JP6353205B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to Yu technique capable gaming machine.

  Some conventional gaming machines are provided with an RTC (timer) for determining whether or not it is during a period in which the limited-time effect is executed in order to execute the limited-time effect. Such a gaming machine constantly monitors whether or not the RTC is operating normally. If the RTC is not operating normally, an abnormality has occurred in the RTC in the liquid crystal display. The warning display is started, and the warning display is continued until it is determined that the RTC is operating normally (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-167455 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, once it is determined that the RTC (time measuring means) is not operating normally, a warning display is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display until the RTC operates normally. There is a problem that the interest of the player is reduced by the warning display.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not lower the interest of the player by notifying the abnormality of the timing means.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Clocking means (for example, RTC200);
Special display execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes simultaneous effect processing) capable of executing a special display (for example, simultaneous effect) based on the time keeping of the time measuring means;
An abnormality determining means for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the time counting by the time measuring means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the RTC abnormality determining process);
An abnormality notifying means for notifying the abnormality when the abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes RTC abnormality notification processing);
When it is determined by the abnormality determination means that there is an abnormality (for example, when there is no date / time data of the RTC 200 or when the date / time indicated by the date / time data of the RTC is an abnormal date / time), the abnormality is determined. and Ide over malfunction-time data setting means for setting an abnormal-time data, which is another such,
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since there is no possible malfunction-time data is abnormal is repeatedly broadcast by being set, interest for games by the notification of the abnormality can be prevented from being lowered.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special display execution means is an executable the special display vary depending on timing by the timing means (e.g., after the presentation control CPU120 executes the S204 of simultaneous effect process, portions for performing the S205~S215a ),
The abnormality determination means can specify the type of abnormality in the time measuring means (for example, there is no output of date / time data from the RTC 200 and the date / time indicated by the date / time data of the RTC 200 is an abnormal date / time). And
The time data for abnormal time corresponding to the type of abnormality specified by the abnormality determining means is set (for example, if the RTC 200 does not have date / time data, the RTC 200 has 180 days after the reference date / time. (Date / time data indicating the date / time of (181st day) is set, and when the date / time indicated by the date / time data of the RTC 200 is an abnormal date / time, the date / time data indicating the reference date / time is set in the RTC 200)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, special display according to the type of abnormality of the time measuring means can be executed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special display execution means, based on the counting of the clock means being capable of performing the special display simultaneously with the other gaming machine (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the installation date (date ) Until 30 days have passed, the simultaneous production A is executed at 10:00 with the other pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model, and the simultaneous production B is executed at 11:00),
Limiting means for restricting execution of the special display based on the setting of the time data for abnormal time is further provided (for example, in the second embodiment, the production control CPU 120 performs date and time at Se12 of the RTC abnormality notification process). The data correction flag is set, and it is determined that the date / time data correction flag is set in S201a of the simultaneous effect process, and the simultaneous effect process is terminated without executing the processes of S202 to S216).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the special display from being executed at a timing different from that of other gaming machines in the gaming machine in which the abnormality of the time measuring means is determined.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B);
A production output device capable of outputting a production effect output (for example, volume and light amount) in a production including the special display (for example, a notice production performed during a change);
Output level setting means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9) for setting the output level of the effect output for production by operation of the operation means;
With
The special display execution means, in the special display, regardless of the output level set by the output level setting means, and outputs an effect output of the special display from the presentation output device (e.g., presentation control CPU120 (S205a to S216 are executed after setting the set values of the volume and the light amount to the maximum values in S204a of the simultaneous effect processing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the special display effect from being deteriorated by the output level set by the output level setting means.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in Example 1 from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a RTC abnormality determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a RTC abnormality notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of simultaneous production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the simultaneous production for every elapsed days from a reference | standard day. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a figure which shows the volume and light quantity adjustment screen displayed on the 1st effect display apparatus in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the RTC abnormality notification process in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the simultaneous effect process in Example 2. FIG.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, a first effect display device 5 and a second effect display device 30 are provided. The first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30 are composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and form a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the first effect display device 5, it corresponds to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special graphic game. Then, for example, in the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts such as three, effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the first effect display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the first effect display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result of the production symbol variation is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the first effect display device 5, the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is the result of the variable display is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, although details will be described later, it is possible to execute a simultaneous performance in which the same performance is performed simultaneously on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and other pachinko gaming machines of the same model as the pachinko gaming machine 1. During execution of the simultaneous production, the change display of the production symbols is changed to the “left”, “middle”, and “right” production symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the first production display device 5, The second effect display device 30 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas.

  On-hold storage display areas 5 </ b> D and 5 </ b> U are set in two places on the left and right of the lower display area of the first effect display device 5. In the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U, on-hold storage display is performed to display the variable display on-hold storage number (special figure on-hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U may be referred to as on-hold display areas, and the number of on-hold memories can be recognized by the number of on-hold storage displays displayed on the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U. It has become. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  The hold display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the first effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there are a variety of effects such as effects where the contents of the effects including the change display of the symbols disappear for a moment from the screen, and effects where the movable object shields all or part of the screen. It is becoming. For this reason, even when looking at the display area on the first effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in a variable display state. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 has an effect symbol, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. You may provide the 4th symbol display area which displays the 4th symbol after. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  In addition, in the upper left part of the display area of the first effect display device 5, a small symbol display area for displaying the effect symbols small is provided. In the small symbol display area, for example, when various notice effects are executed during variable display, the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are not used by not displaying the effect symbols. A small symbol is displayed on the screen. By displaying this small symbol, even if various effect images are displayed in the central portion of the display area of the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, the player can display the contents of the effect symbol. It can be recognized.

