG154, and the game control buffer setting unit 107SG155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 107SG151A has a start winning (first start winning) that has passed since the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, but has not yet started. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 107SG151A associates with the reservation number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 are held data. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure storage unit 107SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 107SG151B has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 107SG006B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 107SG151B associates with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Thus, the hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 107SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The usual figure storage unit 107SG151C stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 107SG041 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 107SG151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which game balls pass (wins) the passing gate 107SG041, and the general figure extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the display result is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 107SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 107SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 107SG153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 107SG153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 107SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 107SG154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 107SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 107SG154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by applying predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing to all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 107SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 107SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8A, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, for effect control as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A). A data holding area 107SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 107SG190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 107SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 107SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 107SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 107SG194. Yes.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 107SG191, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit 107SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 107SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as a display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 107SG192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 107SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 107SG193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 107SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control buffer setting unit 107SG194 stores data indicating the buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the characterizing portion of the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 107SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 107SG194. The received command buffer 107SG194A at the time of winning a winning is stored in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. Corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 107SG194A, the storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory is stored. ) And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation memory in the reception command buffer 107SG194A at the time of the start winning prize include these start opening prize designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory in association with the reserved memory number notification command is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order hold storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. So that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the decorative symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Further, in the start winning prize reception command buffer 107SG194A in the present embodiment, the display pattern associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect as the prefetch notice in the prefetch notice setting process (FIG. 7). Displayed by whether or not a new start prize has been generated, that is, a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, and a reserved memory count notification command are newly stored. A display undecided flag indicating that the pattern has not been decided, and a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set are stored in the first special figure hold memory and the first 2 A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the special figure hold storage.

  In the hold display flag, if execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the prefetch notice setting process (FIG. 7), “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is set. Is stored in the first storage storage display area 5D and the second storage storage display area 5U in a normal display mode (for example, white circles), and execution of the storage display notice effect is determined. In the case of “1” (square (◇)) or “2” corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. ”(Star (☆)) is set, a reserved storage display in a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U. Fluctuation display corresponding to memory display Oite, it has come to be notice is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit.

  The production control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the lowest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 107SG194A at the start winning to the first start winning opening. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold memory of the starting winning reception command buffer 107SG194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tails “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 107SG194A shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the variable display pending storage that has just ended each time the decorative pattern variable display is started. The entry stored in the number “1-0” or “2-0”) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the start of the variable display pending storage (buffer number “1-1” or “2”) is deleted. Stored in the entry corresponding to −1 ”and the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special figure hold memory is completed, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in “1” is shifted to buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “2” is moved to the area corresponding to buffer number “1”. The shifted commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, game control timer interrupt processing in the characteristic part of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first executes the power interruption detection process (107SGS020) in the game control timer interrupt process, and then executes the switch process (S21) to the command control process (S27). As shown in FIGS. 8-11, in the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. Is determined (107SGS051). If there is no power-off signal input (107SGS051; N), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (107SGS051; Y), backup data is identified (107SGS053), and the identified backup data is stored. The data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (107SGS053). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (107SGS054), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  Next, the main-side error process (S22, see FIG. 4) of the characteristic part in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-12, in the main-side error processing, the CPU 103 first sets the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the magnetic sensor 107SG060, the radio wave sensor 107SG070, the door open sensor 107SG090, the big prize port door sensor 107SG091, Referring to the detection status of the tongue sensor 107SG093, the ball break sensor 107SG094, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc., an abnormality determination process is performed to determine whether an abnormality has occurred (107SG40), and it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In the case, the determined abnormality is specified (107SGS403).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 identifies the occurrence of a radio wave error based on the radio wave sensor 107SG070 detecting a predetermined radio wave, and the magnetic sensor 107SG060 detects magnetism greater than a predetermined strength. The occurrence of a magnetic error is specified based on the special variable winning ball device 7 which is open except during the big hit game or the small hit game. Based on the fact that the opening of the big prize opening door was detected except for the inside, the occurrence of the game ball guidance lid operation error was specified, and the second start winning occurred in the low base state (the second start opening switch in the low base state) 22B has detected a game ball), it is determined that the start port 2 abnormal winning error has occurred, and the controller sensor unit 35A The controller connection error occurrence is specified based on the detection of an abnormality such as the inability to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the door opening error is detected based on the door opening sensor 107SG090 detecting the opening of the gaming machine frame 3. Is detected, and it is determined that an out-of-ball error has occurred based on the fact that the out-of-ball sensor 107SG094 detects that the refill ball has been cut.

  Priorities are set for these errors, and when multiple errors occur, the details will be described later, but only the error with the highest priority is reported in principle. Yes. Among these errors, errors having a priority within the top three (radio wave error, magnet error, game ball guidance lid operation error) are errors that stop the game when they occur (game stop error). If these game stop errors occur, turn off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and then turn on the pachinko gaming machine 1 again (restart the pachinko gaming machine 1) to cancel the game stop error. Is done. That is, the release condition for the radio wave error, the magnet error, and the game ball guide lid operation error is to turn off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  If an error (game stop error) within the top three of these priorities occurs, such as a management computer or each counter counter provided in the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed from the terminal board 16 A security signal is output from the terminal board 16 to the management device. In this case, the security signal is sent to the management device for 4 minutes after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off after the game stop error occurs. Are output.

Of these errors, errors with a priority of 4th or lower have different release conditions and security signal output modes for each error that occurs. Specifically, when a start opening 2 abnormal winning error occurs, the start opening 2 abnormal winning error is canceled based on the passage of 300 seconds from the occurrence, and a security signal is output for 4 minutes after the occurrence. Is called. If an illegal winning error occurs, the illegal winning error is canceled after 30 seconds from the occurrence, and the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off after the occurrence. The security signal is output for 4 minutes after being set. When a controller connection error occurs, the controller connection error is canceled based on the passage of 60 seconds from the occurrence, and power is reapplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the occurrence until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. The security signal is output for 4 minutes after being set. When a door opening error occurs, the door opening error is canceled based on closing of the door (frame 3 for gaming machine), and no security signal is output. When a ball-out error occurs, the ball-out error is canceled based on the cancellation of the ball-out error (supply ball has been supplied), and no security signal is output.

  Returning to FIG. 8-12, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the determined abnormality is a game stop applicable error, that is, the determined error is any one of the radio wave error, magnet error, and game ball guidance lid operation error shown in FIG. 8-15. It is determined whether or not (107SGS404). If the determined abnormality is not a game stop relevant error (107SGS404; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS407. If the determined abnormality is a game stop relevant error (107SGS404; Y), a game stop indicating that the game has already been stopped. It is determined whether or not the flag is set (107 SGS405). When the game stop flag is set (107SGS405; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS407, and when the game stop flag is not set (107SGS405; N), the game is stopped by prohibiting the launch of the game ball. The stop flag is set and the process proceeds to S107SGS407 (107SGS406).

  In 107 SGS 407, the CPU 103 determines whether the abnormality identified in 107 SGS 403 includes a radio wave error. If the specified abnormality does not include a radio wave error (107SGS407; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS410. If the specified abnormality includes a radio wave error (107SGS407; Y), a radio wave error has already occurred. It is determined whether or not a radio wave error flag indicating is set (107SGS408). If the radio wave error flag is set (107SGS408; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS410. If the radio wave error flag is not set (107SGS408; N), the radio wave error is specified as an error to be output by the error designation command. The error flag is set and the process proceeds to 107SGS410 (107SGS409).

