JP2022100390A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly operate movable performance means.

SOLUTION: A performance control substrate 130 executes an initial operation of movable performance means when receiving a power source on time command, and operates the movable performance means so as to perform a performance in execution of games. In the initial operation and the performance operation, it is possible to move the movable performance means to an operation position from an initial position and causing the movable performance means to stay at the operation position, and in the execution of performances, power supply to the main control substrate 110 is stopped, and on the other hand, power supply to the performance control substrate 130 is continued. Then, when power supply to the main control substrate 110 is started, the initial operation of the movable performance means is executed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, various staging means are provided on the surface of the gaming board, and the staging means are used to improve the game entertainment.
As such an effect means, there is one provided with a movable effect means (so-called gimmick) and operating the movable effect means (so-called gimmick) in a predetermined operation mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-236681

However, there is room for improvement in terms of accurately operating the movable staging means.

In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to accurately operate the movable staging means.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention can control a main control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and an effect according to a signal from the main control means. In a game machine including a staging control means and a movable staging means that can be operated in a predetermined mode, the main control means either initializes the control state of the game after the start of power supply, or powers the game. It is possible to restore the state before the supply is stopped, and the effect control means controls the initial operation of the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and the effect operation of the movable effect means is performed during the execution of the game. It is possible to control, and in the initial operation and the effect operation, the movable effect means can be operated from the initial position to the operation position and stay at the operation position, and the effect can be executed according to the signal. During the initial stage of the movable staging means, when the power supply to the main control means is stopped, the power supply to the staging control means is continued, and then the power supply to the main control means is started. It is possible to control the operation.

According to the present invention, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the initial setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the setting change processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the RWM clear processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the setting confirmation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the performance display data setting processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display information of the information display in each game section. It is a figure which shows the main processing of a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing of a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing of a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the customer waiting effect processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the demo waiting time determination table. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead system staging process in a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the big hit notice effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot notice decision table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the integrated control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a command reception interrupt process in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the accessory initial processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the origin return processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the initial operation processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the accessory effect setting processing in a lamp / drive control unit. It is a figure which shows the accessory effect execution processing in a lamp / drive control unit. It is a figure which shows the RWM clear processing in the main control board of the 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of initial operation of various drive sources during preparation for clearing RWM. It is an operation comparison table at various operation timings of various drive sources. It is a figure which shows the initial setting process in the main control board of the 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of initial operation of various drive sources during preparation for clearing RWM. It is a figure which shows the modification of the specific example (FIG. 38) at the time of initial operation of various drive sources during preparation for clearing RWM. It is a figure which shows the modification of the specific example (FIG. 41) when various drive sources are initially operated during the preparation for clearing RWM. It is a figure which shows an example of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 1st movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case that there is no return abnormality in various accessories after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 1st movable member has a return abnormality after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power supply is restored. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the state after the power supply restoration is in the variable display of a special symbol, and there is a hold memory. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the power restoration designation command could not be received normally at the time of power ON. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the case where only the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted. It is a figure which shows the modification in the case where only the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted. It is a figure which shows the deformation example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the initial operation mode and required time of the 1st movable member. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect operation mode of the 1st movable member, and the required time. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the initial operation mode and required time of the 2nd movable member. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect operation mode of the 2nd movable member, and the required time. It is a figure which shows the comparison between the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect operation mode of the 1st movable member at the time of a big hit notification. It is a figure which shows the modification of the required time of the initial operation mode, and the required time of an effect operation mode. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the initial operation mode and the effect operation mode. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the initial operation mode and the effect operation mode. It is a figure which shows the comparison in the production scene of the 1st movable member and the 2nd movable member. It is a figure which shows the comparison between the initial operation and the staging operation in each movable member of a board accessory. It is a figure which shows the comparison between the initial operation and the effect operation in each movable member of a frame accessory. It is a figure which shows the deformation example of the initial motion pattern of a board accessory related to a staging motion. It is a figure which shows the accessory initial processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 1st movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case that there is no return abnormality in various accessories after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 1st movable member has a return abnormality after the power supply restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power supply is restored. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the state after the power supply restoration is in the variable display of a special symbol, and there is a hold memory. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the power restoration designation command could not be received normally at the time of power ON. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the case where the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 rotatably supported by the outer frame 2, and a glass frame 4 rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 3. A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a through which the game ball flows down is formed.

The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is a fixing member (for example, a nail, a stopper, etc.) to the island equipment of a game store. ) Is fixed.

The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 6 as a fulcrum. Has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated with respect to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed to the front, and various devices provided on the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 3 are exposed. It is possible to perform maintenance etc.

The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 like a door, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

An opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper part of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, a sound output device 9 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs), and a game paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. The upper saucer 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as balls, the lower saucer 12 for receiving and storing the game balls that have flowed into the overflow ball flow path described later without being able to fit in the upper saucer 11, and the game balls. A launch operation device 13 that can be operated for firing is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 4 at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, audio). It has become. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and the lighting is produced by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light / blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality described later occurs.

In the upper tray 11, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11a of the game ball is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 13, and the ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. .. When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

Further, on the front side of the center of the upper tray 11, an effect button 17 and a selection button device 18 (see FIG. 1) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later are left and right. It is installed side by side.

The effect button 17 includes an effect button 17 (not shown) capable of performing a decision operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17, and an effect button 17. A button drive device 17b (see FIG. 3) is provided to drive the player, so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

The effect button 17 can emit light by lighting (lighting) the effect button LED (full color), which is a part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 3), in a predetermined light emission mode. , Moving up and down between the standby position (origin position) located below and the effect position located above by the driving force of the button drive motor that is a part of the button drive device 17b, and / or the button. It is possible to perform the effect operation by vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode by the driving force of the button vibration motor which is a part of the drive device 17b, and it is at the origin position by the button position detection sensor (not shown). Is detected.

The selection button device 18 is connected to a cross key 19 (not shown) capable of performing an operation such as a selection operation, and a cross key detection switch 19a (not shown) for detecting an operation on the cross key 19. (See FIG. 3) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information into the game machine 1.

Further, a lending / returning operation unit 20 capable of lending a game ball and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided in a portion to the right of the upper tray 11. When the lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, the balance stored in the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1 is subtracted to lend the gaming ball. Is performed, and when the return button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for receiving a game ball that does not fit in the upper saucer 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower saucer 12 is formed between the upper saucer 11 and the lower saucer 12. Further, a saucer full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower saucer 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the lower saucer 12 is full by the saucer full detection switch 32a. Is detected, the payout of the game ball by the game ball payout device 100, which will be described later, is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the launch handle 15 are touched by the player's hand. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 3) consisting of a 15a (see FIG. 3) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15, and a handle light emission for causing the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode. A device 15c is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The handle light emitting device 15c constitutes a front side portion of the firing handle 15 and is formed in a dome shape that bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member capable of transmitting light. Has been done. By emitting light from this LED, it is possible to execute a light emitting effect that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode.

The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 (not shown) for mounting the game board 5, a game ball launching device 26 (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, and a game board launching device 26 (not shown). A lock mechanism 27 for locking the game board mounting frame 3 and the glass frame 4 in the closed state, and an opening detection switch 31a for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape with a front opening at substantially the center near the upper part of the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board 5 can be stored from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the inner part of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back surface side of the game board 5 are provided behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Face.

The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 (not shown) for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 3) for driving the launching member 28, and a lower left of the game board from the launching member 28. A launch rail 29 (not shown) that inclines up toward the end and a stopper 30 (not shown) that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the incline of the launch rail 29 are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

At a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 located outside the inner rail 35, and a guiding member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a. 37 is provided. A launch ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launcher 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. Further, an out port 39 for guiding the flowing game ball to the outside of the game area (collection part of the game board mounting frame 3) is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a.

At the substantially center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and an effect space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. Further, on the side of the decorative frame 40, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the game area 5a into the decorative frame 40 is provided, and at the lower part of the decorative frame 40, the decorative frame 40 is provided by the warp device 41. There is provided a stage portion 42 that rolls the game ball introduced inside the frame 40 and causes it to flow down below the decorative frame 40.

At the bottom of the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 43 capable of constantly winning (winning) a game ball are provided at intervals, and these general winning openings are provided. When a game ball winning (winning) in 43 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 3), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (not shown). It is paid out to the upper saucer 11 as a ball.

On both sides (left side area, right side area) of the game area 5a, a normal map gate 44 (normal map start area) through which the game ball can pass is provided, and the game ball passing through the normal map gate 44 is provided. When it is detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 3), a winning lottery (auxiliary game determination) of a normal symbol is performed. The winning lottery for ordinary symbols will be described later.

A first starting port 45 (special drawing starting area) is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42, on which a game ball can always win (win), and the first starting port 45 is provided. When the winning (winning) game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 3), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. It is supposed to be paid out to 11. In addition to paying out the prize balls, a big hit lottery (special game determination) for the first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

Below the first starting port 45, the game ball is from a closed state (basic mode) in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a lottery for winning a normal symbol). A variable starting portion 46 is provided, which can be converted into an open state (special mode) in which a winning (winning ball) is possible or easy.

The variable starting unit 46 detects a second starting port 47 (special drawing starting area) in which the game ball can win (winning) and a second starting port 47 (special drawing starting area) for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. The start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 3), the second start port opening / closing member 48 that converts (variable) the second start port 47 into a closed state and the open state, and the second start port opening / closing member 48 are converted to open / close. A second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 3) is provided for this purpose. Then, when the second starting port 47 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the second starting port 47 is in the open state, the game ball is won (winning). (Entering the ball) is possible or easy.

Further, when a game ball winning (winning) in the second starting port 47 is detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are used as prize balls from the game ball payout device 100. It is designed to be paid out to the upper saucer 11. In addition to paying out the prize balls, a big hit lottery (special game determination) for the second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

Between the first starting port 45 and the variable starting portion 46, a winning port lamp NR (not shown) for causing the periphery of the first starting port 45 and the variable starting portion 46 to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided. It is possible to produce light emission by emitting light from a panel lighting device 76 having a plurality of lamps (full-color LED or the like).

Above the guide member 37 and downstream of the normal gate 44 on the right side, a closed state in which it is impossible to win a game ball (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a big hit lottery of a special symbol). A variable winning section 49 is provided, which converts the (basic aspect) into an open state (special aspect) in which a game ball can be won (winning).

The variable winning unit 49 includes a large winning opening 50 in which a game ball can be won (winning), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (winning) of a game ball in the large winning opening 50 (Fig.). 3), a large winning opening opening / closing member 51 that converts (variable) the large winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing member 51. It is provided. When the large winning opening 50 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the large winning opening 50 is open, the game ball is won (winning ball). ) Is possible or easy.

Further, when the game balls that have won (winned) in the large prize opening 50 are detected by the large winning opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. It will be paid out to 11.

On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, and the large winning opening 50 are won, and the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, A winning ball flow path 52 (not shown) is provided, which receives the game balls detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a and the large winning opening detection switch 50a, and causes them to flow down while being collected.

Further, in the downstream portion of the winning ball flow path 52, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the winning ball flow path 52 after being detected by various detection switches is provided. The winning confirmation detection switch 52a again detects the game ball after being detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the large winning opening detection switch 50a. It is used to determine whether the prize was a proper prize (ball) or an abnormal prize (ball).

On the outside of the game area 5a, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold display 63, a second special symbol hold display 64, In addition, the normal symbol hold display 65, the round number display 66 (see FIG. 3) that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot game (special game) described later is executed, and the jackpot game (special game) during or in a short time game. A main information display device 59 including a right-handed display 67 (see FIG. 3) that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right side area of the game area 5a during the state is provided.

The first special symbol display 60 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The second special symbol display 61 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol, which is performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It is a variable display, and the normal symbol display 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is a vessel.

The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is a jackpot determination random value and a jackpot that are acquired by acquiring a jackpot determination random number value (judgment information) when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the big hit lottery of the first special symbol is performed, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 60, and the stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Will be. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The big hit lottery of the second special symbol is the big hit judgment random value and the big hit by acquiring the big hit judgment random value etc. (judgment information) when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the big hit lottery of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. Will be. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of each special symbol. do. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (big hit mode, loss mode) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

In addition, in this embodiment, "big hit" means a big hit game (special game) in the big hit lottery of the first special symbol (special game judgment) or the big hit lottery of the second special symbol (special game judgment). It refers to the state in which the right to execute is acquired. The "big hit game" refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened in a predetermined mode is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 10 times).

Although the maximum number of open times and the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 50 in each round game are predetermined, a predetermined number of game balls are set in the large winning opening 50 even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When (for example, 9 pieces) wins (balls), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game (special game)" is in an advantageous game state for the player who can easily obtain the prize ball. In this embodiment, it is possible to generate any of a plurality of types of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage to the player, which will be described in detail later.

In the winning lottery of the normal symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, the hit judgment random value is acquired, and the acquired hit judgment random value is compared with the hit judgment value to be "win". Corresponds to determining whether or not. When the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the normal symbol display 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The ordinary symbol display 62 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variation display of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (hit mode or loss mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which the right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a winning lottery of ordinary symbols. The "hit game (auxiliary game)" refers to a game state in which the second starting port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 can be used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) are won (winning), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the "hit game (auxiliary game)" is in a game state in which the variation display of the second special symbol is easily executed (the start condition of the variation display is easily satisfied). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of hit games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The first special symbol hold display 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol (of the first special symbol). It is for displaying the number of rights (first reserved storage) for performing variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of first reserved storage. In addition, although the first hold storage is stored up to four, it may be less than or more than four.

The second special symbol hold display 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. The second special symbol jackpot lottery (of the second special symbol). It is for displaying the number of rights (second hold storage) for performing variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of second hold storage. The maximum number of the second reserved storages is four, but the number may be less than or more than four.

The normal symbol hold display 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and has the right to perform a winning lottery (variable display of the normal symbol) of the normal symbol stored when the game ball wins (passes) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is for displaying the number of (normal figure hold storage), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of normal figure hold storage. It should be noted that although the maximum number of reserved storages for the normal figure is four, the number may be less than or more than four.

The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the big hit lottery of a special symbol, "7" will be stopped and displayed, if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is in a variable display, it will be turned off and "-". It is good to repeat. Before the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the stop result of the previous variation display is displayed by turning on the LED, so when the variation display starts, the variation display can be displayed by starting from turning off the LED. It becomes easier to understand that it has started.

In the lower right inside the game area 5a, a sub first fluctuation display 81, a sub second fluctuation display 82, a sub first hold display 83, a sub second hold display 84, and a sub normal figure fluctuation display 85. , A sub-information display device 80 including a sub-normal figure holding display 86 and a sub-right-handed display 87 for urging a game ball to be launched toward the right side area of the game area 5a (so-called right-handed) is provided.

The sub first variation display 81 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol, and the sub second variation indicator 82 displays the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol. It is for (notifying), and each is composed of one LED. Then, when the variation display of the corresponding special symbol is started, the LED blinks at a predetermined interval (variation display), and when the corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed, the result of the jackpot lottery (lights up or loses in the case of a jackpot). In the case of, the light is turned off) is displayed as a stop.

It should be noted that the sub 1st fluctuation display 81 and the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82 blink and stop during the fluctuation display of the special symbol so that only whether or not the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being performed can be grasped. When it is displayed, it may be turned on or off.

The sub first hold display 83 is for displaying the number of first hold storages, and the sub second hold display 84 is for displaying the number of second hold storages, respectively, left and right. It is composed of two LEDs. Then, when the number of reserved storages is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, and when the number of reserved storages is "1", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off, and the number of reserved storages is "2". At this time, the left and right LEDs light up, the left LED blinks when the hold memory number is "3", the right LED lights up, and the left and right LEDs blink when the hold memory number is "4". ..

The sub-normal map fluctuation display 85 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery, and is composed of one LED. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the LED blinks (variation display) at a predetermined interval. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (lights up in the case of a hit, turns off in the case of a loss) is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the sub-normal symbol variation display 85, it blinks during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and turns on or off when the stop display is displayed so that only whether or not the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being performed can be grasped. You may.

The sub-normal figure hold display 86 is for displaying the number of normal figure hold storages, and is composed of two LEDs arranged side by side. Then, when the number of reserved memory of the normal figure is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, and when the number of stored memory of the normal figure is "1", the LED on the left side is turned on and the LED on the right side is turned off. When the number of stored memory is "2", the left and right LEDs are lit, and when the number of stored memory is "3", the LED on the left side blinks and the LED on the right side is lit, and the number of stored memory is "4". , The left and right LEDs blink.

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the back of the effect space 40a, and is below the effect space 40a and in front of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display having a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is provided, and a character's face is above the effect space 40a. A first movable member 73 imitating the above is provided, and a circular second movable member 74 is provided at the lower part of the effect space 40a.

The image display device including the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, there are a customer waiting demo effect executed during the customer waiting state in which the special symbol variation display is not performed, a variation effect accompanied by the variation display of the effect symbol 70a executed during the special symbol variation display, and the like. be.

The display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) is formed with three columns of variable display areas such as a left side area, a central area, and a right side area, and is displayed in each variable display area. By scrolling the staging symbol 70a in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment), the staging symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner.

The staging symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols showing numbers from "1" to "9", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. Corresponding to (synchronizing with), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed (oscillated display) before the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, and the variation of the special symbol is displayed. Corresponding to the stop display of the display, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed (still display). As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be provided in addition to the symbol indicating a number.

The "temporary stop display" means that the staging symbol 70a sways slightly or the staging symbol 70a is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the staging symbol 70a is stopped (completely stopped). (Not) to say the aspect.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same staging symbols such as "777" or a combination of staging symbols having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is another mode. be. The mode of variable display of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be scrolling in the left-right direction or rotating (rotating) on the spot.

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as reach effects, background images, characters, movies, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), depending on the result of the jackpot lottery. By being displayed on the image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), the player's expectation that the jackpot (special game) will be executed (hereinafter referred to as "big hit winning expectation") has been increased. There is.

Here, the "reach effect" means that a jackpot game is executed for a player in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. It means a variation mode that is expected to occur. For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 70a of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot (big hit result mode), two effect symbols 70a are set in the left side region and the right side region. 7 ”is a mode in which the remaining effect symbol 70a is fluctuating in the central region after being temporarily stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are four types of reach effects: "normal reach effect", "SP reach effect", "SPSP reach effect", and "full rotation reach effect".

In the "normal reach effect", two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is in the center area while the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed. It is a reach effect that is executed in a state where a fluctuating reach state is formed.

The "SP reach effect" is executed after the normal reach effect, and the effect symbol 70a in the state where the reach state is formed is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen, and the effect is higher than the normal reach effect (high expectation of a big hit). ) It is a reach production in which a movie (movie, animation, etc.) is played.

The "SPSP reach effect" is a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect followed by a development effect (see FIG. 62), which is executed after the development effect, and is more effective than the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect (expectation to be a big hit). It is a reach production in which a movie (movie, animation, etc.) with a high) is played.

The "full rotation reach effect" is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed with all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying a big hit. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the expectation of winning a big hit related to the reach effect is higher in the order of normal reach effect <SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect <full rotation reach effect (big hit confirmed).

Further, in order to display the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the current number of first hold storages, on the display unit of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). 1st hold icon display area 70B and a second hold icon display area 70D for displaying a number of second hold icons corresponding to the current number of second hold icons (U2). And the icon display area 70C for displaying the (related) icon corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) being executed is formed (see FIG. 47).

The first hold icon display area 70B is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70B1, a second display unit 70B2, a third display unit 70B3, a fourth display unit 70B4, and the like (each). The reference numerals are not shown), and each display unit 70B1 to 70B4 displays a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1). That is, the number of the first hold icons is increased or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease of the first special symbol hold number (U1).

Specifically, the first display unit 70B1 displays the first hold icon H11 indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70B2 displays 2 First, the first hold icon H12 indicating the first hold memory on which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 70B3. The first hold icon H13 indicating the first hold memory is displayed, and the first hold icon H14 showing the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 70B4. Will be done.

The second hold icon display area 70D is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70D1, a second display unit 70D2, a third display unit 70D3, a fourth display unit 70D4, and the like (each). The reference numerals are not shown), and each display unit 70D1 to 70D4 displays a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2). That is, the number of the second hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of the second special symbol hold (U2).

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 displays the second hold icon H21 indicating the second hold storage in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70D2 displays 2 Second, the second hold icon H22 indicating the second hold memory on which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is displayed, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 70D3. The second hold icon H23 indicating the second hold memory is displayed, and the second hold icon H24 showing the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "first hold number" and the "second special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "second hold number".

The icon display area 70C is the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B corresponding to the start of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). When the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 of the hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts), the icon TH is displayed, and at the end of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). The icon TH disappears (erases). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). In the present embodiment, the "first hold icon", the "second hold icon", and the "corresponding icon" may be collectively referred to as an "icon".

The first movable member 73 can perform staging light emission by lighting the first movable member LED (full color), which is a part of the panel lighting device 76 (see FIG. 3), in a predetermined light emitting mode. In the vertical direction between the standby position (origin position) located above and the staging position located below due to the driving force of the first movable member drive motor that is a part of the panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 3). It is possible to perform the staging operation by moving to, and the first position detection sensor (not shown) detects that the position is at the origin.

The second movable member 74 can perform staging light emission by lighting the second movable member LED (full color), which is a part of the panel lighting device 76 (see FIG. 3), in a predetermined light emitting mode. In the vertical direction between the standby position (origin position) located below and the staging position located above due to the driving force of the second movable member drive motor that is a part of the panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 3). It is possible to perform the staging operation by moving to, and the second position detection sensor (not shown) detects that the position is at the origin.
Further, the second movable member 74 is provided with a rotating body 74a on the back surface thereof, and the rotating body 74a is, for example, clockwise and counterclockwise by the driving force of the drive motor provided in the second movable member 74. It is rotatable.
Although the "rotating body 74a" is given as an example, it may be provided with a member that performs other operations (for example, protrusion) without being limited to rotation.

Since the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are designed so that their production positions partially overlap with each other, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 basically operate at the same time. By not doing so, they do not collide with each other.

If the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 do not collide with each other, at the stage where one movable member moves to the effect position and then returns to a position that does not overlap with the effect position of the other movable member. The other movable member may be moved to the staging position.
Further, for example, if the second movable member 74 is arranged on the back side (Z direction) from the first movable member 73 (the arrangement may be reversed) so as not to collide with each other, the first movable member 73 and the first movable member 73 and the first movable member 73 can be arranged. 2 The movable member 74 may be operated at the same time.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, from a game ball payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize ball, ball lending), island equipment, etc. A main control device 110A (not shown) incorporating a game ball storage unit 101 (not shown) that stores the supplied game balls and supplies them to the game ball payout device 100, and a main control board 110 that collectively controls the progress of the game. ), A payout control device 120A (not shown) having a built-in payout control board 120 that controls the game ball payout device 100 in response to a payout control command from the main control board 110, and an effect control command from the main control board 110. An effect control device 130A (not shown) with a built-in effect control board 130 that controls the effect according to the situation, and a power supply device 160A (not shown) with a built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices. , A game information output terminal board 90 (see FIG. 3) for outputting game information (game signal) is provided outside the game machine.

(Composition of the game board)
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 5 in the embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the game board 5.

The game board 5 is composed of a board unit 500 constituting the front side of the game board 5 and a back surface unit 501 constituting the rear side of the game board 5.

The board unit 500 has a game plate 500a made of transparent resin in which a game area 5a is formed on the surface of the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 described above, and a window portion is formed so that the rear can be visually recognized. ..

Then, inside the game area 5a of the game board 500a, the above-mentioned decorative frame 40, the general winning opening 43, the solenoid gate 44 (gate detection switch 44a), the first starting port 45 (first starting port detection switch 45a), and the variable Starting unit 46 (second starting port 47, second starting port detection switch 47a, second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b), variable winning unit 49 (large winning opening 50, large winning opening detection switch 50a, large winning opening opening / closing member 51) , A large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) is provided.

Further, at the lower right of the game plate 500a, a certificate stamp plate 502 to which a certificate stamp having identification information unique to the game machine 1 is attached is provided so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction with the left side as an axis. Fixtures 503a for detachably attaching the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 are provided at the four corners of the 500a.

The fixture 503a located at the lower right of the game plate 500a is normally covered with the certificate stamp plate 502, and is exposed when the right side of the certificate stamp plate is pinched with a fingertip and rotated toward the left side.

The fixture 503a is provided at the operation portion located on the front surface side of the game plate 500a, the shaft portion extending from the operation portion to the back surface side of the game plate 500a, and the tip end of the shaft portion, and the back surface of the game plate 500a. It is equipped with an engaging piece located on the side, and by operating the operation unit, the engaging piece changes between the first state (non-engaged posture) and the second state (engaged posture). There is.

The back surface unit 501 has a unit base 501a in which the front surface is formed in a concave chamber shape and a window portion that makes the rear view visible is formed. In the concave chamber, a second image display device 71 is formed. , A movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) and the like are provided, and a first image display device 70 is provided behind the window portion. Further, an effect control device 130A is provided on the rear side of the first image display device 70, and a main control device 110A is provided below the effect control device 130A. In the following, the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) may be referred to as a board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74).

At the four corners of the unit base 501a, fixed receiving portions 503b for detachably attaching the board surface unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 by engaging with the engaging pieces of the fixing tool 503a described above are provided.

When the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 are attached, the certificate stamp plate 502 is opened and the engaging pieces of the four fixtures 503a are set to the first state (non-engaging posture). Then, the male connector CN provided at the tip of the harness HN derived from various electronic components (various solenoids, various switches) provided on the board unit 500 is passed through the through hole HA provided on the right side portion of the back surface unit 501. After that, when the back surface of the board unit 500 and the front surface of the back surface unit 501 are brought into contact with each other, the engaging piece of the fixture 503a is in a state of entering the inside of the fixing receiving portion 503b.

In this state, when the engaging piece is set to the second state (engaging posture) by turning the operating portions of the four fixtures 503a, the engaging piece engages with the fixed receiving portion 503b, and the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 And are fixed. After that, when the male connector CN provided at the tip of the harness HN derived from various electronic components (various solenoids, various switches) is connected to the female connector of the main control device 110A and the certificate stamp plate 502 is closed, the board unit 500 is opened. And the installation work of the back unit 501 is completed.

On the other hand, when removing the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501, the male connector CN connected to the female connector of the main control device 110A is pulled out to open the certificate stamp plate 502. After that, when the engaging piece is set to the first state by turning the operating portions of the four fixtures 503a, the engagement between the engaging piece and the fixed receiving portion 503b is released.

In this state, when the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 are separated from each other, the engaging pieces of the four fixtures 503a exit from the fixed receiving portion 503b. After that, when the male connector CN provided at the tip of the harness HN is pulled out from the through hole HA, the removal work of the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 is completed.

In this embodiment, in addition to replacing only the gaming board 5 (a set of the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501), it is also possible to replace only the board unit 500 from the viewpoint of a like-new game machine 1. Therefore, although the attachment / detachment of the board unit 500 and the back surface unit 501 in a state where the game board 5 is not attached to the game board mounting frame 3 has been described here, the game board 5 in a state where the game board 5 is attached to the game board mounting frame 3. It is also possible to replace only the board unit 500.

Specifically, in a state where the game board 5 is attached to the game board mounting frame 3, only the back surface unit 501 is fixed to the game board mounting frame 3 via a lock mechanism, and is locked. By preventing the board unit 500 from being fixed by the mechanism, it is possible to replace (like new) only the board unit 500. Therefore, when replacing only the board unit 500, it is advisable to perform the above-mentioned removal operation after opening the glass frame 4.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 is a main control unit including a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, and a main RAM 110c (corresponding to a volatile storage means) serving as a work area during arithmetic processing. It is equipped with 110 m, an input port for main control, an output port, and the like. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the game, thereby controlling devices (various solenoids and various displays). The device) is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands (data) can be communicated in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. The command (data) can be communicated in only one direction from the 110 to the effect control board 130.

The memory area of the main control unit 110m includes a memory area allocated to the main ROM 110b and a memory area allocated to the main RAM 110c.

Access to the memory area of the main ROM 110b is prohibited: a game ROM area in which programs and data related to the progress of the game are stored, and an information ROM area in which programs and data related to the performance display of the game machine are stored. A vector table in which an unused area of 16 bytes or more in which "0" is stored, a ROM comment area in which data such as a program title and version are stored, and a start address of a timer interrupt process described later are set. The area and the HW parameter area in which parameters such as the start address and the end address of the access prohibited area are set are arranged in order.

The game ROM area contains a game program area in which a program related to the progress of the game is stored, a first unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and data related to the progress of the game. A game data area to be stored and a second unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored are arranged in order.

The information ROM area includes an information program area in which a program related to the performance display of the gaming machine is stored, an unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and data related to the performance display of the gaming machine. The information data areas in which are stored are arranged in order.

In the memory area of the main RAM 110c, a game RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing a game program and an information RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing an information program are arranged in order. There is.

The game RWM area temporarily stores the game work area used as the work by the game program, the first unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and the data being processed by the game program. A game stack area for temporarily evacuating and a second unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored are arranged in order.

The game work area changes depending on the progress of the game, the set value area for storing the set value, the judgment information area for storing the judgment information (checksum described later) for judging an abnormality in the RWM area, and the game progress. Game data areas for storing game data are arranged in order.

The information RWM area temporarily saves the information work area used as the work by the information program, the unused area in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and the data being processed by the information program. Information stack areas are arranged in order.

In the information work area, a performance information area for storing information related to the performance of the gaming machine 1 and an error information area for storing information related to various error determinations are arranged in order.

Hereinafter, a game area (game ROM area, game RWM area) for processing based on the game program and an information area (information ROM area, information RWM area) for processing based on the information program Explain the relationship.

When the main CPU 110a performs processing based on the game program, it basically refers to the game data area and also refers to and updates the contents of the game RWM area while using the game RWM area as a work. ing. In addition, when performing processing based on an information program, the information data area is basically referred to, and the contents of the information RWM area are referred to and updated while using the information RWM area as a work. ing.

However, in the process based on the game program, the content of the information RWM area cannot be updated, but it can be referred to. Further, in the process based on the information program, the contents of the game RWM area cannot be updated, but can be referred to.

Then, when performing processing based on the information program, in the processing based on the game program, after saving the flag register in the game RWM area, the information program is called to execute the processing based on the information program, and the information is used. Immediately after the processing based on the program is completed and the program returns to the game program, the flag register is returned from the game RWM area.

Immediately after the start of the information program, the stack pointer of the game stack area is saved in the information RWM area, and then the stack pointer of the information stack area is set, and all the registers used in the game program are used in the information RWM area. All the registers used in the game program are returned from the information RWM area immediately before the end of the information program, and the stack pointer in the game stack area is returned.

By doing so, it is possible to protect the data used by the game program when performing processing based on the information program, and inconvenience occurs when the information program returns to the game program. There will be no such thing.

The input port of the main control board 110 has an out ball detection switch 39a, a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting port detection switch 45a, a second starting port detection switch 47a, and a large winning opening detection switch 50a. , The winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, the radio wave detection sensor 54a, the RWM clear switch 111a, the setting key switch 112a, the information display 113, the payout control board 120, and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

The output port of the main control board 110 has a second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, a winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special. Symbol hold indicator 63, 2nd special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, right-handed indicator 67, status confirmation indicator 68, game information output terminal board 90, payout control board 120, an effect control board 130, and the like are connected. Drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various indicators, and games notified to the outside of the gaming machine (hall computer, etc.) from the game information output terminal board via the output port. Information etc. are output.

The payout control board 120 is a secondary control board that controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout command from the main control board 110 and also controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launcher 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input port for payout control, an output port, and the like. .. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area, and performs a game ball payout device. 100 is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, and the like.

The input port of the payout control unit 121 has an open detection switch 31a, a saucer full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, and a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101. And the like are connected, and the payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout control unit 121 drives a payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 to perform control to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and is controlled by the payout ball detection switch 100a. When the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is detected, the control of paying out the game balls is terminated.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input port, an output port, and the like. A touch sensor 15a and a firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the firing control unit 122, and a ball feed solenoid 11b, a firing solenoid 28b, and the like are connected to the output port of the firing control unit 122. ing.

When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 allows the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b to be energized. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 15 has changed due to the detection signal from the launch volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch intensity is set according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. The solenoid 28b is driven to launch a game ball.

The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft. When the rotating shaft rotates, the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A. .. Since the operation of the launch solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the launch control unit 122, the launch of the game ball in one minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The effect control board 130 is a slave control board (subordinate control means) that controls the effect (performed by the game machine 1) related to the game based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m provided with a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main). Display / sound control unit 140 that controls the liquid crystal), the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), the sound output device 9 (speaker), etc., the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the button drive device 17b, and the panel. It is provided with a lamp / drive control unit 150 that controls a lighting device 76, a panel drive device 75, and the like, and an input port, an output port, and the like for staging control.

The sub CPU 130a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out a game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby receiving a command received from the main control board 110. Controls are performed to cause various control units (display / voice control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150) to execute various effects in response to input signals from the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a (display / voice control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150). Output data and commands).

An effect button detection switch 17a, a cross key detection switch 19a, a button position detection sensor (not shown), and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 19 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 19a is detected. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing is performed to execute an effect according to the detection signal.