  Below the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are used. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is still stopped when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. There is no effect design (also referred to as “reach variation design”), or the display status continues to fluctuate, or all or part of the design symbol changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the character image (person or the like) that is different from the effect symbol in the display area of the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 is reduced. Display image), changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the design pattern, or changing the variation mode of the design pattern. There is a case where an effect operation different from that before is performed. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation (flashing) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 are performed. (Operation) may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before entering the reach state.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the fluctuating display for which the possibility that the fluctuating display result will be a “big hit” or the like is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the change display result will be a “big hit” over the change display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) is an effect symbol whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” which are variably displayed on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, for example. Among them, any one of the design symbols having an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, “right” production symbol display areas. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination is, for example, among the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” that are variably displayed on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30. It is only necessary that the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination is, for example, among the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” that are variably displayed on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30. Any one of the odd symbols “1”, “3”, and “5” other than “7” is on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas. Anything that can be stopped and displayed together. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the redraw lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbols. When the same production symbols are aligned in the display area, change again, and either a production symbol (probability variation symbol) that is a promiscuous jackpot combination or a production symbol (normal symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination is a confirmed production symbol. As a stop display (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result. Alternatively, by displaying an effect image that is different from the change display of the effect symbol, it may be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion that will be in a probable change state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, receives the first effect display device 5, and the second effect display device 5. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production display device 30, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is turned on / off in the display effects in the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the operation, is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. For the effect control command, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, and an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R are used. Voice control commands to be used, and lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are included.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is a variation pattern for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 in response to the change display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It is a specified command. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8CX0H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3) indicates the first determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. This is a 1-variable display result designation command. The command 8CX1H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a second variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX2H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a third variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX3H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3) is a fourth variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. This is a result specification command. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of the effect symbol on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

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

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

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

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number so as to be specified in the reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

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

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

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

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from the above-described plurality of types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of normal reach big hit (PB1-1), super reach α big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. It is used when the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the high base state in which the time reduction control is implemented. The loss variation pattern determination table D is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for losing, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach losing variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α losing variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, and the effect control CPU 120 are random values. A random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating the I / O 125, an I / O 125, and an RTC 200 capable of outputting date / time data indicating date and time are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, the RTC 200 is locally connected to the effect control CPU 120, and date / time data output from the RTC 200 is input to the effect control CPU 120. Note that a primary battery (not shown) is connected to the RTC 200, and the RTC 200 can measure time by receiving power from the primary battery even when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. When the primary battery is depleted, time measurement cannot be performed. When the time measurement cannot be performed, date / time data is not output.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has an effect as a signal for transmitting video signals to the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30 and an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting a sound signal, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the first effect display device 5, the second effect display device 30, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated are provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  In the effect control timer setting unit, there are a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screens of the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, for example. Is provided. For example, as will be described later, the effect control timer setting unit includes a plurality of clock timers for clocking the time of the date based on the elapsed time from the time specified from the date / time data acquired from the RTC 200 at the time of activation. Data indicating the timer value for each type of timer is stored. In the effect control timer setting unit, a date / time data storage area for storing date / time data acquired from the RTC 200 at the time of activation is set.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing reserved memory display in the reserved memory display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. While being updated in the hold display update process in the process (S800-, see FIG. 21), the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. When the first change start command is received based on the fact that the first special figure has started to be newly changed, the highest (first-to-first) of the hold storage displays in the hold storage display area 5D. The white display of the hold-type memory that has won the start-up) is erased, and the hold-up display is updated so that the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, the left direction). Similarly, when a second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is newly added to the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second variation start command is received based on the fact that the variation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest level (start first) of the reserved storage displays in the reserved storage display area 5U. The round display of the winning storage) is deleted, and the hold display is updated so that the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward).

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S101). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S101, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of S111, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by the effect device such as the first effect display device 5, the second effect display device 30, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Various settings to start waiting time until the waiting time corresponding to the period for which is executed and the end of the big hit gaming state and start probability change control and time reduction control (set of probability change flag and time reduction flag) The processing to perform is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S231, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S231 (S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S232a). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

Subsequent to the processing of S232a, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by 1 and updated, for example. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S233).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S234), and then the process proceeds to S239.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S236a). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

Subsequent to the processing of S236a, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry.

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S238), and then the process proceeds to S239.

  In S239, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S240). In S240, if the gaming state at that time is a highly probable state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10,000 to 12180, the “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S239, since different determination values are assigned to “big hit” corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, S240 In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be made (S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state having a higher advantage for the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S241 that it is not “big hit” (S241; No), the process proceeds to S251.

  In S251, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S251, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S252), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S235, if the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S253), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the first effect display device 5 is sent from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S111 of FIG. 10 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S261). If the big hit flag is ON (S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types (S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in S261 (S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is a certain change state or the short-time state (S265). If the time reduction flag is on (S265; Yes), the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S265 +).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S265; No), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether or not the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S266).

  When the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S266; No), the variation pattern determination table A for losing is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S267).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S266; Yes), the process proceeds to S268 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S268).

  If the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S268; No), the variation pattern determination table B for losing is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S269). .

  When the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S268; Yes), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S270).

  After executing any of the processing of S262, S265 +, S267, S269, and S270, the selected data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S272).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S272. That is, the process of S272 includes a process of determining whether or not the change display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when the change display result is “lost”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S272, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S276). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S276, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (S277). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S277, a special figure fluctuation time, which is a special symbol fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern determination result, is set (S278). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S279), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S277, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S132). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set (S133; No), the process proceeds to S150.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S133; Yes), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag if the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set (S134), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S135). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S136).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot in the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S114) (S139).

  On the other hand, in S150, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S150). When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S150; Yes), the process proceeds to S155.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S150; No), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by −1 (S151). . Then, transmission setting of the time reduction number designation command is performed (S152), it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction is “0” (S153), and when it is not “0” (S153; No). Advances to S155, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S153; Yes), after the time reduction flag is cleared (S154), the probability variable flag or the time reduction flag is set to end the time reduction control. After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, low probability low base) corresponding to the state (S155), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 10 as the big hit process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S160; No), the jackpot flag is cleared (S161), and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting according to the jackpot type is performed (S162).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 (the jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (S163), The process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S160; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S165; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot A or a probability variation jackpot B (S166).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S166; Yes), by executing S170A to S170C, the probable change flag and the short time flag are set and the short time counter is set to “0” The process proceeds to S169.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S166; No), by executing S167 and S168, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set to the hour / hour counter, and then S169. Proceed to

  In S169, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and time reduction flag, the value of the special figure process flag corresponds to the special symbol normal process The updated value is updated to “0” (S175).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is restored after the power is turned on or a power failure occurs. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the interruption prohibited (Ss1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (Ss2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (Ss3). In Ss2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 120 for effect control and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is the interrupt address. Set the mode to indicate. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (Ss4). By the processing of Ss4, CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the RAM 122 to an accessible state (Ss5), and whether or not the backup process is being executed is checked in the predetermined backup area in the power-off detection process described later. The determination is based on whether or not (Ss6).