  In 107 SGS 410, the CPU 103 determines whether a magnet error is included in the abnormality identified in 107 SGS 403. If the specified abnormality does not include a magnet error (107SGS410; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS413, and if the specified abnormality includes a magnet error (107SGS410; Y), a magnet error has already occurred. It is determined whether or not the magnet error flag indicating is set (107SGS411). When the magnet error flag is set (107SGS411; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS413, and when the magnet error flag is not set (107SGS411; N), the magnet error is specified as an error target command output error, and the magnet The error flag is set and the process proceeds to 107SGS413 (107SGS412).

  In 107 SGS 413, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the abnormality identified in 107 SGS 403 includes a game ball guidance lid operation error. When the specified abnormality does not include a game ball guidance lid operation error (107SGS413; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS416, and when the specified abnormality includes a game ball guidance lid operation error (107SGS413; Y), It is determined whether or not a game ball guide lid operation error flag indicating that a game ball guide lid operation error has occurred is set (107SGS414). If the game ball guidance lid operation error flag is set (107SGS414; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS416. If the game ball guidance lid operation error flag is not set (107SGS414; N), a game ball guidance lid operation error is displayed. The error is specified as an output target error of the error designation command, the game ball guide lid operation error flag is set, and the process proceeds to 107SGS416 (107SGS415).

  In 107 SGS 416, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the start port 2 winning abnormality error canceling timer indicating the period until the start port 2 winning abnormality error canceling timing is in operation. When the start port 2 winning abnormality error cancel timer is not operating (107SGS416; N), it is further determined whether or not the starting port 2 winning abnormality error is included in the abnormality identified in 107SGS403 (107SGS417). When the start opening 2 winning abnormality error is not included (107SGS417; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS422, and when the starting opening 2 winning abnormality error is included (107SGS417; Y), the start opening 2 winning abnormality error is designated as an error. The command output target error is specified, the start port 2 winning abnormality error cancellation timer is set, and the process proceeds to 107SGS422 (107SGS418).

  When the start port 2 winning abnormality error canceling timer is operating (107SGS416; Y), the start port 2 winning error canceling timer value is decremented by 1 (107SGS419), and the starting port 2 winning error canceling timer is set. It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (107SGS420). If the start port 2 winning abnormality error cancel timer has not timed out (107SGS420; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS422. The release timer is cleared and the process proceeds to 107SGS422 (107SGS421).

  In 107 SGS 422, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the unauthorized winning error cancellation timer indicating the period until the unauthorized winning error cancellation timing is in operation. If the illegal winning error cancel timer is not operating (107SGS422; N), it is further determined whether or not the abnormal specified in 107SGS403 includes an illegal winning error (107SGS423). If the illegal prize error is not included (107SGS423; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS428, and if the illegal prize error is included (107SGS423; Y), the illegal prize error is specified as an error target output error, The illegal winning error cancellation timer is set and the routine proceeds to 107 SGS 428 (107 SGS 424).

  If the illegal prize error cancellation timer is operating (107SGS422; Y), the value of the illegal prize error cancellation timer is decremented by 1 (107SGS425), and it is determined whether the illegal prize error cancellation timer has timed out. (107 SGS426). If the illegal winning error cancellation timer has not timed out (107SGS426; N), the process proceeds to S107SGS428, and if the illegal winning error cancellation timer has expired (107SGS426; Y), the illegal winning error cancellation timer is cleared to 107SGS428. move on.

  In 107 SGS428, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a controller connection error release timer indicating a period until the controller connection error release timing is in operation. When the controller connection error release timer is not operating (107SGS428; N), it is determined whether or not a controller connection error is included in the abnormality identified in 107SGS403 (107SGS429). When the controller connection error is not included (107SGS429; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS434, and when the controller connection error is included (107SGS429; Y), the controller connection error is specified as an output error of the error designation command, and the controller The connection error release timer is set and the process proceeds to 107 SGS 434 (107 SGS 430).

  When the controller connection error release timer is operating (107SGS428; Y), the controller connection error release timer is decremented by 1 (107SGS431), and it is determined whether or not the controller connection error release timer has timed out. (107 SGS432). If the controller connection error release timer has not timed out (107SGS432; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS434. If the controller connection error release timer has expired (107SGS432; Y), the controller connection error release timer is cleared and 107SGS434 is set. (107SGS433).

  In 107 SGS 434, the CPU 103 determines whether the door opening error is included in the abnormality identified in 107 SGS 403. When a door opening error is included (107SGS434; Y), it is determined whether or not a door opening error flag indicating that a door opening error has already been detected is set (107SGS435). If the door opening error flag is set (107SGS435; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS439. If the door opening error flag is not set (107SGS435; N), the door opening error is identified as an error to be output by the error designation command. Then, the door opening error flag is set, and the process proceeds to 107SGS439 (107SGS436).

  If the door opening error flag is not set for the determined abnormality (107SGS434; N), it is determined whether the door opening error flag is set (107SGS437). If the door opening error flag is not set (107SGS437; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS439. If the door opening error flag is set (107SGS437; Y), the door opening error flag is cleared and the process proceeds to 107SGS439 (107SGS438). ).

  In 107 SGS 439, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the ball break error is included in the abnormality identified in 107 SGS 403. If a ball-out error is included (107SGS439; Y), it is determined whether a ball-out error flag indicating that a ball-out error has already been detected is set (107SGS440). When the ball break error flag is set (107SGS440; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS444, and when the ball break error flag is not set (107SGS440; N), the ball break error is specified as an output target of the error designation command. Then, the ball-out error flag is set and the process proceeds to 107 SGS 444 (107 SGS 441).

  If the specified abnormality does not include a ball-out error (107SGS439; N), it is determined whether a ball-out error flag is set (107SGS442). When the ball-out error flag is not set (107SGS442; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS444. When the ball-out error flag is set (107SGS442; Y), the ball-out error flag is cleared and the process proceeds to 107SGS444 (107SGS443). ).

  In 107 SGS444, the CPU 103 determines whether there is an error specified as an output target of the error designation command. When there is no error specified as an output target of the error specifying command (107SGS444; N), the main-side error processing is terminated, and when there is an error specified as an output target of the error specifying command (107SGS444; Y), an error is specified. The error designation command transmission setting corresponding to the error identified as the command output target is set (107SGS445), and the security signal output setting corresponding to the error identified as the error designation command output target is performed to perform the main side error processing. The process ends (107 SGS446). The error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 when the CPU 103 executes command control processing (see FIG. 4).

  Note that the error designation command in the feature part of the present embodiment is constituted by an 8-bit binary number as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A). In such an error designation command, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), when there is only one error identified in the main-side error processing, only one digit corresponding to the error is “1”. Set to In other words, when the error specified in the main side error processing is only a ball break error, “00000001” is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as an error designation command, and the error specified in the main side error processing is the controller connection error. In the case of “only”, “00000010” is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as the controller connection.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when there are a plurality of errors specified in the main-side error processing, all the digits corresponding to each error are set to “1”. That is, when the errors identified in the main side error processing are the ball break error and the current toller connection error, “00000011” is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as an error designation command, and in the main side error processing, If the specified error is a radio wave error, magnet error, gaming ball guidance lid operation error, start port 2 abnormal winning error, illegal winning error, controller connection error, door opening error, or ball outage error (all errors), an error “11111111” is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as a designation command.