The display / voice control unit 140 is controlled to display a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display) in response to a command from the effect control unit 130m. Or control the audio output device 9 to output a predetermined audio.

The display / audio control unit 140 includes a centralized CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, an integrated ROM 143 that stores an integrated control program, an integrated control unit 141 that has an integrated RAM 144 that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and VDP as an image processor ( An image control unit 145 composed of a Video Display Processor), a CGROM 146 in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame buffer and the like provided inside the image control unit 145 and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. It includes a VRAM 147, a voice control unit 148 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 149 in which voice data and the like are stored, an input / output port and the like.

The control CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the display control program stored in the control ROM 143, performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the control RAM 144 as a work area, and receives the command from the effect control unit 130 m. Controls the image control unit 145 and the voice control unit 148 to execute various effects (outputs data and commands) in response to an effect instruction command or the like.

The general ROM 143 is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for the purpose are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation constituting a specific content of an effect by an image, and the animation pattern is associated with animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transparency, etc.), drawing method. , The duty ratio which is a parameter of the brightness of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is included.

The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 that stores various image data, and is stored in the CGROM 146 and commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the general control unit 141 (general CPU 142). The drawing data that is the source of the video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the image data. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image and a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol. , Character images, and material data representing individual images such as dialogue images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame composed of composite (superimposed) individual images.

The CGROM 146 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., which are a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 146 is read out in image data units by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 146 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 146 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 143 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the control unit 141 (control CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and a second image display device 71 (sub). It has a frame buffer area and the like corresponding to the liquid crystal display).

This frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further has a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) uses the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 as a "drawing frame buffer" in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on the instruction (display list) from the control unit 141 (control CPU 142). The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), which draws on the image, reads the drawing data from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area, generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read drawing data, and The data is output to the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) to display various images.

An operating clock is supplied to the image control unit 145 (VDP) from the crystal oscillator, and by dividing the operating clock, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display are displayed. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is generated, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) Output to. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 second = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be set to 60 fps (1/60 second = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 60 times per second.

Further, a general-purpose image data is converted into a predetermined image format and output between the image control unit 145, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). The board 72 is connected. The general-purpose board 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) for displaying image data and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). For example, the difference in resolution between when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots) is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots x 768 dots) is connected. Absorb.

The voice control unit 148 is connected to the voice output device 9, and based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). 2 Control is performed to output audio data, music data (BGM, SE), etc. from the audio output device 9 in accordance with the display of the image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

The lamp / drive control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the effect from the effect control unit 130 m. In response to the received effect instruction command or the like, control is performed for the controlled device such as various lighting devices and various drive devices to perform a predetermined effect (data and commands are output).

A frame lighting device 10, a handle light emitting device 15c, a button driving device 17b, a panel lighting device 76, and a sub information display device 80 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit. Lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the panel lighting device 76, and the sub information display device 80 based on various production data (including commands) transmitted from the 130m (sub CPU 130a). It controls and controls drive sources such as motors and solenoids of the button drive device 17b and the panel drive device 75.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for operating the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply as the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, etc.). It is supplied to the staging control board 130 and various electronic components). The power supply board 160 includes a power failure detection circuit 162 that detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure) is provided.

Further, the power supply board 160 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, staging control board 130 and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. Even if the power switch is in the OFF state, the supply of the backup power supply to the main control board 110 is maintained.

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a in which the power failure detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal is in a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state.

The backup power supply circuit 163 is provided with a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is applied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power cut (power failure) after the recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. The backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the staging control board 130.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a "low-probability gaming state" and a "high-probability gaming state" as states relating to the jackpot lottery of special symbols, and as a state relating to the second starting port opening / closing member 48 possessed by the second starting port 47. It has a "non-time saving game state" and a "time saving game state".

In this embodiment, the following three gaming states are provided.
(1) Low-probability non-time-saving gaming state that is "low-probability gaming state" and "non-time-saving gaming state" (2) Low-probability time-saving gaming state that is "low-probability gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" (3) " High-probability time-saving game state that is both "high-probability game state" and "time-saving game state"

The gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state is set to the "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. I will call it. In the present embodiment, the "low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state" and the "high-accuracy time-saving gaming state" may be referred to as "specific gaming states" because they are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. ..

In the present embodiment, the "low-probability gaming state" is a big hit in the big hit lottery of the special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47. It refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability is set as low as 1/299, for example. On the other hand, the "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as, for example, 1 / 59.8. .. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state". It should be noted that the change from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game described later is completed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, four stages of setting values consisting of setting values 1 to 4 are provided, and depending on each stage, the winning probability of the jackpot in the "low probability gaming state" and the "high probability" are provided. The winning probability of the jackpot in the "game state" is different. For example, assuming that the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is the value of the set value 1, at the setting value 4, the jackpot winning probability in the "low probability gaming state" is, for example, 1/256, and the jackpot winning probability in the "high probability gaming state" is set to 1/256. The winning probability is, for example, 1/46. Although the values of the setting value 2 and the setting value 3 are omitted, the setting value 1 is set so that the winning probability of the big hit is gradually increased. In terms of the degree of advantage, the setting value 1 <setting value 2 The relationship is <set value 3 <set value 4.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high-probability gaming state is referred to as "probability variation jackpot". In addition, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called "normal jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" is a change in the average of the normal symbols corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the normal symbols performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44. It refers to a game state in which the time is set longer than the "time saving game state", and the opening time of the second starting port 47 when a winner is won is set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a winning lottery for the normal symbol is performed, and the normal symbol display 62 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. For example, the stop display is displayed after 30 seconds. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, the second starting port 47 is controlled in the open mode for, for example, 0.18 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" is the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44. It means a game state that is set shorter than the "non-time saving game state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 47 when winning is set to be, for example, 2 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving game state". .. Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example 127. It is set as high as / 128. Therefore, in the "time saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal drawing gate 44, the second starting port 47 is more likely to be controlled in the open mode than in the "non-time saving gaming state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving gaming state" has more advantages than the "non-time-saving gaming state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. Is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. .. Further, in the non-time saving game state, the probability of winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be, for example, 0/128.

(Type of jackpot game)
Next, the types of jackpot games will be described.

In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpot games that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45, "first jackpot game", "second jackpot game", and "first" There are "1st jackpot game" and "2nd jackpot game" as types of jackpot games that have "3 jackpot games" and can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47. is doing.

In the "first big hit game", a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened for up to 29 seconds and then the big winning opening 50 is closed for 2 seconds is executed up to 10 times. In the round game, one round game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

After the end of the first big hit game, the high-accuracy time-saving game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

The "second big hit game" is to execute a round game up to 10 times. After the end of the second big hit game, the game is set to the low-probability short-time game state until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 100 times.

The "third big hit game" is to execute a round game up to four times. After the end of the third big hit game, the high-accuracy time-saving game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

It should be noted that the number of variable display times (in this embodiment, the above-mentioned 100 times or 10000 times) of the specific game state (high-probability short-time game state, low-probability short-time game state) set after the big hit game is referred to as "high probability". It may be expressed as "number of times" or "time reduction number of times".

In the present embodiment, the types of jackpot games are three types, but the types are not limited to the three types, and may be less than or more than three types. Further, the opening time of the big winning opening opening / closing member 51 is 29 seconds regardless of which big hit game (1st big hit game to 3rd big hit game), but the opening time does not have to be 29 seconds and is round. The opening time may differ depending on the game.

(Type of winning game)
Next, the types of hits will be described.

In the present embodiment, as the types of winning games that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the Fuzu Gate 44, there are "first winning game" and "second winning game". If it is in a non-time-saving game state when the winning lottery is executed, it is a "first winning game", and if it is in a time-saving game state when the winning lottery is executed, it is a "second winning game".

The "first hit game" means that the second starting port 47 is opened for up to 0.18 seconds. That is, it is a hit game in which the second start opening opening / closing member 48 is opened once.

The "second hit game" means that the second starting port 47 is opened for up to 2 seconds, then closed for up to 1.5 seconds, and then opened again for up to 2 seconds. That is, it is a hit game in which the second start opening opening / closing member 48 is opened twice.

In the first hit game and the second hit game, the hit game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the second start opening 47 even before the opening time elapses.

In this way, in the "short-time game state", the game ball is easily won in the second starting port 47, and the player has an advantage in the game without consuming the game ball, as compared with the "non-time-saving game state". It is possible to proceed.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol as described later, and the table is stored in the main ROM 110b.

As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol. (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" determines at least the determination result of the jackpot and the variation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed at the time of a big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a big hit. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 4, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) so that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. ), The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, and a special symbol hold number (U1 or U2). ), The reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol variation time are determined based on the special symbol variation random value.

Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern designation command) is generated, and the information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Here, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", a command for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 60 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 45 is shown, and the MODE data is as follows. When it is "E7H", a command for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 47 is shown.

Further, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content such as the effect symbol 70a is determined based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 4, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 70a are described as a reference.

Here, as the effect contents, "normal variation" and "shortening variation" mean that a plurality of effect symbols 70a fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching, and are referred to as normal variation. It differs from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation. Since the normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, and full rotation reach are as described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

Further, the "pseudo-continuous notice" means the "number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed", and the "pseudo-continuous notice" means the effect during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big hit lottery. It means a notice by a variation mode in which the symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and then changed again to perform the variation and the temporary stop of the effect symbol 70a a plurality of times.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main processing in the main control board 110. This main process is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 160 to the main CPU 110a.

First, the main CPU 110a performs the initial setting process in step S10. Specifically, the preparation process for starting the control of the game, the setting change process for changing the set value based on the setting change operation, and the initialization of the predetermined RWM area of the main RAM 110c based on the RWM clear operation. RWM clear processing, setting confirmation processing for confirming the set value based on the setting confirmation operation, and for initial operation of various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided in the board unit 500. Performs initial operation processing of the drive source of. The details of the initial setting process will be described later.

In step S50, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination random value and the reach determination random value, and in step S51, the jackpot determination initial random value, the special symbol determination initial random value, the hit determination initial random value, The initial random number value for normal symbol determination is updated.

In step S52, the main CPU 110a detects a voltage drop indicating the occurrence of a voltage drop of the power supply from the power failure detection circuit 162 of the power supply board 160 (for example, the power supply supplied at 24 volts drops to less than 18 volts). Determine if a signal is being input. If the voltage drop detection signal is not input, the process is transferred to step S50, and if the voltage drop detection signal is input, the process is transferred to step S53.

In step S53, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the voltage drop detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds). If the input is continued for a predetermined period, the process is transferred to step S54 assuming that a complete power failure has occurred, and if the input is not continued for a predetermined period, the power supply can be momentarily dropped in voltage. The process is transferred to step S52 as having the property.

In step S54, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption, and in step S55, issues a power cutoff designation command for notifying the payout control board 120 that the power cutoff process has started. Send. As a result, the payout control board 120 that has received the power cutoff designation command sends a remaining payout number designation command indicating the remaining payout number of the game balls stored in the payout RAM 121c.

In step S56, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the remaining payout number designation command has been received. If the remaining payout number designation command has not been received, the process is transferred to step S57, and if the remaining payout number designation command is received, the process is transferred to step S58.

In step S57, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the waiting time for waiting for the reception of the remaining payout number designation command has elapsed. If the standby time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S56, and if the standby time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S58 assuming that normal communication with the payout control board 120 cannot be performed.

In step S58, the main CPU 110a saves the number of payouts in the payout counter set in the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. Specifically, if the remaining payout number specification command is received, the remaining payout number specified by the remaining payout number specification command is saved, and if the remaining payout number specification command is not received, the remaining payout number is specified. Save "0" as the number of payouts. The remaining number of payouts saved here is referred to in the payout control process of timer interrupt described later, and a command for specifying the number of payouts according to the number of remaining payouts is transmitted to the payout control board 120 after the power is restored. become.

The main CPU 110a clears the output port in step S59. As a result, the output state of the output port is initialized, and the operations of various indicators and various drive sources (motors, solenoids) are stopped.

In step S60, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c and saves it in a predetermined area of the game RWM area. By doing so, it becomes possible to determine the data abnormality of the game RWM area by the checksum at the next power-on.

The main CPU 110a saves a backup flag indicating that the data of the main RAM 110c is backed up (power recovery) in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c in step S61, and prohibits RWM access in step S62. After that, it waits until the power supply is completely cut off.

In this way, when the supply of the operating power supply (18 volts or more) required for the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started, the initial setting process is performed, but with the occurrence of a momentary power failure (voltage drop to less than 18 volts). When the supply of operating power is restarted, the initial setting process is not performed. That is, even if the setting change operation, the setting confirmation operation, and the RWM clear operation are performed for some reason when the momentary power failure occurs, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, and the RWM clear process are not executed. The machine will not perform unintended operations, and it will be possible to ensure the reliability of the game machine.

(Initial setting process of main control board)
The initial setting process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process of the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a prohibits all interruptions in step S11, performs initial CPU settings such as internal register settings in step S12, and performs start-up waiting processing for other control boards in step S13. Specifically, the payout control board 120 and the staging control board 130 are waited for one second so that the command is not missed from the main control board 110.

The main CPU 110a permits access to the RWM area of the main RAM 110c in step S14, and transmits a launch permission designation command to the payout control board 120 in step S15. As a result, the payout control unit 121 performs a process for permitting the launch of the game ball by the game ball launcher 26.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is saved in the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is saved, the process is moved to step S17 assuming that the power is restored, and if the backup flag is not saved, the power is turned on for the first time or irregular power restoration (steps S18 to step). The process is transferred to step S18 assuming that the power is restored from the power failure during execution of S35).

In step S17, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and clears the backup flag saved in the game RWM area.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S18 whether or not there has been a setting change operation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 112a and the RWM clear switch 111a are in the ON state. If there is a setting change operation, the process is transferred to step S19 as a transition to the setting change mode, and if there is no setting change operation, the process is transferred to step S20.

The main CPU 110a performs a setting change process (game program) in step S19. Specifically, based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 111a, a process for changing (updating) the set value (probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination) at the stage of the advantage degree of the game is performed. The details of the setting change process will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S24.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum saved in the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c and the checksum calculated in step S17 match. If the checksum is normal (the data in the RWM area is normal), the process is transferred to step S21, and if the checksum is not normal (the data in the RWM area is abnormal), the process is performed in step S22. To move.

If the backup flag is not saved, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, assuming that the power is turned on for the first time or the above-mentioned irregular power recovery, and the process is performed in step S22. Will be transferred.

In step S21, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set value in the set value (during game) area is within an appropriate range (here, 1 to 4). When it is determined that the set value in the set value (during game) area is within the appropriate range, the process is transferred to step S23, and when it is determined that the set value in the set value (during game) area is not in the appropriate range. , The process is transferred to step S22.

The "set value (during game) area" is an area in which the set value is saved when the setting change mode is not set, and is an area in which the fixed set value is saved. The set value range in the set value (during game) area is "1 to 4", which is a value obtained by adding +1 to the set value in the set value (changing) area.
The "setting value (changing) area" is an area in which the setting value being set is temporarily saved in the setting change mode. The set value range in the set value (changing) area is 0 to 3, which is -1 from the set value in the set value (during game) area.
The term "set value area" means "set value (during game) area" and "set value (changing) area".

In step S22, the main CPU 110a performs non-recoverable error processing (game program). Specifically, after displaying error information "E" indicating an unrecoverable error on the information display 113 and transmitting an unrecoverable error designation command indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred on the effect control board 130. , Prohibits timer interruption After setting interrupt prohibition and clearing the output port, an unrecoverable error signal (security signal) indicating the occurrence of an unrecoverable error is output from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90. Then, the process of waiting until the power supply is completely cut off is performed. As a result, the effect control board 130 is to perform a process for executing the non-recoverable error notification indicating that the non-recoverable error has occurred.

The "unrecoverable error" is an error state in which the game is not controlled (it does not shift to the game control), and is not cleared unless the setting change process is executed. Therefore, when an unrecoverable error occurs, even if the power switch provided on the power supply board 160 is turned off and then turned on without the setting change operation, the power switch is not canceled and the setting is made. The power switch must be turned on with the change operation. It should be noted that during an unrecoverable error, the presence or absence of signal input from various input devices (various switches, various sensors) is not monitored at all.

"Unrecoverable error notification" displays an unrecoverable error screen ("Unrecoverable error. Please change the settings") to let the image display device recognize that an unrecoverable error has occurred. Or, the frame lighting device 10 or the panel lighting device 76 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, red) until the power is turned off, or the sound output device 9 indicates that a recovery error has occurred. It is to output an error sound ("It is an unrecoverable error" + buzzer sound) until the power is turned off.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S23 whether or not the RWM clear operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a is in the ON state. If there is an RWM clear operation, the process is transferred to step S24 as if the RWM clear operation is performed, and if there is no RWM clear operation, the process is transferred to step S27.

The main CPU 110a performs an RWM clearing process (game program) in step S24. Specifically, based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 111a, a process for initializing the control state of the game (initializing the area other than the set value area of the game RWM area) is performed. The details of the RWM clearing process will be described later.

In step S25, the main CPU 110a performs a drive source initial operation process (game program). Specifically, various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided on the board unit 500 and operated by the main control board 110 according to the progress of the game are provided for a predetermined period. The process for initial operation is performed. The details of the initial operation of various drive sources will be described later.

In step S26, the main CPU 110a issues a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized and the current game state (here, a non-time-saving game state as a normal game state). It is transmitted to the substrate 130 and the process is transferred to step S33. As a result, the effect control board 130 performs a process for executing the power-on notification indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized.

"Power-on notification" is to display the initial screen (background image and initial effect symbol "135") at the time of power-on to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has been initialized, or to display a frame. It indicates that the lighting device 10 or the lighting device 76 for the panel is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or the RWM area is initialized from the audio output device 9. The power-on notification sound (“RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound) is output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).
In the power-on notification, the RWM area was cleared on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 instead of displaying the initial screen on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71. A display for notifying that may be displayed.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S27 whether or not the setting confirmation operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 112a is in the ON state. If there is a setting confirmation operation, the process is transferred to step S28 as a transition to the setting confirmation mode, and if there is no setting confirmation operation, the control state of the game is returned to the state before the power was turned off. The process is transferred to step S30.

The main CPU 110a performs a setting confirmation process (game program) in step S28. Specifically, a process is performed to display the set value saved in the set value (during game) area of the game RWM area on the information display 113. The details of the setting confirmation process will be described later.

In step S29, the main CPU 110a performs a drive source initial operation process (game program). Specifically, processing is performed to initially operate the various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) described above for a predetermined period. The details of the initial operation of various drive sources will be described later.

In step S30, the main CPU 110a sets the RWM area at the time of power restoration, such as clearing (clearing 0) the checksum saved in the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

In step S31, the main CPU 110a transmits a power restoration designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure to the effect control board 130. As a result, the effect control board 130 is to perform a process for executing the power recovery notification indicating that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off by ending the setting confirmation notification and the like.

"Power recovery notification" is to display the power recovery screen for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) in order to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off, or for a frame. It indicates that the lighting device 10 or the panel lighting device 76 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or the power supply is restored from the audio output device 9 (from a power failure). The power restoration notification sound (buzzer sound) is output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

In step S32, the main CPU 110a transmits other commands (special symbol storage designation command, ordinary symbol storage designation command, etc., which will be described later) to the effect control board 130. As a result, the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of special figure reservations, and the image display device is processed to display the first reservation icon and the second reservation icon.

In step S33, the main CPU 110a transmits a set value designation command to the effect control board 130. This makes it possible for the staging control board 130 to grasp the current set value. The setting value designation command may be transmitted to the staging control board 130 before the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is transmitted. Further, the setting value designation command may be transmitted at each start of the variable display of the special symbol, or may be transmitted at each start of the jackpot game.

The main CPU 110a activates a CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds) in step S34, and permits all interrupts in step S35 to control the progress of the game (main control). The timer interrupt of the board 110) is started, and the initial setting process of this time is completed.

That is, from the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the initial setting process is completed, the state is before the start before the game progress control is started, and after the initial setting process is completed, the game progress control is performed. It will be ready for the game to be played.

As described above, since a plurality of conditions (operations) are set for the setting change operation, the RWM clear operation, and the setting confirmation operation, it is not possible to easily change the setting, clear the RWM, or confirm the setting. , It is possible to suppress fraudulent activities and improve the security of gaming machines.

In addition, the number of conditions (operations) set for the setting change operation is larger than the conditions (operations) set for the RWM clear operation and setting confirmation operation, which is the most illegal setting change. It is possible to increase the security of events in which acts are likely to occur, and it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts.

In addition, if the checksum is abnormal (including the case where the backup flag is not saved), the non-recoverable error processing is executed to stop the progress of the game, so that the gaming machine operates unexpectedly. It is possible to improve the reliability of the gaming machine without causing trouble to the gaming store and the player.

Also, if the value in the set value (during game) area is not in the proper range, that is, if the previous power failure may have occurred during the setting change, an unrecoverable error occurs even if the checksum is normal. By executing the process and stopping the progress of the game, the game does not proceed in a state where the setting value not intended by the game store is set, and the reliability of the game machine is improved. It becomes possible.

Further, while the setting is being changed (during the setting change mode) or the setting is being confirmed (during the setting confirmation mode), the state confirmation display 68, the first image display device 70, and the second image display are displayed on the front surface (front surface) of the game machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the setting is being changed by checking the device 71, the frame lighting device 10, and the panel lighting device 76, and on the back surface (back surface), the setting is being changed by checking the information display 113. It is possible to recognize that there is. That is, it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting is being changed from either the front surface (front surface) or the back surface (back surface) of the gaming machine 1.

The setting change operation, the RWM clear operation, and the setting confirmation operation may include that the open detection switch 31a is in the ON state as a condition. By doing so, since the conditions are increased, fraudulent acts can be suppressed, and the security of the gaming machine can be further improved.

If the checksum is determined to be abnormal in step S20, the unrecoverable error processing is executed. However, when the checksum is determined to be abnormal, the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c is set. The initial value "1" may be saved in the value area, and the process may be transferred to step S24.

In addition, the power-on designation command and power recovery designation command are sent including information indicating the current game status, but after the power-on designation command and power recovery designation command are sent, the current game status is sent. You may send a game state specification command indicating.

Further, by not determining the presence / absence of the setting changing flag, the unrecoverable error processing may not be performed even if the previous power failure occurs during the setting change.

Further, when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, the checksum of the game RWM area (excluding the set value area) is calculated, but the checksum of the entire RWM area is calculated. Alternatively, the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the information RWM area may be calculated separately, and if one of the checksums is abnormal, the checksum may be shifted to the unrecoverable error processing. ..

(Main control board setting change processing)
The setting change process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a setting change process of the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a performs output processing of the setting changing signal (security signal) in step S19-1. Specifically, the output of the setting changing signal (security signal) indicating that the setting is being changed is started from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90. The setting changing signal (security signal) continues to be output while the setting is being changed, and even after the setting change is completed, the output is continued for 200 ms and then the output is terminated.

In step S19-2, a status confirmation display indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed on the status confirmation display 68. Specifically, one LED of the status confirmation display 68 is turned on. This makes it possible for the game clerk to know that the setting is being changed by checking the status confirmation display 68.

In step S19-3, the main CPU 110a transmits a setting change designation command to the effect control board 130. As a result, the effect control board 130 is to perform a process for executing the setting change notification for notifying that the setting value is being changed.

The "setting change notification" is to display a setting changing screen indicating that the set value is being changed on the first image display device 70 or the second image display device 71, or to display a frame lighting device 10 or board lighting. The device 76 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) while the setting is changed. The voice output device 9 may output a setting change notification sound (“setting is being changed”) indicating that the setting is being changed. As a result, the game clerk can grasp that the setting is being changed by checking the first image display device 70, the second image display device 71, the frame lighting device 10, the panel lighting device 76, and the audio output device 9. It becomes possible.

In step S19-4, the main CPU 110a decrements the set value of the set value (during game) area by -1 and saves it in the set value (changing) area, and in step S19-5, the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. Initialize (clear 0) the set value (during game) area.

In step S19-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set value in the set value (changing) area is within an appropriate range (here, 0 to 3). If it is determined that the set value in the set value (changing) area is within the appropriate range, the process is transferred to step S19-8, and it is determined that the set value in the set value (changing) area is not in the appropriate range. If so, the process is transferred to step S19-7.

When it is determined in step S19-6 that the set value in the set value (changing) area is not within the appropriate range, the main CPU 110a sets the initial value "to the set value in the set value (changing) area" in step S19-7. Set "0".

In step S19-8, the main CPU 110a displays the current set value on the information display 113. Specifically, the value obtained by adding +1 (here, 1 to 4) is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the information display 113 with reference to the set value in the set value (changing) area. As a result, the game clerk can grasp the set value before the change by checking the information display 113.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S19-9 whether or not the set value update operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. If there is a set value update operation, the process is transferred to step S19-10, and if there is no set value update operation, the process is transferred to step S19-13.

The main CPU 110a updates the set value in the set value (changing) area by +1 in step S19-10, and performs the set value correction process in step S19-11. Specifically, when the updated set value is "4" that exceeds the appropriate range (here, 0 to 3), the process of correcting the set value to "0" is performed.

In step S19-12, the main CPU 110a displays the current set value on the information display 113. Specifically, the value obtained by adding +1 (here, 1 to 4) is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the information display 113 with reference to the set value in the set value (changing) area. As a result, the game clerk can grasp the set value before the confirmation by checking the information display 113.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S19-13 whether or not the set value determination operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 112a has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. If there is a setting value confirmation operation, the process is transferred to step S19-14 assuming that the setting value has been confirmed (the setting change mode is terminated), and if there is no setting value confirmation operation, the setting value is updated. The process is transferred to step S19-9 as it may be performed.

In step S19-14, the main CPU 110a adds +1 to the set value of the set value (changing) area and saves it in the set value (during game) area, and in step S19-15, sets the set value (changing) area. Initialize the value (clear 0).

In step S19-16, the main CPU 110a ends the display of the set value on the information display 113, ends the display of the status confirmation display 68 in step S19-17, and ends the current setting change process.

In this way, even if the set value is not within the appropriate range, the initial value is set as the set value, so that an indefinite value is set as the set value and the gaming machine is unexpected. It is possible to improve the reliability of the gaming machine by eliminating the inconvenience to the gaming store and the player by performing the operation.

Further, while the setting is being changed (during the setting change mode), the game clerk is on the front surface (front surface) of the game machine 1, the state confirmation display 68, the first image display device 70, the second image display device 71, and the lighting for the frame. It is possible to recognize that the setting is being changed by checking the device 10 and the panel lighting device 76, and it is possible to recognize that the setting is being changed by checking the information display 113 on the back surface (back surface). It has become. That is, it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting is being changed from either the front surface (front surface) or the back surface (back surface) of the gaming machine 1.

The setting value confirmation operation was set so that the setting key switch 112a was changed from the ON state to the OFF state, but the RWM clear switch 111a may be changed from the OFF state to the ON state, or the dedicated switch may be OFF. It may be changed from the state to the ON state, or the touch sensor 15a may be changed from the OFF state to the ON state by inputting the signal from the touch sensor 15a to the main control board 110. , The detection switch (for example, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, etc.) provided in the specific winning opening (including the starting opening) may be changed from the OFF state to the ON state, or the opening detection switch 31a may be changed from the OFF state. It may be turned on.

In addition, the setting change specification command is sent at the start of the setting change processing, and the power-on specification command is sent after the setting change processing is completed. However, the setting change start specification command is sent instead of the setting change specification command. Then, instead of the power-on specification command, the setting change end specification command may be sent. In this case, the setting change end specification command may be sent at the end of the setting change process, or may be sent after the setting change process is completed.

(RWM clear processing of main control board)
The RWM clearing process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the RWM clearing process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S24-1, the main CPU 110a initializes (clears 0) other than the set value area of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the progress state of the game is initialized to the initial state (the state at the time of shipment of the game machine 1), and the data (other than the set value) of the game RWM area before clearing the RWM is not inherited. Become.

In step S24-2, the main CPU 110a performs output processing of the RWM clear signal (security signal). Specifically, a process for outputting an RWM clear signal (security signal) indicating that the RWM clear has been performed is performed from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90. If another security signal is output from the security signal terminal, the output of the RWM clear signal (security signal) is started after the output period of the output security signal ends.

In step S24-3, the main CPU 110a transmits the RWM clear designation command to the effect control board 130, and ends the current RWM clear process.

The RWM clear specification command is transmitted at the start of the RWM clear process, and the power-on specification command is transmitted after the RWM clear process is completed. However, the RWM clear start specification command is transmitted instead of the RWM clear specification command. Then, instead of the power-on designation command, the RWM clear end designation command may be transmitted. In this case, the RWM clear end designation command may be transmitted at the end of the RWM clear process, or may be transmitted after the end of the RWM clear process.

(Main control board setting confirmation process)
The setting confirmation process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a setting confirmation process of the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a performs output processing of the setting confirmation signal (security signal) in step S28-1. Specifically, the output of the setting confirmation signal (security signal) indicating that the setting is being confirmed is started from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90. The setting confirmation signal (security signal) continues to be output during the setting confirmation, and even after the setting confirmation is completed, the output is continued for 200 ms and then the output is terminated.

In step S28-2, the main CPU 110a displays a status confirmation display indicating that the setting is being changed on the status confirmation display 68. Specifically, one LED of the status confirmation display 68 is turned on. This makes it possible for the game clerk to know that the setting is being confirmed by checking the status confirmation display 68.

In step S28-3, the main CPU 110a transmits a setting confirmation designation command to the effect control board 130. As a result, the process for executing the setting confirmation notification for notifying that the setting confirmation is being performed by the effect control board 130 is performed.

The "setting confirmation notification" is to display a setting confirmation screen indicating that the setting is being confirmed on the first image display device 70 or the second image display device 71, or to display the frame lighting device 10 or the panel lighting device 76. Is to turn on all lights with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) while confirming the setting. The voice output device 9 may output a setting confirmation notification sound (“setting value is being confirmed”) indicating that the setting is being confirmed. As a result, the game clerk grasps that the setting is being confirmed by checking the first image display device 70, the second image display device 71, the frame lighting device 10, the panel lighting device 76, and the audio output device 9. It becomes possible.

In step S28-4, the main CPU 110a displays the current set value on the information display 113. Specifically, with reference to the set value in the set value (during game) area, a number (here, 1 to 4) indicating the set value is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the information display 113. As a result, the game clerk can grasp the current set value by checking the information display 113.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S28-5 whether or not the confirmation end operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 112a has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. If there is a confirmation end operation, the process is transferred to step S28-6, and if there is no confirmation end operation, the process of step S28-5 is repeated.

In step S28-6, the main CPU 110a ends the display of the set value on the information display 113, ends the display of the status confirmation display 68 in step S28-7, and ends the current setting change process.

The setting confirmation specification command is sent at the start of the setting confirmation process, and the power recovery specification command is sent after the setting confirmation process is completed. However, the setting confirmation start specification command is sent instead of the setting confirmation specification command. Then, instead of the power-on specification command, the setting confirmation end specification command may be sent. In this case, the setting confirmation end specification command may be sent at the end of the setting confirmation process, or may be sent after the setting confirmation process is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting changing signal, the RWM clear signal, the setting confirmation signal, and the unrecoverable error signal are output from the same security signal terminal. By doing so, it is possible to output many types of signals even with a limited number of signal terminals, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the gaming machine.

Further, from the start of power supply until the game progress control (timer interruption of the main control board 110) is performed (in the state before the start), inputs other than the RWM clear switch 111a and the setting key switch 112a are input. Devices (out ball detection switch 39a, general winning opening detection switch 43a, gate detection switch 44a, first starting opening detection switch 45a, second starting opening detection switch 47a, large winning opening detection switch 50a, magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection The presence or absence of signal input from the sensor 54a) is not monitored.

That is, in the pre-start state before the progress control of the game is started, even if the game ball wins in various winning openings (including the starting opening), the winning is invalid and the gaming ball is not paid out. It has become like. Further, even if a game ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, the winning becomes invalid and the special symbol changes in the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61. The display is not performed and the jackpot game is not executed. Further, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, the passage is invalid and the normal symbol display is not displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 62, so that the auxiliary game is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load by avoiding unnecessary processing in a situation where it is difficult to assume that the game will be performed by the player before the progress control of the game is started.

Further, in the pre-start state before the progress control of the game is started, even if various errors occur, the error notification is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load by avoiding unnecessary processing in a situation where it is difficult to assume that an illegal act is performed before the progress control of the game is started.

The setting changing signal, the RWM clear signal, the setting confirmation signal, and the unrecoverable error signal may be output from different output terminals instead of being output from the common security signal terminal.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt processing (game program and information program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the main control board 110.

In this timer interrupt process, after the initial setting process of the main process is completed, a clock pulse is input from the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 at predetermined cycles (4 milliseconds). It is executed by that, and it is designed to control the progress of the game.

First, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register in the stack area in step S100, and performs the time control process (game program) in step S110. Specifically, it performs a process of updating various timer counters such as a stop time of a special symbol and an opening time of a special electric accessory.

The main CPU 110a performs a specific random number value update process (game program) in step S120. Specifically, the random number value for jackpot judgment, the random number value for special symbol judgment, the random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the random number value for hit judgment, the random number value for normal symbol judgment, and the random number value for normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment are updated. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round, it corresponds. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new lap initial value, and the random number value is newly updated.

