JP6581041B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a big hit game with the opening of a big prize opening is generated when the big win lottery is won. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that includes an attacker (a big prize opening), an electric chew, and a through chucker in a right area that is a part of the gaming area. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a predetermined gaming state such as during a big hit game, the gaming ability of launching a gaming ball aiming at the right area of the gaming area by adjusting the firing intensity of the gaming ball is provided. It has been realized.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-204858

By the way, in the case of having a game property in which a game ball is launched aiming at a specific area, it is preferable to improve the interest of the player by appropriately notifying the firing strength of the game ball.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately notify the launch intensity of a game ball.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a main control means, a sub-control means that performs a predetermined process based on control information output from the main control means, and a display means capable of at least displaying information related to the launch intensity of a game ball. And a movable body, and the display means is controlled by the first display means controlled by the main control means, the second display means controlled by the sub control means, and the sub control means. A display area of the second display means is larger than a display area of the first display means and a display area of the third display means, and the second display means When viewed from the front, at least a part of the display area of the second display means and the operating range of the movable body are disposed at a position where the third display means is viewed from the front. In addition, the entire display area is movable. Is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the range of operation, the first display means, said second display means, and said third display means, a possible to display the information about the radiation strength of the game balls In the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means, when a specific error occurs while displaying information on the launch intensity of the game ball, the first display The means and the third display means perform the display in the same manner without changing the display of the information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, while the second display means displays the information regarding a specific error, and the first display In the means, the second display means, and the third display means, when the information regarding the firing intensity of the game ball is being displayed, when the power is shut off and then the power is turned on, a specific error occurs. Has occurred In There circumstances, the first display means, and said third display means, wherein before the second display means to resume the display of information about the radiation strength of the game ball, the second display means, said first Display of information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball is resumed after the display means and the third display means, and the movable body performs an initial operation when the power is turned on. At least a part of the display area of the second display unit overlaps the range of the initial operation by the movable body, and information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball displayed on the second display unit is an image. In the period from when the power is turned on until the second display means can start displaying an image relating to the launch intensity of the game ball, the initial operation of the movable body is performed, Image regarding firing intensity An image different from the image is displayed on the second display means, and in the display area of the third display means, there is a launch display section for displaying information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball, and information on the number of suspensions of the variable game. There is a holding display unit for performing display, and at the timing when the first display unit can start displaying information on the launch intensity of the game ball, the launch display unit displays information on the launch intensity of the game ball. The gist of the present invention is that the hold display unit can start displaying information on the number of hold of the variable game .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately notify the launch intensity of the game ball.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. The front view which expands and shows an information display panel. The front view which expands and shows an information auxiliary display panel. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a jackpot symbol. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of alerting | reporting effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The schematic diagram which shows the priority of the alerting | reporting effect in an effect display apparatus. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the flow of the process at the time of a power recovery performed at the time of power activation. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of alerting | reporting effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes a first frame 11a that is fixed to an island facility such as a game store, and a second frame 11b that is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame 11a. The second frame 11b is a frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 15 on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball is launched at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 15.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16 on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the decoration lamp 16 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). For example, the light emitter is an LED. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17 on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 17 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an upper plate 18 that stores game balls as game media. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a lower plate 19 that stores game balls overflowing from the upper plate 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a full sensor SE6 that detects that the number of game balls stored in the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 exceeds a predetermined amount (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the full sensor SE <b> 6 is provided in a passage that connects a game ball payout device (not shown) to the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball removal button 19a. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the ball removal button 19a is operated, the game balls stored in the lower plate 19 are discharged from the lower plate 19 through a ball removal passage (not shown).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the second frame 11b. The game board 20 includes a game area 21 in which a game ball flows down (rolls) on the front side when viewed from the player. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle 15 flows down (rolls) through the game area 21.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 is provided on the outside of the game area 21 on the game board 20 and at a position that can be viewed by the player. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the information display panel 22 includes a display area 22r. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a in the display area 22r. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b in the display area 22r. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. In some cases, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later. The information display panel 22 including the special symbol display units 22a and 22b functions as special display means that can display a special game.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In this specification, “determined stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and then the big hit game is awarded after the special bonus game ends. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display portion 22c in the display area 22r. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as the first special hold number. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d in the display area 22r. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number of times of the second special game in which the execution is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as the second special hold number. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4 respectively.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e in the display area 22r. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an unusual symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the deviation. In this embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary symbol winning lottery) is won, after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the ordinary winning game is awarded after the normal winning ordinary game ends. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display portion 22f in the display area 22r. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number of normal games whose execution is held pending so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first state display unit 22g and a second state display unit 22h in the display region 22r. The first state display unit 22g displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (whether or not it is in a high base state described later) in a recognizable manner. The second state display unit 22h displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (whether or not it is a high-probability state described later) in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a right-handed display portion 22i in the display area 22r. As will be described in detail later, the right-handed display unit 22i of this embodiment performs notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. That is, the information display panel 22 provided with the right-handed display portion 22i corresponds to the first notifying means among the notifying means capable of notifying the firing intensity of the game ball. Moreover, the information display panel 22 provided with the right-handed display part 22i is corresponded to a 1st display means among the display means which can display the information regarding the discharge intensity | strength of a game ball.