  When backup processing is not executed (when check data is not stored) (Ss7; No), the process proceeds to Ss10, and when backup processing is executed (when check data is stored) (Ss6). Yes), data check (parity check in this example) of the backup data storage area provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is performed (Ss7). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 86 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In a power-off detection process described later, a checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is stored in the backup data storage area as check data. In Ss7, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored as check data. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup data storage area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup data storage area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since erroneous backup data is stored in the backup data storage area, an initialization process (Ss10 to Ss11) described later that is executed at the time of power-on that is not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply. Process).

  If the check result is normal (Ss7; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a recovery process for returning the effect control board 12 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the number of reserved storage by the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 122, the cumulative time since the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the total number of game balls to be fired, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Various data such as game data such as base and jackpot winning probability, total number of balls played, date / time data stored in the date / time data storage area at the time of power interruption are restored (Ss8), and stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 122 The backup data that has been saved is cleared (Ss9). Then, the process proceeds to Ss12. If the check result is not normal (Ss7; No), the initialization process (the process of Ss10 to Ss11) is executed as described above.

  In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a RAM clear process (Ss10). Then, the number of reserved memories, the accumulated time since the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the total number of game balls fired, the game data such as the base and the big hit winning probability in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the data such as the total number of balls played Initialization is performed (Ss11).

  After executing the process of Ss9 or Ss11, the CPU 120 for effect control is a random number circuit (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12 for use in determining the effect to be executed during the display of the effect symbol variation. Is initialized (Ss13), and the display controller 123 is initialized (Ss14).

  After the execution of Ss14, the effect control CPU 120 executes an RTC abnormality determination process (Ss14a) for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the RTC 200 and an abnormality notification based on the determination result in the RTC abnormality determination process. An abnormality notification process (Ss14b) is executed. Then, a timer interrupt setting process is performed to set a register of a CTC (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Ss15). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the effect control CPU 120 first disables the interrupt (Ss16), executes the display random number update process (Ss17), and the initial value random number update process (Ss18). Then, the interrupt is permitted again (Ss19). That is, the effect control CPU 120 is set to the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished, Put it in the permitted state. And after performing Ss19, Ss16-Ss19 are cyclically implemented.

  The display random number update process is a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number. The initial value random number update process is an initial value. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for use. The initial value random number is, for example, a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a determination random number for determining an aspect of the effect during the change of the effect symbol.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the timer interruption process of Ss30 to Ss35 shown in FIG. First, the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (Ss30), and detects whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not the power is turned on). A disconnection detection process is executed (Ss31). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the production control CPU 120 detects that the power-off signal has been output, it stores the necessary data in the backup data storage area by executing the backup process. The backup data includes the data in the date / time data storage area described above, and is stored by the backup data in the date / time data storage area set in the effect control timer setting unit at the time of power failure. Date and time data is restored when the power is restored.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing (Ss32). In the command analysis process executed in Ss32, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the effect control command made are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes simultaneous effect processing (Ss33). In the simultaneous effect process, it is determined whether or not it is a time to execute the simultaneous effect based on the time specified by the time measuring timer in the effect control timer setting unit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the simultaneous effects are effects that are executed every hour such as 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, etc., and when these times are reached, The simultaneous production of 1 is executed. In the present embodiment, the types of simultaneous effects to be executed are increased according to the number of days elapsed from the reference date stored in the ROM 121. For this reason, even if it is the same time, if the elapsed days from a reference date differ, the simultaneous production performed may differ.

  After the simultaneous effect process is executed in Ss33, an effect control process process is executed (Ss34). In the effect control process of Ss34, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the lighting operation at, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as an effect random number for determining an effect mode to be executed during variable display is executed (Ss35). After the effect random number update process is executed in Ss35, the timer interrupt process is terminated. In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 executes the RTC abnormality determination process and the RTC abnormality notification process when the power is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a timer interruption occurs. The RTC abnormality determination process and the RTC abnormality notification process may be executed in the timer interrupt process every time.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an RTC abnormality determination process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the RTC abnormality determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the date / time data is stored in the date / time data storage area, that is, whether the date / time data is restored and stored by the backup data. (Sd1). In this embodiment, the Sd1 process is executed in the RTC abnormality determination process both when the power is turned on and when the power is restored after a power failure or the like (when the power is restored). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, in the RTC abnormality determination process in the case of recovery after a power failure or the like, the process after Sd2 may be executed without executing the process of Sd1. When date / time data is stored (Sd1; Yes), that is, when date / time data has already been acquired and stored in Sd2 described later in the startup process before power interruption, or Sd4 or Sd8 described later. If the date / time data is already set, the RTC abnormality determination process is terminated. That is, when date / time data is stored in the date / time data storage area, the first RTC abnormality flag and the second RTC abnormality flag, which will be described later, are not set, and abnormality notification is not performed.

  In this embodiment, when date and time data is already set in Sd4 and Sd8 described later, abnormality notification is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, The light amount of the game effect lamp 9 is set to be lower than that at the time of execution of Se4 and Se6 of the RTC abnormality notification process described later, or the timer count value smaller than that at the time of execution of Se7 of the RTC abnormality notification process described later. By setting, abnormality notification may be executed more conservatively than usual.

  If the date / time data is not stored in the date / time data storage area (Sd1; No), the date / time data is acquired from the RTC 200 (Sd2), that is, whether the date / time data has been acquired from the RTC 200, that is, the RTC 200. It is determined whether date / time data in a predetermined format has been output from the RTC 200 in response to an output request to (Sd3).