The main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process (game program) in step S130. Specifically, as in step S30, the process of updating the initial random number value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an input control process (game program) in step S200. Specifically, whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the large winning opening detection switch 50a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the gate detection switch 44a. Judgment is performed, and when there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. The details of the input control process will be described later.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process (game program). Specifically, the determination of the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the large winning opening. Processing such as opening / closing (large winning opening 50) and setting the game state is performed. The details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the Fuzu-fuden control process (game program). Specifically, processing such as determination of the acquired normal map determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the normal map gate 44, variable display of the normal symbol, opening / closing of the second starting port 47 (auxiliary game), and the like is performed.

It should be noted that the type of the hit normal symbol and the type of the lost normal symbol determined as the judgment result of the normal figure determination information performed by the normal figure and normal electric control process are the same without changing depending on the set value. By doing so, the game playability is not too complicated, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

In addition, the selection ratio of the normal symbols for each type and the selection ratio of the various lost ordinary symbols, which are determined as the judgment result of the normal symbol judgment information performed by the normal map and electric control process, are constant without changing depending on the set value. ing. By doing so, the degree of advantage of the player does not change drastically depending on the set value, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process (game program) in step S500. Specifically, with reference to various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c, payouts corresponding to various winning openings (general winning opening 43, first starting opening 45, second starting opening 47, large winning opening 50). A process for transmitting a number designation command to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes a process for paying out the prize balls from the payout device 95.

The main CPU 110a performs an abnormality determination process (game program) in step S600. Specifically, various errors (illegal winning errors such as a game ball winning in the second starting port 47 when not in an auxiliary game, or a game ball winning in a large winning opening when not in a special game, various winnings An abnormal winning error in which the number of game balls won in the mouth and the number of game balls discharged from the winning ball flow path that causes the winning ball to flow down do not match, a magnetic error that detects abnormal magnetism over a predetermined period by the magnetic detection sensor 53a, A radio wave error that detects an abnormal radio wave by the radio wave detection sensor 54a for a predetermined period, a door opening error that the open detection switch 31a changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and the RWM clear switch 111a while the progress control of the game is being performed. And an operation error in which the setting key switch 112a is operated) is determined, and a process for transmitting an error designation command corresponding to the generated error to the effect control board 130 is performed. As a result, the staging control board 130 executes a process for notifying an error.

The main CPU 110a performs a data creation process (game program) in step S700. Specifically, external output data (game information) output from the game information output terminal plate 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, and large winning opening opening / closing output to the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b. Data, 1st special symbol display 60, special symbol display data to be output to the 2nd special symbol display 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, 1st special symbol hold indicator 63, 2nd special Performs a process of creating data such as special symbol hold display data to be output to the symbol hold display 64 and normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold display 65.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process (game program) in step S750. Specifically, port output processing for outputting signals such as external information data, start opening opening / closing data, and large winning opening opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, ordinary symbol display data, and special symbol. Display output processing that outputs signals such as hold display data and normal symbol hold display data, and a payout status confirmation specification command for checking the payout status of the payout control board 120 can be sent to the payout control board 120, and awards to be described later. With reference to the ball counter (3 prize ball counter, 10 prize ball counter, 15 prize ball counter), a process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings to the payout control board 120 is performed. .. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device 100.

In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs information program call-time processing. Specifically, after the interruption is prohibited, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and a process for calling the target information program by the CALL instruction is performed.

In step S810, the main CPU 110a performs a game ball counting process (information program). Specifically, the number of normal medium payouts, which is the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the game balls to various winning openings (general winning opening, large winning opening, starting opening) during the normal gaming state, and during the normal gaming state. To count game performance information such as the number of normal medium outs, which is the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection switch 39a, and the total number of outs, which is the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection switch 39a regardless of the game state. Is processed.

It should be noted that the total number of outs, the number of normal payouts, and the number of normal outs are not affected even if the set value is changed (irrelevant to the set value), so these are the game record information. By counting the numbers, it is possible to calculate the performance information (normal base value described later) excluding the influence of the set value, which is useful for grasping the performance of the gaming machine 1.

In step S830, the main CPU 110a normally performs a base value calculation process (information program). Specifically, the normal base value ((normal medium payout number ÷ normal medium out number) × 100) in the current game section divided by the total number of outs is calculated, and the base storage area set in the information RWM area is calculated. The process of saving the normal base value rounded to the first decimal place is performed in the first area of.

The game section is updated every time the total number of outs reaches 60,000, and the base storage area is once with the first area where the normal base value in the current game section is stored. The second area for storing the normal base value in the previous game section, the third area for storing the normal base value in the game section two times before, and the normal base value in the game section three times before are stored. A fourth area is provided for this purpose, and the normal base values for the four game sections including the present are saved in each area.

In step S850, the main CPU 110a performs a performance display data setting process (information program). Specifically, for displaying on the information display 113 while switching the normal base values (performance information) for the four game sections calculated by the performance information calculation process and saved in the base storage area every 5 seconds. Performs the process of setting the performance display data. The details of the performance display data setting process will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs a test data creation process (information program) in step S870. Specifically, a process of creating test data (test information) to be output to the test equipment used when testing the gaming machine 1 is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process (information program) in step S880. Specifically, a display output process for outputting signals such as performance display data (performance information) set in step S850 to various indicators and a process for outputting signals such as test data created in step S870 are performed. ..

In step S890, the main CPU 110a performs a game program return time process. Specifically, a process for returning the flag register from the game RWM area, permitting interruption, and returning to the game program is performed.

In step S900, the main CPU 110a returns the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the timer interrupt process this time.

In this way, the timer interrupt is not executed in the pre-start state (during the setting change mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode) before the game progress control is started, so that the payout is performed. Since the number and the number of outs are not counted, the normal base value is calculated, and the normal base value is not displayed, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main control board.

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a performs the general winning opening detection switch input process in step S210. Specifically, for determining whether the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43, and paying out the winning ball from the payout device 95. Perform processing.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, for determining whether the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the large winning opening 50, and paying out the winning ball from the payout device 95. Perform processing.

The main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process in step S230. Specifically, it is determined whether the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 45a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information. The details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process in step S240. Specifically, it is determined whether the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 47a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information.

The main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process in step S250. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 44a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal map gate 44, and acquiring and storing the normal map determination information. I do.

In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the winning ball flow path 52. If the detection signal is not input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the input control process ends.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S230-1 whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process is transferred to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, the current first step is performed. 1 Start port detection switch Input processing is completed.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the three prize balls, and in step S230-3, the special figure determination is performed. Information (random value for jackpot judgment, random value for special symbol judgment, random value for reach judgment, random value for judgment of special figure fluctuation pattern) is acquired.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first hold number (U1) is less than 4. If the first hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-5, and if the first hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process this time is performed. To finish.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the first hold number (U1) is set. The corresponding first special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and the vacant storage units are acquired in step S230-3. The figure judgment information is stored.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-8. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table (not shown) is referred to, and the special figure judgment information (first hold storage) acquired this time is displayed before the variation display of the special symbol based on the judgment information is performed. Judgment is made, and the scheduled fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern to be executed, is determined.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the first pre-determination process of step S230-8 in the transmission data storage area for staging, and this time. The first start port detection switch input process of the above is terminated.

As a result, the scheduled variation pattern can be transmitted to the staging control board 130 as the first start opening winning designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the staging control board 130 that has received the first starting opening winning designation command receives the first starting opening winning designation command. The designated command is analyzed, and the predetermined advance notice effect is applied to one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the start of the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start opening winning designated command. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect is one or more of the image display device, the sound output device 9, the frame lighting device 10, the first movable member 73, the second movable member 74, and the board lighting device 76. Is done using.

Regarding the second start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the first special symbol hold storage area, the first hold storage, the first special symbol hold number (U1), and the first special symbol storage designation. The command, the first pre-judgment process, and the first start port winning designation command are executed by the second start port detection switch 47a, the second special symbol hold storage area, the second hold storage, the second special symbol hold number (U2), and the first. 2 It may be read as a special symbol memory designation command, a second pre-judgment process, and a second start opening winning designation command. In the following, the first starting opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a starting opening winning designation command.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and executes the process corresponding to the branch destination address. This special figure special electric control process is completed.

Specifically, if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, the processing for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the hold storage (special figure judgment information) and the special figure special electric processing data are changed to "1". The special symbol storage determination process (step S310) for performing the process or the like is executed. The details of the special symbol memory determination process will be described later.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 1, the processing for stopping and displaying the special symbol and sending the symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 130 and the special figure special electric processing data are changed to "2". A special symbol variation process (step S320) for performing the process or the like is executed.
If the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol special electric processing data is changed to "0" if it is a lost special symbol, and the opening time of the jackpot game is set if it is a big hit special symbol. Then, the special symbol special electric processing data is changed to "3", and if it is a small hit special symbol, the opening time of the small hit game is set and the special symbol special electric processing data is changed to "4". Step S330) is executed.

If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the big hit game processing for performing the processing for executing the big hit game, the processing for changing the special figure special electric processing data to "5" based on the end of the final round game, etc. ( Step S340) is executed.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the special figure special electric processing data is changed to "0" or "3" based on the processing for executing the small hit game or the end of the small hit game. The small hit game process (step S350) for the purpose is executed.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 5, the big hit game end processing for performing the processing for ending the big hit game, the processing for changing the special figure special electric processing data to "0" based on the end of the big hit game, etc. (Step S360) is executed.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
A special symbol memory determination process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S310-1 whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second hold number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second reserved number (U2) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-3, and if the second reserved number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-4.

The main CPU 110a updates the second hold number (U2) by subtracting "1" in step S310-3, and in step S310-6, the special symbol storage designation corresponding to the second hold number (U2) after the subtraction is performed. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon is performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, in the second special figure determination information storage area. The stored data is shifted, and the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area. Further, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, and stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure determination information used in the previous game that has been played is deleted.

On the other hand, the main CPU 110a determines in step S310-4 whether or not the first hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If the first reserved number (U1) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-5, and if the first reserved number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S319-1.

The main CPU 110a updates the first hold number (U1) by subtracting "1" in step S310-5, and in step S310-6, the special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the first hold number (U1) after the subtraction. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon is performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and stores in the first special symbol hold storage area in step S310-8. The shift processing of the stored data is performed, and the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure judgment information used in the previous game is deleted.

In addition, with the shift processing of the special figure determination information in step S310-8, the special symbol hold display data indicating the first hold number (U1) and the second hold number (U2) after subtraction is displayed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Set to. As a result, the display contents of the first special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64 are updated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-8, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is prioritized over the first special figure determination information reserved storage area and shifted (the second reserved number is first reserved). Although it was decided to prioritize subtraction over the number, the first special figure determination information reserved storage area or the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is shifted (first) in the order in which the game balls enter the starting port. The number of holds and the number of second holds may be subtracted in the order of winning), or the first special figure determination information hold storage area may be prioritized over the second special figure judgment information hold storage area (the first hold number may be deducted). It may be subtracted in preference to the second reserved number).

In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit and the stop special figure data of the special symbol based on the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area. Execute the jackpot judgment process. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol designation command corresponding to the type of the special symbol determined in the jackpot determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variation effect is performed.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a changes the special symbol with reference to the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 4) based on the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination process for determining the pattern (variation time) is performed.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the type of the special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol, is performed.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol corresponding to the type of the special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S316. , Start the variable display of special symbols. As a result, the lighting data of the LED for executing the variation display of the special symbol is created in the data creation process of the step S700, and the created lighting data is output by the output control process of the step S800. The special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 will display the variation of the special symbol.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a clears the customer waiting state flag for ending the customer waiting state, sets "1" in the special figure special electric processing data in step S318, and ends the current special symbol memory determination processing. do.

In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the customer waiting state is set. If the customer waiting state flag is set, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the customer waiting state flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2. In addition, the customer waiting state means a state in which the variable display of the special symbol and the special game (big hit game) are not executed, but the requirement includes that the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not executed. You may.

In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S319-3, a customer waiting state designation command indicating that the customer is waiting is issued for directing the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area, and the special symbol storage determination process this time is terminated. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the customer waiting demo effect for encouraging the player to play the game is performed.

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the set value stored in the set value area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S311-2, selects a jackpot determination table (not shown). Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage area, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is shifted from the first special figure determination information reserved storage area, a first not shown. The jackpot determination table for the special symbol is selected, and if it is shifted from the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol (not shown) is selected.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a collates the current set value and the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. If it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-4, and if it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-6.

The main CPU 110a sets the current game state information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in step S311-4, selects a special symbol determination table for big hits (not shown) in step S311-5, and steps S311-7. Move the process.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a selects a special symbol determination table for loss (not shown), and shifts the process to step S311-7.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a collates the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the random value for special symbol determination for which the jackpot determination is performed with the special symbol determination table. A special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is determined.

In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a sets the stop special figure data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-7 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot determination process.

(Performance display data setting processing of the main control board)
The performance display data setting process (game program) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a performance display data setting process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S850-1, the main CPU 110a displays a display switching time counter saved in the information RWM area of the main RAM 110c in order to determine whether or not to switch the performance information displayed on the information display 113. It is determined whether or not the switching value is "0". If the display switching value is "0", the process is transferred to step S850-2 to switch the performance information (normal base value) displayed on the information display 113, and if the display switching value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S850-2. , The process is transferred to step S850-6 assuming that the performance information displayed on the information display 113 is not switched. When this process is first executed after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the value of the display switching time counter is "0", which is the display switching value.

In step S850-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the lighting confirmation flag for determining whether or not the lighting confirmation of the information display 113 has been completed is saved in the information RWM area. If the lighting confirmed flag is saved, the process is transferred to step S850-4 assuming that the normal base value is displayed on the information display 113, and if the lighting confirmed flag is not saved, the information is displayed. The process is transferred to step S850-3 to confirm the lighting of the device 113. When this process is executed for the first time after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the lighting confirmed flag is not saved.

In step S850-3, the main CPU 110a displays for lighting confirmation for lighting all segments (including decimal points) of the four 7-segment displays (113a to 113d) constituting the information display 113. Determine the data.

In step S850-4, the main CPU 110a acquires a normal base value (for display on the information display 113) according to the data selection counter value from the base storage area provided in the information RWM area of the main RAM 110c. Specifically, if the data selection counter value is "0", the normal base value saved in the first area of the base storage area is acquired, and if the data selection counter value is "1", the base storage is performed. The normal base value saved in the second area of the area is acquired, and if the data selection counter value is "2", the normal base value saved in the third area of the base storage area is acquired and the data is selected. If the counter value is "3", the normal base value saved in the fourth area of the base storage area is acquired.

In step S850-5, the main CPU 110a displays information based on the interval counter value, the number of normal medium outs indicated by the normal medium out number counter, and the acquired normal base value with reference to a display data determination table (not shown). The display data of the normal base value to be displayed on the device 113 is determined.

The main CPU 110a sets the determined display data in step S850-6 in the output data area of the information RWM area as the display information of the information display 113. As a result, the display data set in the output data area of the information RWM area is referred to in the output control process of step S880 described above, and the normal base value (performance information) corresponding to the display data is displayed on the information display 113. Will be done. The display information of the information display 113 in each game section will be described later.

In step S850-7, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the above-mentioned display switching time counter, and in step S850-8, determines whether or not the display switching time counter is larger than the upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, it is assumed that the time for switching the display of the information display 113 has not elapsed, and the process is transferred to step S850-15. If it is larger than the upper limit value, the information display 113 is displayed. Assuming that the time for switching the displayed performance information has elapsed, the display switching time counter is cleared (initialized) to 0 in step S850-9.

In step S850-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the above-mentioned lighting confirmed flag is present in the information RWM area of the main RAM 110c. If there is a lighting confirmed flag, the process is transferred to step S850-12, and if there is no lighting confirmed flag, the lighting confirmed flag is saved in the information RWM area of the main RAM 110c in step S850-11. ..

In step S850-12, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the above-mentioned data selection counter, and in step S850-13, determines whether or not the data selection counter is larger than the upper limit value (for example, 3). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S850-15, and if it is larger than the upper limit value, the data selection counter is cleared (initialized) to 0 in step S850-14.

In step S850-15, the main CPU 110a restores the register saved in the information RWM area of the main RAM 110c by the above-mentioned game ball counting process, and in step S850-16, the main RAM 110c is used for the information of the main RAM 110c by the above-mentioned game ball counting process. The game stack pointer saved in the RWM area is returned, and the performance display data setting process this time is terminated.

In this way, after the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and before the performance information (normal base value) is displayed, all the segments of the four 7-segment displays of the information display 113 are lit (lighting confirmation is performed). Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether the information display 113 is out of order, which segment is out of order, and the like.

In addition, every time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, the performance information (normal base value) of the four game sections consisting of the current game section and the past three game sections is displayed in order, so that the latest 4 is displayed. Performance information (usually base value) in one game section can be compared, and it is possible to confirm the actual performance of the game machine and grasp the possibility of fraudulent activity.

(Display information of information display in each game section)
Next, the display information of the information display 113 in each game section will be described with reference to FIG. In the table of display information of FIG. 17, the section counter value (type of game section), the number of normal outs, the data selection counter value, and the display content of the information display 113 are associated with each other.

The identification information displayed on the identification segment of the information display 113 is "bL.", Which indicates that it is the normal base value of the current game section, and "bL.", Which indicates that it is the normal base value of the previous game section. There are "b1.", "B2.", Which indicates that the game section is the normal base value two times before, and "b3.", Which indicates that the game section is the normal base value three times before.

The numerical information displayed in the numerical value segment of the information display 113 is "---" indicating that there is no calculated normal base value, the normal base value is "0", or the number of normal outs is "0". "00" indicating that, "01" to "99" indicating that the number of normal outs is "1" or more and the normal base value is "1" to "99", and the normal base value are There is "99." indicating that it is "100" or more. Normally, when the base value is less than "10", the tens digit of the numerical information is always "0" and displayed in two digits.

The display mode of the numerical information displayed in the numerical seg does not change (lights up) regardless of the game section or the number of outs during normal times, but the identification information displayed in the identification seg is the game section or The display mode changes (blinks or lights up) depending on the number of outs during normal times (whether or not there is a calculated normal base value or whether or not the calculated normal base value is credible).

Specifically, in the first to fourth game sections, when the identification information of the game section without the calculated normal base value is displayed, the identification information is displayed blinking. Further, in the game section after the second game section, when the identification information (“bL.”) Of the current game section is displayed, the calculated normal base value has a low credibility period (the number of outs during normal times is high). If the number is 0 to 5999), the identification information will be displayed blinking. In other cases, the identification information is lit and displayed.

Here, to show an example of the display of the information display 113, the section counter value is "1", the number of normal outs is in the range of 0 to 5999, and the data selection counter value is "0". When the normal base value stored in the first area of the base storage area is "35", "bL." Is blinking and displayed in the identification segment of the information display 113, and "35" is displayed in the numerical segment. Will be lit and displayed.

In this way, when the normal base value is "99" or less, the performance information "00" to "99" that does not use the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display is displayed in the numerical segment, while the normal base value is displayed. When the value is "100" or more, the performance information using the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display "99." is displayed in the numerical segment, so it is easy to grasp that it is an abnormal normal base value. ..

In addition, when the base value is usually less than "10", "0" is always displayed in the tens digit of the numerical segment and displayed in two digits (for example, "01"), so 2 as a numerical segment. It is possible to make an easy-to-understand display by effectively using the three 7-segment displays.

Further, when the normal base value of the current game section is displayed, and the number of normal middle outs of the current game section is 0 to 5999, which does not reach a sufficient quantity for calculating the normal base value. Since the identification information "bL." Displayed on the identification segment is blinking and displayed, it is easy to understand that the normally displayed normal base value is low credibility information.

In addition, if there is no calculated normal base value, a non-numerical "---" is displayed in the numerical segment, so the normal base value is calculated in the game section corresponding to the identification information displayed in the identification segment. It becomes easier to understand that it is not.

The game ball counting process, the performance information calculation process, and the performance display data setting process are not executed as an information program, but one or two of them are executed as a game program (for example, a game ball counting process). The process may be executed within the input control process that monitors the presence or absence of signal input from various switches), while the rest may be executed as an information program.

Further, the process of outputting the display data for displaying the performance information on the information display 113 may be executed by the performance program instead of being executed by the output control process which is the game program.

Further, an out ball composed of a game ball that has won a general winning opening 43, a first starting opening 45, a second starting opening 47, a large winning opening 50, and a game ball that has flowed into the out opening 39 by the out ball detection switch 39a. Instead of detecting, only the game ball that has flowed into the out port may be detected by the out ball detection switch 39a. In that case, the number of outs is each time the game ball is detected by the out ball detection switch 39a, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the large winning opening detection switch 50a. (Total number of outs, normal number of outs) should be added by 1.

(Main processing of the staging control unit)
The main process of the staging control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the main process in the staging control unit 130 m.

First, the sub CPU 130a prohibits all interruptions in step E1, performs initial CPU settings such as setting of built-in registers in step E2, and permits access to the RWM area of the sub RAM 130c in step E3.

The sub CPU 130a initializes (clears 0) the entire RWM area (work area, stack area, unused area) of the sub RAM 130c in step E4, and generates a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds) in step E5. CTC (counter timer circuit) is activated, and in step E6, all interruptions are permitted.

The sub CPU 130a performs the sub random number update process in step E7. Specifically, a process of updating various random value values stored in the RWM area of the sub RAM 130c is performed. After that, the process of step E7 is repeated.

(Timer interrupt processing of the staging control unit)
A timer interrupt process of the staging control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the staging control unit 130 m.

In step E100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and performs timer update processing in step E120. In this timer update process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various timers.

The sub CPU 130a performs an input control process in step E130. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing in step E150. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not various commands have been transmitted from the main control board 110 and storing the received commands in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 130c when various commands have been transmitted is performed. conduct. The details of the command analysis process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power-on process in step E200. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power-on designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power-on notification is performed. More specifically, a power-on notification command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power-on screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The power-on sound is output from the audio output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power failure recovery process in step E250. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power recovery designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power failure recovery notification is performed. More specifically, a power recovery notification command may be sent to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power recovery screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The power recovery sound is output from the audio output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a performs the customer waiting effect processing in step E300. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not a customer waiting state specification command has been received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and performing a customer waiting demo effect after a predetermined time has elapsed if the command has been received is performed. conduct. More specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display a customer waiting demo screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). , The customer waiting demo sound is output from the audio output device 9. The details of the customer waiting effect processing will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs the game state update process in step E350. Specifically, the process of referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not the game state specification command is being received, and updating the game state information stored in the sub RAM 130c when the command is being received is performed. conduct.

The sub CPU 130a performs the hold information update process in step E400. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special symbol storage designation command or a normal symbol storage designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, it is stored in the sub RAM 130c. 1 Performs a process of updating the number of special symbol reservations, the number of second special symbol reservations, the number of ordinary symbol reservations, and the like.

The sub CPU 130a performs the look-ahead system effect processing in step E500. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start opening winning designation command or the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, it is used as a look-ahead effect. Performs processing related to icon change effect and continuous notice effect. The details of the look-ahead staging process will be described later.

The "icon change effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that expects the player to execute the jackpot game by changing the hold icon and the display mode of the icon. In the present embodiment, the icon change effect for the hold icon may be referred to as "hold icon change effect" and the icon change effect for the icon may be referred to as "the icon change effect".

The "continuous notice effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed by executing a predetermined effect over one or a plurality of variable effects.

The sub CPU 130a performs the special figure special electric effect processing in step E600. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command, the special symbol variation pattern designation command, the special symbol confirmation command, the jackpot opening designation command, the round designation command, the jackpot ending designation command, etc., with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, etc. Is determined, and if it is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

In step E800, the sub CPU 130a performs the normal-figure-general-purpose effect processing. Specifically, whether or not the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is used to receive the normal map designation command, the normal map variation designation command, the normal symbol confirmation command, the hit opening designation command, the hit ending designation command, and the like. It is determined whether or not the command is received, and if it is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing in step E850. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error specification command or an error cancellation specification command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, an error notification effect corresponding to the received error specification command is produced. Performs processing for executing, and processing for ending the error notification effect corresponding to the received error cancellation specification command.

The sub CPU 130a performs an output control process in step E900. Specifically, it performs processing such as outputting a signal such as predetermined data and transmitting various commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150. ..

In step E950, the sub CPU 130a returns the information saved in step E100 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the timer interrupt processing this time.

(Command analysis processing of the staging control unit)
The command analysis process of the staging control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the staging control unit 130 m.

First, in step E301, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command is received, the process is transferred to step E302, and if no command is received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step E302, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a setting change designation command. If it is a setting change specification command, the process is transferred to step E303, and if it is not a setting change specification command, the process is transferred to step E304.

The sub CPU 130a performs the setting change notification process in step E303. Specifically, the process of setting the notification instruction command for starting the setting change notification described above in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for executing the setting change notification is performed.

In step E304, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a setting confirmation designation command. If it is a setting confirmation specification command, the process is transferred to step E305, and if it is not a setting confirmation specification command, the process is transferred to step E306.

The sub CPU 130a performs the setting confirmation notification process in step E305. Specifically, the process of setting the notification instruction command for starting the above-mentioned setting confirmation notification in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for executing the setting confirmation notification is performed.

In step E306, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command. If it is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process is transferred to step E307, and if it is not a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process is transferred to step E308.

The sub CPU 130a performs the power ON notification process in step E307. Specifically, when the received command is a power-on designation command, the notification instruction command for executing the power-on notification described above is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and the received command is the power recovery designation command. If this is the case, the process of setting the notification instruction command for executing the power recovery notification described above in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the process for executing the power-on notification or the power recovery notification, and the movable staging device (first movable member 73, A process for executing an initial operation for operating the second movable member 74) in a predetermined mode, an initial light emission for causing the panel lighting device 76 to emit light in a predetermined mode, and the like is performed.

In step E308, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is an error system designation command. If it is an error-type designation command, the process is transferred to step E309, and if it is not an error-type specification command, the process is transferred to step E310.

"Error-based specification commands" include non-recoverable error specification commands, illegal winning error specification commands, abnormal winning error specification commands, magnetic error specification commands, radio wave error specification commands, door open error start specification commands, and door open error end specifications. Includes commands, operation error specification commands, etc.

The sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing in step E309. Specifically, error notification according to the type of received error specification command (unrecoverable error notification, illegal winning error notification, abnormal winning error notification, magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door opening error notification, operation error notification) Etc.)), the notification command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for executing various error notifications is performed.

In step E310, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step E311. If it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step E312.

The sub CPU 130a performs the game state setting process in step E311. Specifically, a process of updating the game state stored in the sub RAM 130c to the game state corresponding to the game state designation command is performed.

In step E312, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol storage designation command, the process is transferred to step E313, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step E314.

The sub CPU 130a performs the hold number update process in step E313. Specifically, a process of updating the special figure hold number stored in the sub RAM 130c and setting an effect instruction command for increasing or decreasing the hold icon displayed on the image display device in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. conduct. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for increasing or decreasing the hold icons displayed on the image display device is performed.

In step E314, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol designation command. If it is a special symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step E315, and if it is not a special symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step E316.

The sub CPU 130a performs the symbol data determination process in step E315. Specifically, a process of determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device as a result of the variation effect, that is, an arrangement (combination) of the effect symbols stopped on a predetermined effective line is performed.

In step E316, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If it is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process is transferred to step E317, and if it is not a special map variation pattern designation command, the process is transferred to step E319.

The sub CPU 130a performs the variation effect pattern determination process in step E317. Specifically, based on the content of the received special figure variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by the effect device including the image display device, is determined, and the effect showing the variation effect pattern is determined. The process of setting the instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for executing the variable effect is performed.

In step E318, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process. Specifically, whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed (expected that the jackpot game will be executed) based on the variation effect pattern determined in step E317. Further, the effect mode (pattern) of the jackpot advance notice effect to be executed is determined, and the execution information of the jackpot advance notice effect is set in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E319, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step E320, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step E321.

The sub CPU 130a performs the effect symbol stop processing in step E320. Specifically, a process is performed in which an effect instruction command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the temporarily stopped state and ending the variable effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for ending the variation effect is performed.

In step E321, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special game system designation command. If it is a special game system designation command, the process is transferred to step E322, and if it is not a special game system designation command, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

The "special game system designation command" includes a jackpot opening designation command, a jackpot round designation command, a jackpot ending designation command, and the like.

The sub CPU 130a performs a special game effect determination process in step E322. Specifically, in the case of the opening designation command, the process of setting the effect instruction command for determining the opening effect of the jackpot game and executing the opening effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed, and in the case of the round specification command. To determine the round effect of the round game and set the effect instruction command for executing the round effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and in the case of the ending designation command, determine the ending effect of the jackpot game. Then, a process of setting an effect instruction command for executing the ending effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed, and the current command analysis process is terminated. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and processing for executing the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect is performed.

(Customer waiting production processing of the production control unit)
A customer waiting effect process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a customer waiting effect process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E300-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the customer waiting state designation command is received from the main control board 110. If the customer waiting state specification command has not been received, the process is transferred to step E300-4, and if the customer waiting state specification command has been received, in step E300-2 until the start of the customer waiting demo production. Select the demo waiting time determination table (see FIG. 22) for determining the waiting time of. The details of the demo waiting time determination table will be described later.

In step E300-3, the sub CPU 130a determines the demo standby time and sets it in the demo standby timer. Specifically, referring to the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 22, one demo waiting time is determined from a plurality of demo waiting times based on the current gaming state and the current state.

In step E300-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the demo is waiting. Specifically, it is determined whether the demo standby timer is set. If the demo is not waiting, the customer waiting effect processing is terminated as if the customer waiting demo effect is not executed. If the demo is waiting, the demo wait timer is updated by -1 in step E300-5. ..

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E300-6 whether or not the demo standby timer = 0. If the demo wait timer is not 0, the customer wait effect process is terminated assuming that the customer wait demo effect is not executed yet, and if the demo wait timer = 0, the customer wait demo effect is produced in step E300-7. The command is set in the transmission buffer, and the customer waiting effect processing this time is completed. As a result, the customer waiting demo effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the customer waiting demo effect that appeals to the player to execute the game is executed.

(Demo waiting time determination table)
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a demo waiting time determination table that is referred to when determining the waiting time until the start of the customer waiting demo effect.

In FIG. 22, the demo waiting time determination table is associated with a gaming state, a current state, and a selected demo waiting time. Four types of demo waiting times of 30 seconds to 80 seconds are set for the demo waiting time in the normal game state, and four types of demo waiting times of 35 seconds to 85 seconds are set for the demo waiting time in the specific game state. Is set.

The first feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on, and the effect symbol on the image display device immediately after the power is restored. The demo waiting time after the still display, the demo waiting time after the variable display of the staging symbol ends (variable time has elapsed) and the staging symbol is statically displayed, and the staging symbol after the customer waiting demo staging ends. There is a difference from the demo waiting time after is displayed still. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the current state, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The second feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that the variation display of the effect symbol ends (varies) rather than the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on. The point is that the demo waiting time after the staging pattern is statically displayed after (time has passed) is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The third feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that the power is restored rather than the demo standby time after the variation display of the effect symbol is completed (the variation time has elapsed) and the effect symbol is statically displayed. Immediately after that, the demo waiting time after the staging pattern is statically displayed on the image display device is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The fourth feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that the effect is displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is restored, rather than the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on. The point is that the demo waiting time after the symbol is displayed still is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The fifth feature of the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that the demo waiting time after the effect symbol is statically displayed after the customer waiting demo effect is completed is the shortest. By doing so, it is possible to effectively enhance the appealing power to the game to the player, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The sixth feature of the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 22 is that each demo waiting time in a specific gaming state (low-probability short-time gaming state, high-probability short-time gaming state) is more than each demo waiting time in the normal gaming state. The longer point is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

(Pre-reading effect processing of the effect control unit)
A look-ahead system effect process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead system effect processing in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon change effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect, an effect mode of the icon change effect, and the like. The details of the icon change effect determination process will be described later.

In step E520, the sub CPU 130a executes an icon change effect determined to be executed in the icon change effect determination process (changes the already displayed hold icon or the display mode of the icon). Perform update processing.

In step E530, the sub CPU 130a performs a continuous advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect, the effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect, and the like.

In step E540, the sub CPU 130a performs a continuous advance notice effect execution process for executing the continuous advance notice effect determined to be executed in the continuous advance notice effect determination process.

(Icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit)
With reference to FIG. 24, the icon change staging determination process of the staging control unit 130 m will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the start opening winning designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the start opening prize designation command is received, the process is transferred to step E510-2, and when the start opening prize designation command is not received, the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.

In step E510-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps whether or not it is a big hit, the type of the big hit game, and the effect content (scheduled variation pattern).

In step E510-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is the executable period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-4, and if it is not the executable period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-8.

The "executable period of the icon change effect" is a case where the jackpot game is not being executed, the icon change effect is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not scheduled to be executed. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Further, when the received start opening winning designation command is based on the winning of the first starting opening 45, it is in the normal gaming state, and the received starting opening winning designation command is the winning of the second starting opening 47. If it is based on the above, it may be provided that it is in a specific gaming state (low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state, high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state) or the like.