  In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player in the display area 22r. The plurality of display units do not need to be on the same information display panel 22, and may be provided separately in portions different from this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame 23 includes a stage 23b for rolling the game ball along the left-right direction.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 performs an effect of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body for production. The movable body performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a movable object effect) of changing at least one of the position and the posture over a predetermined motion range as one effect. In this embodiment, the movable body for production includes a first movable body 24a and a second movable body 24b. In this embodiment, the first movable body 24a corresponds to a specific movable body, and the second movable body 24b corresponds to a predetermined movable body. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that operates the movable bodies 24a and 24b (shown in FIG. 7).

  The first movable body 24 a is provided above the effect display device 25 in the opening 23 a of the center frame 23 when viewed from the player. The operation range of the first movable body 24a is set to a range from the initial position P0a to the effect position P1a. The initial position P0a of the first movable body 24a is set at the upper edge of the opening 23a. The effect position P1a of the first movable body 24a is set to a position that overlaps the effect display device 25 in the front-rear direction when viewed from the player.

  The second movable body 24 b is provided in the opening 23 a of the center frame 23 on the right side of the effect display device 25 as viewed from the player. The operation range of the second movable body 24b is set to a range from the initial position P0b to the effect position P1b. The initial position P0b of the second movable body 24b is set at the right edge of the opening 23a. The effect position P1b of the second movable body 24b is set to a position that overlaps the effect display device 25 in the front-rear direction when viewed from the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 26 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The first start winning opening 26 allows a game ball to enter at any time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the first start winning opening 26 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage for discharging a game ball won in the first start winning opening 26 to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. In this specification, “winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 27 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23 and the first start winning opening 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage for discharging a game ball won in the second start winning opening 27 to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start winning prize port 27. The first variable member 28 is operable in an open state in which the game ball is easy to win the second start winning port 27 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or cannot win the second start winning port 27. . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 7). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a magnetic sensor SE5 as magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor SE5 is provided in the vicinity of the start winning holes 26 and 27 and on the back side of the game board 20. The position of the magnetic sensor SE5 only needs to be able to detect that a magnet has approached the pachinko gaming machine 10 and may be provided in any part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage for discharging a game ball that has won a prize winning opening 29 to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called big prize opening door. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can win a prize winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot win a prize winning opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 7). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The gate 31 is on the upstream side of the big winning opening 29 in the flow direction of the game ball. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 7). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 32 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 26, 27, and 29. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information auxiliary display panel 33. The information auxiliary display panel 33 displays at least a part of the various information displayed by the information display panel 22 in an auxiliary manner separately from the information display panel 22. The information auxiliary display panel 33 is provided in the opening 23 a of the center frame 23 above the effect display device 25 as viewed from the player. As shown in FIG. 1, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is located behind the right speaker 17. However, the player who plays the game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a position where the entire display panel 33 is visible. It is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the information auxiliary display panel 33 includes a display area 33r. The display area 33r of the information auxiliary display panel 33 is smaller than the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. That is, in this embodiment, the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 has a larger area than the display area 22r of the information display panel 22 and the display area 33r of the information auxiliary display panel 33.