  It should be noted that the error designation command in the feature part of the present embodiment is actually effect control in a state where a header (for example, data indicating “11111111”) indicating an error is added above the error designation command. It is transmitted to the substrate 12. For this reason, in the feature part of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the effect control board 12 of the occurrence of up to eight errors in one error designation command. The number of errors that can be notified to the effect control board 12 in the error designation command may be increased by providing a plurality of headers to be provided.

  Further, in the feature part of the present embodiment, when an abnormality (error) is specified in the abnormality determination process, an error that has already been output to the effect control board 12 using an error designation command within the specified error. Although the error designation command including the output error is output to the effect control board 12 again, the present invention is not limited to this. If there is an error already output to the effect control board 12 by the error specifying command in the determination process, an error specifying command excluding the output error may be output to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a game stop flag is set (107SGS091). When the game stop flag is set (107SGS091; Y), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is on in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (107SGS092). The special symbol being lit includes a state in which the special symbol is being displayed and the special symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of “losing”, “big hit”, and “small hit”.

  When the special symbol is on (107SGS092; Y), the special symbol is turned off and the process proceeds to 107SGS094 (107SGS093). Proceed to 107 SGS094.

  In 107 SGS094, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special winning opening is open. Whether or not the special winning opening is being opened is determined by whether or not the solenoid 82 is ON, whether or not the special winning opening door sensor 107SG091 is detecting the opening of the special winning opening, or the like. Good. When the big prize opening is open (107SGS094: Y), the special prize process is terminated by closing the special prize process by turning off the solenoid 82 (107SGS095). After the closing (107SGS094; N), the special symbol process is terminated without going through 107SGS095. If the game stop flag is not set, the process of S101 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, and then one of the processes of S110 to S120 is executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  As described above, in the feature part 2 of the present embodiment, when the game stop flag is set, that is, when a game stop error such as a radio wave error or a magnet error game ball guide lid winning error occurs, the above-described As described above, the launch of game balls is prohibited, the special symbol is turned off, and the special prize opening is closed. Furthermore, since the processes of S110 to S120 are not executed, the special symbol variation display, the big hit game, the small hit game, etc. are interrupted.

  FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8-17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number is “0” (107SGS141). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 107SGS141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 107SG154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in 107 SGS141 (107SGS141; N), the second special figure reservation storage unit 107SG151B stores the hold data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (107SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 107 SGS142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by 1 and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 107SG151B are updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 107SG151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (107SGS143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (107SGS144), and then the process proceeds to 107SGS149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in 107 SGS141 (107SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (107SGS145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the processing of 107 SGS145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the processing of 107 SGS 145 is executed when it is determined in 107 SGS 141 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are specified is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in 107SGS145 (107SGS145; N), the first special figure storage unit 107SG151A stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (107SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 107 SGS146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit 107SG151A is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 107SG151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (107SGS147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (107SGS148), and then the process proceeds to 107SGS149.

  In 107 SGS149, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the special symbol fluctuation display result, is “big hit” or “losing”, FIG. 8 corresponds to the value of the variable special figure designation buffer. Select and set one of the display result judgment tables shown in -6. For example, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is “1”, the display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) is selected, and the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is “2”. Selects the display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the fluctuation random number buffer is compared with the selected display result determination table, and the special figure display result determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for use falls within the jackpot range (107SGS150a). In the 107SGS 150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10,000 to 12180, the “big hit” Is determined. Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” It is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in 107SGS150, since different determination values are assigned to “big hit” corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, 107SGS150a In this process, depending on whether or not the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state, the special figure display result is determined by using different judgment data (judgment value). In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation falls within the jackpot range (107SGS150a; Y), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 107SG152 is set. Set to ON state (107SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of jackpot types (107SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” and “probability variation C” is determined, which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined (107 SGS154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 107 SGS154, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to any of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state having a higher advantage for the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 107SG155 (107SGS155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to “2”, it is “2”, and if it is “probability variation C” corresponding to probability variation big hit C, it is “3”. Then, the process proceeds to 107 SGS156.

  On the other hand, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the variation random number buffer at 107SGS150a does not fall within the jackpot range (107SGS150a; N), it is stored in the variation random number buffer. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the small hit range (107SGS150c). In the 107SGS 150c, when the display result determination table 1 is selected regardless of whether the current game state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability change state, the special figure display result determination If the random number value MR1 for use falls within the range of 54000 to 54651, it is judged as “small hit”, and if not, it is judged as “lost”. When the display result determination table 2 is selected, since the determination value is not assigned to the small hit in the display result determination table 2, it is determined as “lost”.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation falls within the small hit range (107SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag is set and the process proceeds to 107SGS156 (107SGS151). ). Further, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation does not fall within the small hit range (107SGS150c; N), that is, when it is determined as “lost” Proceed to 107SGS156 without going through 107SGS151.

  In 1907 SGS156, whether to control to the big hit gaming state (whether the big hit flag is set) or whether to control to the small hit gaming state (whether the small hit flag is set) is determined in advance. As a result, a determined special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. Further, when it is determined in 107 SGSS 150 a that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “1” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”, and “5” is determined according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation B”. The special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation C”. If it is determined in 107SGS150c that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol in which the number “2” serving as the small hit symbol is set is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in 107 SGS 156, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (107 SGS 157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In addition, when the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in 107 SGS 145 (107 SGS 145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (107 SGS 158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol change process of S112 to end the special symbol change, and stops in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (107SGS181). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production | presentation control board 12 is performed (107SGS182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (107SGS183). If the big hit flag is not set (107SGS183; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS183.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (107SGS183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag (107SGS184) if the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set (107SGS184). Depending on the type of big hit stored, hit start 1 designation command (probability variation A), hit start 2 designation command (probability variation B), hit start designation command (probability variation C), hit start 4 designation command (non-probability variation) Setting for transmission is performed (107SGS185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (107SGS186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot in the image display device 5, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (107SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times for non-probable big hits or probable big hits A, 5 times for probable big hits B, 2 times for probable big hits C) is set in the big prize opening number counter. (107SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S114) (107SGS189).

  On the other hand, in 107 SGS183, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set (107SGS183; Y), the effect control board 12 is set to transmit a hit start 5 designation command (small hit) (107SGS190a).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit in the image display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (107SGS190b). Also, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (107SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S118) (107SGS189).

  On the other hand, in 107 SGS 190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (107SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (107 SGS190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction number remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (107 SGS191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time-count counter after subtraction is “0” (107SGS193). If it is not “0” (107SGS193; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS196, and the value of the time-count counter is “0”. ”(107SGS193; Y), in order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (107SG107SGS194), the gaming state corresponding to the set state of the probability change flag or the time reduction flag (specifically, low probability After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to (low base) (107SGS195), the process proceeds to 107SGS196.