In step E510-4, the sub CPU 130a has all the pre-determination results of the advance hold (holding memory corresponding to the previously received start opening winning designation command) equal to or less than the normal reach, that is, all the advance determination results of the advance hold are normally changed. Judge whether it is shortened fluctuation or normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-5, and if all are not below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-8.

In step E510-5, the sub CPU 130a acquires an icon display mode determining random number value for determining the final display mode of the icon to be additionally displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and in step E510-6. , Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 25) for determining the final display mode of the icon. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon final display mode in step E510-7. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25, and is based on the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the start opening winning designation command and the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode. , One icon final display mode is determined from the plurality of icon final display modes.

In step E510-8, the sub CPU 130a determines a normal icon (CD icon), which is a normal display mode, as the icon final display mode.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E510-9 whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-10, and if the display mode is not to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-13.

In step E510-10, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 26) for determining a change scenario of the icon change effect. The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario shows the transition of the display mode from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance of the hold icon.

In step E510-11, the sub CPU 130a determines a change scenario and sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 26, it is based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, and the selection rate (%) of each change scenario. Then, one change scenario is determined from a plurality of change scenarios.

In step E510-12, the sub CPU 130a identifies a winning icon, which is an icon display mode first displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) from the determined change scenario, and the icon of the winning icon. Set the display command in the transmission buffer and end the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the winning icon is the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Or a predetermined sound effect (first winning sound when displayed by a normal icon, second winning sound when displayed by a special icon) is output.

In step E510-13, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets the read-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E510-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It will be displayed or a predetermined effect sound (first winning sound) will be output.

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the icon change effect) is executed when all the prior determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. , The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the advance hold does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is held during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not executed. The display mode of the icon is changed, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, even if the pre-determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the pre-determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect. If there is no icon change effect, the icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than when the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the icon final display mode.

The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the start opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode, and the selected icon final display mode.

The final display mode of the icon includes a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit (a big hit game is executed), a red character icon, and a rainbow character. The icon is set.

The expectation of winning a big hit related to a special icon is higher in the order of (CD icon <) blue character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that confirms that it will be a big hit. ..

Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is changed according to the planned variation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the planned fluctuation pattern is SP reach or SPSP reach, the ratio of special icons is higher than when the scheduled fluctuation pattern is normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, or normal reach where the scheduled fluctuation pattern is not reach. It is supposed to be selected.

In the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25, the normal icon (CD icon) is not selected as the icon final display mode in the case of a big hit, but it may be selected. ..

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario.

The change scenario determination table is associated with the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each change scenario, and the selected change scenario. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode of the icon in the fluctuations are described.

"Preliminary fluctuation" is a fluctuation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure judgment information stored before the special figure judgment information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command. , "The fluctuation" is a fluctuation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect). A scenario (for example, scenario 02, etc.) that is not executed, and the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (hold icon change effect and icon change effect are executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 15 or the like) is set.

In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the display mode of the icon is determined regardless of whether or not the reach effect (which may be a reach other than the normal reach) is executed in the prior variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by the change scenario determination table with the judgment factor as to whether or not the reach effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed in the advance fluctuation is executed. You may decide the scenario to let you do. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is not executed. It is advisable to set various scenarios so that the display mode changes. In addition, the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode of the icon changes at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

(Variable staging pattern determination table)
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variation effect pattern. The variable effect pattern determination table is associated with a variable effect pattern specification command, a distribution ratio (%) for each variable effect pattern, and the determined variable effect pattern, and the effect configuration for each variable effect pattern is used as a reference. Is described.

The variable effect pattern includes a first image display device 70, a second image display device 71, an audio output device 9, a panel drive device 75, a panel lighting device 76, a frame lighting device 10, an effect button 17, and a cross key 19. It is an effect mode of a variable effect performed by using the effect device of the above, and the presence / absence of a pseudo continuous notice, the presence / absence of a reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like are defined.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 will be described. Since the normal fluctuation, the shortened fluctuation, and each reach effect are as described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The "pseudo-continuous failure" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, but the result is that the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed in the end.
The "pseudo-continuous success" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally the pseudo-continuous notice is executed.

"Button non-collision" means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 17 is operated or the effect button 17 is operated in this operation promotion effect. When the operation valid period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not the hit is a big hit is executed, but during the operation valid period in this operation promotion effect, the effect button 17 does not move upward and is in a non-protruding state (normal state). It shows that it is maintained at.
The "button thrust" is an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 17 is operated or the effect button 17 is operated in this operation promotion effect. When the valid period has elapsed, the winning notification effect for notifying whether or not the hit is a big hit is executed, but during the operation valid period in this operation promotion effect, the effect button 17 moves upward and becomes a protruding state (special state). Is shown. In the following, the winning notification effect may be referred to as a "decision effect".

The "roulette effect" means that the first image display device 70 displays a plurality of development destination icons indicating development destinations (for example, loss, SP reach, heat zone, etc.), and one development from the plurality of development destination icons. It shows that the roulette effect is performed by selecting the destination icon and shifting to the development destination indicated by the selected development destination icon.
The "zone effect" is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) on the first image display device 70, and foretell that the jackpot game may be executed (the jackpot game is). (Expected to be executed) Indicates that a zone effect will be performed.
The "heat zone effect" is a specific effect (background display) that is different from the normal zone effect, and the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed is higher than that of the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the heat zone production is performed.
The "next notice" indicates that the next notice effect is performed to announce the type of reach effect (SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect in this embodiment) that is finally performed in the variable effect.

The first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is that the reach effect is more likely to be executed when the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous advance notice is not executed, and the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed. The point is that the higher the number of executions of, the higher the expectation of a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation regarding whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed or the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is that the effect button 17 remains in the normal state during the operation valid period that occurs in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect. The point that the jackpot expectation is higher when the effect button 17 is in a special state can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 17 is in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27, the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect is when the thermal zone effect is executed than when only the normal zone effect is executed. There is a point that the effect button 17 tends to be in a special state during the operation valid period that occurs in. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to which type of zone effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the fourth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is that the execution of the SPSP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect is confirmed when the next notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the next notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Although the variable staging pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 does not have a variable staging pattern in which normal reach is performed and SP SP reach is performed after SP reach is performed, a variable staging pattern in which SPSP reach is performed may be provided.

(Big hit notice production decision processing of the production control unit)
With reference to FIG. 28, the jackpot advance notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot advance notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m, and this process is a variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern designation command) in the above-mentioned special figure special electric effect process. Is executed after the process of determining.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern executed in the current variation effect in step E650-1, and makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed in step E650-2. Select the jackpot notice determination table (see FIG. 29) for determining the advance notice pattern. Specifically, referring to the jackpot notice determination table shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of notice patterns (non-notice patterns) are based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable effect pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each notice pattern. (Including), one notice pattern is determined. The details of the jackpot notice decision table will be described later.

In step E650-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a warning pattern for executing the dialogue warning effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the dialogue advance notice effect, the process is transferred to step E650-4, and if it is not the advance notice pattern for executing the dialogue advance notice effect, the process is transferred to step E650-6.

"Serif notice effect" means that a dialogue image suggesting a jackpot expectation is displayed on the image display device and an audio output device is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period generated during the variable effect. It is a kind of jackpot notice production in which the sound corresponding to the dialogue image is output from 9. Specifically, the dialogue with a relatively high expectation is displayed when the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot expectation is high) than when the jackpot game is not executed. When a line with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, the effect button 17 vibrates for, for example, only one second.

In step E650-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a dialogue pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a dialogue pattern in the dialogue advance notice effect, and determines the dialogue pattern. Specifically, with reference to the dialogue pattern determination table, one dialogue pattern is selected from a plurality of dialogue patterns based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable staging pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each dialogue pattern. decide.

In step E650-5, the sub CPU 130a sets the serif advance notice effect command corresponding to the serif pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the serif advance notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the serif advance notice effect according to the serif pattern is executed, and the serif image is displayed on the first image display device 70. Is displayed, or the voice corresponding to the dialogue image is output from the voice output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E650-6 whether or not it is a warning pattern for executing the step-up notice effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-7, and if it is not a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-9.

The "step-up notice effect" is a jackpot advance notice effect in which step effects are executed in a predetermined order until any of a plurality of steps (stages) from the first step (first stage) to the final step (final stage). It is a kind. Specifically, more step effects are more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (higher expectation of the jackpot) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step E650-7, the sub CPU 130a selects a step-up pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the step-up pattern in the step-up notice effect, and determines the step-up pattern. Specifically, referring to the step-up pattern determination table, one of a plurality of step-up patterns is based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable staging pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each step-up pattern. Determine the step-up pattern.

In step E650-8, the sub CPU 130a sets a step-up notice effect command corresponding to the step-up pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the step-up notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the step-up notice effect according to the step-up pattern is executed, and the first image display device 70 A step image is displayed on the screen, or a sound effect corresponding to the step image is output from the audio output device 9.

In step E650-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the warning pattern is such that the swing warning effect is executed. If it is a notice pattern for executing the swing notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-10, and if it is not a notice pattern for executing the swing notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-11.

The "swing notice effect" is a jackpot notice in which the first movable member 73 moves from the origin position to the first effect position (see FIG. 60) and swings in the vertical direction at the first effect position. It is a kind of production. Specifically, the swing notice effect is more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (higher expectation of the jackpot) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step E650-10, the sub CPU 130a sets the swing advance notice effect command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current jackpot advance notice effect determination process. As a result, the swing notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the swing notice effect is executed, and the first movable member 73 is the first effect from the origin position. After moving to a position, an effect of swinging in the vertical direction is executed at the first effect position, or a sound effect corresponding to the swing is output. As for the swing notice effect, one of the patterns may be determined from a plurality of patterns such as the dialogue notice effect and the step-up notice effect.

In step E650-11, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a warning pattern for executing the ascending notice effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the ascending notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-12, and if it is not a notice pattern for executing the ascending notice effect, the current jackpot notice effect determination process is terminated.

The "rising notice effect" is a kind of jackpot advance notice effect in which the second movable member 74 moves from the origin position to the third effect position (see FIG. 68). Specifically, it is easier to execute the ascending notice effect when the jackpot game is executed (higher expectation of the jackpot) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step E650-12, the sub CPU 130a sets the ascending notice effect command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current jackpot advance notice effect determination process. As a result, the ascending notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the ascending notice effect is executed, and the second movable member 74 moves from the origin position to the third effect position. It moves, and sound effects and the like corresponding to the movement are output.
According to the above-mentioned jackpot advance notice effect determination process, execution of a plurality of jackpot advance notice effects can be determined in one variable effect. Then, the determined execution times of the plurality of jackpot notice effects may overlap with each other. For example, the dialogue notice effect and the swing advance notice effect overlap in the execution time, and the dialogue notice effect and the ascending notice effect overlap in the execution time.

(Big hit notice decision table)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a jackpot notice determination table that is referred to when determining a notice pattern for the jackpot notice effect.

The jackpot notice determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a type of variable staging pattern, a selection rate (%) of each notice pattern, and a notice pattern to be selected.

As the notice pattern, a notice pattern without a notice, a notice pattern in which the dialogue notice effect is executed, a notice pattern in which the step-up notice effect is executed, a notice pattern in which the swing notice effect is executed, and an ascending notice effect are executed. The notice pattern is set, and the expectation of winning a big hit is higher when the step-up notice effect, the swing notice effect, or the ascent notice effect is executed than when the dialogue notice effect is executed. There is.

(Main processing of the overall control unit)
The main process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 141.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the control CPU 142, and the control CPU 142 performs the following main processing.

First, the integrated CPU 142 sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption in step T1, and performs initialization processing in step T2. Specifically, the main processing program is read from the control ROM 143, the flags and the like stored in the control RAM 144 are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

In step T3, the control CPU 142 sets interrupt permission for permitting timer interrupts, and in step T4, refers to the receive buffer of the control RAM 144 and determines whether or not a production instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130m. If it is determined and not received, the process is moved to step T7, and if it is received, the animation pattern is determined and set from the type of animation group corresponding to the received production instruction command in step T5. Performs animation pattern setting processing.

The effect instruction command includes a customer waiting effect command, an icon display command, a change effect command, a notice effect command, a variable effect pattern command, a symbol stop pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, an ending effect pattern command, etc. Can be mentioned.

The animation group includes the types of objects that make up the staging image, the scene (timing) and wait frame (display time) at which the staging image is displayed, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or more animation patterns that are information that specifies (designates) parameters (display position of sprite image, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information that specifies the image display device that displays the staging image, etc. are bundled. It is a group formed by being.

The types of animation groups include, for example, an effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol 70a, an icon group for displaying the hold icon and the animation of the icon, and a variable effect animation such as a background and a character. Examples include a variable effect group, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, and a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect.

In step T6, the control CPU 142 performs a sound setting process of determining and setting a sound pattern from a sound group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing (drawing a new effect image), and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is moved to step T4 and the frame switching flag is set. If there is, the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

In step T9, the control CPU 142 generates a display list composed of drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 145 (VDP).

Here, the display list is image shaping information for molding an effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display), and is one unit. Alternatively, it is generated for each frame of a plurality of units (frame update timing), and in the present embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

Specifically, since the animation scene information (address) is updated for each animation pattern set in the animation control process described later, a drawing control command is set for each set animation pattern according to the contents of the animation scene information. A display list for one frame corresponding to the current number of frames is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the animation group having the lowest priority to the animation pattern of the animation group having the highest priority according to the priority (drawing order) set to the animation group to which each animation pattern belongs. However, the reverse is also possible.

In step T10, the control CPU 142 performs drawing command processing for instructing the image control unit 145 (VDP) to draw an effect image based on the output list. By performing this drawing command processing, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer is the first image display device. A process of displaying on the 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is performed.

In step T11, the general CPU 142 generates a sound list composed of sound control command groups, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the voice control unit 148.

Here, the sound list is audio output information for designating sounds (BGM, sound effects, etc.) such as audio data and music data to be output from the audio output device 9, and is used when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

In step T12, the control CPU 142 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound output based on the sound list output to the voice control unit 148. By performing this sound output command processing, the voice control unit 148 outputs the sound based on the sound list from the voice output device 9.

Therefore, the various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and are synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. The output from the audio output device 9 is terminated.

The audio output device 9 starts outputting various sounds so as to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing, but the audio output device 9 outputs various sounds so as not to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing. May be stopped and vice versa.

In step T13, the general CPU 142 performs animation control processing for updating animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the processes from step T4 to step T13 are repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 31 (a). FIG. 31A is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141, and this process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m.

In step T20, the control CPU 142 performs a command reception process for receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m. Specifically, a process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m in the receive buffer of the control RAM 144 is performed, and the command reception interrupt process of this time is terminated.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 31 (b). FIG. 31B is a flowchart showing the V-blank interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141, and the V-blank interrupt process ends the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) (). It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every 1/30 second = about 33 ms) is received (1/30 second = about 33 ms).

In step T30, the control CPU 142 performs counter update processing for updating a predetermined number of counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) (for example, adding “1”), and in step T31, the image control unit 145 ( A frame buffer switching command process for instructing VDP) to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 is performed.

As a result, each time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer". It will be switched alternately with.

In step T32, the control CPU 142 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes of steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Initial processing of lamp / drive control unit)
The initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150, and this processing is performed in the timer interrupt processing executed every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the lamp / drive control unit 150. Will be executed.

In step R101, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not a power ON time command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) has been received from the main control board 110. When the power ON command is received, the process is transferred to step R102, and when the power ON command is not received, the process is transferred to step R103.

In step R102, the lamp CPU 150a executes the origin return process of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the initial process number updated in each process of the accessory initial process. Set "1" of.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R103 whether or not the initial processing number is "1". If the initial processing number is not "1", the processing is transferred to step R105 assuming that the origin return processing of the accessory is not executed, and if the initial processing number is "1", the origin return processing is performed in step R104. This is done, and the initial processing of the character this time is completed. Specifically, based on the input signal from the position detection sensor, the return operation of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the origin position is executed, or the initial processing number is set. Perform processing such as setting to "2". The details of the origin return process will be described later.

In step R105, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial processing number is “2”. If the initial processing number is not "2", the initial operation processing of the accessory is not executed, and the initial operation processing of the accessory is terminated. If the initial processing number is "2", the initial operation processing is performed. , End the initial processing of the character this time. Specifically, processing such as performing initial operation and initial light emission for confirming whether or not the accessory operates normally, and setting the initial processing number to "0" is performed. The details of the initial operation processing will be described later.

As described above, according to the accessory initial process shown in FIG. 32, the origin return process for performing the return operation to the origin position of various accessories, and the initial operation for performing the initial operation and the initial light emission of various accessories are performed. The operation process is not executed at the same time. By doing so, the return operation to the origin position of various accessories and the initial operation and initial light emission of various accessories are not mixed, and the return operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission are separately confirmed. It becomes possible.

Further, according to the accessory initial processing shown in FIG. 32, the origin return processing is executed before the initial operation processing. By doing so, the various accessories will initially operate from the origin position, and it will be possible to easily grasp whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the various accessories.

(Lamp / drive control unit home return processing)
The origin return process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the origin return process in the lamp / drive control unit 150.

In step R104-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is “0”. do. If the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R104-3, and if the board accessory processing number is "0", the drive target to be returned to the origin is set in step R104-2. 1 Set to the movable member 73, and move the process to step R104-5.

In step R104-3, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number is “1”. If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process is transferred to step R104-12, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", the drive target to be returned to the origin is set in step R104-4. It is set in the second movable member 74, and the process is transferred to step R104-5.

In step R104-5, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the movable member to be driven is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, the input signal from the position detection sensor that detects that each movable member is at the origin position is determined. If the movable member to be driven is not at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R104-6, and if the movable member to be driven is at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R104-11.

The lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving the movable member to be driven so that the movable member to be driven returns to the origin position in step R104-6, and the movable member is moved for a predetermined time in step R104-7. The board accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the origin position is updated by +1.

In step R104-8, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the updated board accessory abnormality determination timer has an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the board accessory abnormality determination timer is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step R104-9 assuming that a return abnormality has occurred in the movable member to be driven, and if the board accessory abnormality determination timer is not the upper limit value, the process is transferred. , The process is transferred to step R104-12.

In step R104-9, the lamp CPU 150a sets the return abnormality information (first movable member return abnormality information, second movable member return abnormality information) indicating that a return abnormality has occurred in the movable member to be driven in the lamp RAM 150c. , In step R104-10, the board accessory abnormality determination timer is cleared.

The lamp CPU 150a updates the board accessory processing number by +1 in step R104-11. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" so that the second movable member 74 can be driven, and the board accessory processing number is changed. If it is "1", the board accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the process of returning the board accessory (first movable member, second movable member) to the origin.

In step R104-12, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the frame accessory (effect button 17) is “0”. If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the process is transferred to step R104-13, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R104-20.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R104-13 whether or not the effect button 17 is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, the input signal from the position detection sensor that detects that the effect button 17 is at the origin position is determined. If the effect button 17 is not at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R104-14, and if the effect button 17 is at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R104-19.

The lamp CPU 150a drives an effect button drive motor for moving the effect button 17 so that the effect button 17 returns to the origin position in step R104-14, and the effect button 17 is within a predetermined time in step R104-15. The frame accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the origin position is updated by +1.

In step R104-16, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the updated frame accessory abnormality determination timer has an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step R104-17 assuming that a return error has occurred in the effect button 17, and if the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is not the upper limit value, this time. The origin return processing of is finished.

The lamp CPU 150a sets the return abnormality information indicating that the return abnormality has occurred in the effect button 17 in the lamp RAM 150c in step R104-17, and clears the frame accessory abnormality determination timer in step R104-18.

The lamp CPU 150a updates the frame accessory processing number by +1 in step R104-19. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to end the process of returning the frame accessory (effect button 17) to the origin.

In step R104-20, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "1". If the end condition is satisfied, the process is transferred to step R104-21, and if the end condition is not satisfied, the origin return process this time is terminated.

The lamp CPU 150a clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number in step R104-21, and executes the initial operation processing of the accessory to the above-mentioned initial processing number in step R104-22. Set "2" and end the origin return processing this time.

As described above, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 33, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are not returned to the origin position at the same time (at the same time), but in a predetermined order (first movable). The origin position is returned to the origin position in the order of the member 73 → the second movable member 74). By doing so, it becomes possible to easily confirm whether or not various board accessories have returned to the origin position. Further, when the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are in contact with each other due to difficulty in separating, it is possible to prevent both movable members from applying a load to each other so that both movable members are damaged at the same time. It is possible to suppress various inconveniences.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 33, the return operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) to the origin position and the origin position of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are obtained. It is possible to execute the return operation to the same time (at the same time). By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the return operation of the various accessories, and it is possible to smoothly shift to the initial operation of the various accessories to be executed next.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 33, an upper limit is set for the time of the return operation to the origin position of each accessory. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the return operation of various accessories is not completed forever. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which various characters are performing a return operation and the effect operation is not performed even during the variable effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 33, the return operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) to the origin position and the origin position of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are obtained. When both of the return operations to are completed, the process for shifting to the initial operation process is performed. By doing so, the return operation of various accessories to the origin position and the initial operation of various accessories are not executed at the same time, and the return operation and the initial operation of various accessories are separately confirmed. It becomes possible.

The first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 return to the origin position in a predetermined order (the order of the first movable member 73 → the second movable member 74), but at the same time, the origin position. The operation of returning to may be started. By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and it is possible to smoothly shift to the initial operation of various accessories to be executed next. Will be.

In the origin return process of FIG. 33, the configuration may be as follows.
In FIG. 33, when each movable member is not at the origin position, it is immediately returned to the origin position from that position, but it may be moved to the effect position and then returned to the origin position. .. Further, it may be returned to the origin position after being moved halfway to the effect position.
In FIG. 33, when each movable member is not at the origin position, it is immediately returned to the origin position from that position, but the initial operation may be performed from that position without returning to the origin position.
Further, when a plurality of movable members are provided, the conditions for returning to the origin position described above may be different for each movable member. For example, the first movable member 73 (movable member that attracts a high degree of attention from the player) that operates at the time of jackpot notification immediately performs the initial operation after returning from that position to the origin position, and does not operate at the time of jackpot notification. Regarding the movable member 74 (a movable member whose attention of the player is lower than that of the first movable member 73), the initial operation may be performed from that position without returning to the origin position. As a result, it is possible to reliably perform the initial operation of the movable member, which attracts a lot of attention from the player, from the initial position, and to prevent the movable member from not operating due to a malfunction at the time of a big hit notification, for example. On the other hand, for a movable member having a low degree of attention of a player, the time required for the initial operation can be shortened by performing the initial operation from that position without returning to the origin position.

(Initial operation processing of lamp / drive control unit)
The initial operation process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the initial operation processing of the lamp / drive control unit 150.

In step R106-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board bonus processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the board bonus is “0”. If the board accessory processing number is "0", the process is transferred to step R106-2, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R106-7.

In step R106-2, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the return abnormality information of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 is set in the lamp RAM 150c. If the return abnormality information is not set, the process is transferred to step R106-4 to perform the initial operation and the initial light emission of the board accessory, and if the return abnormality information is set, step R106-3. In, "2" is set in the board accessory processing number assuming that the initial operation of the board accessory is not performed, and the process is transferred to step R106-7.

In step R106-4, the lamp CPU 150a selects a board bonus initial operation pattern determination table (see FIG. 44) for determining the board bonus initial operation pattern. The details of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R106-5, the lamp CPU 150a determines an initial operation pattern of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) and sets the lamp RAM 150c in the lamp RAM 150c. Specifically, referring to the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44, one initial operation pattern is selected from a plurality of initial operation patterns based on the type of power ON command and the presence / absence of return abnormality information. Determine the operation pattern.

The lamp CPU 150a updates the board accessory processing number by +1 in step R106-6. Specifically, if the board bonus processing number is "0", the board bonus processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the board bonus.

In step R106-7, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number is “1”. If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process is transferred to step R106-11, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", the lamp RAM 150c is set in step R106-8. The initial operation of the board accessory is executed according to the initial operation pattern of the board accessory.

In step R106-9, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial operation of the board accessory has completed all the steps. If the initial operation of the board accessory has not completed all the processes, the process is transferred to step R106-11, and if the initial operation of the board accessory has completed all the processes, the board accessory is in step R106-10. Update the process number by +1. Specifically, if the board bonus processing number is "1", the board bonus processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the processing for initial operation of the board bonus.

In step R106-11, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the frame accessory (effect button 17) is “0”. If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the process is transferred to step R106-12, and if the frame accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R106-17.

In step R106-12, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the return abnormality information of the effect button 17 is set in the lamp RAM 150c. If the return error information is not set, the process is transferred to step R106-14 to perform the initial operation of the frame accessory, and if the return error information is set, the frame is set in step R106-13. Assuming that the initial operation of the accessory is not performed, "2" is set in the frame accessory processing number, and the processing is transferred to step R106-17.

In step R106-14, the lamp CPU 150a selects a frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table (see FIG. 45) for determining an initial operation pattern of the frame accessory. The details of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R106-15, the lamp CPU 150a determines the initial operation pattern of the frame accessory (effect button 17) and sets it in the lamp RAM 150c. Specifically, with reference to the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45, one initial operation pattern is determined from a plurality of initial operation patterns based on the type of the power ON time command.

In step R106-16, the lamp CPU 150a updates the frame accessory processing number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the frame accessory.

In step R106-17, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number is “1”. If the frame accessory processing number is not "1", the processing is transferred to step R106-21, and if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the lamp RAM 150c is set in step R106-18. The initial operation of the frame accessory is executed according to the initial operation pattern of the frame accessory.

In step R106-19, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial operation of the frame accessory has completed all the steps. If the initial operation of the frame accessory is not completed in all steps, the process is transferred to step R106-21, and if the initial operation of the frame accessory is completed in all steps, the frame accessory is in step R106-20. Update the process number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the processing for initial operation of the frame accessory.

In step R106-21, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "2". If the end condition is satisfied, the process is transferred to step R106-22, and if the end condition is not satisfied, the current initial operation process is terminated.

The lamp CPU 150a clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number in step R106-22, clears the above-mentioned initial processing number in step R106-23, and ends the current initial operation processing. ..

As described above, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 34, the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) and the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are performed. It can be executed at the same time (at the same time). By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the initial operation of the various characters, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the various characters from being hindered during the game.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 34, when the first movable member 73 constituting the board accessory and the second movable member 74 have a return abnormality, the first movable member 73 and The initial operation of the second movable member 74 is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the movable member from completely failing or being damaged by forcibly initializing the movable member in which the return abnormality has occurred.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 34, when the effect button 17 constituting the frame accessory has a return abnormality, the initial operation of the effect button 17 is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the staging button 17 is completely broken or damaged by forcibly initializing the staging button 17 in which the return abnormality has occurred.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 34, even if the initial operation of the board accessory in which the return error has occurred is not executed, the initial operation of the frame accessory in which the return error has not occurred is executed and the return error is executed. Even if the initial operation of the frame accessory in which the above occurs is not executed, the initial operation of the board accessory in which the return abnormality has not occurred is executed. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the accessory that does not have a return abnormality.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 34, both the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, the second movable member 74) and the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are completed. If this is the case, the initial operation processing will end. By doing so, it is unclear whether it is an initial operation or an effect operation, such as one of the board accessory and the frame accessory performing the initial operation, but the other performs the effect operation. Will not occur.

(Lamp / drive control unit accessory effect setting process)
With reference to FIG. 35, the accessory effect setting process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the accessory effect setting process of the lamp / drive control unit 150, and this process is within the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the lamp / drive control unit 150. Is executed by.

In step R107, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the effect instruction command has been received. When the effect instruction command is received, the process is transferred to step R108, and when the effect instruction command is not received, the present character effect setting process is terminated.

In step R108, the lamp CPU 150a receives the variation effect pattern command among the effect instruction commands, and corresponds to any of the variation effect pattern 4, the variation effect pattern 10, and the variation effect pattern 33 among the variation effect pattern commands. It is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern command to be received is received. When the variation effect pattern command corresponding to any one of the variation effect pattern 4, the variation effect pattern 10, and the variation effect pattern 33 is received, the process is transferred to step R109, and the variation effect pattern 4, the variation effect pattern 10, If the variation effect pattern command corresponding to any of the variation effect pattern 33 has not been received, the process is transferred to step R111.

In step R109, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the first movable member 73, and performs a process for moving the first movable member 73 from the origin position to the effect position. In the variable effect pattern 4, the variable effect pattern 10, and the variable effect pattern 33, the first movable member 73 is moved to the "B" point (see the first effect position, FIG. 60, etc.) and the "B" point. By swinging the first movable member 73 at (the first staging position), the pseudo-continuous fanning that fuels the generation of the pseudo-continuous notice is executed.
For example, in the case of the variation effect pattern 4, since the "pseudo-continuous failure" is executed (see FIG. 27), the pseudo-continuous fanning is executed but the pseudo-continuous notice is not performed, and the variation occurs. In the case of the effect pattern 10, since the "pseudo-ream success" is executed (see FIG. 27), the pseudo-ream is executed and the pseudo-continuous notice is performed.
Therefore, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the movement from the origin position to the "B" point and the number of steps of the motor related to the swing are set in order to cause the first movable member 73 to execute the pseudo-continuous fanning. ..

In step R110, the lamp CPU 150a turns on the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag. Specifically, in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c, the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag is turned ON. It should be noted that the flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and is based on the content set by the first movable member 73 in step R109 at the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous fanning. Works.

In step R111, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the warning effect command indicating the swing warning effect is received among the effect instruction commands. If the advance notice effect command indicating the swing advance notice effect is received, the process is transferred to step R112, and if the advance notice effect command indicating the swing advance notice effect is not received, the process is transferred to step R114.

In step R112, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the first movable member 73, and performs a process for moving the first movable member 73 from the origin position to the effect position. In the swing notice effect, the first movable member 73 is moved to the "B" point (first effect position, see FIG. 60, etc.), and the first movable member is moved to the "B" point (first effect position). Since it is an effect of swinging the 73, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the movement from the origin position to the “B” point and the swinging are performed in order to cause the first movable member 73 to perform the swinging notice effect. Set the number of steps of the motor related to.

In step R113, the lamp CPU 150a turns on the swing warning effect execution flag. Specifically, in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c, the swing warning effect execution flag is turned ON. The flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and when the execution timing of the swing advance notice effect is reached, the content set by the first movable member 73 in step R112 is set. Works on the basis.

In step R114, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the warning effect command indicating the ascending notice effect is received among the effect instruction commands. If the advance notice effect command indicating the ascent notice effect has been received, the process is transferred to step R115, and if the advance notice effect command indicating the ascent advance notice effect has not been received, the process is transferred to step R117.

In step R115, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the second movable member 74, and performs a process for moving the second movable member 74 from the origin position to the effect position. In the ascending notice effect, the second movable member 74 is moved to the "E" point (third effect position, see FIG. 68, etc.), and the second movable portion (rotation) is performed at the "E" point (third effect position). Since it is an effect of rotating the body 74a), in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the movement from the origin position to the "E" point and the second movable in order to cause the second movable member 74 to execute the ascending notice effect. The number of steps of the motor related to the rotation of the unit (rotating body 74a) is set.

The lamp CPU 150a turns on the ascending notice effect execution flag in step R116. Specifically, in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c, the rise notice effect execution flag is turned ON. The flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and is based on the content set by the second movable member 74 in step R115 when the execution timing of the ascending notice effect is reached. Works.

In step R117, the lamp CPU 150a receives the variation effect pattern command among the effect instruction commands, and any one of the variation effect pattern 31 to the variation effect pattern 47 (that is, the change effect of the jackpot) among the variation effect pattern commands. It is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern command corresponding to the pattern) is received. When the variation effect pattern command corresponding to any of the variation effect pattern 31 to the variation effect pattern 47 is received, the process is transferred to step R118 to correspond to any of the variation effect pattern 31 to the variation effect pattern 47. If the variation effect pattern command has not been received, the process is transferred to step R122.

In step R118, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the first movable member 73, and performs a process for moving the first movable member 73 from the origin position to the effect position. In the variable effect pattern 31 to the variable effect pattern 47, the first movable member 73 is moved to the "C" point (see the second effect position, FIG. 60, etc.) in the determined effect of notifying whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. It is designed to notify the jackpot.
Therefore, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the movement from the origin position to the "C" point is set in order to cause the first movable member 73 to notify the jackpot.

The lamp CPU 150a turns on the jackpot notification execution flag in step R119. Specifically, the jackpot notification execution flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. The flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and the first movable member 73 is set in step R118 when the execution timing (decision effect) of the jackpot notification is reached. It works based on the content.

In step R120, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the third movable member (effect button 17), and performs a process for vibrating the third movable member (effect button 17). In the variable effect pattern 31 to the variable effect pattern 47, the big hit is notified by vibrating the third movable member (effect button 17) for 5 seconds during the valid period for the decision effect to notify whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. It has become.
Therefore, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the 5-second vibration is set so that the third movable member (effect button 17) is notified of the jackpot.

The lamp CPU 150a turns on the button vibration 1 execution flag in step R121. Specifically, the button vibration 1 execution flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. The flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and when the execution timing (decision effect) of the jackpot notification is reached, the third movable member (effect button 17) steps. It operates (vibrates) based on the content set in R120.