  If the date / time data could not be acquired from the RTC 200 (including the case where an error output is output from the RTC 200, Sd3; No), the process proceeds to Sd4, and a long time has passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was introduced. Presuming that there is a high possibility that the primary battery supplying power to the RTC 200 has run out, the date 180 days (181st day) after the reference date time stored in advance in the ROM 121, and before the start of business on that date The date / time data indicating the predetermined time (for example, 9:00) is set in the date / time data storage area.

  If the primary battery supplying power to the RTC 200 is dead, the date / time data of the RTC 200 is 0 and the date / time data of the RTC 200 is not updated from the time when the primary battery is dead. Therefore, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether the date / time data of the RTC 200 is 0, or after the elapse of a predetermined interval (for example, 1) (After the elapse of seconds), and by determining whether the acquired two date / time data are the same, it is determined that there is a high possibility that the primary battery supplying power to the RTC 200 has run out, The process of Sd4 is executed.

  Note that the reference date of the reference date and time stored in advance in the ROM 121 is the introduction date (the first business start date after introduction) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is introduced into the hall (game hall). In other words, in this embodiment, when the primary battery supplying power to the RTC 200 is exhausted after a long time has passed since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it usually takes at least six months to exhaust them. Since the above time is required, date time data about half a year after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is introduced into the hall (game hall) is set in the date time data storage area.

  After the execution of Sd4, after setting the first RTC abnormality flag indicating an abnormality due to the consumption of the primary battery (Sd5), the process proceeds to Sd11.

  On the other hand, when the date / time data can be acquired from the RTC 200 (Sd3; Yes), the date and time indicated by the acquired date / time data are checked (Sd6), and whether the date / time is an abnormal date / time. It is determined whether or not (Sd7). In Sd7, for example, it is assumed that the normal date / time is within a period of 10 years from the date of introduction, and if the date / time indicated by the date / time data of the RTC 200 is out of the period of 10 years from the date of introduction, it is determined as abnormal.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the normal date / time is within a period of 10 years from the date of introduction, and it is determined that there is an abnormality if the date / time indicated by the date / time data of the RTC 200 is out of the period of 10 years from the date of introduction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the date time indicated by the date time data of the RTC 200 is an impossible date time such as 13/40, it is determined to be abnormal. Also good.

  If the date / time indicated by the acquired date / time data is not an abnormal date / time (Sd7; No), the acquired date / time data is set (stored) in the date / time data storage area (Sd10), and the process proceeds to Sd11. On the other hand, when the date time indicated by the acquired date / time data is an abnormal date / time (Sd7; Yes), the process proceeds to Sd8, and the acquired date / time data may be abnormal due to noise or the like. The date / time data indicating the reference date / time stored in advance in the ROM 121 is set (stored) in the date / time data storage area (Sd8). That is, in this embodiment, when the date and time indicated by the date and time data acquired from the RTC 200 is an abnormal date and time, the reference date corresponding to the time when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is introduced into the hall (game room). The date / time data of the time is set. After the execution of Sd8, after setting the second RTC abnormality flag indicating abnormality due to noise (Sd9), the process proceeds to Sd11.

  In Sd11, the timer count of the timekeeping timer described above is started, and the RTC abnormality determination process ends. The date and time can be specified from the value (elapsed time) of the clock timer started in Sd11 and the date / time data set (stored) in the date / time data storage area.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an RTC abnormality notification process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the RTC abnormality notification process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first RTC abnormality flag is set (Se1). If the first RTC abnormality flag is not set (Se1; No), it is determined whether or not the second RTC abnormality flag is set (Se2). If the second RTC abnormality flag is not set (Se3; No), the RTC abnormality leaving process is terminated.

  If the first RTC abnormality flag is set in Se1 (Se1; Yes), the first RTC abnormality flag is cleared (Se3), and the RTC abnormality notification including the flashing display of the game effect lamp 9 in red is started. (Se4).

  If the first RTC abnormality flag is not set in Se1 and the second RTC abnormality flag is set in Se2 (Se2; Yes), the process proceeds to Se5, the second RTC abnormality flag is cleared, and the game effect lamp RTC abnormality notification including 9 blinking display in blue is started (Se6). As described above, in this embodiment, by changing the emission color of the game effect lamp 9 in the RTC abnormality notification according to the type (type) of the abnormality of the RTC 200, employees of the hall (game room) or the like It is possible to easily guess whether the abnormality is caused by the consumption of the primary battery or the noise or the like different from the consumption of the primary battery.

  After the execution of Se4 or Se6, an RTC abnormality notification timer for timing the period for executing the RTC abnormality notification is set, and the timer count of the set abnormality notification timer is started (Se7). In setting the RTC abnormality notification timer, the timer interrupt is not set in the execution stage of the RTC abnormality notification, so that a signal for timing is periodically input every predetermined time (for example, 10 ms). In this manner, the CTC (not shown) register mounted on the effect control board 12 is set, and a timer count value corresponding to the predetermined time (for example, 10 ms) may be set in the RTC abnormality notification timer.

  Then, the process proceeds to Se10, where it is determined whether or not the RTC abnormality notification timer is up. If the RTC abnormality notification timer is not up (Se10; No), the timing signal input from the CTC is input. In response, the RTC abnormality notification timer update process (Se12) that decrements the RTC abnormality notification timer is performed, and the process returns to Se10 again.

  On the other hand, when the RTC abnormality notification timer is up, that is, when the notification time for performing the RTC abnormality notification has elapsed, the process proceeds to Se11, the currently running RTC abnormality notification is terminated, and the RTC abnormality notification processing is performed. finish.

  In this embodiment, while the RTC abnormality notification is being executed, other processing is not executed until the RTC abnormality notification timer is up, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the processes of Ss15 to Ss19 in the effect control main process may be executed while executing the RTC abnormality notification.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a simultaneous effect process in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the simultaneous effect execution flag indicating that the simultaneous effect is being executed is set (S200). When the simultaneous effect execution flag is not set (S200; No), the time at that time is specified from the date / time data stored in the date / time data storage area and the clock timer value (S200a).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the specified time coincides with the set start time of the simultaneous effect, that is, whether or not it is the start time of the simultaneous effect (S201).