  In 107 SGS196, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (107SGS201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (107SGS201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display on the image display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). It sets (107 SGS202) and ends the jackpot end processing.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (107SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (107SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (107SGS204). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has not elapsed (107SGS204; N), the jackpot end processing is terminated. If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (107SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines that the stored jackpot type is It is determined whether it is a non-probable big hit (107SGS205).

  When the big hit type is not the non-probable variation big hit (107SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the big hit type is the probable big hit C (107SGS206). When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (107SGS206; N), the probability changing flag and the time reduction flag are set (107SGS207, 107SGS208), and the time reduction number counter is set to “0” and proceeds to 107SGS213 ( 107 SGS209). When the big hit type is a probable big hit C (107SGS206; Y), only the probable change flag is set and the process proceeds to 107SGS213 (107SGS210).

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is non-probable big hit (107SGS205; Y), the time reduction flag is set (107SGS211), and the time reduction counter is set to "100" and the process proceeds to 107SGS213 (107SGS212).

  In 107 SGS 213, the big hit flag is cleared, and the big hit end designation command transmission setting is performed according to the big hit type (107 SGS 214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (107SGS215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to, and the jackpot ending process is terminated (107SGS216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 executes the same process (S71 to S77) as the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, and after performing the effect random number update process (S77), the pachinko gaming machine The error notification process (107SGS78) for notifying that an error has occurred in 1 and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power-off state, a power-off recovery image indicating that the power-off state has been recovered is displayed on the image display device 5 Execute power interruption restoration image display processing (107SGS79) for display on the screen, and proceed to S73

  FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in 107 SGS 271 (107 SGS 271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (107SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure holding memory in the start winning reception command buffer 107SG194A The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (107SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in 107SGS271 (107SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variation start command reception flag is set (107SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (107SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (107SGS273; Y), start The various command data and flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 107SG194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (107SGS274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of 107SGS272 or 107SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (107SGS275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (107SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the small symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and displays the data indicating the determined decorative symbol and the stop symbol of the small symbol as the decorative symbol. Store in the display result storage area.

  In the feature part 2 of the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, uses 3 as the stop symbol. The combination (decoration pattern) of the decorative symbols arranged with the symbol “7” is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, displays the decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit C or the sixth variation display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, for example, three symbols are displayed as the low symbols. A specific combination (special hit symbol) different from other big hits or lost cases such as “123” and “456” is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the loss, a combination of decorative symbols (losing symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, it is sufficient to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (107SGS281). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (107SGS282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (image display as a production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (107SGS283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the VDP 107SG500. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the feature part 2 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command to display the variation display of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. May select a variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designation command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (107SGS284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (107SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, right, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the image data in which the VDP107SGS500 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (S172) (107SGS286).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display effect processing (S172) and special symbol waiting processing (S173), so that the decorative symbols and the small symbols start to be displayed at the same timing, and the same symbols are displayed. The fluctuation display is stopped at the timing. That is, the decorative symbol variation display and the small symbol variation display in the characteristic part of the present embodiment are executed in synchronization. As described above, the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display, so that the small symbol variation display is also performed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display.

  FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23 are flowcharts showing the error notification process (107SGS78) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the error notification process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an error notification re-execution timer described later is in operation (107SGS501). If the error notification re-execution timer is not operating (107SGS501; N), whether or not the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer indicating that the start port 2 abnormal winning error is being notified is set. Is determined (107SGS502). When the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer is not set (107SGS502; N), it is determined whether or not the controller connection error notification period timer indicating that the controller connection error notification period is being set is set. (107 SGS503). When the controller connection error notification period timer is not set (107SGS503; N), it is further determined whether or not an unauthorized prize error notification period timer indicating that the unauthorized prize error notification period is being set (107SGS504). ).

  When the illegal prize error notification period timer is not set (107SGS504; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error designation command reception flag is set (107SGS505). If the error designation command reception flag is not set (107SGS505; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS516, and if the error designation command reception flag is set (107SGS505; Y), it is stored in the error designation command storage area. The error type is specified from the error designation command (107SGS506). Then, it is determined whether or not an error notification flag indicating that an error notification is already being performed is set (107SGS507). If the error notification flag is not set (107SGS507; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS516. If the error notification flag is set (107SGS507; Y), the radio wave error, magnet error game ball guide lid is already set. It is determined whether or not any operation error is being notified, that is, whether or not a game stop error is already being notified (107SGS508).

  If either a radio wave error or a magnet error gaming ball guidance lid operation error is being reported (107SGS508; Y), the process proceeds to 107SGS516, and neither a radio wave error nor a magnet error gaming ball guidance lid actuation error has been reported. In the case (107SGS508; N), it is determined whether or not the error type with the highest priority among the specified error types is an error type with a higher priority than the error type being reported (107SGS509). If the error type with the highest priority among the identified error types is an error type with a lower priority than the error type being reported (107SGS509; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS516 and the highest priority among the identified error types. When the error type having a higher priority is the error type having a higher priority than the error type being notified (107SGS509; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a start port 2 abnormal winning error in the specified error type (107SGS510). ),

  If there is a start opening 2 abnormal winning error within the specified error type (107SGS510; Y), a value corresponding to 300 seconds that is the starting opening 2 abnormal winning error notification period is set in the start opening 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer. Then, the process proceeds to 107 SGS 512 (107 SGS 511). If there is no start opening 2 abnormal winning error within the specified error type, the process proceeds to 107 SGS 512 without setting the start opening 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer.

  In 107 SGS 512, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an unauthorized winning error within the specified error type. If there is an illegal prize error within the specified error type (107 SGS512; Y), the illegal prize error notification period timer is set to a value corresponding to the illegal prize error notification period of 30 seconds, and the process proceeds to 107 SGS 514 (107 SGS 513). If there is no illegal winning error within the specified error type (107SGS512; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS514 without performing the illegal winning error notification period timer.

  In 107 SGS 514, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a controller connection error within the specified error type. If there is a controller connection error within the specified error type (107SGS514; Y), the controller connection error notification period timer is set to a value corresponding to the controller connection error notification period of 60 seconds, and the process proceeds to 107SGS516. When there is no controller connection error in the category (107SGS514; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS516 without setting the controller connection error notification period timer.

  In 107 SGS 516, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the notification mode set for the error having the highest priority among the specified errors. Then, an error display start designation command corresponding to the error notification including the display of the error notification image in the specified notification mode is output to the VDP 107SG500, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 outputs an error display start designation command to the VDP 107SG500, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like, thereby displaying an error notification image on the image display device 107SG005, from the speakers 8L and 8R. Notification according to an error generated by the sound output of the above, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 or the like can be executed.

  Further, the production control CUP 120 sets an error notification flag and outputs the error display start designation command to an error notification re-execution timer which is a timer for re-outputting the error display start designation command. A value corresponding to the period of 5 seconds is set, and the error notification process is terminated (107 SGS518).

  When the error notification re-execution timer is operating in 107SGS501 (107SGS501; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the error notification re-execution timer by 1 (107SGS519), and the error notification re-execution timer is the timer. It is determined whether it has been out (107SGS520). When the error notification re-execution timer has not timed out (107SGS520; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS502. When the error notification re-execution timer has timed out (107SGS520; Y), the error type being notified is specified, An error display start designation command corresponding to the error notification including the display of the error notification image corresponding to the specified error type is output to the VDP 107SG500, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 outputs an error display start designation command to the VDP 107SG500, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like, thereby displaying the error notification image on the image display device 107SG005, from the speakers 8L and 8R. The notification according to the error generated by the sound output, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the like can be repeatedly executed every 5 seconds.