In step R122, the lamp CPU 150a receives the variation effect pattern command among the effect instruction commands, and among the variation effect pattern commands, the variation effect pattern 16 to the variation effect pattern 22, and the variation effect pattern 39 to the variation effect pattern 45. It is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern command corresponding to any one of the above (that is, the variation effect pattern for performing SPSP reach) is received. If a variation effect pattern command corresponding to any one of the variation effect pattern 16 to the variation effect pattern 22 and the variation effect pattern 39 to the variation effect pattern 45 is received, the process is transferred to step R123, and the variation effect pattern 16 to If the variation effect pattern command corresponding to any one of the variation effect pattern 22 and the variation effect pattern 39 to the variation effect pattern 45 has not been received, the process is transferred to step R125.

In step R123, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the second movable member 74, and performs a process for moving the second movable member 74 from the origin position to the effect position. In the variable effect pattern 16 to the variable effect pattern 22, and the variable effect pattern 39 to the variable effect pattern 45, after the loss is once notified by the normal reach, the second movable member 74 is set to the "E" point (third effect position, FIG. Move to 68 etc.) and rotate the second movable part (rotating body 74a) at the "E" point (third effect position) to execute the development effect to notify that the SPSP reach has been developed. It has become.
Therefore, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the movement from the origin position to the "E" point and the rotation of the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) are related in order to cause the second movable member 74 to execute the development effect. Set the number of steps of the motor.

The lamp CPU 150a turns on the development effect execution flag in step R124. Specifically, the development effect execution flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. The flag is referred to in the accessory effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit described later, and when the execution timing of the development effect is reached, the second movable member 74 is based on the content set in step R123. Operate.

In step R125, the lamp CPU 150a receives the variable effect pattern command among the effect instruction commands, and the variable effect pattern command corresponding to any of the variable effect pattern 17 and the variable effect pattern 47 among the variable effect pattern commands. Is received or not. When the variation effect pattern command corresponding to either the variation effect pattern 17 or the variation effect pattern 47 is received, the process is transferred to step R126 to correspond to either the variation effect pattern 17 or the variation effect pattern 47. If the variable effect pattern command has not been received, the current character effect setting process is terminated.

In step R126, the lamp CPU 150a sets the drive target to the third movable member (effect button 17), and performs a process for vibrating the third movable member (effect button 17). In the variable effect pattern 17 and the variable effect pattern 47, the third movable member (effect button 17) is vibrated for 1 second during the valid period for the big hit notice (for example, at the start of the change) that is expected to be a big hit. I try to expect it to be a big hit.
Therefore, in the process, the number of steps of the motor related to the 1-second vibration is set in order to execute the big hit notice that the third movable member (effect button 17) is expected to be a big hit.

The lamp CPU 150a turns on the button vibration 2 execution flag in step R127. Specifically, the button vibration 2 execution flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. It should be noted that the flag is referred to in the accessory effect effect execution process (see FIG. 36) of the lamp / drive control unit, which will be described later, and when the valid period for the jackpot notice (for example, at the start of fluctuation) is reached, the third movable member (effect button). 17) operates (vibrates) based on the content set in step R126.

(Lamp / drive control unit accessory effect execution processing)
With reference to FIG. 36, the accessory effect execution process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the accessory effect execution process of the lamp / drive control unit 150, and this process is within the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the lamp / drive control unit 150. It is executed after the character effect setting process of.

In step R125, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R126, and if the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R129.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R126 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R127, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R129.

In addition, in FIG. 36, in determining whether or not the execution timing has come, the time from the start of the variable staging is managed, and the execution timing is reached when the time for executing the predetermined pseudo-continuous fanning is reached. It may be determined that the number of display frames from the start of the variable effect (for example, 30 frames per second) is managed, and when the number of display frames for executing a predetermined pseudo-continuous operation is reached, the execution timing is reached. You may judge that.

In step R127, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R128, turns off the pseudo-continuous fanning execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c.
As a result, the first movable member 73 moves to the "B" point (first effect position, see FIG. 66, etc.), and the first movable member 73 swings at the "B" point (first effect position). Pseudo-fanning will be executed.

In step R129, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the swing warning effect execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the rocking notice effect execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R130, and if the rocking notice effect execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R133.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R130 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R131, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R133.

In step R131, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R132, turns off the swing warning effect execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c.
As a result, the first movable member 73 moves to the "B" point (first effect position, see FIG. 60, etc.), and the first movable member 73 swings at the "B" point (first effect position). The swing notice effect will be executed.

In step R133, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the rise notice effect execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the ascending notice effect execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R134, and if the ascending notice effect execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R137.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R134 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R135, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R137.

In step R135, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R136, turns off the rising warning effect execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c.
As a result, the second movable member 74 moves to the "E" point (third effect position, see FIG. 68, etc.), and the ascending notice effect in which the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) rotates is executed. Become.

In step R137, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the jackpot notification execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the jackpot notification execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R138, and if the jackpot notification execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R141.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R138 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R139, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R141.

In step R139, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R140, turns off the jackpot notification execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c.
As a result, the first movable member 73 moves to the "C" point (second effect position, see FIG. 60, etc.), and the jackpot notification is executed.

In step R141, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the button vibration 1 execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the button vibration 1 execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R142, and if the button vibration 1 execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R145.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R142 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R143, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R145.

In step R143, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R144, the button vibration 1 execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c is turned off.
As a result, the third movable member (effect button 17) vibrates for 5 seconds, and the jackpot notification is executed.

In step R145, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the development effect execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the development effect execution flag is ON, the process is transferred to step R146, and if the development effect execution flag is not ON, the process is transferred to step R149.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R146 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is transferred to step R147, and when the execution timing is not reached, the process is transferred to step R149.

In step R147, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R148, turns off the development effect execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c.
As a result, the second movable member 74 moves to the "E" point (third staging position, see FIG. 62, etc.) and the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) rotates, thereby notifying that the SPSP reach has been developed. Development production will be executed.

In step R149, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the button vibration 2 execution flag is ON in the predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c. If the button vibration 2 execution flag is ON, the process is moved to step R150, and if the button vibration 2 execution flag is not ON, the present character effect execution process is terminated.

The lamp CPU 150a determines in step R150 whether or not the execution timing has come. When the execution timing is reached, the process is moved to step R151, and when the execution timing is not reached, the present character effect execution process is terminated.

In step R151, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving a movable member to be driven, and in step R152, the button vibration 2 execution flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the lamp RAM 150c is turned off.
As a result, the big hit notice that the third movable member (effect button 17) vibrates for 1 second and is expected to be a big hit is executed.

(First modification)
Hereinafter, the first modification of the first embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39. The first modification differs from the first embodiment in that the RWM clear process continues until the RWM clear switch 111a is operated again. Therefore, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described here.

(RWM clear processing of main control board)
The RWM clearing process (game program) of the main control board 110 in the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the RWM clearing process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S24-1, the main CPU 110a transmits the RWM clear preparation designation command to the effect control board 130, and shifts to the RWM clear preparation mode. As a result, the effect control board is subjected to the process for performing the RWM clear preparation notification.

"RWM clear preparation notification" is to display a clear preparation screen for the image display device to recognize that RWM clear preparation is in progress, or to notify the voice output device 9 that "press the RWM clear switch again". It is to output voice over a predetermined period.

The main CPU 110a executes the drive source initial operation process (game program) in step S24-2. Specifically, RWM clears various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided on the board unit 500 and operated by the main control board 110 according to the progress of the game. Performs processing for initial operation until the preparation mode ends. The details of the initial operation of various drive sources in the RWM clear preparation mode will be described later.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S24-3 whether or not the RWM clear approval operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a is in the ON state. If there is an RWM clear approval operation, the process is moved to step S24-4 assuming that the RWM clear preparation mode is terminated and RWM clear is performed, and if there is no RWM clear approval operation, step S24-2 is performed. Move the process.

In step S24-4, the main CPU 110a initializes (clears 0) other than the set value area of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the progress state of the game is initialized to the initial state (the state at the time of shipment of the game machine 1), and the data in the game RWM area before the RWM is cleared is not inherited.

The main CPU 110a performs output processing of the RWM clear signal (security signal) in step S24-5. Specifically, a process for outputting an RWM clear signal (security signal) indicating that the RWM clear has been performed is performed from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90.

In step S24-6, the main CPU 110a transmits a RWM clear designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130. As a result, the staging control board 130 is subjected to the process for terminating the above-mentioned RWM clear preparation notification.

In step S24-7, the main CPU 110a performs a process for stopping the initial operation of various drive sources as the RWM clear preparation mode ends due to the RWM clear approval operation, and ends the current RWM clear process.

(Specific example when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM)
A specific example of the initial operation of various drive sources during the preparation for clearing RWM will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of staging when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM.

First, at the timing of T0, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. At this time, a movable body (second) that affects the result of the game, such as changing whether or not the game ball enters the predetermined area (second starting port 47, large winning opening 50) (difficulty of entering the ball). Various drive sources (second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) for operating the starting port opening / closing member 48 and the large winning opening opening / closing member 51) are in a stopped state.

In addition, the large winning opening LED that causes the large winning opening (large winning opening 50) to emit light in a predetermined manner during the round game is turned off, and the main information display device 59 (first special symbol display 60, second) The special symbol display (61, etc.), the first image display device 70, and the information display 113 are in a non-display (non-operating, turning off, erasing) state.

When the RWM clear operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on at the timing of T1, the RWM clear preparation mode is started on the main control board 110 and the progress control of the game is started. It becomes the state before the start before it is done.

At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the RWM clear is being prepared is displayed on the status confirmation display 68, and operation (drive source = ON) is started as an initial operation of various drive sources. In addition, the RWM clear preparation notification (display of the RWM clear preparation screen, "Please press the RWM clear switch again" and "solenoid operation" are displayed to prompt the RWM clear preparation to confirm the operation of various drive sources. "Please check" (alternate output of initial operation check voice) starts.

At the timing of T1, it is said that the first image display device 70 will start "Preparing to clear RWM" (displaying the RWM clear preparation screen), but it notifies that the initial operation of various drive sources is being performed. The display may be started.
For example, the first image display device 70 may display "During initial operation of drive source" and display this alternately or simultaneously with the display "Preparing to clear RWM".
In addition, when the initial operation confirmation voice of "Please check the operation of the solenoid" is output, the message "Initial operation of the drive source" is displayed on the first image display device 70, and "Check the operation of the solenoid". When the initial operation confirmation voice of "Please" is not output, the message "Driving source initial operation in progress" may not be displayed.
With the above configuration, it is possible to prompt the operation confirmation of various drive sources not only in the voice but also in the display, so that it is possible to pay attention to the operation confirmation of various drive sources.

At the timing of T2, when the operation time (here, 0.512 seconds) elapses from the start of operation of various drive sources, the operation of various drive sources is stopped (drive source = OFF), and thereafter, the timing of T3 to the timing of T10. The operation and stop of various drive sources are repeated until.

At the timing of T10, if the RWM clear approval operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed while the operating time of various drive sources started from the timing of T9 has not elapsed, the RWM clear preparation mode and the RWM clear preparation mode are performed. As soon as the notification ends, the operation of the various drive sources stops (drive source = OFF), the initial operation of the various drive sources ends, and the main control board 110 controls the progress of the game from the state before the start. Move to the possible state.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbol, display of normal symbol, display of number of reserved special figures, display of number of reserved symbols, etc.) on the main information display device 59 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is sent. It will be started. Further, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) controlled by the staging control board 130 is started, and all the 7-segment displays 113a to 113d are displayed on the information display 113. All lights are turned on and lighting confirmation is started. The initial operation of the movable staging device ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

At the timing of T10, the above-mentioned power-on command (power-on designation command or power recovery designation command) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130, and the power-on command is sent (staging control). The initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is started based on the reception (of the substrate 130). That is, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) in the example of FIG. 38 depends on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110.
That is, even if power is supplied from the power supply board 160 to the effect control board 130, if the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110 is not received, the movable effect device (first movable member 73, first). 2 The initial operation of the movable member 74) will not be started.

At the timing of T11, when the confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) elapses from the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 113, all the lighting of the 7-segment displays 113a to 113d is completed and the performance information (here, the current one) is completed. The display of the normal base value of the game section) is started. After that, every time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, the performance information (normal base value) of the four game sections consisting of the current game section and the past three game sections is displayed in order.

The lighting confirmation (operation) of the information display 113 for 5 seconds, which is performed from the timing of T10 to the timing of T11, can be said to be the initial operation of the information display 113. That is, in the example of FIG. 38, the initial operation of various drive sources is performed from the timing of T1 to the timing of T10, and then the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed from the timing of T10 to the timing of T11, and the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed. The initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 12 or 2 seconds) from the timing.
That is, in the example of FIG. 38, the initial operation of the various drive sources overlaps with the initial operation of the information display 113 and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). However, the initial operation of the information display 113 and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) overlap with each other in execution time.

As described above, according to this modification, the movable body (second start opening opening / closing member 48, large winning opening opening / closing member 51) that affects the result of the game in the pre-start state before the game progress control is started. ) Is initially operated by various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b), so that the gaming machine 1 (game board 5 only, board unit 500 only) is operated. Operation check of the drive source controlled by the main control means that controls the progress of the game at the time of shipment from the factory (including the case) or at the time of replacement at the game store (including replacement of only the game board 5 and only the board unit 500). Can be easily performed.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating a movable body that affects the result of the game are initially operated (during the state before the start), the main except for the state confirmation display 68. Since the information display device 59 (first special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, etc.) is in a non-display (non-operating) state, an extra processing load is not given to the main control board 110. At the same time, it is possible to concentrate on checking the operation of various drive sources.

Further, according to this modification, the progress control of the game is performed by performing the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game in the state before the start before the progress control of the game is performed. Since the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the playable state to be performed, two types of initial operations are performed in order. It can be confirmed, and it is possible to properly confirm the operation.

Further, according to this modification, the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game is performed in the state before the start before the progress control of the game is performed, and then the progress of the game is performed. Since the initial operation of the information display 113 that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the game-enabled state where control is performed, two types of initial operations can be confirmed in order, and the operation check is appropriate. Can be done. In particular, the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game is performed independently so as not to overlap the execution time with other initial operations, so that various drive sources are abnormal. It is possible to prevent oversight of whether or not the problem has occurred, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

Further, in the game-enabled state in which the progress of the game is controlled, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that does not affect the result of the game and the result of the game are affected. Since the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed at the same time, the time required for the initial operation can be shortened.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 are initially operated, the large winning opening LED is left off, so that the large winning opening LED is used. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to confirm the operation of the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 due to the light, and it is possible to appropriately confirm the operation.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 are initially operated, a signal during opening is output even though the large winning opening 50 is open. Therefore, it is possible not to give an extra processing load to the main control board 110, and an information collecting device such as a hall computer that collects information output from the game machine 1 advances the game. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as collecting information that does not correspond to the above.

Further, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is not displayed on the information display 113 from the turning on of the power of the gaming machine to the start of the progress control of the game (the display of the performance information is displayed). Since it is regulated), it is possible not to give an extra processing load to the main control board 110.

Further, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is displayed (the display of the performance information is permitted) after the progress control of the game is started. It is possible to confirm whether or not the progress control of the game has been started, and it is possible to inform that the performance information is related to the game.

Further, according to this modification, the performance information is not displayed on the 7-segment displays 113a to 113c other than the 7-segment display 113d on which the current setting value is displayed in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. As a result, the current set value can be appropriately notified, and the convenience of the game store can be ensured.

In this modified example, in the setting change notification in the setting change mode, the character "setting changing" is displayed. The setting changing screen is displayed, but in addition to the character "setting changing". Alternatively, a setting changing screen may be displayed in which the characters "During initial operation of drive source" or "Please confirm operation of solenoid" are displayed to prompt visual confirmation of the initial operation of various drive sources.

(Operation comparison table)
Using FIG. 39, various operation timings (initial operation, jackpot game operation, auxiliary game in non-time saving game state) of various drive sources (second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided in the board unit 500 are used. The movements in the movements and the auxiliary game movements in the time-saving gaming state) are compared.

The one drive time of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b is longer in the initial operation than in the auxiliary game operation in the non-time saving game state. Therefore, it is possible to confirm at the time of the initial operation whether or not the auxiliary game operation can be performed during the non-time saving game state, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation.

It should be noted that even if the one drive time of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b in the initial operation is the same value as or almost the same (similar) value as the one drive time in the auxiliary game operation during the non-time saving game state. good. By doing so, it is possible to confirm at the time of the initial operation whether or not the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b can perform the auxiliary game operation during the non-time saving gaming state, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation. It becomes.

Further, the one drive time of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b in the initial operation may be set to a value smaller than the one drive time in the auxiliary game operation in the non-time saving game state. By doing so, it is possible to shorten the confirmation time at the time of initial operation of the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b.

Further, the one drive time of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b in the initial operation may be the same value as or almost the same (similar) value as the one drive time in the auxiliary game operation during the time-saving game state. .. By doing so, it is possible to confirm at the initial operation whether or not the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b can perform the auxiliary game operation during the time-saving gaming state, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation. Become.

Further, the one drive time of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b in the initial operation may be set to a value larger than the one drive time in the auxiliary game operation in the time-saving game state. By doing so, it is possible to confirm at the initial operation whether or not the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b can perform the auxiliary game operation during the time-saving gaming state, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation. Become.

Further, the one drive time of the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b at the time of the initial operation may be the same value or almost the same (similar) value as the one drive time at the time of the big hit game operation (4R or 10R). By doing so, it is possible to confirm at the time of the initial operation whether or not the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b can perform the big hit game operation, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation.

Further, the one drive time of the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b at the time of the initial operation may be set to a value larger than the one drive time at the time of the big hit game operation. By doing so, it is possible to confirm at the time of the initial operation whether or not the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b can perform the big hit game operation, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the operation confirmation.

(Second modification)
Hereinafter, the second modification of the first embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. In the second modification, the setting change function and the setting confirmation function are not installed, the status confirmation indicator 68 is not provided, and the RWM clear process continues until the RWM clear switch 111a is operated again. Therefore, since it is different from the first embodiment, only the difference from the first embodiment will be described here.

(Initial setting process of main control board)
The initial setting process (game program) of the main control board 110 in the second modification will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process of the main control board 110. In the following, only the differences will be described.

In step S24, the main CPU 110a executes a drive source initial operation process (game program). Specifically, RWM clears various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided on the board unit 500 and operated by the main control board 110 according to the progress of the game. Performs processing for initial operation until the preparation mode ends. The details of the initial operation of various drive sources in the RWM clear preparation mode will be described later. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S25.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S25 whether or not the RWM clear approval operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a is in the ON state. If there is an RWM clear approval operation, the process is transferred to step S26 as if the RWM clear preparation mode is terminated and the RWM clear is performed, and if there is no RWM clear approval operation, the process is transferred to step S24.

In step S26, the main CPU 110a performs a process for stopping the initial operation of various drive sources, and in step S27, the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c is initialized (cleared to 0). As a result, the progress state of the game is initialized to the initial state (the state at the time of shipment of the game machine 1), and the data in the game RWM area before the RWM is cleared is not inherited.

In step S28, the main CPU 110a performs output processing of the RWM clear signal (security signal). Specifically, a process for outputting an RWM clear signal (security signal) indicating that the RWM clear has been performed is performed from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90.

In step S29, the main CPU 110a issues a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized and the current game state (here, a non-time-saving game state as a normal game state) to the payout control board 120 and the effect control. It is transmitted to the substrate 130 and the process is transferred to step S30. As a result, the effect control board 130 performs a process for executing the power-on notification indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized.

(Specific example when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM)
A specific example of the initial operation of various drive sources during the preparation for clearing RWM will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of staging when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM.

First, at the timing of T0, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. At this time, a movable body (second) that affects the result of the game, such as changing whether or not the game ball enters the predetermined area (second starting port 47, large winning opening 50) (difficulty of entering the ball). Various drive sources (second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) for operating the starting port opening / closing member 48 and the large winning opening opening / closing member 51) are in a stopped state.

In addition, the large winning opening LED that causes the large winning opening (large winning opening 50) to emit light in a predetermined manner during the round game is turned off, and the main information display device 59 (first special symbol display 60, second) The special symbol display (61, etc.), the first image display device 70, and the information display 113 are in a non-display (non-operating, turning off, erasing) state.

When the RWM clear operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on at the timing of T1, the RWM clear preparation mode is started on the main control board 110 and the progress control of the game is started. It becomes the state before the start before it is done.

At this time, operation (drive source = ON) is started as an initial operation of various drive sources. In addition, the RWM clear preparation notification (display of the RWM clear preparation screen, "Please press the RWM clear switch again" and "solenoid operation" are displayed to prompt the RWM clear preparation to confirm the operation of various drive sources. "Please check" (alternate output of initial operation check voice) starts. In addition, also in FIG. 41, as described in FIG. 38, the first image display device 70 may display “During initial operation of drive source”.

At the timing of T2, when the operation time (here, 0.512 seconds) elapses from the start of operation of various drive sources, the operation of various drive sources is stopped (drive source = OFF), and thereafter, the timing of T3 to the timing of T10. The operation and stop of various drive sources are repeated until.

At the timing of T10, when the RWM clear approval operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed while the operating time of various drive sources started from the timing of T9 has not elapsed, the RWM clear preparation mode and the RWM clear preparation mode are performed. As soon as the notification ends, the operation of the various drive sources stops (drive source = OFF), the initial operation of the various drive sources ends, and the main control board 110 controls the progress of the game from the state before the start. Move to the possible state.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbol, display of normal symbol, display of number of reserved special figures, display of number of reserved symbols, etc.) on the main information display device 59 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is sent. It will be started. Further, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) controlled by the staging control board 130 is started, and all the 7-segment displays 113a to 113d are displayed on the information display 113. All lights are turned on and lighting confirmation is started. The initial operation of the movable staging device ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

At the timing of T10, the above-mentioned power-on command (power-on designation command or power recovery designation command) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130, and the power-on command is sent (staging control). The initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is started based on the reception (of the substrate 130). That is, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) in the example of FIG. 41 depends on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110.
That is, even if power is supplied from the power supply board 160 to the effect control board 130, if the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110 is not received, the movable effect device (first movable member 73, first). 2 The initial operation of the movable member 74) will not be started.

At the timing of T11, when the confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) elapses from the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 113, all the lighting of the 7-segment displays 113a to 113d is completed and the performance information (here, the current one) is completed. The display of the normal base value of the game section) is started. After that, every time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, the performance information (normal base value) of the four game sections consisting of the current game section and the past three game sections is displayed in order.

The lighting confirmation (operation) of the information display 113 for 5 seconds, which is performed from the timing of T10 to the timing of T11, can be said to be the initial operation of the information display 113. That is, in the example of FIG. 41, the initial operation of various drive sources is performed from the timing of T1 to the timing of T10, and then the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed from the timing of T10 to the timing of T11, and the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed. The initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 12 or 2 seconds) from the timing.
That is, in the example of FIG. 41, the initial operation of the various drive sources overlaps with the initial operation of the information display 113 and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). However, the initial operation of the information display 113 and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) overlap with each other in execution time.

As described above, according to this modification, the movable body (second start opening opening / closing member 48, large winning opening opening / closing member 51) that affects the result of the game in the pre-start state before the game progress control is started. ) Is initially operated by various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b), so that the gaming machine 1 (game board 5 only, board unit 500 only) is operated. Operation check of the drive source controlled by the main control means that controls the progress of the game at the time of shipment from the factory (including the case) or at the time of replacement at the game store (including replacement of only the game board 5 and only the board unit 500). Can be easily performed.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating a movable body that affects the result of the game are initially operated (during the state before the start), the main information display device 59 (first). Since the special symbol display 60, the second special symbol display 61, etc.) are in a non-display (non-operating) state, it is possible to prevent an extra processing load from being applied to the main control board 110 and to drive various types. It is possible to concentrate on checking the operation of the source.

Further, according to this modification, when the various drive sources for operating the movable body that affect the result of the game are initially operated, it is confirmed that the RWM clear is being prepared and the operation of the various drive sources is confirmed. Since the RWM clear preparation notification for prompting is performed, it is possible to inform the workers (workers, game clerk) who check the operation of the game machine 1 that it is the timing to check the operation of various drive sources. It is possible to check the operation properly.

Further, according to this modification, since various drive sources for operating various drive sources that affect the result of the game are initially operated in the RWM clear preparation mode, the progress control of the game is started. It is not necessary to create a plurality of states in the state before the start, and it is possible to reduce the development cost of the gaming machine 1 (shorten the development period, etc.).

Further, according to this modification, when the pre-start state ends due to the RWM clear approval operation, the operation of the various drive sources is immediately terminated even before the operation time of the various drive sources has elapsed. Therefore, the initial operation of the various drive sources is not performed in the game-enabled state, and it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of being confused with the operation of the various drive sources according to the progress of the game.

Further, according to this modification, the progress control of the game is performed by performing the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game in the state before the start before the progress control of the game is performed. Since the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the playable state to be performed, two types of initial operations are performed in order. It can be confirmed, and it is possible to properly confirm the operation.

Further, according to this modification, the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game is performed in the state before the start before the progress control of the game is performed, and then the progress of the game is performed. Since the initial operation of the information display 113 that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the game-enabled state where control is performed, two types of initial operations can be confirmed in order, and the operation check is appropriate. Can be done. In particular, the initial operation of various drive sources for operating the movable body that affects the result of the game is performed independently so as not to overlap the execution time with other initial operations, so that various drive sources are abnormal. It is possible to prevent oversight of whether or not the problem has occurred, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

Further, in the game-enabled state in which the progress of the game is controlled, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that does not affect the result of the game and the result of the game are affected. Since the initial operation of the information display 113 is performed at the same time, the time required for the initial operation can be shortened.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 are initially operated, the large winning opening LED is left off, so that the large winning opening LED is used. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to confirm the operation of the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 due to the light, and it is possible to appropriately confirm the operation.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 are initially operated, a signal during opening is output even though the large winning opening 50 is open. Therefore, it is possible not to give an extra processing load to the main control board 110, and an information collecting device such as a hall computer that collects information output from the game machine 1 advances the game. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as collecting information that does not correspond to the above.

Further, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is not displayed on the information display 113 from the turning on of the power of the gaming machine to the start of the progress control of the game (the display of the performance information is displayed). Since it is regulated), it is possible not to give an extra processing load to the main control board 110.

Further, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is displayed (the display of the performance information is permitted) after the progress control of the game is started. It is possible to confirm whether or not the progress control of the game has been started, and it is possible to inform that the performance information is related to the game.

In this modification, the clear preparation screen in which the characters "Preparing to clear RWM" is displayed is displayed in the RWM clear preparation notification in the RWM clear preparation mode, but "Preparing to clear RWM" is displayed. Even if you display the clear preparation screen that displays the characters "During initial operation of drive source" or "Please check the operation of solenoid" that prompts you to visually check the initial operation of various drive sources in addition to the characters. good.

In addition, various operation timings (initial operation, jackpot game operation, auxiliary game in the normal game state) of various drive sources (second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) provided in the board unit 500 in the second modification. Since the motion comparison in the motion and the auxiliary game motion in the time-saving gaming state is the same as the motion comparison table shown in FIG. 39, the description thereof is omitted here.

The scene where the initial operation of various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) is performed is not limited to the example of FIG. 38 and the example of FIG. 41, and may be the following scene.
For example, the setting may be changed and the initial operation may be started when the setting key switch 112a is turned off.
For example, the initial operation may be started when the setting is confirmed and the setting key switch 112a is turned off.
For example, the initial operation may be started when the operation required for changing the setting is performed (the RWM clear switch 111a is ON). In this case, the initial operation may be continued when the setting is changed (when the setting key switch 112a is ON).
For example, the initial operation may be started when the operation required for the setting confirmation is performed (the setting key switch 112a is ON). In this case, the initial operation may be continued when the setting is confirmed (when the setting key switch 112a is ON).
For example, the initial operation may be started when the RWM clear approval operation is performed (in a gaming machine that does not have the setting).
For example, the RWM clear switch 111a may start the initial operation when the RWM clear switch 111a is turned on (in a gaming machine having no setting).

(A modified example of a specific example (FIG. 38) in which various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM).
A modified example of a specific example (FIG. 38) in which various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of staging when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM.
It should be noted that only the points that differ from FIG. 38 will be mainly described, and the description of the overlapping points will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 42, the description of the “setting confirmation mode” and the “large winning opening LED” described in FIG. 38 is omitted, but the point that the “setting confirmation mode” is OFF from beginning to end and the “large”. The point that the "winning port LED" is OFF from beginning to end is the same as in FIG. 38.

First, at the timing of T0, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. At this time, a movable body (second) that affects the result of the game, such as changing whether or not the game ball enters the predetermined area (second starting port 47, large winning opening 50) (difficulty of entering the ball). Various drive sources (second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) for operating the starting port opening / closing member 48 and the large winning opening opening / closing member 51) are in a stopped state.

In addition, the large winning opening LED that causes the large winning opening (large winning opening 50) to emit light in a predetermined manner during the round game is turned off, and the main information display device 59 (first special symbol display 60, second) The special symbol display (61, etc.), the first image display device 70, and the information display 113 are in a non-display (non-operating, turning off, erasing) state.

When the RWM clear operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on at the timing of T1, the RWM clear preparation mode is started on the main control board 110 and the progress control of the game is started. It becomes the state before the start before it is done.

At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the RWM clear is being prepared is displayed on the status confirmation display 68, and operation (drive source = ON) is started as an initial operation of various drive sources. In addition, the RWM clear preparation notification (display of the RWM clear preparation screen, "Please press the RWM clear switch again" and "solenoid operation" are displayed to prompt the RWM clear preparation to confirm the operation of various drive sources. "Please check" (alternate output of initial operation check voice) starts. In addition, also in FIG. 42, as described in FIG. 38, the display of "during the initial operation of the drive source" may be performed on the first image display device 70.

Further, at the timing of T1, the movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is based on the fact that power is supplied from the power supply board 160 to the effect control board 130 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on. ) Is started. That is, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) in the example of FIG. 42 does not depend on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110.
That is, as long as power is supplied from the power supply board 160, the effect control board 130 does not require a power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, and the effect control board 130 is a movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). ) Can be started.

Since the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is started at the timing of T1, as shown in FIG. 42, the “RWM clear preparation” of the first image display device 70 is started. The initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is performed in front of the "middle" display (display of the RWM clear preparation screen).
Therefore, the "RWM clear preparation in preparation" display (display of the RWM clear preparation screen) of the first image display device 70 becomes difficult to visually recognize, so that the "RWM clear preparation in preparation" display (display of the RWM clear preparation screen) is displayed. It may be displayed in a display area that does not overlap with the operating range of the initial operation of the movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). For example, it may be displayed in the upper left or upper right of the display area. As a result, the "Preparing to clear RWM" display (display of the RWM clear preparation screen) does not become difficult to visually recognize, and it is possible to clearly recognize that the RWM clear preparation is being prepared.
In addition, when the display "Initial operation of drive source" is displayed on the first image display device 70, it also overlaps with the operation range of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). It suffices to display in the display area that does not. This makes it possible to clearly recognize that the initial operation of the drive source is being performed.

At the timing of T2, when the operation time (here, 0.512 seconds) elapses from the start of operation of various drive sources, the operation of various drive sources is stopped (drive source = OFF), and thereafter, the timing of T3 to the timing of T10. The operation and stop of various drive sources are repeated until.

Similar to FIG. 38, the time required for the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is, for example, "12.2 seconds".
That is, in the example of FIG. 42, since the initial operation of the various drive sources and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) are started from the timing of T1, various drives are started. The execution time of the initial operation of the source and the execution time of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) overlap.
Further, the initial operation of various drive sources is executed from the timing of T1 to the timing of T10, and the initial operation of the information display 113 is started from the timing of T10.
Therefore, although the execution time of the initial operation of the various drive sources overlaps with the execution time of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74), the execution time of the initial operation of the information display 113 Does not overlap with these and is executed independently.

In this example of FIG. 42, for example, first, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) performed on the game board surface and the initial operation of various drive sources are simultaneously confirmed. After that, the RWM clear approval operation can be completed and the initial operation of the information display 113 can be confirmed. That is, the necessary work (initial operation check) to be performed on the front side (on the gaming board surface) of the gaming machine 1 is completed collectively, and then the necessary work (completion of the RWM clear approval operation) to be performed on the rear surface side of the gaming machine 1 is completed. , Initial operation check) can be completed all at once. Therefore, it is possible to improve the time efficiency of the required work.

For example, when the RWM clear approval operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed at the timing of T4, the operation of various drive sources is immediately stopped (drive source = OFF), and the initial operation of various drive sources is performed. Although it ends, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) does not end, but ends at the timing of T9.
In this case, the initial operation of the information display 113 is exceptionally started at the timing of T4 when the operation of various drive sources is stopped (drive source = OFF) and the initial operation of various drive sources is completed. , The execution time of the initial operation of the movable effect device (the first movable member 73, the second movable member 74) may overlap with the execution time of the initial operation of the information display 113.

(A modified example of a specific example (FIG. 41) in which various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM).
A modified example of a specific example (FIG. 41) in which various drive sources are initially operated after the RWM is cleared will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of production when various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for clearing RWM.
It should be noted that only the points that differ from FIG. 41 will be mainly described, and the description of the overlapping points will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 43, the description of the “large winning opening LED” described in FIG. 41 is omitted, but the point that the “large winning opening LED” is always OFF is the same as in FIG. 41.