  If it is not the start timing of the simultaneous production (S201; No), the simultaneous production process is terminated. If it is the start timing of the simultaneous production (S201; Yes), the simultaneous production execution flag is set (S202). A value corresponding to the simultaneous production period is set in the production period timer (S203). Then, the simultaneous effect control pattern is set based on the date and time specified in S200a (S204).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, until 30 days have passed since the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of executing two types of simultaneous effects, a simultaneous effect A and a simultaneous effect B. In addition, after the simultaneous effect A is executed at 10:00 and the simultaneous effect B is executed at 11:00, the execution effect A and the execution effect B are alternately executed every hour. For this reason, when the date specified in S200a is the date until 30 days have elapsed from the reference date, in S204, the time specified in S200a is 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, If it is 20 o'clock or 22 o'clock, the simultaneous effect control pattern is set, and if the time specified in S200a is 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 Set the simultaneous production control pattern.

  In addition, until 31 to 60 days have elapsed from the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing three types of simultaneous effects A to C. 10:00, 13:00, 16 To perform simultaneous production A at 11 o'clock, 19 o'clock and 22 o'clock, to execute simultaneous production B at 11 o'clock, 14 o'clock, 17 o'clock and 20 o'clock, and to perform simultaneous production C at 12 o'clock, 15 o'clock, 18 o'clock and 21 o'clock Is set. That is, until 31 to 60 days from the reference date, the simultaneous effects A to C are repeatedly executed in order from the simultaneous effect A to the simultaneous effect C every hour. For this reason, when the date specified in S200a is a date until 31 to 60 days have passed since the reference date, in S204, the time specified in S200a is 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, If it is 22:00, set the simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production A. If the time specified in S200a is 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, set the simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production B. If the time specified in S200a is 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, or 21:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect C is set.

  In addition, until 61 days to 90 days have elapsed from the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of performing four types of simultaneous effects A to D at 10:00, 14:00, 18 At 12:00, perform simultaneous production A at 11 o'clock, 11 o'clock, 19 o'clock at 19:00, perform simultaneous production B at 12 o'clock, 16 o'clock, 20 o'clock, execute simultaneous production C at 13 o'clock, 17 o'clock, 21 o'clock The effect D is set to be executed. That is, it is set so that the simultaneous effects A to D are repeatedly executed in order from the simultaneous effect A to the simultaneous effect D every hour until 61 to 90 days have elapsed from the reference date. For this reason, when the date specified in S200a is the date from 61 days to 90 days after the reference date, the time specified in S200a is 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, and 22:00 in S204. If there is a simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production A, if the time specified in S200a is 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, a simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production B is set, and the time specified in S200a If 12:00, 16:00, and 20:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect C is set. If the time specified in S200a is 13:00, 17:00, and 21:00, the simultaneous effect C pattern of the simultaneous effect C is set. If the time specified in S200a is 13:00, 17:00, 21:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect D is set.

  In addition, until 91 days to 120 days from the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing five types of simultaneous effects A to E at 10:00, 15:00, and 20 At the same time, the simultaneous performance A is performed, the simultaneous performance B is performed at 11:00, 16:00, and 21:00, the simultaneous performance C is performed at 12:00, 17:00, and 22:00, and the simultaneous performance D is performed at 13:00 and 18:00, The simultaneous production E is set to be executed at 14:00 and 19:00. That is, it is set so that the simultaneous effects A to E are repeatedly executed in order from the simultaneous effect A to the simultaneous effect E every hour until 91 to 120 days have passed since the reference date. For this reason, if the date specified in S200a is the date until 91 to 120 days have passed since the reference date, in S204, if the time specified in S200a is 10:00, 15:00, or 20:00, all at once. Set the simultaneous production control pattern of production A, if the time specified in S200a is 11:00, 16:00, 21:00, set the simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production B, and the time specified in S200a is 12:00 If 17:00 or 22:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect C is set. If the time specified in S200a is 13:00 or 18:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect D is set. If the specified time is 14:00 or 19:00, the simultaneous production control pattern of the simultaneous production E is set.

  In addition, until 121 days to 150 days have passed since the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is capable of executing six types of simultaneous effects A to F, and 10:00, 16:00, 22 At the same time, perform the simultaneous effect A, execute the simultaneous effect B at 11:00 and 17:00, execute the simultaneous effect C at 12:00 and 18:00, execute the simultaneous effect D at 13:00 and 19:00, and simultaneously at 14:00 and 20:00 The production E is executed, and the simultaneous production F is set to be executed at 15:00 and 21:00. For this reason, if the date specified in 200a is the date until 121 to 150 days have passed since the reference date, in S204, if the time specified in S200a is 10:00, 16:00, or 22:00, all at once. A simultaneous production control pattern of production A is set. If the time specified in S200a is 11:00 and 17:00, a simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production B is set, and the time specified in S200a is 12:00 and 18:00. If so, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect C is set, and if the time specified in S200a is 13:00 or 19:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect D is set, and the time specified in S200a is 14 If the hour, 20:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect E is set. If the time specified in S200a is 15:00, 21:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect F is set. To set down.

  Also, until 151 to 180 days have passed since the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of executing seven types of simultaneous effects A to G. Execute A, execute simultaneous effect B at 11:00 and 18:00, execute simultaneous effect C at 12:00 and 19:00, execute simultaneous effect D at 13:00 and 20:00, and execute simultaneous effect E at 14:00 and 21:00 It is set so that the simultaneous effect F is executed at 15:00 and 22:00, and the simultaneous effect G is executed at 16:00. For this reason, when the date specified in 200a is the date until 151 to 180 days have elapsed from the reference date, in S204, if the time specified in S200a is 10:00 or 17:00, A simultaneous production control pattern is set, and if the time specified in S200a is 11:00 or 18:00, a simultaneous production control pattern is set for simultaneous production B, and if the time specified in S200a is 12:00 or 19:00 The simultaneous production control pattern of the simultaneous production C is set. If the time specified in S200a is 13:00 or 20:00, the simultaneous production control pattern of the simultaneous production D is set, and the time specified in S200a is 14:00, 21. If the hour is set, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect E is set. If the time specified in S200a is 15:00 or 22:00, the simultaneous effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect F is set. The door, to set the simultaneous effect control pattern of simultaneously directing G if it is at the specified time is 16 at S200a.