  In 107 SGS502, when the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer is set (107 SGS502; Y), the production control CPU 120 decrements the value of the start port 2 winning error notification period timer by 1 (107 SGS 523). It is determined whether or not the start port 2 winning error notification period timer has expired (107SGS524). When the start port 2 winning error notification period timer has timed out (107 SGS 524; Y), the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer is cleared (107 SGS 525), and an error display end designation according to the start port 2 abnormal winning error is designated. By outputting the command to the VDP 107SG500, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc., the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification is terminated, and the process proceeds to 107SGS503 (107SGS526). If the start port 2 abnormal winning error notification period timer has not timed out (107SGS524; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS503 without executing the processes of 107SGS525 and 107SGS526.

  When the controller connection error notification period timer is set in 107 SGS 503 (107 SGS 503; Y), the production control CPU 120 decrements the value of the controller connection error notification period timer by 1 (107 SGS 527), and the controller connection error notification period It is determined whether the timer has timed out (107 SGS528). When the controller connection error notification period timer expires (107SGS528; Y), the controller connection error notification period timer is cleared (107SGS529), and an error display end designation command corresponding to the controller connection error is sent to the VDP 107SG500 or the voice control board 13. Then, the controller connection error notification is terminated by outputting to the lamp control board 14 and the like, and the process proceeds to 107 SGS 504 (107 SGS 530).

  If the controller connection error notification period timer has not timed out (107SGS528; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the illegal winning error notification period timer is set (107SGS531). If the illegal prize error notification period timer is not set (107SGS531; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS505, and if the illegal prize error notification period timer is set (107SGS531; Y), the value of the illegal prize error notification period timer is set. Is decremented by 1 (107SGS532), and it is determined whether or not the illegal winning error notification period timer has expired (107SGS533). If the illegal prize error notification period timer has not timed out (107SGS533; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS505, and if the illegal prize error notification period timer has expired (107SGS533; Y), the illegal prize error notification period timer. Is cleared (107SGS534). Then, the notification mode set for the controller connection error is specified (107SGS535), and an error display start designation command corresponding to the error notification including the display of the error notification image in the specified notification mode is sent to the VDP 107SG500 or the voice control board. 13. The error notification corresponding to the controller connection error is started by outputting to the lamp control board 14 or the like (107SGS536). Further, the error notification re-execution timer is set and the process proceeds to 107 SGS 505.

  If the illegal prize error notification period timer is set in 107SGS504 (107SGS504; Y), the production control CPU 120 decrements the value of the illegal prize error notification period timer by 1 (107SGS538), and the illegal prize error notification period. It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (107SGS539). If the illegal prize error notification period timer has not timed out (107SGS539; N), the process proceeds to 107SGS505, and if the illegal prize error notification period timer has expired (107SGS539; Y), the illegal prize error notification period timer. Is cleared (107SGS540), and the error display end designation command corresponding to the illegal prize error is output to the VDP 107SG500, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc., and the illegal prize error notification is finished, and the process proceeds to 107SGS505. .

  As described above, when only one error is detected in the main board 11 (CPU 103) by executing the main-side error process (see FIG. 8-12) or the error notification process, FIG. 8-24 (A ), An error designation command for designating only the occurrence of one error is output to the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120). Then, based on the input of the error designation command, the effect control board 12 outputs an error display start designation command corresponding to the error identified from the error designation command to the VDP 107SG500. Further, the VDP 107SG500 controls the image display device 107SG005 based on the input of the error display start designation command from the effect control board 12, and displays the error notification image corresponding to the detected error in the image display device 107SG005. It has become.

  When only one error occurs in this way, error notification (display of an error notification image on the image display device 107SG005 or the like) is performed over a period corresponding to the value of the notification period timer corresponding to the generated error. , Sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, etc.) are executed, and the error notification is terminated in response to the notification period timer being timed out.

  For example, when only an illegal prize error has occurred, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the illegal prize error notification period timer based on the fact that the illegal prize error has been specified from the error designation command by the production control CPU 120. The error notification of the illegal winning error is executed until the illegal winning error notification period timer expires (until 30 seconds elapse). When only the controller connection error occurs, the controller control error notification period timer is set to a value corresponding to 60 seconds based on the controller control error specified from the error designation command by the effect control CPU 120. An error notification of a controller connection error is executed until the controller connection error notification period timer expires (until 60 seconds elapses).

  On the other hand, when a plurality of errors are detected in the main board 11 (CPU 103), as shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), a plurality of errors are generated in the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The specified error specification command is output. In addition, the effect control board 12 specifies an error that has occurred from the error designation command based on the input of the error designation command. Then, the effect control board 12 outputs an error display designation command corresponding to the error having the highest priority among the identified errors to the VDP 107SG500. For this reason, the VDP 107SG500 controls the image display device 107SG005 based on the input of the error display start designation command from the effect control board 12, and displays an error notification image corresponding to the highest priority error among the detected errors. Is executed in the image display device 107SG005.

  When the game stop error is already being notified, the production control CPU 120 outputs a new error display start designation command to the VDP 107SG500 even if a new error designation command is input from the main board 11. It is supposed not to. For this reason, when a game stop error occurs, the error notification image displayed on the image display device 107SG005 does not switch to another error notification image. The shop clerk and the like can easily identify the error that triggered the game stop by visually recognizing the error notification image.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), when an error that does not stop the game (for example, an illegal winning error) occurs when no error notification is executed, an error notification corresponding to the generated error occurs. (Unauthorized winning error) is started, but when a high priority error (for example, start port 2 winning error) occurs during the error notification, the error notification during execution is an error notification of a higher priority error The error notification period is reset.

  Furthermore, when a game stop error occurs as an error having a higher priority, the error notification being executed again switches to the error notification of the game stop error, and the game is stopped. As described above, when a game stop error occurs as a higher priority error during the game stop error notification, the error notification being executed is continued. The error notification image displayed on the image display device 107SG005 is not switched to another error notification image, and a player or a store clerk in the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed visually recognizes the error notification image. This makes it possible to easily identify the error that triggered the game stop. The security signal is output when an error to be output such as the start port 2 abnormal winning error occurs, and is output without change even if an error with a higher priority occurs.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), when a controller connection error and an illegal prize error occur simultaneously (when the effect control CPU 120 identifies a controller connection error and an illegal prize error from the error designation command). Is set from the time when these controller connection error and unauthorized prize error are detected, respectively, and an unauthorized prize error notification period timer and a controller connection error notification period timer are set (the illegal prize error notification period timer has a value corresponding to 30 seconds, A value corresponding to 60 seconds is set in the controller connection error notification period timer), and counting of these timers is started. Also, output of a security signal is started.

  In the illegal prize error and the controller connection error, the illegal prize error has a higher priority, so that the illegal prize error notification is executed for the first 30 seconds (during counting of the illegal prize error notification period timer). Next, when the illegal winning error notification period timer expires and the illegal winning error notification ends, the controller connection error notification is performed for the remaining 30 seconds of the controller connection error notification period timer from the end timing of the illegal winning error notification. Is executed.