First, at the timing of T0, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. At this time, a movable body (second) that affects the result of the game, such as changing whether or not the game ball enters the predetermined area (second starting port 47, large winning opening 50) (difficulty of entering the ball). Various drive sources (second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) for operating the starting port opening / closing member 48 and the large winning opening opening / closing member 51) are in a stopped state.

In addition, the large winning opening LED that causes the large winning opening (large winning opening 50) to emit light in a predetermined manner during the round game is turned off, and the main information display device 59 (first special symbol display 60, second) The special symbol display (61, etc.), the first image display device 70, and the information display 113 are in a non-display (non-operating, turning off, erasing) state.

When the RWM clear operation (RWM clear switch 111a is ON) is performed when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on at the timing of T1, the RWM clear preparation mode is started on the main control board 110 and the progress control of the game is started. It becomes the state before the start before it is done.

At this time, operation (drive source = ON) is started as an initial operation of various drive sources. In addition, the RWM clear preparation is being prepared and the RWM clear preparation notification (display of the clear preparation screen, "Please press the RWM clear switch again" and "solenoid operation are confirmed" to prompt the operation confirmation of various drive sources. "Please do" (alternate output of initial operation confirmation voice) is started. In addition, also in FIG. 43, as described in FIG. 38, the display of "during the initial operation of the drive source" may be performed on the first image display device 70.

Further, at the timing of T1, the movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is based on the fact that power is supplied from the power supply board 160 to the effect control board 130 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on. ) Is started. That is, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) in the example of FIG. 43 does not depend on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110.
That is, as long as power is supplied from the power supply board 160, the effect control board 130 does not require a power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, and the effect control board 130 is a movable effect device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). ) Can be started. Also in FIG. 43, as described in FIG. 42, the “RWM clear preparation in preparation” display (display of the RWM clear preparation screen) is initially operated by the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). It may be displayed in a display area that does not overlap with the operating range of. Further, when displaying "During initial operation of drive source" on the first image display device 70, it also overlaps with the operating range of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74). It suffices to display in the display area that does not.

Similar to FIG. 41, the time required for the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is, for example, "12.2 seconds".
That is, in the example of FIG. 43, since the initial operation of the various drive sources and the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) are started from the timing of T1, various drives are started. The execution time of the initial operation of the source and the execution time of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) overlap.
Further, the initial operation of various drive sources is executed from the timing of T1 to the timing of T10, and the initial operation of the information display 113 is started from the timing of T10.
Therefore, although the execution time of the initial operation of the various drive sources overlaps with the execution time of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74), the execution time of the initial operation of the information display 113 Does not overlap with these and is executed independently.

As described above, in the example of FIG. 43, for example, first, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) performed on the game board surface and the initial operation of various drive sources are simultaneously confirmed. After that, the RWM clear approval operation can be completed and the initial operation of the information display 113 can be confirmed. That is, the necessary work (initial operation check) to be performed on the front side (on the gaming board surface) of the gaming machine 1 is completed collectively, and then the necessary work (completion of the RWM clear approval operation) to be performed on the rear surface side of the gaming machine 1 is completed. , Initial operation check) can be completed all at once. Therefore, it is possible to improve the time efficiency of the required work.

Also in FIG. 43, the execution time of the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, the second movable member 74) and the execution time of the initial operation of the information display 113, which are described in FIG. 42, overlap with each other. Exceptions can occur.

The scene where the initial operation of various drive sources (second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b) is performed is not limited to the example of FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, and may be the following scene.
For example, the setting may be changed and the initial operation may be started when the setting key switch 112a is turned off.
For example, the initial operation may be started when the setting is confirmed and the setting key switch 112a is turned off.
For example, the initial operation may be started when the operation required for changing the setting is performed (the RWM clear switch 111a is ON). In this case, the initial operation may be continued when the setting is changed (when the setting key switch 112a is ON).
For example, the initial operation may be started when the operation required for the setting confirmation is performed (the setting key switch 112a is ON). In this case, the initial operation may be continued when the setting is confirmed (when the setting key switch 112a is ON).
For example, the initial operation may be started when the RWM clear approval operation is performed (in a gaming machine that does not have the setting).
For example, the RWM clear switch 111a may start the initial operation when the RWM clear switch 111a is turned on (in a gaming machine having no setting).

(Table for determining the initial operation pattern of the board)
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a board accessory initial operation pattern determination table referred to when determining an initial operation pattern of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74).

The board accessory initial operation pattern determination table is associated with the type of command when the power is turned on, the presence / absence of return abnormality information, and the selected initial operation pattern. For reference, the operation mode at the time of initial operation and the initial operation. The number of steps of is described.

The initial operation pattern is determined when patterns 01 to 03, which are determined when the power-on designation command is received, or when the first power recovery designation command, which indicates that the customer is waiting, is received. Patterns 04 to 06, a pattern determined when a second power recovery designation command indicating that a special symbol variation is being displayed, or a third power recovery designation command indicating that a jackpot game is in progress is received. 07 to 09 are set.

Further, in each initial operation pattern, a lighting (light emitting) pattern of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is set. For example, in the case of the initial operation pattern 01, a lighting (light emitting) pattern is set in which the first movable member LED is lit (light-emitting) in blue and white, and the second movable member LED is lit (light-emitting) in blue and white. There is.
In FIG. 44, lighting (light emission) in blue and white means that the LED lights (lights up) alternately in the order of blue → white → blue → white.

The "initial operation pattern 01" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and the first movable member 73 is in the order of small descent → return to origin → large descent → return to origin. After operating in, the second movable member 74 operates in the order of ascending → rotating at the ascending position for a predetermined time, then stopping → returning to the origin, and during that period, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are blue and white. Lights up (lights up) alternately with. The time required for the "initial operation pattern 01" is "12.2 seconds".
The "initial operation pattern 02" is determined when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality, and after the first movable member 73 does not operate and the second movable member 74 rises → rotates at the ascending position for a predetermined time. It operates in the order of stop → return to origin, and during that period, the second movable member LED lights up (lights up) alternately in blue and white.
The "initial operation pattern 03" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and after the first movable member 73 operates in the order of small descent → origin return → large descent → origin return, the second movable member 74 does not operate, and during that period, the first movable member LED lights (lights) alternately in blue and white.

The "initial operation pattern 04" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and the initial operation is performed except that the second movable member LED lights up (lights up) only in blue. Same as pattern 01.
The "initial operation pattern 05" is determined when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality, and is the same as the initial operation pattern 02 except that the second movable member LED lights up (lights up) only in blue.
The "initial operation pattern 06" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and since the second movable member LED does not light in blue, the result is the same as the initial operation pattern 03.

The "initial operation pattern 07" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, except that the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are turned off. It is the same as the initial operation pattern 01 or the initial operation pattern 04.
The "initial operation pattern 08" is determined when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality, and is the same as the initial operation pattern 02 or the initial operation pattern 05 except that the second movable member 74 is turned off.
The "initial operation pattern 09" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and is the same as the initial operation pattern 03 or the initial operation pattern 06 except that the first movable member 73 is turned off.

In the initial operation pattern 02, the initial operation pattern 05, and the initial operation pattern 08, the lighting color of the first movable member LED is not described, but this point is the first movable due to the return abnormality of the first movable member 73. This is because the member LED blinks red to notify the abnormality.

Further, in the initial operation pattern 03, the initial operation pattern 06, and the initial operation pattern 09, the lighting color of the second movable member LED is not described, but this point is the second movable due to the return abnormality of the second movable member 74. This is because the member LED blinks red to notify the abnormality.

The first feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is that the board accessory is used when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110 and when the power is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The point that the operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is the same. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the board accessory regardless of whether the power is turned on or restored.

It should be noted that the operation mode of the initial operation is the same as long as the movement pattern of the board accessory in each process is at least the same, the operation time in each process may be the same, and the operation time in each process is the same. It may be different.

Further, the operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 may be different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. The operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of both the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 may be different. By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

Further, when the operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and / or the second movable member 74 is different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored, the power is turned on. An operation that is not in the initial operation at the time may be executed in the initial operation at the time of power restoration, or an operation that is not in the initial operation at the time of power restoration may be executed in the initial operation at the time of power-on. By doing this, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It will be possible.

The second feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is that the board accessory (first movable member 73, second) is used when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. A point is that the light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of the movable member 74) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

The third feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the first movable member LED between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. While they are the same, there is a difference in the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the second movable member LED. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

It should be noted that the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the first movable member LED is the same when the power is turned on and the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the second movable member LED is different between the time when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. However, on the contrary, the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the first movable member LED differs between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, while the second movable member LED The light emission mode of the initial light emission may be the same.

Further, both the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the second movable member LED are different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. May be good. By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

The fourth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is that the board accessory is restored when the power is turned on, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game. The light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

The fifth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is that when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, and when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game. Therefore, there is a difference in the light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member, second movable member). By doing so, it is possible to understand whether it is the initial operation by power restoration that restores to the customer waiting state, the initial operation by power restoration that restores during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game. It will be possible.

It should be noted that both the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are turned off when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game, but the first movable member LED is turned off. The member LED and the second movable member LED may be turned on in the same light emitting mode as at the time of power restoration for restoring the customer waiting state.

The sixth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is that the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality regardless of whether the power is turned on or the power is restored. If there is no return abnormality in the movable member 74, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is performed without performing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, and the second movable member has no return abnormality in the first movable member 73. When the 74 has a return abnormality, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is performed and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation depending on the presence or absence of a return abnormality.

The lighting (light emission) pattern of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED in the initial operation pattern of the board accessory shown in FIG. 44 may be appropriately changed. For example, in the initial operation of the board accessory, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are in the order of red → green → blue as in the frame accessory initial operation pattern 01 (see FIG. 45) described later. There may be a lighting (light emitting) pattern that lights (lights) with.

(Frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table referred to when determining an initial operation pattern of the frame accessory (effect button 17).

The type of the command when the power is turned on and the selected initial operation pattern are associated with the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table, and the operation mode at the time of initial operation and the number of steps of the initial operation are described for reference. ing.

The "initial operation pattern 01" is determined when the power-on designation command is received, and the effect button 17 operates in the order of large rise & continuous vibration (2 seconds) → return to origin → intermittent vibration (2 seconds). During that period, the effect button LED lights up (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue.
The "initial operation pattern 02" is determined when the first power recovery designation command indicating that the customer is waiting is received, and the effect button is greatly raised and continuously vibrates (2 seconds) → returns to the origin. The effect button lights up (lights up) in blue during that period.
The "initial operation pattern 03" is determined when the second power supply restoration designation command indicating that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or the third power supply restoration designation command indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is received. The effect button operates in the order of large rise & continuous vibration (2 seconds) → return to origin, and the effect button LED turns off during that period.

The continuous vibration time (2 seconds) and the intermittent vibration time (2 seconds) of the effect button 17 are executed by operating the effect button 17 during the valid period generated during the execution of the variable effect. The time during which the effect button 17 vibrates during the operation effect (1 second vibration if the effect period is for the jackpot notice that is expected to be a big hit, and 5 if the valid period is for the decision effect that notifies whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. The time is different from the second vibration).

The first feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the frame accessory is used when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110 and when the power is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of the initial operation of (effect button 17) is different. By doing this, it is easy to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Is possible.

The second feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the initial operation of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on executes an operation that is not included in the initial operation of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. There is a point that it is designed to make it. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

The operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of the initial operation of the effect button 17 may be the same when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the frame accessory regardless of whether the power is turned on or restored.

The third feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the frame accessory (effect button 17) is in the initial operation during the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) at the time of turning on the power and at the time of restoring the power to restore the customer waiting state. There is a difference in the light emission mode of the initial light emission in the above. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

The fourth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the board accessory is restored when the power is turned on, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game. It is mentioned that the light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Will be.

The effect button LED is turned off when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game, but it is the same as when the power is restored to restore the effect button LED to the customer waiting state. It may be turned on in a light emitting mode.

The fifth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is the number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on and the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. The point is that the numbers are different. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

The number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 at the time of turning on the power is larger than the number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 at the time of power restoration, but it may be reversed.

The sixth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on is the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. There is a point that the emission color that is not included in is included. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

The emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored may include an emission color that is not included in the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on.

The seventh feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the time during which the effect button 17 vibrates when the power is turned on or when the power is restored is produced during the effective period that occurs during the execution of the variable effect. There is a point different from the time when the effect button 17 vibrates during the operation effect executed by operating the button 17. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that the vibration is in the initial operation of the effect button 17.

The eighth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is whether or not the initial vibration of the button vibration motor, which is not detected whether or not it is at the origin position, is at the origin position. It can be mentioned that the effect button 17 is overlaid with the initial operation of the effect button 17 to be detected. By doing so, the operation confirmation of the effect button 17 and the operation confirmation of the button vibration motor can be performed at the same time, and the time required for the operation confirmation can be shortened.

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after turning on the power)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of turning on the power, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission (light emission). do.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T7, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T8, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T9, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T10, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a specific example when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of turning on the power, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the origin return process is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the initial stage. The operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed at the timing of T5, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED is completed, and the lighting is turned on while waiting for the customer (white lighting).

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T7, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and becomes silent, and at the timing of T8, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of turning on the power, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the first movable member LED notifies the occurrence of the return abnormality. Flashes red (abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights up in white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, the initial light emission of the second movable member LED is completed, and the lighting is turned on while waiting for the customer (white lighting).

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T7, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and becomes silent, and at the timing of T8, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on)
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of turning on the power, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the effect button LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality ( The abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as initial light emission.

Note that not starting the initial operation of the effect button 17 corresponds to not executing the "large rise" in the initial operation shown in FIG. 45, and "continuous vibration (2 seconds) in the initial operation shown in FIG. 45". ) ”And“ intermittent vibration (2 seconds) ”are not included. That is, even if the effect button 17 has a return abnormality, the "continuous vibration (2 seconds)" and the "intermittent vibration (2 seconds)" are executed. In other words, the above-mentioned "continuous vibration (2 seconds)" and "intermittent vibration (2 seconds)" are predetermined regardless of the position of the effect button 17 (whether it is the origin position or the large rise position). When the timing is reached, it can be said that it is executed over a predetermined time.
For example, if "continuous vibration (2 seconds)" or "intermittent vibration (2 seconds)" is executed in conjunction with the operating position of the effect button 17 (large ascending position, origin position returned from the large ascending position). Although the effect button 17 can be vibrated without any problem, the effect button 17 vibrates without any problem due to the fact that the effect button 17 cannot move to the large rise position and the origin position returned from the large rise position. There is a concern that even what can be done cannot be confirmed.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, even if the effect button 17 has a return abnormality, only "continuous vibration (2 seconds)" and "intermittent vibration (2 seconds)" in the initial operation are predetermined. The above concern can be resolved by executing the timing over a predetermined time.

When the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts, and at the timing of T6, the initial operation process ends when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED ends and the lights are turned on while waiting for customers (white lights), and at the timing of T7, the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) is set. After that, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound becomes silent.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration)
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where there is no return abnormality in various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect are produced. The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T7, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ).

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power supply is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect are produced. The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the origin return process is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the initial stage. The operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed at the timing of T5, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED is completed, and the lighting is turned on while waiting for the customer (white lighting).

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "1" is displayed from the voice output device 9. "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power supply is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect are produced. The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the first movable member LED notifies the occurrence of the return abnormality. Flashes red (abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights up in white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, the initial light emission of the second movable member LED is completed, and the lighting is turned on while waiting for the customer (white lighting).

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "1" is displayed from the voice output device 9. "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration)
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect are produced. The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the effect button LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality ( The abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.
Since the point that the initial operation of the effect button 17 is not started is the same as the content described in the description of FIG. 49, the description here will be omitted.

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and at the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed. Then, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the light is turned on while waiting for the customer (white lighting).

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when the state after power restoration is displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol and there is hold memory)
FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the state after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c is in the variable display (loss variable display) of the special symbol and there is hold storage.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect are produced. The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device displays a returning screen including the characters "Please restart the game". , The audio output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 3, second hold number = 0) as a command when the power is turned on is received, the image display device displays the returning screen, so that the first hold number is displayed. The state in which the reserved numbers are not displayed in the display area 70E or the second reserved number display area 70F is maintained.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating “3”, and the sub second hold display 84 has a display mode indicating “0”.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts, and at the timing of T7, the first operation is started. 2 When the initial operation of the movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

When a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary) on the image display device. The stop screen (same as the second standby screen) in the displayed state is displayed, and the stop sound “Don ♪” is output from the voice output device 9.

At this time, three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon display area 70C is secured in a state where the display area can display an effect image such as a background image (). The pedestal image is displayed), but the icon is not displayed.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "2". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "2" is displayed.

If the state after the power is restored is a special symbol fluctuation display (loss fluctuation display) and there is no hold storage, "0" is displayed on the sub first hold display 83 at the timing of T2, and the timing of T9. The basic operation flow from the timing of T1 to the timing of T8 described above is the same except that the fluctuation effect is not started by receiving the customer waiting state designation command.

(Specific example when the power recovery specification command could not be received normally when the power is turned on)
FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a specific example when the power recovery designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on.

When the power recovery designation command cannot be received normally, the power is supplied to the effect control board 130, but the power is not supplied to the main control board 110. From the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. There are cases where the command communication line is disconnected, cases where the connector of the command communication line is disconnected (including a half-inserted state), and the like.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second) is performed without the staging control board 130 receiving the first power recovery designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. Upon receiving the hold number = 0), the image display device maintains the state in which the initial screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED keep off.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T3, the initial screen is displayed on the image display device. However, the sub-first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T4, the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. , And, after the second standby screen in the state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed for a moment, the variation effect (effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ, the movement of the hold icon, or the icon thereof) is displayed. Change to, BGM output) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

The specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on is the same as the specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received.

(Specific example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 56 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the staging control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, it is already in the customer waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories are completed, and the image display device has the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a of a certain "753" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are displayed. The member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers.

If the timing of T1 is the return operation of various accessories, the initial operation, and the customer waiting state after the end of the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is displayed. Is to display the standby screen in which the lost effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub Information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display The device 86) also maintains the displayed contents.

Even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped, the customer waiting state specification command is received while the standby screen is being displayed (whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished). Later, or after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), when the demo waiting time has elapsed, the customer waiting demo production is started.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold display 86) also maintain the display contents.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off, and the image display device is powered by a power source instead of the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen. The effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of input, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) are displayed, and the voice output device 9 displays an alarm and "RAM". An initialization notification sound consisting of the voice "Clear" is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T6, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission (light emission). do.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) are being executed. ) Is being executed, and even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped and then restarted, the image is displayed before the power-on specification command as the power-on command is received at the timing of T4. While waiting for customers, except that the screen displayed on the device is a variable effect screen (missing variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and a big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Further, when there is a return abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 47, 48, or 49.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is displayed with "753", which is the initial design at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

In addition, in the case of the customer waiting state after the end of the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories and the variation effect executed after the end, the image display device may be lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is maintained. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold display 86) also maintain the display contents.

Even if the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, the standby screen is being displayed (after receiving the customer waiting state specification command regardless of whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished, or. When the demo waiting time has elapsed after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), the customer waiting demo production is started.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin position of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is reached. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off, and the image display device is replaced with the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen when the power is restored. The second standby screen in a state where the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol of the above, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 becomes silent.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

Then, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

After that, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the second movable member 74 The initial operation is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. When the power recovery designation command is received while is displayed, the timing is the same as after the timing of T2 in the specific example shown in FIG. 54.

In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various characters have already been completed, that is, the opening effect screen on the image display device. When the power recovery designation command is received while either the round effect screen or the ending effect screen is displayed, the timing after T2 of the specific example shown in FIG. 54 is excluded, excluding the display contents of the image display device. The same applies.

Specifically, in the image display device, a special jackpot effect screen is displayed instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and the special jackpot effect screen is displayed until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. maintain. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

Further, when there is a return abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 47, 48, or 49.

As described above, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the control state of the game is initialized, the identification characters (numbers, alphabets, etc.) in the plurality of staging symbols 70a are the first combination. When the control state of the game is restored by displaying the first initial effect symbol (“135”), the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the second combination of the second initial effect symbols (““ 135 ”). 753 ") is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the control state of the game is restored, a specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply is performed before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific display (only the initial screen display) to be displayed on the image display device after restoration to the customer waiting state, and the change display of the special symbol and after restoration to no hold storage / with hold storage The display mode of the specific display displayed on the image display device (display of the initial screen + the display of the returning screen) is different from that of the display mode. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when the stopped power supply is resumed and the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) and the sub hold display (sub first hold display). It is possible to display the hold display indicating the number of hold memories on each of the device 83 and the sub second hold display 84), and the power supply stopped with the hold memory resumes and the control state of the game is restored. If this is the case, the hold icon display area does not execute the hold display when the image display device is performing the specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply, but the sub hold display can execute the hold display. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the number of pending memories can be grasped before the end of the specific display, and the interest of the game is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress it.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting demo effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed again. Instead, the second standby screen is displayed in a state where the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, is stopped and displayed (still displayed). By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether or not the state before the power supply is stopped is during the customer waiting demo production, and the display control when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, the sub-variation display (sub-first fluctuation display 81, sub-second fluctuation display 82) has a special symbol after the control state of the game is restored. Even when the fluctuation display of is executed (the screen being restored is displayed), the fluctuation display (blinking display) is not performed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted.

In addition, when the change display of the special symbol is executed (the returning screen is displayed) when the control state of the game is restored, the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display) A variable display (blinking display) may be performed in 82). By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, the image display device displays the returning screen for the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84). (Before the variable display is performed on the sub-variable display and when the special symbol storage designation command is received), the display mode indicates the number of pending numbers. By doing so, it is possible to make the player grasp the number of reservations immediately after the control state of the game is restored, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game.

In addition, when the sub-variation display (sub-first fluctuation display 81, sub-second fluctuation display 82) displays fluctuations (blinking display) while the returning screen is displayed on the image display device. The sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) may be set to a display mode indicating the number of holdings in accordance with the start of this variation display. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored and the number of holdings at that time.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. From the same timing as the case where the effect is displayed, that is, the timing when the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (the timing when the initial screen ends), the return operation of various accessories is performed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the return operation of the various accessories without complicating the control related to the return operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, during the return operation of the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17), the various accessories emit light. The unit (first movable member LED, second movable member LED, effect button LED) is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish it from the initial operation of various accessories, and it is possible to grasp that the return operation is in progress.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when there is a return abnormality in any of the various accessories, the light emitting portion of the accessory with the return abnormality blinks in red (abnormality notification mode). By doing so, abnormality notification is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the character with the return abnormality.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, until the next variation effect is started. Abnormality notification is being continued. By doing so, it becomes possible to surely notify the character having the return abnormality.

In addition, when there is a return abnormality in the accessory, a return operation for returning the accessory having the return abnormality to the origin position may be performed at the timing when the next variation effect is started. Further, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, the abnormality notification may be canceled when the effect button 17 is operated.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting state is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Initial operation of various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) from the subsequent timing (timing at which the effect symbol 70a is displayed when the return operation is completed immediately). However, if the power supply that was stopped during the variable display of the special symbol is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the timing before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (display of the screen during restoration). From the middle), the initial operation of various characters is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to perform the initial operation of various accessories at an appropriate timing according to the state when the power supply is generated.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, for the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74), when the returning screen is displayed on the image display device (special). The initial operation is performed after the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84) has changed to the display mode indicating the number of holds during the variable display of the symbol and before the display of the effect symbol 70a. It has become like. By doing so, it is possible to perform the initial operation of the board after having the player grasp the number of holdings (progress of the game in the future), and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game. Become.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, with respect to the frame accessory (effect button 17), when the returning screen is displayed on the image display device (during the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol). Before the display of 70a), the sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) is set to the display mode indicating the number of holdings, and then the initial operation is performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform the initial operation of the frame accessory after letting the player grasp the number of holdings (progress of the game in the future), and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game. Become.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The initial timing of various accessories from the same timing as when the effect is displayed, that is, the timing after the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (when the return operation is completed immediately, the effect symbol 70a is displayed). It is designed to operate. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the initial operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the initial operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a is output even when the stop screen is displayed after the return screen is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the variable staging that was being executed when the power supply is stopped, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game. Become.

When the stop screen is displayed after the return screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a may not be output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, when the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, various accessories can be restored only by displaying the initial screen. The operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission are not executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that an abnormality has occurred in which the command cannot be received when the power is turned on.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, even when the initial screen is displayed due to the inability to receive the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command), the main screen is displayed. When a special symbol memory designation command based on the winning of the game ball from the control board 110 to the starting port is received, the winning sound is output. By doing so, it is possible to accurately notify that the game ball has won a prize at the starting port even when the initial screen is displayed.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, even when the initial screen is displayed due to the inability to receive the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command), the main screen is displayed. When a fluctuation start command is received from the control board 110, the fluctuation effect is executed without displaying the standby screen. By doing so, the start of the variable effect can be executed without delay, and the variable effect can be executed from the beginning to the end within the range of the variable time of the special symbol.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, even when the initial screen is displayed due to the inability to receive the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command), the main screen is displayed. When a variation start command is received from the control board 110, the variation effect is executed without executing the return operation or the initial operation of various accessories. By doing so, it is possible to execute the effect using various accessories without being hindered by the return operation or the initial operation during the execution of the variable effect.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, the main control board is in the customer waiting state after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply to the 110 is stopped, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. (Including initial emission) is to be executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

In addition, during the return operation of various characters and the variation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) after the initial operation (including initial light emission) is completed, or during the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). Even so, if the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, various accessories are used again. The return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) are executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, even in the customer waiting state after the output of the initialization notification sound is already finished, after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped. When a power-on designation command is received from the main control board 110, such as by restarting, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, for example, when only the power supply of the power supply is stopped and then restarted, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, the voice output device 9 does not execute the return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) of various accessories, but the initialization notification sound. May just output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 46 to 56, power is supplied to the main control board 110 even after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on specification command is received again from the main control board 110, such as when only the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the power is supplied again from the main control board 110. When the recovery designation command is received, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, for example, when only the power supply of the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the main control board 110 is displayed. When the power recovery designation command is received again from, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

(Modification example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 57 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the staging control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the modification in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, it is already in the customer waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories are completed, and the image display device has the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a of a certain "753" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are displayed. The member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers.

If the timing of T1 is the return operation of various accessories, the initial operation, and the customer waiting state after the end of the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is displayed. Is to display the standby screen in which the lost effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub Information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display The device 86) also maintains the displayed contents.

Even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped, the customer waiting state specification command is received while the standby screen is being displayed (whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished). Later, or after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), when the demo waiting time has elapsed, the customer waiting demo production is started.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, instead of the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen, the image display device displays an initial screen including the characters "loading", and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED. , And the effect button LED is turned off.

At this time, the sub information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub normal map fluctuation display 85, sub) The normal figure hold display 86) is hidden.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device is replaced with the initial screen of "135" which is the initial design when the power is turned on. The first standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 displays an initialization notification consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared". Sound is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T6, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission (light emission). do.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) are being executed. ) Is executed, even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped and then restarted, the image display device is displayed by the time the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T3. Main control while waiting for customers, except that the screens displayed are the variable effect screen (loss variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and the big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is displayed with "753", which is the initial design at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

In addition, in the case of the customer waiting state after the end of the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories and the variation effect executed after the end, the image display device may be lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is maintained. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the initial screen including the characters "reading" is displayed on the image display device, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off.

At this time, the sub information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub normal map fluctuation display 85, sub) The normal figure hold display 86) is hidden.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin position of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is reached. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device is replaced with the initial screen by "753" which is an initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

Then, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

After that, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED is terminated and the lighting is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting). 2 The initial operation of the movable member 74 is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. Even when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped when is displayed and then the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted, the image display device displays "Read". When the effect control board 130 receives the power recovery designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110 after the initial screen including the characters "middle" is displayed, the recovery operation of various accessories and the recovery operation of various accessories are received. The initial operation is executed. At this time, the image display device displays the returning screen containing the characters "Please restart the game" instead of the initial screen, and displays the returning screen until the next special symbol confirmation command is received. maintain.

In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various characters have already been completed, that is, the opening effect screen on the image display device. Only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) was stopped when either the round effect screen or the ending effect screen was displayed, and then the power supply to the main control board 110 was restarted. Also in this case, the image display device displays an initial screen including the characters "reading", and then the control board 130 directs a power recovery designation command as a power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110. Upon reception, the return operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. At this time, the image display device displays a special jackpot effect screen instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and maintains the display of the special jackpot effect screen until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. .. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

As described above, according to the modification shown in FIG. 57, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the standby screen on which the effect symbol 70a is displayed is changed to the initial screen different from the standby screen. It is designed to switch. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that the power supply to the main control board 110 has been stopped (there was an abnormality in the main control board 110).

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 57, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the second movable member LED are displayed from the initial screen. The effect button LED is turned off. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the power supply to the main control board 110 has been stopped (there was an abnormality in the main control board 110).

In addition, instead of starting the initial operation of various accessories from the timing when the initial screen is switched to the standby screen, the various accessories are not started from the timing when the initial screen is switched or the timing between the initial screen and the standby screen. The initial operation of may be started.

Further, instead of switching from the standby screen to the initial screen when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, the standby screen may be switched to the initial screen when the power-on designation command is received. In this case, the initial operation of various accessories may be started from the timing when the standby screen is switched to the initial screen or the timing between the initial screen and the standby screen, or the initial screen is changed to the standby screen. The initial operation of various accessories may be started at the timing of switching.

Also, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed (receives the power-on specification command), the initial screen is displayed after switching from the standby screen to the non-display state instead of switching from the standby screen to the initial screen. You may do it. In this case, the initial operation of various accessories may be started from the timing of switching from the non-display state to the initial screen or the timing of switching from the initial screen to the standby screen, or the initial screen to the standby screen. The initial operation of various accessories may be started at the timing of switching to.

(Modification example when the second movable member has a return abnormality after the power is turned on)
FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a modified example in which the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of turning on the power, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the origin return process is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED blink red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality. (Abnormal notification mode), the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the effect button LED lights (lights) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and the initial movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are initially lit. The initial operation process ends without the operation being executed.

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T6, the output of the initialization notification sound stops and becomes silent, and at the timing of T7, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED ends, the variable display is started by the sub first variable indicator 81, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are started. The LED and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold display 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

Even when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality when the power is turned on, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED blink red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode). , The initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74.

Further, even when the power is restored, if the first movable member 73 or the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED notify the occurrence of the return abnormality. Therefore, it blinks in red (abnormality notification mode), and the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74.

As described above, according to the modification shown in FIG. 58, when one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, not only the movable member having the return abnormality but also the return abnormality occurs. The initial operation is not executed even for a movable member that does not exist. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that one movable member collides with the other movable member and breaks down. In addition, it is possible to prevent the movable member (particularly, the movable member on which the return abnormality has not occurred) from becoming inoperable during the execution of the game (variable effect, jackpot game), and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 58, when one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, both the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED. Flashes red to notify the recovery error. By doing so, it becomes possible to make it easier to grasp that there is an abnormality in the movable member, as compared with the case where only the movable member LED provided on the movable member having the return abnormality blinks in red.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 58, even if one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 73 and the second movable member 73 are movable. An initial operation is executed for the effect button 17 that does not collide with the member 74. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the operation of the effect button 17, and it is possible to grasp the abnormality of the effect button 17.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 58, even if one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the effect button LED provided on the effect button 17 returns. The initial light emission is performed without blinking red to notify the abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp that the effect button 17 has no return abnormality.

When the first movable member 73 or the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the initial operation process may be completed without executing the initial operation of the effect button 17. In this case, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED may be set to blink red in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality.

Further, when the effect button 17 has a return abnormality, the initial operation process of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 may be completed without executing the initial operation. In this case, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED may be set to blink red in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality.

In FIGS. 46 to 58, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is described as a type that depends on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. However, the initial operation of the movable staging device (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) described in FIGS. 42 and 43 does not depend on the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. In, the same thing as in FIGS. 46 to 58 may be performed.

Next, using FIGS. 59 to 71, the mode of the initial operation and the mode of the effect operation of the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) described in FIGS. 44 to 58. Etc. will be explained.

(Specific example of initial operation mode and required time of the first movable member)
FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a specific example of the mode of initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the required time.
First, "A" indicates the origin position of the first movable member 73, "B" indicates the first initial operation position of the first movable member 73, and "C" indicates the first movable member. The second initial operation position of 73 is shown. The first initial operation position of "B" is the same as the first effect position in FIG. 78, which will be described later, and the second initial operation position of "C" is the same as the second effect position in FIG. 78, which will be described later. The position. In the following, it is simply referred to as "A", "B", and "C".

(A) shows the aspect of "the first movable member small descent" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "first movable member small descent", the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "B" over "0.3S (seconds)". In the movement, it is said that it will move from "A" to "B" at once without stopping in the middle.
In (a) to (f), the first movable member LED of the first movable member 73 is alternately lit (light-emitting) in blue and white (see FIG. 44).