  In addition, after 180 days have passed since the reference date, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of executing eight types of simultaneous effects A to H, and the simultaneous effect A is executed at 10:00 and 18:00. 11:00, 19 o'clock simultaneous production B, 12 o'clock, 20 o'clock simultaneous production C, 13 o'clock, 21 o'clock simultaneous production D, 14 o'clock, 22 o'clock simultaneous production E, It is set so that the simultaneous effect F is executed at 15:00, the simultaneous effect G is executed at 16:00, and the simultaneous effect H is executed at 17:00. For this reason, if the date specified in 200a is after 181 days have passed since the reference date, in S204, if the time specified in S200a is 10 o'clock or 18 o'clock, the simultaneous effect A simultaneous effect control pattern is displayed. If the time specified in S200a is 11:00 or 19:00, the simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production B is set. If the time specified in S200a is 12:00 or 20:00, simultaneous production C is simultaneous. An effect control pattern is set, and if the time specified in S200a is 13:00 or 21:00, a simultaneous effect control pattern is set, and if the time specified in S200a is 14:00 or 22:00, it is simultaneous Set the simultaneous production control pattern of production E, and if the time specified in S200a is 15:00, set the simultaneous production control pattern of simultaneous production F. Time you will set the simultaneous effect control pattern of simultaneous presentation G if at 16, sets the simultaneous effect control pattern of simultaneous presentation H if at specified time 17 at S200a.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the simultaneous performance to be executed is determined based on the date and time at that time, if the date and time data cannot be acquired from the RTC 200 in the RTC abnormality determination process. If it is determined (Sd3; No) and the date / time data indicating the date / time 180 days after the reference date / time (181st day) is set in the date / time data storage area in the RTC 200, the effect control pattern of the simultaneous effect is simultaneously displayed. It is set from the production control patterns of productions A to H. Further, it is determined that the date time indicated by the date time data acquired from the RTC 200 in the RTC abnormality determination process is an abnormal date time (Sd7; Yes), and the date time data indicating the reference date time is stored in the date time data storage area in the RTC 200. When set to, the production control pattern of simultaneous production is set only from the production control pattern of simultaneous production A and simultaneous production B.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after setting the simultaneous effect control pattern in S204, the simultaneous effect process timer is started (S205), and image display and game on the first effect display device 5 according to the contents of the first simultaneous effect process data. Controls such as light output from the effect lamp 9 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed (S206), and the simultaneous effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the simultaneous effect execution flag is set in S200 (S200; Yes), the simultaneous effect period timer and the simultaneous effect process timer are respectively decremented by 1 (S207a, S207b), and the simultaneous effect period timer is timed out. It is determined whether or not (S208). If the simultaneous performance period timer has not timed out (S208; No), it is determined whether or not the simultaneous performance process timer has timed out (S209).

  If the simultaneous performance process timer has not timed out (S209; No), the simultaneous performance process is terminated. If the simultaneous performance process timer has timed out (S209; Yes), the simultaneous performance process data is transferred to the next time. Switching to process data (S210), the next simultaneous production process timer is started (S211). Then, according to the contents of the next simultaneous effect process data, control of image display on the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, light output from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. Is executed (S212), and the simultaneous performance process is terminated.

If the simultaneous effect period timer has timed out in S208 (S208; Yes), in addition to erasing the simultaneous effect image displayed on the first effect display device 5, the light output from the game effect lamp 9; Controls such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are terminated (S213), and the simultaneous effect execution flag is cleared (S214). And the 1st effect display apparatus 5 is specified as an object display apparatus of an effect control process process (S215), and a simultaneous effect process is complete | finished. In S215, the first effect display device 5 is specified as the target display device for the effect control process. The reason is that the second effect display device 5 is the target display device for the effect control process during execution of the simultaneous effect in the effect control process described later. This is because the effect display device 30 is specified, and the effect symbol variation display is executed by the second effect display device 30.

  In this embodiment, the simultaneous effect is executed even when the abnormality of the RTC 200 is notified in the RTC abnormality notification process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RTC abnormality notification process. When the abnormality of the RTC 200 is notified, the simultaneous performance may not be executed during the business day of the hall (game hall) where the abnormality is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the simultaneous performance is executed even when the abnormality of the RTC 200 is notified in the RTC abnormality notification process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RTC abnormality notification process. When the abnormality of the RTC 200 is notified, the simultaneous performance may not be executed as long as the abnormality exists.

  Further, in this embodiment, the date / time data stored in the date / time data storage area and the clock timer value are used to identify the time at that time and determine whether or not it is the simultaneous production start time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the simultaneous effect execution flag is not set when the simultaneous effect process is executed by the timer interruption, the effect control CPU 120 determines the date and time from the RTC 200. Data may be acquired, and it may be determined from the date and time indicated by the date and time data whether or not it is the start time of simultaneous production.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the simultaneous effect executing flag is set (S790). When the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (S790; Yes), only the second effect display device 30 is specified as the target display device of the effect control process (S791), and the effect control process table being executed is specified. Instead, an effect control process table for simultaneous effects is specified as an execution target (S792). In other words, in order to execute a simultaneous effect on the first effect display device 5, the second effect display device 30 performs an effect symbol variation display, a reach effect, and the like. Note that the contents of the effect control process table for simultaneous effects of the present embodiment are different from the contents of the effect control process table for ordinary effects, and the second effect display device is mainly a display of variation of effect symbols and reach effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The content of the production control process table for simultaneous production is the same as the content of the normal production control process table. However, the content displayed on the first effect display device 5 may be displayed on the second effect display device 30 in a reduced form as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the simultaneous effects are displayed on the first effect display device 5, but the contents of the simultaneous effects are displayed on the second effect display device 30, and the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. The aspect in which the reach effect or the like is continued on the first effect display device 5 may be employed. Further, the contents of the simultaneous performance may be a reach performance that is performed in synchronism with other pachinko gaming machines 1. Further, when the simultaneous effect is executed, the first effect display device 5 is used without using the second effect display device 30 (or without providing the second effect display device 30), and the first effect is displayed. The display device 5 may perform a variation display of the effect symbol, a reach effect, and the like, and may display an image for simultaneous effect overlapping the effect image.