  Further, when a game stop error (for example, a radio wave error) occurs by executing the main side error process shown in FIG. 8-12 or the error notification process shown in FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23, as described above. In addition, the game is stopped by stopping the launch of the game ball. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26, when the special symbol is turned off at the timing when the game stop error is detected, the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (not executed). At this time, in the image display device 5, the error notification image corresponding to the game stop error is displayed overlapping the small symbol and the decorative symbol from the timing when the game stop error is detected. For this reason, after a game stop error occurs, the decorative symbols and small symbols are continuously displayed. However, the error notification image is displayed in duplicate on these decorative symbols and small symbols. And small symbols are made invisible. In other words, the game stop state in the feature part of the present embodiment means that the launch of the game ball is stopped, the special symbol variation display is stopped, and the winning at the start opening and the general winning opening is invalidated. Including that.

  FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing a power interruption restoration image display process (107SGS79) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the power failure recovery image display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the power failure recovery notification command reception flag is set (107SGS551). When the power failure recovery notification command reception flag is set (107SGS551; Y), a predetermined command is transmitted to the VDP 107SG500 to cause the image display device 107SG005 to start displaying the power failure recovery image and power failure. The restored image display process is terminated (107SG552).

  If the power failure recovery notification command reception flag is not set (107SGS551; N), whether a reception flag of a variation start designation command, a hit start designation command, or a hit end designation command is set. Is determined (107SGS553). When the reception flag of any one of the change start designation command, the hit start designation command, and the hit end designation command is set (107SGS553; Y), the image display device 107SG005 is transmitted by transmitting a predetermined command to the VDP 107SG500. Then, the display of the power failure recovery image is terminated, and the power failure recovery image display processing is terminated (107SGS554). If none of the change start designation command, hit start designation command, and hit end designation command reception flag is set (107SGS554; N), the power failure restoration image display process is terminated without going through the process of 107SGS554. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the power interruption restoration image display process is executed as described above, when a power interruption occurs during the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol is displayed at the timing when the power interruption occurs. Change display, decorative design change display, and small design change display are stopped, and only the special display change display is resumed from the power recovery timing. Also, from the power failure recovery timing, display of the power failure recovery image is started in the image display device 107SG005.

  The feature of the present embodiment is based on the fact that any one of a variation start designation command, a hit start designation command, and a hit end designation command is set as shown in 107SGS553 of FIG. 8-27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set in addition to the reception flag corresponding to these commands. The display of the power failure restoration image may be terminated based on the fact.

  Then, when the variation display of the special symbol is started after the variation display of the special symbol is finished, the image display is performed based on the fact that the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120) receives the variation start designation command. The display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol on the apparatus 107SG005 is resumed, and the new variable symbol variation display and the small symbol variation display are started. In other words, if a power interruption occurs during the special symbol variation display, the decorative symbol and the small symbol in the image display device 107SG005 are recovered from the power interruption by the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the next special symbol variation display is started. It is not displayed until the timing.

  Also, although not shown in particular, if a power interruption occurs during the variable display of a special symbol whose variation display result is a big hit, the decorative symbol and the small symbol in the image display device 107SG005 are recovered from the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Thus, it is not displayed until the timing when the big hit game is started. Furthermore, when a power interruption occurs during the big hit game, the decorative symbols and small symbols in the image display device 107SG005 are not displayed until the timing when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power interruption and the big hit game ends. Yes.

  That is, in the feature part of the present embodiment, the decorative design and the small design are displayed during the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these decorative design and small design are displayed. At least one of these may be hidden during the big hit game.

  Next, a display mode of the image display device 107SG005 when an error occurs during the special symbol variation display will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), when an error that does not stop the game such as a door opening error occurs during the variable display, an error corresponding to the error that occurred is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 107SG005. The notification image is displayed in a state where it overlaps with a part of the effect design. At this time, the variation display itself of the effect symbol and the small symbol is continued so as to be visible from the player.

  If a game stop error such as a radio wave error occurs during the display of the error notification image, as shown in FIG. The error notification image corresponding to the game stop error is displayed in duplicate on the entire screen of the image display device 107SG005 that is included, and the effect symbols and small symbols are made invisible to the player.

  Next, the display mode of the image display device 107SG005 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power interruption will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), when the main board 11 is activated by turning on the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a message such as “Restoring” is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 107SG005. The power interruption restoration image including it is displayed. If a special symbol variation display is in progress when the power interruption occurs, the special symbol variation display is based on the fact that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the main board 11 is activated). Is resumed.

  Then, the display of the power failure restoration image on the image display device 107SG005 is finished based on either the start of the display of a new special symbol or the start of the jackpot game or the end of the jackpot game, and the image display device 107SG005 The display of the effect symbol and the small symbol is resumed. In addition, when the change display of a new special symbol is interposed, in addition to the resumption of the display of the effect symbol and the small symbol, the change display of the effect symbol and the small symbol is started.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the fact that a game stop error such as a radio wave error, a magnet error, or a game ball guiding lid operation error has occurred. When the game in the gaming machine 1 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (B), the image display device 107SG005 is made to give an error notification image indicating that a game stop error has occurred to the player. It is possible to notify that the game has been stopped, and the error notification image is displayed overlapping the decorative symbol or small symbol displayed on the image display device 107SG005, that is, the decorative symbol or small symbol is an image. By displaying an error notification image indicating that a game stop error has occurred on the display device 107SG005, the image display device 107SG005 is displayed. Since no longer displayed, the game is not intended display operations such decorative pattern and small design will not fluctuate display synchronized of the special symbols during being stopped (for example, change the display) can be prevented from being a.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the effect symbols and the small symbols based on the fact that the variation pattern designation command shown in FIG. 8-2 is received, and on the basis of the fact that the symbol confirmation command is received, Since the small symbol variation display is stopped, when the CPU 103 is in a game stop state (when a game stop error occurs) during the variation symbol and small symbol variation display, the effect symbol and small symbol are displayed. The variation display of the symbol continues without being stopped, and the consistency between the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol and the small symbol becomes impossible. Therefore, in the feature part of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the VDP 107SG500 when the CPU 103 is in a game stop state, thereby causing the image display device 107SG005 to have an error in the form overlapping the decorative design and the small design. By displaying the notification image, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are concealed from the player, and the consistency between the special symbol variation display and the effect symbol and small symbol variation display is prevented from being lost.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power interruption, the effect control CPU 120 displays a power interruption recovery image indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption on the image display device 107SG005, thereby allowing the player to It is possible to notify that the gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption, and during the display of the power interruption recovery image, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), a decorative symbol or a small symbol is displayed on the image display device 107SG005. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decorative design or a small design from performing an unintended display operation (for example, variable display) during display of the power interruption restoration image.

  In addition, the CPU 103 determines that an error that does not stop the game, such as a start opening 2 abnormal winning error, an illegal winning error, a controller connection error, a door opening error, a ball cutting error, or the like has occurred in the main side error processing shown in FIG. 8-12. In such a case, while the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is continuously executed, the game stop such as a radio wave error, a magnet error, a game ball guiding lid operation error, etc. When it is determined that an error has occurred (when the game stop flag is set), the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are turned off as shown in FIG. 8-16. When a low game error occurs, the special symbol is turned off, so that the fluctuation display of the small symbol synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not possible. It is possible to prevent the becomes off.