(B) shows a mode in which the first movable member 73 is stopped at "B" (the "stop" is omitted in FIG. 44). That is, when the first movable member 73 moves to "B", it stops (stays) for "1S" at the "B".

(C) shows the aspect of "returning to the origin of the first movable member" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "first movable member origin return", the first movable member 73 moves from "B" to "A" by "0.6S". In the movement, it is said that it will move from "B" to "A" at once without stopping in the middle.

In this way, when the first movable member 73 makes a small descent related to the initial operation and returns to the origin position, it moves from "B" to "A" rather than the time to move from "A" to "B". The relationship is that the time is longer.
In particular, since the first movable member 73 has a predetermined amount of weight and is an accessory that moves downward (vertically) from "A", in particular, "B" that moves against the vertical direction. By making the time related to the movement from "A" to "A" longer than the time related to the movement from "A" to "B", the initial operation is executed without imposing a load on the drive source of the first movable member 73. can do.
Also, when comparing including the time stopped at "B", the time stopped at "B" is the longest, then the time to move from "B" to "A", and then "A". The relationship is such as the time to move from to "B".
As a result, for example, using the time when the first movable member 73 is stopped at "B", the worker (worker, game shop clerk) is made to confirm whether or not a defect or the like has occurred in the first movable member 73. be able to.

(D) shows the aspect of "the first movable member large descent" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "first movable member large descent", the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "C" over "0.8S".

(E) shows a mode in which the first movable member 73 is stopped at "C" (the "stop" is omitted in FIG. 44). That is, when the first movable member 73 moves to "C", it stops (stays) for "2S" at the "C".

(F) shows the aspect of "returning to the origin of the first movable member" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "first movable member origin return", the first movable member 73 moves from "C" to "A" over "1.6S".

In this way, when the first movable member 73 makes a large descent related to the initial operation and returns to the origin position, it moves from "C" to "A" rather than the time to move from "A" to "C". The relationship is that the time is longer.
In particular, since the first movable member 73 has a predetermined amount of weight and is an accessory that moves downward (vertically) from "A", in particular, "C" that moves against the vertical direction. By making the time related to the movement from "A" to "A" longer than the time related to the movement from "A" to "C", the initial operation is executed without imposing a load on the drive source of the first movable member 73. can do.
Also, when comparing including the time stopped at "C", the time stopped at "C" is the longest, then the time to move from "C" to "A", and then "A". The relationship is such as the time to move from to "C".
As a result, for example, using the time when the first movable member 73 is stopped at "C", the worker (worker, game shop clerk) is made to confirm whether or not a defect or the like has occurred in the first movable member 73. be able to.

(Specific example of staging operation mode and required time of the first movable member)
FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a specific example of the mode of the staging operation of the first movable member 73 and the required time.
First, "A" indicates the origin position of the first movable member 73, "B" indicates the first staging position of the first movable member 73, and "C" indicates the first movable member 73. The second production position of is shown. The first effect position of "B" is the same as the first initial operation position in FIG. 77 described above, and the second effect position of "C" is the same as the second initial operation position in FIG. 77 described above. The position. In the following, it is simply referred to as "A", "B", and "C". Further, it is assumed that the operation of the moving process is the same as the initial operation mode of FIG. 59.

(A) shows the effect mode of the above-mentioned "swing notice". That is, it indicates that the "first movable member small descent" was performed when the staging symbol 70a or the special symbol TZ was variablely displayed.
In this "swing notice", the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "B" in "0.5S (seconds)".
In (a) to (c), the first movable member LED of the first movable member 73 is alternately lit (light-emitting) in red and white (see FIG. 69 described later).

(B) shows that the first movable member 73 swings in the vertical direction after moving to "B" (the "swing" is omitted in FIG. 69). That is, when the first movable member 73 moves to "B", it swings (stays) between "3S" at the "B".
By such an effect operation mode, the expectation that the big hit game is given is improved.

(C) shows the aspect of "returning to the origin of the first movable member" (see FIG. 69 described later) in the "swing notice". That is, when the swing between "3S" is completed at "B", the first movable member 73 moves from "B" to "A" by "0.8S".

In this way, when the first movable member 73 makes a small descent related to the effect operation and returns to the origin position, it moves from "B" to "A" rather than the time to move from "A" to "B". The relationship is that the time is longer.
In particular, since the first movable member 73 has a predetermined amount of weight and is an accessory that moves downward (vertically) from "A", in particular, "B" that moves against the vertical direction. By setting the time related to the movement from "A" to "A" longer than the time related to the movement from "A" to "B", the effect operation is executed without imposing a load on the drive source of the first movable member 73. can do.
Also, when comparing including the time stopped at "B", the time stopped at "B" is the longest, then the time to move from "B" to "A", and then "A". The relationship is such as the time to move from to "B".
As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the swinging motion performed in "B", and it is possible to improve the expectation that the player is given the jackpot game.
Further, as compared with the initial operation of FIG. 77, the travel time from "A" to "B", the stay time at "B", and the travel time from "B" to "A" are all from the initial operation. The production action takes longer.
The reason for such a time relationship is to consider the situation in each operation scene.
For example, when the initial movement is performed, it is only necessary to make the worker (worker, game clerk) pay attention to the initial movement, so even if the worker (worker, game clerk) is operated in a shorter time than the staging operation, the worker (worker, game clerk) ) Is unlikely to overlook the initial operation.
On the other hand, when the staging operation is performed, for example, in addition to the swing notice, various jackpot notice staging may be performed at the same time, and the range of attention of the player on the game board 5 is wide. Therefore, if the operation is performed in the same time as the initial operation or in a shorter time than the initial operation, there is a concern that it may be delayed to notice that the jackpot notice effect using the first movable member 73 is being executed.
Therefore, in the initial operation, the first movable member 73 is operated in a shorter time than the initial operation to shorten the time related to the initial operation, and in the staging operation, the first movable member 73 is operated in a longer time than the initial operation. It solves the concern that it will be delayed to notice that the jackpot notice production using is being executed.

(D) shows the effect mode of the jackpot notification in the above-mentioned "decision effect". That is, the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed at "777", indicating that the "first movable member large descent" has been performed.
In the jackpot notification in this "decision effect", the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "C" over "1S (seconds)".
Further, at the position (first image display device 70) corresponding to the periphery of the first movable member 73 moved to “C”, an effect image EF that was not displayed at the time of initial operation (see FIG. 59) is displayed. It is emphasized that it was a big hit.
Further, when the movement of the first movable member 73 from "A" to "C" is started, the first movable member LED lights up (lights up) with a rainbow. That is, the lamp CPU 150a drives the first movable member drive motor, which is a part of the panel drive device 75, to move the first movable member 73 from "A" to "C", and the panel lighting device 76. A part of the first movable member LED (full color) is lit (light-emitting) with a rainbow (see FIG. 69 described later). The lighting (light emitting) mode of the rainbow is a lighting (light emitting) mode that deterministically notifies that a big hit has occurred.

(E) shows a mode in which the first movable member 73 is stopped at "C" (the "stop" is omitted in FIG. 69). That is, when the first movable member 73 moves to "C", it stops (stays) for "5S" at the "C".
Even when the "stop" is performed, the first movable member LED of the first movable member 73 is lit (light-emitting) with a rainbow, and the position corresponding to the periphery of the first movable member 73 (first). The effect image EF is displayed on the image display device 70).

(F) shows an aspect of "returning to the origin of the first movable member" (see FIG. 69 described later) in the jackpot notification of the "decision effect". That is, when the stop between "5S" is completed at "C", the first movable member 73 moves from "C" to "A" over "2S".

In this way, when the first movable member 73 makes a large descent related to the staging operation and returns to the origin position, it moves from "C" to "A" rather than the time to move from "A" to "C". The relationship is that the time is longer.
In particular, since the first movable member 73 has a predetermined amount of weight and is an accessory that moves downward (vertically) from "A", in particular, "C" that moves against the vertical direction. By making the time related to the movement from "A" to "A" longer than the time related to the movement from "A" to "C", the effect operation is executed without imposing a load on the drive source of the first movable member 73. can do.
Also, when comparing including the time stopped at "C", the time stopped at "C" is the longest, then the time to move from "C" to "A", and then "A". The relationship is such as the time to move from to "C".
As a result, for example, when the first movable member 73 is stopped at "C", the player can be satisfied with the big hit, and the player moves from "C" to "A". When you are, by moving it over time rather than moving it from "A" to "C", you can immerse the player in the afterglow of becoming a big hit and give further satisfaction. can.
Further, as compared with the initial operation of FIG. 59, the travel time from "A" to "C", the stay time at "C", and the travel time from "C" to "A" are all from the initial operation. The production action takes longer.
The reason for such a time relationship is almost the same as the contents described in the above-mentioned points (a) to (c), but since (d) to (f) are jackpot notifications, in particular, " By making the staying time in "C" and the moving time from "C" to "A" longer than the initial operation, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction that the jackpot has been achieved, and the player can be given a feeling of satisfaction. There is also the point that you can immerse yourself in the afterglow of being a big hit.
In FIGS. 60 (d) to 60 (f), the scene of the jackpot notification of the “decision effect” has been described as an example, but the scene is not limited to this and may be applied to other scenes. For example, it may be applied to a scene for notifying that a high-probability gaming state is given, or it may be applied to a scene for notifying that a time-saving gaming state is given.

The required time shown in FIGS. 59 and 60 is only an example and may be changed as appropriate.
Further, the time relationship shown in FIGS. 59 and 60 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the travel time of "A" → "B" may be the same as the travel time of "B" → "A", or "A" → "A" rather than the travel time of "B" → "A". The travel time of "B" may be longer.
Further, although the stop (stay) time is the longest at "B" or "C", it may be the shortest, or it may not be stopped (stay) at "B" or "C".

(Specific example of initial operation mode and required time of the second movable member)
FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a specific example of the mode of initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the required time.
First, "D" indicates the origin position of the second movable member 74, and "E" indicates the initial operation position of the second movable member 74 (for convenience, referred to as the third initial operation position in the present embodiment). ing. The third initial operation position of "E" is the same position as the third staging position in FIG. 63, which will be described later. In the following, it is simply referred to as "D" and "E".

(A) shows the aspect of "the second movable member rise" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "second movable member ascending", the second movable member 74 moves from "D" to "E" over "0.6S (seconds)". In the movement, it is said that it will move from "D" to "E" at once without stopping in the middle.
In (a) to (c), the second movable member LED of the second movable member 74 is alternately lit (light-emitting) in blue and white (see FIG. 44).

(B) shows an embodiment in which the rotating body 74a rotates after the second movable member 74 moves to "E" and then stops. That is, when the second movable member 74 moves to "E", it stops (stays) for "5S" at the "E".

(C) shows the aspect of "returning to the origin of the second movable member" (see FIG. 44). That is, in the "second movable member origin return", the second movable member 74 moves from "E" to "D" by "0.3S". In the movement, it is said that it will move from "E" to "D" at once without stopping in the middle.

In this way, when the second movable member 74 ascends according to the initial operation and returns to the origin position, the time for moving from "D" to "E" is rather than the time for moving from "E" to "D". Is longer.
In particular, since the second movable member 74 has a predetermined amount of weight and is a moving object that moves upward (direction opposed to the vertical direction) from "D", it is particularly a movement against the vertical direction. By making the time related to the movement from "D" to "E" longer than the time related to the movement from "E" to "D", the drive source of the second movable member 74 is not loaded. The initial operation can be performed.
Also, when comparing including the staying time at "D", the time stopped at "D" is the longest, then the time to move from "D" to "E", and then from "E" to "E". The relationship is such as the time to move to "D".
As a result, for example, using the time when the second movable member 74 is stopped at "E", the worker (worker, game shop clerk) is made to confirm whether or not a defect or the like has occurred in the second movable member 74. be able to.

(Specific example of staging operation mode and required time of the second movable member)
FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a specific example of the mode of the staging operation of the second movable member 74 and the required time.
First, "D" indicates the origin position of the second movable member 74, and "E" indicates the effect position of the second movable member 74 (for convenience, referred to as the third effect position in the present embodiment). .. The third effect position of "E" is the same as the third initial operation position in FIG. 61 described above. In the following, it is simply referred to as "D" and "E". Further, it is assumed that the operation of the moving process is the same as the initial operation mode of FIG. Further, in (a) to (f), it is assumed that the variation effect of the variation effect pattern 17 (see FIG. 27) is performed.

(A) is a state in which the normal reach effect in the variable effect pattern 17 is performed, and as a result of the normal reach effect, it is notified that the result has been lost. That is, the staging symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are temporarily stopped and displayed at "565", respectively. At this time, the second movable member 74 is located at "D".

(B) is a state in which a predetermined time (for example, 1S) has elapsed from (a), and the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are each temporarily stopped and displayed at "565". Further, the second movable member 74 is swinging at the position of "D", and at the same time, the sound effect "rattling" is output from the voice output device 9, and the second movable member 74 moves to "E" to reach the normal reach. It is fueling the expectations of the players that it may develop from directing to SPSP reach directing (SPSP reach directing development fueling).
Since the variation effect pattern 17 is a variation effect pattern that develops into the SPSP reach effect after once notifying the loss in the normal reach effect, the second movable member 74 moves to "E" as shown in (c). However, for example, in the variation effect pattern 5, since the variation effect pattern ends the variation effect by the normal reach effect (loss), the SPSP reach effect development is promoted, but as a result, the second movable member 74 is movable. Instead, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed as they are, resulting in a loss and ending the variable effect.

(C) shows a development effect in which the second movable member 74 moves to "E" (the second movable member rises) as a result of performing the SPSP reach effect development promotion. Specifically, the second movable member 74 moves from "D" to "E" over "0.8S". Further, the effect image EF is displayed at a position corresponding to the periphery of the second movable member 74 (first image display device 70), and the special symbol TZ has started variable display.

(D) shows that the development production is still being performed. Specifically, after the second movable member 74 moves to "E", the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) of the second movable member 74 starts to rotate, and after rotating for a predetermined time (for example, 6S). Stop the rotation. That is, when the second movable member 74 moves to "E", it stops (stays) for "7S" at the "E".

(E) shows the aspect of "returning to the origin of the second movable member" (see FIG. 69 described later) after finishing the development effect. That is, when the stay between "7S" is completed at "E", the second movable member 74 moves from "E" to "D" over "0.5S".

In (f), the second movable member 74 has completed the movement to “D”, and the title image of the SPSP reach effect is displayed on the first image display device 70.
Although the description using the figure is omitted, the above-mentioned ascending notice effect also has the same effect operation mode as that of FIG. 62.

In this way, when the second movable member 74 returns to the origin position by performing the development effect or the ascending notice effect, it moves from "D" to "E" rather than the time to move from "E" to "D". The relationship is that the time is longer.
In particular, since the second movable member 74 has a predetermined amount of weight and is a moving object that moves upward (direction that opposes the vertical direction) from "D", it is particularly a movement that opposes the vertical direction. By making the time related to the movement from "D" to "E" longer than the time related to the movement from "E" to "D", the drive source of the second movable member 74 is not loaded. The production operation can be executed.
Also, when comparing the time spent in "E", the time spent in "E" is the longest, followed by the time to move from "D" to "E", and then "E". The relationship is such as the time to move from to "D".
As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the rotational operation of the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) performed by "E", and it is possible to improve the expectation that the player is given a big hit game.

Further, as shown in the comparison between the initial operation mode and the effect operation mode in FIG. 63, the movement time from “D” to “E” is the effect operation mode while the initial operation mode is “0.6S”. Is "0.8S", and the staying time at "E" is "7S" while the initial operation mode is "5S", and "E" to "D". The initial operation mode is "0.3S", whereas the effect mode is "0.5S", and in any case, the effect time is longer than the initial operation. There is a relationship.
The reason for such a time relationship is almost the same as the contents described in the sections (a) to (c) of FIG. 60, but in particular, the staying time in "E" is longer than the initial operation. This also improves the expectation that the player will be given a jackpot game.

The required time shown in FIGS. 61 and 62 is only an example and may be changed as appropriate.
Further, the time relationship shown in FIGS. 61 and 62 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the travel time of "D" → "E" may be the same as the travel time of "E" → "D", or "E" → "E" rather than the travel time of "D" → "E". The travel time of "D" may be longer.
In addition, although the length of stay at "D" is the longest, it may be the shortest, or it may not be necessary to stay at "D".

(About the production button 17)
Although the effect button 17 is not particularly shown, it can be moved from the origin position to the position corresponding to the “large rise” shown in FIG. 45.
In addition, "large rise" corresponds to "button thrust" shown in FIG. 27. That is, in the staging operation, for example, the staging is moved to a position corresponding to the "large rise" in the "decision staging".
Here, in the initial operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 45), the movement time from the origin position to the position corresponding to the “large rise” is, for example, “0.5S”. On the other hand, the movement time from the position corresponding to the "large rise" to the origin position is, for example, "3S". That is, in the initial operation of the effect button 17, the movement time from the origin position to the operation position (position corresponding to the "large rise") is rather than the movement time from the operation position (the position corresponding to the "large rise") to the origin position. Is shorter.
Further, in the effect operation of the effect button 17, the movement time from the origin position to the position corresponding to the "large rise" is, for example, "0.5S". On the other hand, the movement time from the position corresponding to the "large rise" (when the effect button 17 is not operated) to the origin position is, for example, "3S". That is, in the effect operation of the effect button 17, the movement time from the origin position to the operation position (position corresponding to the "large rise") is rather than the movement time from the operation position (position corresponding to the "large rise") to the origin position. Is shorter.
With such a relationship, for example, the effect button 17 can be quickly moved to the operation position (operation position) in the "decision effect", and the variable effect (for example, the variable effect) executed by the first image display device 70 can be set. , It is possible to prevent the time from the display of "press!") To the operation of the effect button 17 to be extended. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a smooth effect without stagnation.
Further, by returning from the position corresponding to the "large rise" to the origin position over time, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from pinching the finger at the end of the effect button 17.

The time required for the initial operation of the effect button 17 and the effect operation is only an example, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the movement time for returning to the origin position may be shorter, and the movement time for returning to the operating position (the position corresponding to the "large rise") and the moving time for returning to the origin position are the same time. May be.
Further, the required time may be different between the initial operation and the staging operation.

(Comparison between the effect button 17 and the second movable member 74)
Here, it has been explained that the effect button 17 does not execute the initial operation when a return abnormality occurs in the effect button 17, but executes "continuous vibration (2 seconds)" and "intermittent vibration (2 seconds)". (See FIG. 49). That is, even if a return abnormality occurs, the initial operation of the additional element (vibration) of the effect button 17 can be executed.
On the other hand, as described in FIG. 47, when a return abnormality occurs in the second movable member 74, the second movable member 74 does not execute the initial operation of the second movable member 74 itself, so that the second movable member 74 is added. The initial operation of the element (rotating body 74a) is also infeasible.
With this configuration, the effect button 17 can confirm the vibration mode even if a return abnormality occurs, and the second movable member 74 can prevent the rotating body 74a from failing.

(Specific example of the staging operation mode of the first movable member at the time of jackpot notification)
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, further details of the effect mode of the jackpot notification in the “decision effect” described in FIG. 60 will be described.

In the "decision effect", the effect button operation valid period is set from the timing of T1 to the timing of T2, and the button image prompting the operation to the effect button 17 is displayed on the first image display device 70 during the period.
Further, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the timing of T2 is reached without pressing the effect button 17 within the effect button operation valid period or without pressing the effect button 17 within the effect button operation valid period. If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "C". On the other hand, when the judgment result of the jackpot determination process is lost, the effect button 17 is pressed within the effect button operation valid period, or the effect button 17 is not pressed within the effect button operation valid period to reach the timing of T2. Further, even if any of the conditions is satisfied, the first movable member 73 does not move from "A" to "C", and the first movable member 73 stays at "A".

FIG. 64A is a diagram illustrating a case where the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot and the player does not press the effect button 17 within the effect button operation valid period.
The period up to the timing of T1 is the SPSP reach fluctuation period, and the SPSP reach image is displayed on the first image display device 70. At this time, the first movable member 73 is located at "A".

Then, when the timing of T1 is reached, the determined effect period, that is, the effect button operation valid period is reached, and the first image display device 70 displays a button image imitating the effect button 17 and an image such as "press!". To.
Then, when the player reaches the timing of T2 without pressing the effect button 17, the jackpot notification period is reached, and the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "C" over "1S". Further, the effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70 at a position corresponding to the periphery of the first movable member 73 (see FIG. 60).

Then, the first movable member 73 stays at "C" for "5S", and then moves from "C" to "A" over "2S" at the timing of T2-1.
Then, from the timing of T2-1, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are temporarily stopped (for example, 777 temporary stop display) in the jackpot notification period, and when the timing of T3 is reached, the fixed stop period is reached, and the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol are displayed. The symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (for example, 777 is stopped).

On the other hand, FIG. 64B is a diagram illustrating a case where the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot and the player presses the effect button 17 at the timing of T1-1 during the effective period of the effect button operation. ..
In this case, the jackpot notification period starts at the timing of T1-1, and the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "C" over "1S". Further, the effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70 at a position corresponding to the periphery of the first movable member 73 (see FIG. 60).

Then, the first movable member 73 stays at "C" for "5S", and then moves from "C" to "A" over "2S" at the timing of T2-1.
Then, from the timing of T2-1, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are temporarily stopped (for example, 777 temporary stop display) in the jackpot notification period, and when the timing of T3 is reached, the fixed stop period is reached, and the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol are displayed. The symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (for example, 777 is stopped).

That is, even if the player does not operate the effect button 17 or the player operates the effect button 17 during the effect button operation valid period, only the timing at which the first movable member 73 starts to move changes. 1 The staging operation mode (operation, required time, etc.) of the movable member 73 does not change. That is, even if the first movable member 73 starts the staging operation at the latest timing (T2) without operating the staging button 17, the staging operation mode (operation, required time, etc.) described in FIG. 60 is obtained.
As a result, it is not necessary to change the effect operation mode of the first movable member 73 depending on whether the effect button 17 is not operated or the effect button 17 is operated, and the control load of the lamp / drive control unit 150 is not changed. Can be reduced.
Further, even if the first movable member 73 starts the effect operation at the latest timing (T2) without operating the effect button 17, a part of the effect operation mode (operation, required time, etc.) of the first movable member 73. Or, since not all of them are omitted, it is possible to prevent the player who has obtained a big hit from lacking satisfaction.

(Variation example of the required time of the initial operation mode and the required time of the staging operation mode)
FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a variation example of the required time of the initial operation mode and the required time of the staging operation mode.
Here, in FIG. 65, for convenience, a modified example will be described using the first movable member 73, but a similar modified example may be applied to the second movable member 74.

Since the initial operation mode (first f) shown in FIG. 65 shows FIG. 59 (f), the description thereof is omitted here.
On the other hand, in the staging operation mode, unlike FIG. 60 (f), in the first movable member origin return in (performance f1), the first movable member moves from "C" to "C'" over "1S", and further. In the first movable member origin return in (act f2), the first movable member is stopped at "C'", and in the first movable member origin return in (act f3), the first movable member 73 is directed by "C'". Tilt movement). The time required from the stop at "C'" to the completion of the staging operation (tilting operation) is "1.5S". Further, in the first movable member origin return in (act f4), the first movable member origin return is completed by moving from "C'" to "A" over "1S".
With such a configuration, it is possible to give an appearance of fun rather than simply returning the movable member to the origin, and it is possible to further improve the entertainment of the game.

In FIG. 65, the movement time from "C" to "A" in the initial operation mode is "1.6S", whereas the total movement time from "C" to "A" in the staging operation mode is "1.6S". It becomes "3.5S".
In this way, the movement time may be different as a result by making the movement of the movement process different between the initial movement mode and the staging operation mode.
That is, in the example of FIGS. 59 to 63, the movement process operation is the same but the movement time is different between the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode, whereas in the example of FIG. 65, the movement time is different. The movement time differs depending on the operation of the movement process between the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode.
That is, the difference in the moving time of each movable member in the present embodiment includes any of the examples of FIGS. 59 to 63 and the example of FIG. 65.

(Modification example 1 of initial operation mode and staging operation mode)
FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a modification 1 of an initial operation mode and an effect operation mode.
Here, in FIG. 66, the modified example will be described using the first movable member 73 for convenience, but the modified example may be applied to the second movable member 74.

Since (first a) and (first c) shown in FIG. 66 show FIGS. 59 (a) and 59 (c), the description thereof is omitted here.
Further, since (Act 1a) and (Act 1c) show FIGS. 60 (a) and 60 (c), the description thereof is omitted here.
On the other hand, (Act 2a) shows the operation mode at the time of executing the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous fanning. At the time of this pseudo-continuous fanning, the first movable member 73 moves from "A" to "B" over "0.3S", and when returning to the origin, the first movable member 73 moves from "B" to "B". Move by multiplying "A" by "0.6S".
That is, the travel times of (first a) and (act 2a) are both "0.3S", and the travel times of (first c) and (act 2c) are both "0.6S", which are the same travel times. Comparing (first a) and (act 1a), (first a) is "0.3S", while (act 1a) is "0.5S", and (first c) is "0. Since (performance 1b) is "0.8S" while it is "6S", the travel time is different.
That is, even if the movement is to the same position, depending on the type of effect, the movement time may be the same as the movement time in the initial operation mode, or may not be the same as the movement time in the initial operation mode.
As a result, when performing the staging operation, even if the movement is to the same position, the movement is performed in a plurality of moving times, so that the staging operation that does not easily cause boredom can be performed.
Further, the travel time of (first a) and (act 2a) is both "0.3S", and the travel time of (first c) and (act 2c) is both "0.6S", which are the same travel times. It is possible to use common effect data (effect data related to driving) in the initial operation mode and the effect operation mode. As a result, it is possible to reduce the effect data (effect data related to driving).

As shown in FIG. 66, both the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode may be the same as or different from the staging operation mode, and the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode are the same. Only those having different initial operation modes and staging operation modes may be provided.

(Modification 2 of initial operation mode and staging operation mode)
FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a modification 2 of the initial operation mode and the staging operation mode.
Note that FIG. 67 shows a modified example of a movable member provided with a second movable portion (rotating body 74a), such as the second movable member 74.

Since (first a), (first b), and (first c) shown in FIG. 67 indicate FIGS. 61 (a), (b), and (c), the description thereof is omitted here.
On the other hand, (act c'), (act d'), and (act e') are different from FIGS. 62 (c), (d), and (e) in the following points. That is, in FIG. 62 (e), the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) of the second movable member 74 is rotated between “6S” by “E”, and the rotation is stopped by “E” (stay time). Moved to "D" in "7S").
On the other hand, in FIG. 67 (performance e'), the movement to "D" is started when "5S" has elapsed from the start of rotation of the second movable portion (rotating body 74a). In this case, the staying time at "E" is also shorter than that in FIG. 62.
When the effect mode is configured in this way, unlike the initial operation mode, the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) continues to rotate from beginning to end, so that it is difficult to give the player the feeling that the effect is interrupted. , It is possible to further improve the entertainment of the production.

A movable member having a second movable portion (rotating body 74a) and having a more complicated operation than the first movable member 73, such as the second movable member 74, is, for example, one of the initial operations in the initial operation. The operation of the unit may be omitted (the operation mode may be different between the initial operation and the staging operation). For example, in the initial operation, the second movable portion (rotating body 74a) may not be rotated, or the rotation time may be shortened. As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required for the initial operation while maintaining the entertainment of the production. On the other hand, the first movable member 73, whose operation is less complicated than that of the second movable member 74, may perform the same operation in the initial operation and the staging operation. With this configuration, it is possible to perform an accurate operation according to the operation mode of each movable member.
On the other hand, the movable member whose operation is complicated may be executed without omitting the initial operation, and the movable member whose operation is not complicated may omit a part or all of the initial operation.

(Comparison of the first movable member and the second movable member in the staging scene)
FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a comparison between the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 in the staging scene.

As described above, the first movable member 73 is a movable member that can be operated in a scene of a notice or a scene of a big hit notification, such as a swing notice or a big hit notification of a decision effect. On the other hand, the second movable member 74 is a movable member that can be operated in the scene of advance notice, such as the development effect and the ascending notice effect, but cannot be operated in the scene of big hit notification.

Here, the relationship between the scene in which each movable member is operated and the movement time of each movable member will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 68 (1a) and 68 (1b), in the scene of the jackpot notification in which the first movable member 73 is operated, the movement time from “A” to “C” is “1S” as described above. The travel time from "C" to "A" is "2S". That is, the time required for returning to the origin is longer.
The reason for doing this is that, as described above, the player is immersed in the afterglow of becoming a big hit, but another reason is that after notifying the big hit, FIG. 68 (Act 1b) shows. As shown, the first image display device 70 does not perform the jackpot notice effect and the like, and the special symbol TZ is also visible. Therefore, in the extreme theory, the first image display device in the operating range of the first movable member 73. At 70, information important to the player is not displayed.
Therefore, even if the first movable member 73 is returned to the origin position over time, the first movable member 73 does not interfere with the display contents of the first image display device 70. Be done.
From such an aspect as well, the time required for the first movable member 73 to return to the origin is longer.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 68 (2a) to 68 (2d), in the scene of the advance notice for operating the second movable member 74, as described above, the movement time from "D" to "E" is ". It is "0.8S", and the travel time from "E" to "D" is "0.5S". That is, the time required to move to the staging position is longer.
As described above, the reason for doing this is to prevent the drive source of the second movable member 74 from being loaded, but as another reason, for example, the second movable member 74 gives an ascending notice effect. At the timing of performing, other jackpot advance notice effects may also be executed at the same time, and it is possible to prevent the other big hit advance notice effects being executed from becoming difficult to see due to the ascending advance notice effect of the second movable member 74. , And so on.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68 (Act 2a), the dialogue preview image SY is displayed in the operating range of the second movable member 74 of the first image display device 70. In addition, in the line notice, multiple lines may be connected to form a sentence (for example, the line "This fluctuation is ..." and the line "Hot!" Are connected to form a sentence), and the line notice may be formed. The image SY may be continuously displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10S). More specifically, the line "This fluctuation is ..." is displayed in 5S, then the line "This fluctuation is ..." is deleted, and the line "Hot!" Is displayed in 5S. It has become like.

Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (Act 2b), when the dialogue warning image SY is displayed, the ascending notice effect is performed by the second movable member 74, and the dialogue warning image SY moves to "E". The effect image EF displayed at a position corresponding to the periphery of the second movable member 74 and the second movable member 74 makes it difficult to see.

Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (Act 2c), when the ascending notice effect by the second movable member 74 is completed, the effect image EF is erased, and the second movable member 74 returns to the origin, so that the first image is displayed. The dialogue preview image SY displayed on the display device 70 becomes visible.

Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (act 2d), the second stage “hot!” Of the dialogue preview image SY becomes visible.
That is, when the second movable member 74 is returned to the origin position over time in the advance notice stage, the player performs the second stage "hot!" Of the dialogue advance notice image SY shown in FIG. 68 (act 2d). There is a concern that it cannot be seen.
Therefore, in order to eliminate such a concern, the second movable member 74 is quickly returned to the origin.
From such an aspect as well, the time required for the second movable member 74 to move to the staging position is longer.

(Comparison between the initial motion and the staging motion of each movable member of the board accessory)
FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a comparison between the initial operation and the staging operation in each movable member of the board accessory.
Specifically, the comparison between the initial operation pattern 1 of FIG. 44 and the effect operation of the first movable member 73, and the comparison between the initial operation pattern 1 of FIG. 44 and the effect operation of the second movable member 74 are shown. The initial operation pattern 1 is partially omitted for convenience.

As described above, the staging operation using the first movable member 73 includes "pseudo continuous fanning", "swing notice", and "big hit notification".
Of these, "pseudo continuous fanning" and "swing notice" perform "first movable member small descent" and "first movable member origin return", and the first movable member LED lights alternately in red and white. (Light emission).
Further, the "big hit notification" performs "first movable member large descent" and "first movable member origin return", and the first movable member LED lights up (lights up) with a rainbow.
That is, compared with the initial operation pattern 1,
There is no staging operation in which the initial operation pattern 1 is all performed in a series (including the initial operation of the second movable member 74).
Further, the initial operation related to the first movable member 73 in the initial operation pattern 1, that is, "first movable member small descent", "first movable member origin return", "first movable member large descent", "first There is no directing operation to perform all "1 return to origin of movable member" in a series.
Further, there is no effect operation using the same lighting color as the lighting color of the first movable member LED in the initial operation pattern 1.
It can be said that.
That is, the initial operation related to the first movable member 73 in the initial operation pattern 1, "first movable member small descent", "first movable member origin return", "first movable member large descent", "first movable member". It consists only of a staging operation that performs a part of "returning to the origin of the member".
As a result, since the operation other than the operation performed in the initial operation pattern 1 is not performed in the effect operation, it is possible to confirm whether a plurality of types of effect operations are performed without any problem by checking the initial operation.
Further, in any of the staging operations, since the first movable member LED is lit (light-emitting) in a color different from the lighting color of the first movable member LED in the initial operation pattern 1, it is easy to distinguish between the initial operation and the staging operation.

It should be noted that there may be an effect operation in which "first movable member small descent", "first movable member origin return", "first movable member large descent", and "first movable member origin return" are all performed.