  Then, after the execution of S792 or when the simultaneous effect execution flag is not set in S790 (S790; No), the effect control CPU 120 stores the hold in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U of the first effect display device 5. A pending display update process for updating the display is executed (S800-). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 performs control to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big win. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a command for opening a special prize opening or a command for opening a special prize opening is received, display control of the number of rounds in the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S821). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 11 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the variation display result designation command storage area (that is, the received variation display result designation command) (S822). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the variable display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. Store.

  Then, the process proceeds to S823, and a notice effect determination process for performing settings related to the notice effect that has been determined to be executed is performed together with whether or not the notice effect is to be executed during variable display (S823).

  As the notice effect that is determined to be executed in the notice effect determining process, for example, a step-up notice effect in which the character display on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 is enlarged and displayed step by step, It is only necessary that execution of a conversation notice effect or the like in which conversations by a plurality of characters are displayed is determined.

  After execution of S823, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the notice effect is determined in S823 (S824). When execution of the notice effect is determined (S824; Yes), a value corresponding to the period until the notice effect start time is set in the notice effect start wait timer (S824 +).

  When execution of the notice effect is not determined (S824; No) or after execution of S824 +, a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S826).

Then, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound control execution data 1). Control of the display device 30, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) is executed (S827). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the first effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform light output from the game effect lamp 9. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern CPU 120 so that the effect pattern is displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S828). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S828 +). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. A signal according to the image data is output to the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30, and the first effect display device 5 and the second effect display device 30 display an image according to the signal. Variations in design are realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802) (S829), and the effect symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S701, S702, S703).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the notice effect has been decided in the notice effect determination process of S823 described above (S704). When execution of the notice effect is determined (S704; Yes), processing associated with the notice effect is executed based on the setting executed in the notice effect determination process. In the notice effect process, every time the notice effect process is executed, the value of the notice effect start wait timer set in S824 + of the effect symbol variation start process is set to −1. The notice effect will be executed by going out.

  After execution of S705 or when execution of the notice effect is not determined (S704; No), it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S724). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S725). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S726). Further, the display on the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30 or the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, etc. set next. Controls such as sound output and light emission from the game effect lamp 9 are executed (S727).

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out in S724 and after execution of S727, it is determined whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S728). When the variation control timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image data of the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). And is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S729). In this way, in the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, effect pattern variation control is realized. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the first effect display device. 5 or the second effect display device 30. As such, in the first effect display device 5 or the second effect display device 30, the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol are displayed. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S730).

  In S728, when the variation control timer has not timed out and after execution of the processing of S730, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S731). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S733), and the effect symbol variation process is terminated.

  Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmed command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmed command has been received is set (S732), the value of the effect control process flag is set according to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803). The value is updated (S733), and the effect symbol variation process is terminated. If the confirmation command reception flag is not set in S732, the effect symbol changing process is terminated without going through S733.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the date / time data based on the reference date / time is set so that the abnormality of the RTC 200 is not repeatedly notified. It can prevent that it falls.

  Further, by setting date / time data based on the reference date / time in correspondence with the type of abnormality, it is possible to execute simultaneous effects according to the type of abnormality of the RTC 200.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same structure as the said Example and the overlapping structure are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the player can set the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the amount of light output from the game effect lamp 9. It has become. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, and there is no reserved memory, and the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are not executed, The volume and light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 24 is displayed on the first effect display device 5 by pressing the push button 31B.

  On the volume and light quantity adjustment screen, a dialog that allows the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R to be changed between level 1 and level 6 by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A, and a game effect by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A. A dialog for changing the light quantity of the lamp 9 between level 1 and level 4 is displayed. The player can select one of the two dialogs by tilting the stick controller 31A back and forth, and move the stick controller 31A left and right to adjust the volume or light amount of the selected dialog. The level can be changed. Then, the player can finally determine the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 by operating the push button 31B. The volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 determined by the player's operation in this way are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as a player setting value.

  As described above, the player determines the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment has the volume and game of the speakers 8L and 8R during the game such as a notice effect. The light quantity of the effect lamp 9 can be changed according to the player.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25, in the RTC abnormality notification process in the second embodiment, after the execution of Se11, that is, after the end of the RTC abnormality notification, the date time based on the reference date and time in Sb4 or Sb8 of the RTC abnormality determination process A date / time data correction flag indicating that the data has been set in the date / time data storage area is set (Se13), and the RTC abnormality notification process is terminated.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 can be changed and the date / time data correction flag is set after the RTC abnormality notification, as shown in FIG. When it is determined in S201 that it is the start timing of simultaneous production (S201; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date / time data correction flag is set (S201a). When the date / time data correction flag is not set (S201a; No), the processing after S202 is executed, and when the date / time data correction flag is set, the simultaneous effect process is terminated. That is, when the date / time data based on the reference date / time is set in the RTC 200 in Sb4 or Sb8 of the RTC abnormality determination process, the simultaneous effect is not executed as an example of restricting the execution of the simultaneous effect.

  Further, after the simultaneous effect control pattern is set in S204, the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 are set to the maximum values (the volume is set to level 6, the light amount is set regardless of the sound volume and light amount set by the player). Level 4) is set (S204a). And the process of S205-S206 is performed and a simultaneous effect process is complete | finished. In S204a, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 are set to the maximum values, so that during the simultaneous performance, effects other than the simultaneous effects such as the simultaneous effects and the notice effects are the maximum volume and light amount. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the simultaneous production, only the simultaneous production is executed with the maximum volume and light amount, and other than the simultaneous production such as the notice production. The production may be performed with the volume and light amount set by the player.

  Further, after the simultaneous performance period timer expires in S208 (S208; Yes), S213 to 215a are executed, and the player setting values of the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 are stored. If so, the player set values are set as the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 (S216), and the simultaneous effect process is terminated. In this way, the simultaneous performance is always executed with the volume and the light amount being at the maximum values, while the normal sound and the like where the simultaneous effect is not executed is performed at the volume and light amount set by the player. The sound output of 8L and 8R and the light output of the game effect lamp 9 are executed.