  The information auxiliary display panel 33 includes a right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a in the display area 33r. As will be described in detail later, the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a according to this embodiment performs notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, similarly to the right-handed display unit 22i described above. That is, the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a displays the same information as the information displayed by the right-handed display unit 22i. The information auxiliary display panel 33 provided with the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a corresponds to a third notification means among the notification means capable of reporting the game ball launch intensity. Moreover, the information auxiliary display panel 33 provided with the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a corresponds to a third display means among the display means capable of displaying information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball.

  In this embodiment, the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a is larger than the right-handed display portion 22i. That is, the display area of information related to the launch intensity of the game ball on the information auxiliary display panel 33 is larger than the display area of information related to the launch intensity of the game ball on the information display panel 22. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can easily recognize the notification regarding the firing strength of the game ball by the information auxiliary display panel 33 rather than the notification regarding the firing strength of the game ball by the information display panel 22.

  The information auxiliary display panel 33 includes a first variation state display unit 33b and a second variation state display unit 33c in the display area 33r. The first variation state display unit 33b displays information (so-called fourth symbol) that can recognize whether or not the first special game is being executed. The second variation state display unit 33c displays information (so-called fifth symbol) capable of recognizing whether or not the second special game is being executed. Note that the information that can be displayed by the change state display units 33b and 33c may include information that can recognize whether or not a big hit (disconnected) or information that can recognize the type of big hit. In this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 provided with the fluctuation state display parts 33b and 33c functions as a fluctuation display means for displaying (notifying) that the special game is being played.

  The information auxiliary display panel 33 includes a first special reservation number auxiliary display portion 33d in the display area 33r. The first special reservation number auxiliary display unit 33d displays the first special reservation number in an identifiable manner. That is, the first special reservation number auxiliary display unit 33d displays the same information as the information displayed by the first special reservation display unit 22c. The information auxiliary display panel 33 includes a second special reserved number auxiliary display portion 33e in the display area 33r. The second special reservation number auxiliary display unit 33e displays the second special reservation number in an identifiable manner. In other words, the second special reservation number auxiliary display unit 33e displays the same information as the information displayed by the second special reservation display unit 22d.

  Next, the relationship between the operation ranges of the movable bodies 24a and 24b in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment and the positions of the information display panel 22, the effect display device 25, and the information auxiliary display panel 33 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the information display panel 22 is disposed outside the game area 21, and the entire display area 22r of the information display panel 22 is movable when viewed from the player. It is arranged at a position that does not overlap the operating range of the bodies 24a, 24b. That is, in this embodiment, the information display panel 22 is disposed at a position where at least a part of the display area does not overlap with the operation range of the movable bodies 24a and 24b when viewed from the player.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 is inside the game area 21 and behind the effect position P1b of the first movable body 24a and the effect position P1b of the second movable body 24b when viewed from the player. positioned. That is, in this embodiment, the effect display device 25 is disposed at a position where at least a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 and the operation range of the movable bodies 24a and 24b overlap when viewed from the player. ing.

  In this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is inside the game area 21, but when viewed from the player, the entire display area 33r of the information auxiliary display panel 33 is within the operating range of the movable bodies 24a and 24b. It is arranged at a position that does not overlap. That is, in this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is disposed at a position where at least a part of the display area does not overlap with the operation range of the movable bodies 24a and 24b when viewed from the player.