As described above, the staging operation using the second movable member 74 includes "development staging" and "rising notice staging".
The "development effect" and "rise notice effect" all perform "second movable member ascent", "second movable part rotation → stop", and "second movable member origin return", and the first movable member LED is The "development effect" lights up in green (light emission), and the "rise notice effect" lights up in red (light emission).
That is, compared with the initial operation pattern 1,
There is no staging operation in which the initial operation pattern 1 is performed in a series (including the initial operation of the first movable member 73).
Further, there is no effect operation for executing a part of the initial operation related to the second movable member 74 in the initial operation pattern 1.
Further, there is no effect operation using the same lighting color as the lighting color of the second movable member LED in the initial operation pattern 1.
It can be said that.
That is, the effect operation of performing all the initial operation related to the second movable member 74 in the initial operation pattern 1, "second movable member ascending", "second movable portion rotation → stop", and "second movable member origin return". Consists of only.
As a result, since the operation other than the operation performed in the initial operation pattern 1 is not performed in the effect operation, it is possible to confirm whether a plurality of types of effect operations are performed without any problem by checking the initial operation.
Further, in any of the staging operations, since the second movable member LED is lit (light-emitting) in a color different from the lighting color of the second movable member LED in the initial operation pattern 1, it is easy to distinguish between the initial operation and the staging operation.

It should be noted that there may be an effect operation of performing a part of "second movable member ascending", "second movable portion rotation-> stop", and "second movable member origin return". For example, there may be an effect operation of "raising the second movable member" and "returning the origin of the second movable member".

(Comparison between the initial movement and the staging movement of the movable member of the frame accessory)
FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a comparison between an initial operation and an effect operation in a movable member of a frame accessory.
Specifically, the comparison between the initial operation pattern 1 of FIG. 45 and the effect operation of the third movable member (effect button 17) is shown.

The staging operation using the third movable member (staging button 17) is, for example, when performing a “button thrust” with a “big hit” as in the fluctuating staging pattern 42, or “button vibration” as in the fluctuating staging pattern 17, for example. There is a case where a big hit notice production is performed.
Of these, in the variable effect pattern represented by the variable effect pattern 42, "effect button large rise & continuous vibration (5 seconds)", "effect button origin return", and "effect button intermittent vibration (5 seconds)" are performed. , The effect button LED lights up (lights up) alternately in red and white.
Further, in the variation effect pattern represented by the variation effect pattern 17, "effect button continuous vibration (1 second)" is performed, and the effect button LED lights up (lights up) in white.
That is, compared with the initial operation pattern 1,
In the variable effect pattern represented by the variable effect pattern 42, the processes themselves of "effect button large rise & continuous vibration", "effect button origin return", and "effect button intermittent vibration" are the same, but the vibration time is the same. It's different.
Further, the variation effect pattern represented by the variation effect pattern 17 is not the same in any of the steps, and is common to the initial operation pattern 1 only in that the effect button 17 continuously vibrates.
It can be said that.
As a result, since the operation other than the operation performed in the initial operation pattern 1 is not performed in the effect operation, it is possible to confirm whether a plurality of types of effect operations are performed without any problem by checking the initial operation.
Further, in any of the effect operations, the light emission mode is different from the lighting color of the effect button LED in the initial operation pattern 1, so that it is easy to distinguish between the initial operation and the effect operation.

In addition, there may be an effect operation in which "effect button large rise & continuous vibration (2 seconds)", "effect button origin return", and "effect button intermittent vibration (2 seconds)" are all performed.

(Modification example of the initial motion pattern of the board accessory related to the staging motion)
FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a modified example of the initial motion pattern of the board accessory related to the staging motion.

As described in FIG. 68, the first movable member 73 is a movable member that can be operated in a notice scene and a jackpot notification scene, such as at the time of a swing notice or a jackpot notification of a decision effect. On the other hand, the second movable member 74 is a movable member that can be operated in the scene of advance notice, such as the development effect and the ascending notice effect, but cannot be operated in the scene of big hit notification.
As shown in (b), the present modification is characterized in that the initial operation of the first movable member 73 operated by the jackpot notification is performed at the end of the initial operation process.
That is, in the initial operation pattern 1 according to the present modification, the initial operation step according to the second movable member 74 is first performed, and then the initial operation step according to the first movable member 73 is performed.

In particular, the movable member that operates in the scene of jackpot notification tends to have a large size of the movable member itself, a large operating range, a large number of operating movable members, a long time required for operation, and the like. Therefore, it can be said that some kind of operation trouble is likely to occur.
If such a movable member is performed in the first half of the initial operation process, if any operation trouble occurs, it is possible to move to the initial operation process of another movable member (for example, a movable member having a small operating range and less likely to cause an operation trouble). This may not be possible and the initial operation process may be delayed.
On the other hand, if it is configured as shown in FIG. 71, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the initial operation process is delayed.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Initial processing of lamp / drive control unit)
FIG. 72 will be used to describe the initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150.
In addition, here, the same processing as the accessory initial processing of the first embodiment is designated by the same reference numeral, and the description thereof will be omitted, and different processing will be described.

In step R101A, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not there is a power ON flag set in the lamp RAM 150c at the start of power supply. If there is no power ON flag, the process is transferred to step R101C, and if there is a power ON flag, the power ON flag is cleared in step R101B.

When the lamp CPU 150a receives a power ON command for determining whether or not a power ON command (power ON designation command, power recovery designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110 is received in step R101C. Moves the process to step R101D, and if the power ON time command has not been received, moves the process to step R103.

In step R101D, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed since the power was turned on. If a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds from the previous power-on and the initial operation should have been completed) has elapsed, the process is transferred to step R102, and the predetermined time has not elapsed. In that case, the process is transferred to step R103.

In step R102, the lamp CPU 150a executes the origin return process of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the initial process number updated in each process of the accessory initial process. Set "1" of.

As described above, according to the accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 72, when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the return operation and the initial operation of various accessories are started. .. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether the control state of the game is initialized or the control state of the game is restored. It is possible to reduce the processing load related to the operation.

Further, according to the modified example of the accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 72, a power ON command (power on designation) occurs after a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1. When a command (command, power recovery designation command) is received, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. By doing so, the main control board 110 was not started normally, and the command when the power was turned on was transmitted later than usual (an abnormality related to the power supply line from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 occurred. It becomes possible to grasp that.

When a power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) is received, the recovery operation of various accessories and the return operation of various accessories are performed regardless of the elapsed period from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1. , The initial operation may be performed. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of the elapsed period from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1, and it is possible to simplify the process when the power ON time command is received.

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after turning on the power)
FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where there is no return abnormality in the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission (light emission). do.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting modes of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are changed to red. And white alternate.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. From the output device 9, an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared" is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). Become. When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T7, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the origin return process is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. ..

At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of a return abnormality, and the effect button LED. Lights up (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as a command for turning on the power transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the first movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. From the output device 9, an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared" is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as a command for turning on the power transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit (white lit) while waiting for the customer.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. From the output device 9, an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared" is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on)
FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a specific example of a case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the effect button LED blinks in red for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode), and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED maintain the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed at the timing of T4, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting modes of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are changed to red. And white alternate.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. From the output device 9, an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared" is output.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). At the timing of T6, when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration)
FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where there is no return abnormality in various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission (light emission). do.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. At the same time, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up (lights) in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). Become.

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power supply is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the origin return process is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. ..

At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of a return abnormality, and the effect button LED. Lights up (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as a command when the power is turned on transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and alternates between red and white. However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the first movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power supply is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as a command when the power is turned on transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up in white (light emission). However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit (white lit) while waiting for the customer.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started on the sub first fluctuation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. The light is turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration)
FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power supply is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the effect button LED blinks in red for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode), and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED maintain the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed at the timing of T4, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. Then, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up (lights) in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E of the image display device and the second hold number are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the first special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "0". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when the state after power restoration is displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol and there is hold memory)
FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the state after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c is in the variable display (loss variable display) of the special symbol and there is hold storage.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights blue and white alternately as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights red → green → blue as the initial light emission. Lights up (lights up) in the order of.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED emit light. The mode changes and the light goes out.
At this time, the returning screen including the characters "Please restart the game" is displayed on the image display device, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number = 3, second hold number = 0) as a command when the power is turned on is received, the image display device displays the returning screen, so that the first hold number is displayed. The state in which the reserved numbers are not displayed in the display area 70E or the second reserved number display area 70F is maintained.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold display 83 has a display mode indicating “3”, and the sub second hold display 84 and the sub-general figure hold display 86 have a display mode indicating “0”.

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the state in which the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off is maintained.

When a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary) on the image display device. The stop screen (same as the second standby screen) in the displayed state is displayed, and the stop sound is output from the voice output device 9.

At this time, three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon display area 70C is secured in a state where the display area can display an effect image such as a background image (). The pedestal image is displayed), but the icon is not displayed.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "2". Then, the variation effect (variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "2" is displayed.

(Specific example when the power recovery specification command could not be received normally when the power is turned on)
FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a specific example when the power recovery designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on.

When the power recovery designation command cannot be received normally, the power is not supplied to the main control board 110, the command communication line from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130 is disconnected, and the command communication line. There is a case where the connector of is not connected (including the half-inserted state).

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights red → green → blue as the initial light emission. Lights up (lights up) in the order of.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

At the timing of T5, the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second) is performed without the staging control board 130 receiving the first power recovery designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. Upon receiving the hold number = 0), the image display device maintains the state in which the initial screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the display modes of the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changed and turned off. It becomes.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the initial screen remains displayed on the image display device. However, the sub-first hold display 83 has a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. , And, after the second standby screen in the state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed for a moment, the variation effect (effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ, the movement of the hold icon, or the icon thereof) is displayed. Change to, BGM output) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

The specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on is the same as the specific example when the power recovery designation command cannot be normally received.

(Specific example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 83 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the staging control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, the return operation of various accessories and the customer waiting state after the initial operation is completed are already in the customer waiting state, and the image display device has the effect symbol of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button are displayed. The LED is lit while waiting for customers.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub-first). 1 Fluctuation display 81, Sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, Sub 1st hold display 83, Sub 2nd hold display 84, Sub normal figure fluctuation display 85, Sub normal figure hold display 86) also display contents. maintain.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold display 86) also maintain the display contents.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED light alternately in red and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED keeps lighting while waiting for the customer without performing the initial light emission, and the image. The display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display), and is displayed from the audio output device 9. Outputs an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed at the timing of T5, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and at the timing of T6, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed. Then, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the state becomes silent.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) are being executed. ) Is being executed, and even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped and then restarted, the image is displayed before the power-on specification command as the power-on command is received at the timing of T4. While waiting for customers, except that the screen displayed on the device is a variable effect screen (missing variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and a big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Further, when there is an abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 74, 75, or 76.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is displayed with "753", which is the initial design at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

In addition, in the case of the customer waiting state after the end of the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories and the variation effect executed after the end, the image display device may be lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is maintained. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold display 86) also maintain the display contents.

Even if the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, the standby screen is being displayed (after receiving the customer waiting state specification command regardless of whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished, or. When the demo waiting time has elapsed after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), the customer waiting demo production is started.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin position of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is reached. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in red and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED maintains the light emission while waiting for the customer without performing the initial light emission, and the image. On the display device, instead of the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display). The second standby screen of is displayed.

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation display 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-normal map variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 and the sub-second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed. The initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. Is also transmitted from the main control board 110 when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped when is displayed and then the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted. When the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command, the restoration operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. At this time, on the image display device, the returning screen including the characters "Please restart the game" is displayed instead of the variable effect screen, and the returning screen is displayed until the next special symbol confirmation command is received. To maintain.

In addition, power is supplied to the main control board 110 (backup) during the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed. Even when only the power supply is stopped and then restarted, when the staging control board 130 receives the power recovery designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. .. At this time, the image display device displays a special jackpot effect screen instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and maintains the display of the special jackpot effect screen until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. .. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

As described above, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the control state of the game is initialized, the identification characters (numbers, alphabets, etc.) in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the first combination. When the control state of the game is restored by displaying the first initial effect symbol (“135”), the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the second combination of the second initial effect symbols (““ 135 ”). 753 ") is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the control state of the game is restored, a specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply is performed before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific display (only the initial screen display) to be displayed on the image display device after restoration to the customer waiting state, and the change display of the special symbol and after restoration to no hold storage / with hold storage The display mode of the specific display displayed on the image display device (display of the initial screen + the display of the returning screen) is different from that of the display mode. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when the stopped power supply is resumed and the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) and the sub hold display (sub first hold display). It is possible to display the hold display indicating the number of hold memories on each of the device 83 and the sub second hold display 84), and the power supply stopped with the hold memory resumes and the control state of the game is restored. If this is the case, the hold icon display area does not execute the hold display when the image display device is performing the specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply, but the sub hold display can execute the hold display. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the number of pending memories can be grasped before the end of the specific display, and the interest of the game is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress it.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting demo effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed again. Instead, the second standby screen is displayed in a state where the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, is stopped and displayed (still displayed). By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether or not the state before the power supply is stopped is during the customer waiting demo production, and the display control when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, regarding the sub-variation display (sub-first fluctuation display 81, sub-second fluctuation display 82), a special symbol is provided after the control state of the game is restored. Even when the fluctuation display of is executed (the screen being restored is displayed), the fluctuation display (blinking display) is not performed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted.

In addition, when the change display of the special symbol is executed (the returning screen is displayed) when the control state of the game is restored, the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display) A variable display (blinking display) may be performed in 82). By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, the image display device displays the returning screen for the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84). (Before the variable display is performed on the sub-variable display and when the special symbol storage designation command is received), the display mode indicates the number of pending numbers. By doing so, it is possible to make the player grasp the number of reservations immediately after the control state of the game is restored, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game.

In addition, when the sub-variation display (sub-first fluctuation display 81, sub-second fluctuation display 82) displays fluctuations (blinking display) while the returning screen is displayed on the image display device. The sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) may be set to a display mode indicating the number of holdings in accordance with the start of this variation display. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored and the number of holdings at that time.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. From the same timing as when the power is turned on, that is, immediately after the power is turned on (the timing when the initial screen is displayed), the return operation of various accessories is performed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the return operation of the various accessories without complicating the control related to the return operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, during the return operation of the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17), the various accessories emit light. The unit (first movable member LED, second movable member LED, effect button LED) is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish it from the initial operation of various accessories, and it is possible to grasp that the return operation is in progress.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when there is a return abnormality in any of the various accessories, the light emitting portion of the accessory with the return abnormality blinks in red (abnormality notification mode). By doing so, abnormality notification is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the character with the return abnormality.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, until the next variation effect is started. Abnormality notification is being continued. By doing so, it becomes possible to surely notify the character having the return abnormality.

In addition, when there is a return abnormality in the accessory, a return operation for returning the accessory having the return abnormality to the origin position may be performed at the timing when the next variation effect is started. Further, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, the abnormality notification may be canceled when the effect button 17 is operated.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The initial operation of various accessories is performed from the same timing as when the power is turned on, that is, immediately after the power is turned on (the timing when the initial screen is displayed). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the initial operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the initial operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, with respect to the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74), the sub-hold display (sub first hold display 83, sub-first). 2 The hold display 84) is configured to perform the initial operation before the display mode indicating the number of holds is set (the returning screen is displayed on the image display device). By doing so, it becomes easy to avoid the inconvenience that the progress of the production is hindered by the initial operation of the board accessory. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84) is held for the frame accessory (effect button 17). The initial operation is performed before the display mode indicating the number is displayed (the returning screen is displayed on the image display device). By doing so, it becomes easy to avoid the inconvenience that the progress of the staging is hindered by the initial operation of the frame accessory. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a is output even when the stop screen is displayed after the return screen is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the variable staging that was being executed when the power supply is stopped, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game. Become.

When the stop screen is displayed after the return screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a may not be output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, even when the power ON time command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the recovery operation, the initial operation, and the operation of various accessories are performed. In addition, the initial light emission is executed and the display of the initial screen is continued. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that an abnormality has occurred in which the command cannot be received when the power is turned on.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, even when the display of the initial screen is continued due to the failure to receive the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command). When a special symbol memory designation command based on the winning of the game ball from the main control board 110 to the starting port is received, the winning sound is output. By doing so, it is possible to accurately notify that the game ball has won a prize at the starting port even when the initial screen is displayed.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, even when the initial screen is displayed due to the inability to receive the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command), the main screen is displayed. When a fluctuation start command is received from the control board 110, the fluctuation effect is executed without displaying the standby screen. By doing so, the start of the variable effect can be executed without delay, and the variable effect can be executed from the beginning to the end within the range of the variable time of the special symbol.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, the main control board is in the customer waiting state after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply to the 110 is stopped, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. (Initial emission) is to be executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

In addition, during the return operation of various characters and the variation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) after the initial operation (including initial light emission) is completed, or during the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). Even so, if the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, various accessories are used again. The return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) are executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, even in the customer waiting state after the output of the initialization notification sound is already finished, after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped. When a power-on designation command is received from the main control board 110, such as by restarting, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, for example, when only the power supply of the power supply is stopped and then restarted, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, the initialization notification sound is output from the voice output device 9 instead of executing the return operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission of various accessories. You may just do it.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 83, power is supplied to the main control board 110 even after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on specification command is received again from the main control board 110, such as when only the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the power is supplied again from the main control board 110. When the input designation command is received, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

It should be noted that only when the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received from the main control board 110 during the customer waiting state (during the display of the standby screen on which the effect symbol 70a is displayed and the display of the customer waiting demo effect screen). Not when a power-on designation command or power recovery designation command is received from the main control board 110 during a fluctuation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) or during a jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). However, it is preferable to display the standby screen without displaying the initial screen.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, for example, when only the power supply of the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the main control board 110 is displayed. When the power recovery designation command is received again from, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it, so even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the staging control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

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Hereinafter, other inventions and the like described in the present embodiment will be described.

In the conventional gaming machine, various staging means are provided on the surface of the gaming board, and the staging means are used to improve the game entertainment. As such an effect means, there is one provided with a movable effect means (so-called gimmick) and operating the movable effect means (so-called gimmick) in a predetermined operation mode (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-236681). ). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in that the movable staging means is accurately operated.

(A) As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect means (for example, a first movable member 73) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and a power supply are provided. The initial processing means (for example, the main CPU 110a that performs the main control board initial setting process) that can initialize the control state of the game after the start of the game or restore the state before the power supply is stopped, and the power supply. The initial operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the first initial operation position B, for example, the first movable member 73 is moved between the origin position A and the second initial position). A control means (for example, a lamp / drive control unit 150) capable of performing operation with the operation position C is provided, and in the initial operation, the movable effect means is placed at an initial position (for example, an origin position A). ) To a specific operation position (for example, the first initial operation position B, for example, the second initial operation position C) (for example, the movement time from the origin position A to the first initial operation position B is 0.3S. For example, the movement time from the origin position A to the second initial operation position C is 0.8S), and the time for operating the movable effect means from the specific operation position to the initial position (for example, the first initial operation position). The movement time from B to the origin position A is 0.6S, for example, the movement time from the second initial operation position C to the origin position A is 1.6S), which is longer (for example, 0.3S <0.6S, For example, the relationship is 0.8S <1.6S).
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(B) As a second configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73) that can be operated in a predetermined mode and the game During execution (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the display of stop), the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the first effect position B, for example, the first movable member 73. The member 73 is provided with a control means (for example, a lamp / drive control unit 150) capable of performing an operation (operation between the origin position A and the second effect position C), and the movable effect means in the effect operation. From the initial position (for example, the origin position A) to a specific operation position (for example, the first effect position B, for example, the second effect position C) for a time (for example, from the origin position A to the first effect position B). The movement time is 0.5S, for example, the movement time from the origin position A to the second effect position C is 1S), and the time for operating the movable effect means from the specific operation position to the initial position (for example, the first). The movement time from the effect position B to the origin position A is 0.8S, for example, the movement time from the second effect position C to the origin position A is 2S), which is longer (for example, 0.5S <0.8S, for example. 1S <2S).
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(C) As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect means (for example, a second movable member 74) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and a power supply are provided. The initial processing means (for example, the main CPU 110a that performs the main control board initial setting process) that can initialize the control state of the game after the start of the game or restore the state before the power supply is stopped, and the power supply. Control means (for example, lamp / drive control) capable of performing the initial operation of the movable effect means (for example, the second movable member 74 is operated between the origin position D and the third initial operation position E) after the start of Unit 150), and in the initial operation, the time (for example, 0) for operating the movable effect means from the initial position (for example, the origin position D) to a specific operation position (for example, the third initial operation position E). The time (for example, 0.3S) for operating the movable effect means from the specific operating position to the initial position is shorter than the time (for example, 0.6S> 0.3S). It is characterized by that.
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(D) As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable staging means (for example, a second movable member 74) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and a game During execution (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the display of stop), it is possible to perform an effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, an operation of the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third effect position E). A control means (for example, a lamp / drive control unit 150) is provided, and in the effect operation, the movable effect means is moved from an initial position (for example, an origin position D) to a specific operation position (for example, a third effect position E). ) (For example, 0.8S), the time for operating the movable staging means from the specific operating position to the initial position (for example, 0.5S) is shorter (for example, 0.8S>. It is characterized by having a relationship of 0.5S).
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(E) As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member) that can be operated in a predetermined manner (for example, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member). 74) and the initial processing means (for example, the main that performs the main control board initial setting process) that can initialize the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restore the state before the stop of the power supply. CPU110a) and the initial operation of the movable effect means after the start of power supply (for example, the first movable member 73 operates between the origin position A and the second initial operation position C, for example, the second movable member 74 is the origin. The effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73) is performed during the execution of the game (for example, from the start of the fluctuation to the stop display) by performing the operation (operation between the position D and the third initial operation position E). A control means (for example, a lamp) capable of operating between the origin position A and the second effect position C, for example, operating the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third effect position E). / Drive control unit 150), and the movable effect means is set to the initial position (for example, the origin position A for the first movable member 73, for example, the origin position D for the second movable member 74) in the initial operation. ) To a specific operating position (for example, the second effect position C for the first movable member 73, for example, the third effect position E for the second movable member 74) (for example, the first movable member). If it is 73, it is 0.8S, for example, if it is the second movable member 74, it is 0.6S), and the time for operating the movable effect means from the initial position to the specific operation position in the effect operation (for example, the first 1S for the 1 movable member 73, for example 0.8S for the second movable member 74) and a different time (for example, 0.8S ≠ 1S for the first movable member 73, for example, the second movable member 73). If the member 74, the relationship is 0.6S ≠ 0.8S).
As a result, for example, in the initial operation, the operation is performed in a shorter time than the effect operation to shorten the time related to the initial operation, and in the effect operation, the operation is performed in a longer time than the initial operation. It is possible to prevent the player from being delayed in noticing that the effect using the movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 is being executed. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(F) As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect means (for example, a first movable member 73) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and a power supply are provided. The initial processing means (for example, the main CPU 110a that performs the main control board initial setting process) that can initialize the control state of the game after the start of the game or restore the state before the power supply is stopped, and the power supply. The initial operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the first initial operation position B) is performed after the start of the game, and the game is being executed (for example, the change start to stop display). Control means (for example, lamp / drive control) capable of performing the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the operation of the first movable member 73 between the origin position A and the first effect position B). Section 150), and the time (for example, 0. 3S) and the time (for example, 0.3S) for operating the movable effect means from the initial position (for example, the origin position A) to the specific operation position (for example, the first effect position B) in the effect operation. , Are the same time (eg, both 0.3S).
As a result, common drive data can be used for the initial operation and the staging operation, and the drive data can be reduced. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(G) As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73, for example, the second one) that can be operated in a predetermined manner. Movable member 74) and initial processing means (for example, main control board initial setting processing) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of power supply or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped. The main CPU 110a) to be performed and the initial operation of the movable effect means after the start of power supply (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the second initial operation position C, for example, the second movable member 74). Is performed between the origin position D and the third initial operation position E), and the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member) is performed during the execution of the game (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the stop display). A control means (for example,) capable of operating 73 between the origin position A and the second effect position C, for example, operating the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third effect position E). , Lamp / drive control unit 150), and in the initial operation, the movable effect means is set to a specific operation position (for example, in the case of the first movable member 73, the second effect position C, for example, the second movable member 74). If this is the case, the operation time from the third effect position E) to the initial position (for example, the origin position A for the first movable member 73, for example, the origin position D for the second movable member 74) (for example, the first 1.6S for the movable member 73 (for example, 0.3S for the second movable member 74) and the time for operating the movable effect means from the specific operation position to the initial position in the effect operation (for example). , 2S for the first movable member 73, for example 0.5S for the second movable member 74) and different times (for example, 1.6S ≠ 2S for the first movable member 73, for example, the first (2) If the movable member 74, the relationship is 0.3S ≠ 0.5S).
As a result, for example, in the initial operation, the operation is performed in a shorter time than the effect operation to shorten the time related to the initial operation, and in the effect operation, the operation is performed in a longer time than the initial operation. It is possible to prevent the player from being delayed in noticing that the effect using the movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 is being executed. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(H) As an eighth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect means (for example, a first movable member 73) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and a power supply are provided. The initial processing means (for example, the main CPU 110a that performs the main control board initial setting process) that can initialize the control state of the game after the start of the game or restore the state before the power supply is stopped, and the power supply. The initial operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the first initial operation position B) is performed after the start of the game, and the game is being executed (for example, the change start to stop display). Control means (for example, lamp / drive control) capable of performing the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the operation of the first movable member 73 between the origin position A and the first effect position B). Section 150), and the time (for example, 0. 6S) and the time (for example, 0.6S) for operating the movable effect means from the specific operation position (for example, the first effect position B) to the initial position (for example, the origin position A) in the effect operation. , Are the same time (eg, both 0.6S).
As a result, common drive data can be used for the initial operation and the staging operation, and the drive data can be reduced. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(I) As a ninth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable staging means (for example, the first movable member 73) that can be operated in a predetermined manner and the game During execution (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the display of stop), it is possible to perform an effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, an operation of the first movable member 73 between the origin position A and the second effect position C). A special game (for example, a jackpot game, for example, a high-probability game state) that is advantageous to the player is given to the staging operation. The notification effect operation (for example, a large descent in the jackpot notification) is included, and the notification effect operation moves the movable effect means from an initial position (for example, the origin position A) to a specific operation position (for example, a second effect position C). ) (For example, 1S) is longer than the time for operating the movable staging means from the specific operating position to the initial position (for example, 2S) (for example, 1S <2S). , Characterized by that.
As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of satisfaction with the big hit, and it is possible to immerse the player in the afterglow of the big hit. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(J) As a tenth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable staging means (for example, the first movable member 73, for example, the second one) that can be operated in a predetermined manner. A movable member 74) and an initial processing means (for example, a main control board initial setting process) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. The main CPU 110a) to be performed and the initial operation of the movable staging means after the start of power supply (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the second initial operation position C, for example, the second movable member 74). Is performed between the origin position D and the third initial operation position E), and the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member) is performed during the execution of the game (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the stop display). A control means (for example,) capable of operating 73 between the origin position A and the second effect position C, for example, operating the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third effect position E). , Lamp / drive control unit 150), and in the initial operation and the effect operation, the movable effect means is placed in the initial position (for example, the origin position A in the case of the first movable member 73, for example, the second movable member). From the origin position D in the case of 74) to a specific operation position (for example, the second initial operation position C and the second effect position C in the case of the first movable member 73, for example, the third initial position in the case of the second movable member 74). It is possible to operate up to the operation position E and the third effect position E) and stay at the specific operation position, and the time for the movable effect means to stay at the specific operation position in the initial operation (for example, the first The time for the movable effect means to stay at the specific operation position in the effect operation (for example, the first movable member 73) rather than 2S for the 1 movable member 73, for example, 5S for the second movable member 74). If 5S, for example, 7S for the second movable member 74) is longer (for example, if the first movable member 73, there is a relationship of 2S <5S, for example, if the second movable member 74 is used. (There is a relationship of 5S <7S).
As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of satisfaction with the big hit, and it is possible to immerse the player in the afterglow of the big hit. As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated.

(K) As an eleventh configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect means (for example, a first movable member 73, for example, a second) that can be operated in a predetermined manner. A movable member 74) and an initial processing means (for example, a main control board initial setting process) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. The main CPU 110a) to be performed and the initial operation of the movable effect means after the start of power supply (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the second initial operation position C, for example, the second movable member 74). The movable effect means is provided with a control means (for example, a lamp / drive control unit 150) capable of performing operation between the origin position D and the third initial operation position E, and the movable effect means is the first movable. The first movable effect means including an effect means (for example, a first movable member 73) and a second movable effect means (for example, a second movable member 74) different from the first movable effect means. The first operation is longer than the time (for example, 0.8S) for operating from the first initial position (for example, the origin position A) to the first operation position (for example, the second initial operation position C). The time for operating from the operation position of the above to the first initial position (for example, 1.6S) is longer (for example, there is a relationship of 0.8S <1.6S), and the second movable effect means. The initial operation is the second initial operation rather than the time (for example, 0.3S) for operating from the second operation position (for example, the third initial operation position E) to the second initial position (for example, the origin position D). It is characterized in that the time for operating from the position to the second operating position (for example, 0.6S) is longer (for example, the relationship is 0.3S <0.6S).
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(L) As a twelfth configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable staging means (for example, the first movable member 73, for example, the second one) that can be operated in a predetermined manner. The movable member 74) and the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, between the origin position A and the second effect position C of the first movable member 73) during the execution of the game (for example, from the start of the fluctuation to the stop display). The control means (for example, the lamp / drive control unit 150) capable of performing the operation, for example, the operation of the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third staging position E) is provided. The movable staging means includes a first movable staging means (for example, a first movable member 73) and a second movable staging means (for example, a second movable member 74) different from the first movable staging means. Including, the effect operation of the first movable effect means is a time (for example, 1S) for operating from a first initial position (for example, origin position A) to a first operation position (for example, second effect position C). ), The time for operating from the first operating position to the first initial position (for example, 2S) is longer (for example, there is a relationship of 1S <2S), and the second movable staging means said. The effect operation is the second initial position rather than the time (for example, 0.5 S) for operating from the second operation position (for example, the third effect position E) to the second initial position (for example, the origin position D). It is characterized in that the time for operating from the second to the second operating position (for example, 0.8S) is longer (for example, the relationship is 0.5S <0.8S).
As a result, the movable staging means can be accurately operated without imposing a load on the drive source.

(M) As a thirteenth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable staging means (for example, the first movable member 73, for example, the second one) that can be operated in a predetermined manner. A movable member 74) and an initial processing means (for example, a main control board initial setting process) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. The main CPU 110a) to be performed and the initial operation of the movable staging means (for example, the first movable member 73 is operated between the origin position A and the second initial operation position C, for example, the second movable member 74) after the start of power supply. Is performed between the origin position D and the third initial operation position E), and while the game is being executed (for example, from the start of fluctuation to the display of stop), the effect operation of the movable effect means (for example, the first movable member) is performed. A control means (for example,) capable of operating 73 between the origin position A and the second effect position C, for example, operating the second movable member 74 between the origin position D and the third effect position E). , Lamp / drive control unit 150), and the movable staging means includes a first movable staging means (for example, a first movable member 73) and a second movable staging means different from the first movable staging means. The first movable effect means includes the effect means (for example, the second movable member 74), and the first movable effect means has the same operation in the initial operation and the effect operation (for example, the first movable member 73 is set to the origin position A and the first. 2 The operation performed between the initial operation position C and the operation performed by the first movable member 73 between the origin position A and the second staging position C) are the same operations), and the second movable member is performed. The effect means moves to the origin position D after stopping the rotation of the rotating body 74a at the third effect position E in the initial operation, which is different between the initial operation and the effect operation (for example, the second movable member 74 moves to the origin position D in the initial operation. However, in the staging operation, the rotating body 74a is moved to the origin position D while being rotated without stopping the rotation of the rotating body 74a at the third staging position E).
As a result, for example, in the second movable member 74 whose operation is more complicated than that of the first movable member 73, it is possible to omit a part of the effect operation in the initial operation. The time required for operation can be shortened. In addition, it is possible to perform an accurate operation according to the operation mode of each of the movable staging means.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the inside of the jackpot 50 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. When the gaming ball passes through the specific area provided in the above, the gaming machine may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, if the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after the end of all jackpot games and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is terminated and the normal game state is normally executed. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

If the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and if the type of the jackpot special symbol is a specific symbol, the next time after the end of the jackpot game. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. It may be executed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a ball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Game machine 17 Direction button 73 First movable member 74 Second movable member 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
130 Staging control board 130a Sub CPU
150 lamp / drive control unit 150a lamp CPU

Claims (1)

A main control means capable of controlling the progress of a game, an effect control means capable of controlling an effect according to a signal from the main control means, and a movable effect means capable of operating in a predetermined mode. In a gaming machine equipped with,
The main control means
It is possible to initialize the control state of the game after the start of the power supply, or to restore the state before the power supply is stopped.
The staging control means
It is possible to control the initial operation of the movable staging means after the start of power supply, and to control the staging operation of the movable staging means during the execution of the game.
In the initial operation and the effect operation, the movable effect means can be operated from the initial position to the operation position and stay at the operation position.
While the effect corresponding to the signal is being executed, the power supply to the main control means is stopped, while the power supply to the effect control means continues.
A gaming machine capable of controlling the initial operation of the movable staging means when the power supply to the main control means is subsequently started.

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