  In the second embodiment, the simultaneous effects are executed with the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 set to the maximum values, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, it may be executed in a state where only one of the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 is set to the maximum value.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the simultaneous performance is executed in a state where the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 are set to the maximum values, but the present invention is not limited to this. The simultaneous effects may be executed in a state where the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 are set to values other than the maximum value.

  In the second embodiment, if the date / time data based on the reference date / time is set in the RTC 200 in Sb4 or Sb8 of the RTC abnormality determination process, the simultaneous effect is not executed at all. However, when date / time data based on the reference date / time is set in the RTC 200 in Sb4 or Sb8 of the RTC abnormality determination process, only part of the simultaneous effects may be executed.

  Further, in the second embodiment, as an example of restricting the execution of the simultaneous effect, when the date / time data correction flag is set at the start time of the simultaneous effect, the simultaneous effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the date / time data correction flag is set, the simultaneous production may be executed by limiting the volume and the light amount to be lower than those in the normal simultaneous production.

  In the second embodiment, after the RTC abnormality notification is executed, the RTC abnormality notification is not performed again permanently. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RTC abnormality notification is performed. After executing the above, a period in which the RTC abnormality notification is not executed may be provided, and after the period in which the RTC abnormality notification is not completed, the RTC abnormality notification may be executed again.

  Specifically, for example, by setting the date and time data correction flag to be cleared on the condition that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored (powered on) a predetermined number of times, the power is restored within the predetermined number of times (powered on). At this time, the RTC abnormality notification is not executed again, while the presentation control CPU 120 determines the RTC abnormality at the next power restoration (power-on) after the predetermined number of times of power restoration (power-on). The process is executed, and if there is an abnormality in the RTC 200 as a result of the RTC abnormality determination process, the RTC abnormality notification is executed again. As described above, by causing the RTC abnormality notification to be executed every time power recovery (power-on) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed a predetermined number of times, employees in the hall (game hall) can notify the previous RTC abnormality notification. Even if it is missed, it is possible to notify the employee that an abnormality has occurred in the RTC 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of another RTC abnormality notification. Can reliably cope with the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the abnormality occurs in the RTC 200.

  In the first embodiment, the date control data is stored in the backup data storage area as backup data on the side of the effect control board 12 by detecting that the effect control CPU 120 has output the power-off signal in the power-off detection process. Although saved, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the backup data on the production control board 12 side in the second embodiment, only the date / time data correction flag is saved in the backup data storage area. Anyway.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the RTC 200 is provided on the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date / time data of the RTC 200 is abnormal. The RTC 200 may be provided on the main board 11 and the CPU 103 may determine whether or not the date / time data of the RTC 200 is abnormal. If the CPU 103 determines that the date / time data of the RTC 200 provided on the main board 11 is abnormal, an RTC abnormality notification command indicating that the date / time data of the RTC 200 is abnormal is sent to the effect control board 12. The presentation control CPU 120 may limit the execution of the simultaneous presentation in response to receiving the RTC abnormality notification command. When the RTC 200 is provided on the main board 11 and the CPU 103 determines whether or not the date / time data of the RTC 200 is abnormal, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the date / time data of the RTC 200 is abnormal when the power is turned on. When the date / time data of the RTC 200 is determined to be abnormal, an RTC abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 so that backup data is not saved on the effect control board 12 side. May be.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the abnormality of the RTC 200 is determined by setting the date / time data based on the reference date / time to the RTC 200, other pachinko gaming machines It is possible to prevent the simultaneous performance from being executed at a timing different from that of the machine 1.

  Moreover, it can prevent that the production effect of simultaneous production falls by the output level set with 31 A of stick controllers and the push button 31B.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute simultaneous effects based on the date and time data of the RTC 200, and the abnormality notification of the RTC 200 is executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine, and the slot machine can execute simultaneous effects based on the RTC date and time data, and execute an RTC abnormality notification. You may do it.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the simultaneous effects that are executed each time the predetermined number of days have elapsed from the reference date are added and the simultaneous effects are sequentially executed every hour. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the added simultaneous effect may be executed more frequently than other simultaneous effects so that the player can easily recognize the added simultaneous effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, based on the date time data of RTC200, the simultaneous production which performs the same production simultaneously with this pachinko gaming machine 1 and other pachinko gaming machines of the same model as this pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect executed based on the date / time data of the RTC 200 may be an effect executed only by the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to infer whether the abnormality of the RTC 200 is due to the consumption of the primary battery or noise due to the emission color of the game effect lamp 9 blinking. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an RTC abnormality notification, the game effect lamp 9 may be blinked and displayed in the same color regardless of the cause of the abnormality of the RTC 200.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to infer whether the abnormality of the RTC 200 is due to the consumption of the primary battery or noise due to the emission color of the game effect lamp 9 blinking. The RTC abnormality notification is not limited to this, and it can be inferred whether the abnormality of the RTC 200 is caused by depletion of the primary battery or noise due to a mode other than the emission color such as the blinking speed of the game effect lamp 9. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the RTC abnormality determination process is performed after completion | finish of the initialization notification performed at the time of starting of the pachinko machine 1, and the RTC abnormality notification process is performed based on this determination result, this invention However, the execution timing of the RTC abnormality determination process and the RTC abnormality notification process may be during a game in which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the simultaneous performance executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased every time a predetermined period has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was introduced into the hall (game hall). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect that is executed during the change of the effect symbol may be increased every time a predetermined period elapses after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is introduced into the hall (game hall). .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 1st effect display apparatus 8L, 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 30 2nd effect display apparatus 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 120 CPU for effect control
200 RTC

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Timekeeping means,
Special display executing means capable of executing a special display based on the time of the time measuring means;
An abnormality determining means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality with respect to timing by the timing means;
An abnormality notification means for notifying the abnormality when the abnormality determination means determines that there is an abnormality;
If it is determined that there is an abnormality by said abnormality judgment means, and malfunction-time data setting means for setting an abnormal data is brewing over data, such is determined to be abnormal,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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