  Further, when a game stop error such as a radio wave error, a magnet error, or a game ball guidance lid operation error occurs, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 107SG005 to display the game stop error, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (B). By displaying an error notification image corresponding to the game stop error, the display symbol and the small symbol are not displayed on the image display device 107SG005, while the start port 2 abnormal winning error, illegal winning error, controller connection error, door opening When an error that does not stop the game, such as an error or a ball cutting error, occurs, an error notification image corresponding to the error that does not stop the game is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A). At the same time, since the effect design and the small design are continuously displayed, the player can display the image display device 107SG005. If an error notification image that does not stop the game is displayed, it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable display is being executed by visually recognizing that a small symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 107SG005. Can do.

  In the feature of the present embodiment, when an error that does not stop the game occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an error notification image indicating that an error that does not stop the game has occurred is displayed on the image display device 107SG005. On the other hand, although the form which continues the display of the decoration design and a small design in image display device 107SG005 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The error which does not stop a game occurred in image display device 107SG005 When displaying an error notification image indicating, one of the decorative symbols and the small symbols may not be displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the CPU 120 for effect control, when power interruption occurs during the special symbol variation display and during the decorative symbol or small symbol variation display linked to the special symbol variation display, Even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power interruption and the special symbol variation display is resumed, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are not displayed on the image display device 107SG005 until the new special symbol variation display is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent improper synchronization of the variable display of the small symbol and the special symbol.

  Further, in the feature portion of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the main-side error processing shown in FIG. 8-12 to produce a plurality of abnormalities (errors) using one error designation command. It can be output to the control board 12 (production control CPU 120), and the production control CPU 120 executes the error notification process shown in FIG. For errors, a command for displaying an error notification image corresponding to the error on the image display device 107SG005 (error display start designation command) is output to the VDP 107SG500. For the error of DP107, a command for displaying an error notification image is set to DP107. Does not output to G500, it is possible to reduce the processing load of VDP107SG500 when displaying the error notification image on the image display device 107SG005.

  Also, priority is set for errors that can be determined by the CPU 103 to occur in the main-side error processing shown in FIG. 8-12 (see FIG. 8-15). As shown in -22, a command for causing the image display device 107SG005 to display an error notification image corresponding to the error having the highest priority among the errors specified from the error designation command received from the CPU 103 is output to the VDP 107SG500. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the VDP 107SG500 when displaying the error notification image on the image display device 107SG005 while ensuring the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs a command (error display start designation command) for causing the image display device 107SG005 to display an error notification image corresponding to the error to the VDP 107SG500, and then repeats the image display device at intervals of 5 seconds. Since the command for displaying the error notification image corresponding to the error is output to the VDP 107SG500 in 107SG005, for example, the display of the error notification image is interrupted due to a problem in the image display device 107SG005. Even if a malfunction such as an error display being displayed on the image display device 107SG005 occurs due to error or a noise mixed in the error display start designation command described above, the erroneous display is continued and correct error notification is made. Prevents images from disappearing It is possible.

  In addition, in the feature part of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 sends a command (error display start designation command) for displaying an error notification image corresponding to an error to the image display device 107SG005 to the VDP 107SG500 at intervals of 5 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production control CPU 120 outputs the command to the VDP 107 SG 500 at intervals of less than 5 seconds or longer than 5 seconds. May be.

  In addition, in the feature part of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 outputs to the VDP 107SG500 a command (error display start designation command) for displaying an error notification image corresponding to the error on the image display device 107SG005. Although a mode of repeatedly outputting at intervals of seconds has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 outputs sound for notifying that an error has occurred in the speakers 8L and 8R. May be repeatedly output to the voice control board 13 at intervals of 5 seconds. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may repeatedly output a command for causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit light to notify that an error has occurred to the lamp control board 14 at intervals of 5 seconds.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (B) and 8-25 (B), as an error that does not stop the game, for example, an incorrect prize error and an error notification image having a lower priority than the illegal prize error are displayed. When a controller connection error with a long period displayed on the image display device 107SG005 occurs at the same time, an unauthorized prize error notification period timer for measuring an unauthorized prize error notification period and a controller connection error notification period are measured. The controller connection error notification period timer for operating simultaneously.

  Then, on the image display device 107SG005, first, an error notification image display according to an unauthorized prize error having a high priority is displayed. Next, when the illegal winning error notification period timer expires (the illegal winning error notification image display period ends), the image display device 107SG005 has a period corresponding to the remaining controller connection error notification period timer (this embodiment). Controller connection error notification image is displayed for 30 seconds) in the characteristic part of the embodiment, so that the error notification image corresponding to the type of error is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 for a period corresponding to the type of error. In addition to being able to display, it is possible to make the period from when the occurrence of the illegal winning error and the controller connection error is determined by the CPU 103 to when the display of the controller connection error notification image is ended.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that an illegal winning error and a controller connection error have occurred at the same time, after the display of the illegal winning error notification image is completed in the image display device 107SG005, the remaining controller connection error notification period timer is displayed. The controller connection error notification image is displayed over the corresponding period (30 seconds in the characteristic part of the present embodiment), but the present invention is not limited to this, If the occurrence of the controller connection error is determined at the same time, after the display of the illegal winning error notification image is completed in the image display device 107SG005, the controller connection error notification image is displayed in the original display period (for example, 60 shown in FIG. 8-15). (Second).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (B) and 8-25 (B), as an error that does not stop the game, for example, an incorrect prize error and an error notification image having a lower priority than the illegal prize error are displayed. When a controller connection error with a long period displayed on the image display device 107SG005 occurs at the same time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the VDP 107SG500 to display a command (error display) on the image display device 107SG005 for displaying the illegal winning error notification image. Start designation command) is output, and when the display of the unauthorized prize error notification image is completed on the image display device 107SG005 and the display of the controller connection error notification image is started, the unauthorized prize error in the image display device 107SG005 is displayed to the VDP 107SG500. Stop displaying the notification image Since the command for displaying the controller connection error notification image is output without transmitting the command (error display end designation command) for displaying the controller connection error notification image, the image displayed on the image display device 107SG005 is changed from the illegal winning error notification image to the controller. When switching to the connection error notification image, the load on the VDP 107SG500 can be reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the characteristic part of the above embodiment, an example in which different error notifications are executed according to errors occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these error notifications are performed. In addition to changing the volume output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the operation of a specific operation means, the power consumption may be suppressed, or the state of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A may be confirmed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34 as the first modification, a rotary setting changeover switch 107SG400 is provided on the effect control board 12 as an operation means, and the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. The setting changeover switch 107SG400 may be operated through the notch 107SG270a formed in the board storage case 107SG270 in which the effect control board 12 is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 8-34, the setting changeover switch 107SG400 has a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”, and these channels are switched by rotating the knob 107SG401. It is a switch. In the first modification, for example, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by switching the channel to any one of “0” to “9”. In addition, for example, by switching the channel to any one of “A” to “F”, or by performing a specific operation after switching the channel, the power consumption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced (to enter the power saving mode). Transition), the state of the movable body 32, the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A and the like can be confirmed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (A) and 8-35 (B), when a game shop clerk opens the gaming machine frame 3 to operate the setting changeover switch 107SG400, first, In the image display device 107SG005, an error notification image corresponding to the door opening error is displayed. In this state, the store clerk or the like of the game hall sets the channel of the setting changeover switch 107SG400 to “F” so that the image display device 107SG005 shifts to the power saving mode in which the power consumption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suppressed instead of the error notification image. A confirmation image as to whether or not to do so is displayed. At this time, for example, using the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, an operation corresponding to the transition to the power saving mode (in the example of FIG. 8-35 (B), the stick controller 31A is used to move the cursor to the “Yes” option). The push button 31B is pressed together) and the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be shifted to the power saving mode.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-36 (A) and 8-36 (B), when a game shop clerk opens the gaming machine frame 3 to operate the setting changeover switch 107SG400, first, an image display is performed. In the device 107SG005, an error notification image corresponding to the door opening error is displayed. In this state, after the store clerk or the like of the game hall sets the channel of the setting changeover switch 107SG400 to “C”, the push button 31B is further pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), thereby causing the effect control CPU 120 to move. 32, operation check of push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc. (actually movable body 32 is moved to a predetermined position, and operation of push button 31B and stick controller 31A is accurately detected by push sensor 35B and controller sensor unit 35A. Check whether or not it can be performed, etc.), and the image of the operation check result (image of the accessory check list shown in FIG. 8-36 (B)) overlaps with the door opening error notification image, decorative design, and small design And display it.

  In particular, in the first modification, when the setting changeover switch 107SG400 is operated (turned clockwise or counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG. 8-34), the channel “C” is passed (the channel is changed only momentarily). When the setting changeover switch 107SG400 is set to the channel “C” in order to prevent the movable body 32 and the like from operating only for a moment as the operation check described above, The operation check is not executed unless the push button 31B is pressed a predetermined number of times as a specific operation.

  As described above, in the first modification, the image of the operation check result is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 by overlapping the error notification image, the decorative symbol, the small symbol, the door opening error notification image, and the like. Since the image of the check result is preferentially viewed by the store clerk, etc., the operation check result of the movable body 32, the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, etc. is confirmed even while the error notification image is being displayed. can do.

  In addition, the specific display in the characteristic part in the present embodiment is a display for confirming an operation verification result (operation check result) such as operating the movable body 32 to a predetermined position. Even during the display, the operation check result of the movable body 32 can be confirmed.

  In addition, in the characteristic part of the above embodiment, as a game characteristic of the pachinko gaming machine 1, an example in which a game ball is increased by winning a game ball at a big winning opening mainly during a big hit game is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the display of variation of the second special symbol, small hits frequently occur, and a game to a big winning opening in the small hit game according to the big hit type The ease of winning the ball is different (for example, when the big hit type is “probability B” or “non-probability change”, the game ball to the big winning opening in the small hit game is difficult to win after the big hit game ends. If the jackpot type is “probability change A” while controlling to the 1KT state, control is made to the second KT state in which the game ball to the big winning opening in the small hit game is easy to win after the big hit game ends) , Jackpot play In addition to in it may be able to gradually increase the ball has also by the game ball enters the special winning hole to the 2KT state is winning.

  If the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gameability in which the number of balls is increased even in the second KT state as described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 to 8-39 as modified examples 2, During the first KT state and the second KT state, the award ball number display 107SG300, 107SG303, 107SG305 may be displayed on the image display device 107SG005.

  Further, during the big hit game, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (A) to 8-37 (C), the image display device 107SG005, the winning ball number display 107SG300, the character 1078SG301, and “Big hit!” When the character display 107SG302 is displayed and a game ball is won in the big winning opening, the display of the winning ball number display 107SG300 is updated at the first speed (for example, the display of the winning ball number display 107SG300 is set to 0.1 second). Update).

  Further, in the first KT state, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (A) to 8-38 (C), when the winning ball number display 107SG303 is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 and a small hit occurs. Displays a character display 107SG304 such as “Occurrence of small hit!”, And when a game ball wins a big winning opening during the small hit game in the first KT state, the display of the winning ball number display 107SG303 is displayed. You may update at 1st speed as well as inside.

  In the second KT state, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (A) to 8-39 (C), the winning ball number display 107SG305 is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 and a small hit occurs. May display a character display 107SG306 such as “Small hit!”. Further, when a game ball is won at the big prize opening during the small hit game in the second KT state, the character display 107SG309 such as “+15” as the character 107SG308 or the prize ball increase display is displayed on the image display device 107SG005 as a winning effect. The effect image 107SG307 may be displayed around the winning ball number display 107SG305. Then, the display of the winning ball number display 107SG305 is updated at the second speed that is lower than the first speed (for example, the display of the winning ball number display 107SG305 is updated over 0.5 seconds), that is, the big hit game The player can display these award balls by changing the update speed of the award balls 107SG300, 107SG303, 107SG305 depending on whether the game ball has won the winning prize in the 1st KT state or the 2nd KT state. You may pay attention to the update speed of 107SG300, 107SG303, and 107SG305, and improve amusement interest.

  As described above, in the second modification, two patterns (the pattern for updating and displaying the prize ball number display 107SG300 and 107SG303 at the first speed, and the prize ball as the patterns for updating and displaying the prize ball number display 107SG300, 107SG303, and 107SG305) The number display 107SG305 is updated and displayed at the second speed), so that the interest in the game can be improved when the number of prize balls is updated and displayed. In particular, in the second modification, when the small hit probability in the second KT state is a predetermined probability (for example, 50%, etc.), in the second KT state, the winning frequency of the game ball to the big winning opening is higher than during the big hit game. Becomes lower. For this reason, by updating the display of the winning ball number display 107SG305 at the second speed, which is lower than the first speed, the game ball is interrupted at the big winning opening even if the winning frequency at the big winning opening is lower than during the big hit game. Since it is possible to make the player have an illusion as if they have won a prize, it is possible to have a small hitting space and to improve the gaming interest.

  In the second modification, the common winning a prize opening may be opened during the big hit game and the small hit game, but a plurality of big winning openings are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are opened during the big hit game. The big prize opening to be opened may be different from the big prize opening to be opened during the small hit game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display apparatus 4B 2nd special symbol display apparatus 5 Image display apparatus 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A means capable of displaying an image, capable of performing variable display of the production identification information in each of the plurality of production variable display sections, and synchronized with the start and end of the variable display of the production identification information. Display means capable of executing variable display of reduction identification information in the same number of reduction variable display parts as the number of presentation variable display parts;
An abnormality notifying means for notifying the abnormality by displaying an abnormality display indicating that the abnormality has occurred on the display means when an abnormality has occurred;
With
The abnormality notifying means is capable of notifying the display means by displaying an abnormality display indicating that the game is stopped when a specific abnormality occurs and the game is stopped.
The display device does not display reduced identification information on the reduced variable display section when the specific abnormality occurs and the game is stopped. A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A means capable of displaying an image, capable of performing variable display of the production identification information in each of the plurality of production variable display sections, and synchronized with the start and end of the variable display of the production identification information. Display means capable of executing variable display of reduction identification information in the same number of reduction variable display parts as the number of presentation variable display parts;
A recovery notification means for notifying the recovery by displaying on the display means a power failure recovery display indicating that the power supply has been recovered from the power interruption;
With
The display means does not display reduced identification information on the reduced variable display section during display of the power interruption recovery display.

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