Next, in this embodiment, a path through which game balls flow down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above is provided with a plurality of paths according to the firing strength of the game balls as paths through which the game balls flow down in the game area 21. The path through which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area where the game ball flows down. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of routes, the first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 32, and the right side of the center frame 23 to the out port 32. And a second route R2. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or not all overlap. On the first route R1, there is at least a first start winning port 26 among the start winning ports 26 and 27. In this embodiment, there is a second start winning opening 27 in the first route R1. In this embodiment, on the second path, there are a second start winning opening 27, a big winning opening 29, and a gate 31.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first route R1, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the special winning opening 29 or the gate 31. Further, when the game ball flows down the second route R2, the possibility that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 26 is low. In the following description, among the firing strengths of the game balls, the launch strength that is fired so that the game balls flow down the first route R1 is referred to as a first launch strength, and the game balls flow down the second route R2. The firing intensity to be fired is indicated as the second firing intensity. In the following description, launching a game ball with the first launch strength may be indicated as “left-handed”, and launching a game ball with the second launch strength may be indicated as “right-handed”.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which there is a high probability that the game ball will win the second start winning opening 27 as compared to the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, since the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 is increased, it becomes a game state (easy to enter ball) advantageous for the player.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The multiple types of jackpot symbol Za are classified into jackpot symbol Za, jackpot symbol Zb, and jackpot symbol Zc. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to a jackpot type that defines a privilege to be given to the player.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is completed. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 29 is opened until the first end condition for winning a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. Is done. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  In the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zc, a jackpot game having a maximum number of round games of 10 is defined. In the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Zb, a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is four is defined. In addition, the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zb are given a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and the next jackpot game as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The high base state until it is set is determined. The jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Zc includes a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) until the end of the special game as a gaming state to be given after the jackpot game is over. Alternatively, a high base state until a jackpot game is awarded before the upper limit number of special games is finished is defined.

  In this embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether the upper limit number of round games is large or small, the big hit symbol Zb <the big hit symbol Za, Zc becomes an advantageous big hit symbol in this order. Further, from the viewpoint of whether or not a high probability state is given, the jackpot symbol is advantageous in the order of jackpot symbol Zc <jackpot symbol Za, Zb. From the viewpoint of whether the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large or small, the jackpot symbol Zc <the jackpot symbol Za, Zb becomes an advantageous jackpot symbol. Therefore, the jackpot symbol Za is the most advantageous jackpot symbol because the upper limit number of round games is large, the number of special games to which a high base state is given is high, and a high probability state is given.

  For example, in the case of winning the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the big hit symbol Za is 45% in the second special game and 10% in the first special game. That is, in this embodiment, the selection rate of the big hit symbol Za when the big hit lottery is won is set higher in the second special game than in the first special game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second special game can be said to be a variable game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

Next, game play in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In the low base state, when the game ball is launched at the second launch intensity (when it is hit right), even if the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, the second starting prize is received. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 27, and it is also difficult to enter the first start winning opening 26. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired at the first launch strength (when left-handed), there is a possibility that a game ball flowing down the first route R1 will enter at least the first start winning opening 26. is there. Therefore, in the low base state, the first firing strength is a firing strength that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared to the second firing strength. The first firing strength is a recommended strength in the low base state, and the second firing strength is a non-recommended strength in the low base state.

  On the other hand, in the high base state, when a game ball is fired at the second launch strength (when it is hit right), the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, and the second A game ball easily enters the start winning opening 27. Therefore, in the high base state, the second launch intensity is a launch intensity that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared with the first launch intensity. The second launch strength is a recommended strength in the high base state, and the first launch strength is a non-recommended strength in the high base state.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In this embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 is an effect in which an effect design (hereinafter referred to as an effect design) is variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect designs is derived. There is a symbol variation game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in the vertical direction (scroll display). The effect design in the first row is the so-called first design, the effect design in the second row is the so-called second design, and the effect design in the third row is the so-called third design.

  The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In a special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol based on the production symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the off symbol is derived, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-line design symbols are a combination of symbols such as “787” and “556” in which at least some of the design symbols are different from the other design symbols. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol is variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the first column and the third column) out of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (in this embodiment, the first column). This is a state in which the effect symbols of (two rows) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 capable of displaying the effect game functions as an effect display means.

  In addition, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include a notification effect for notifying a specific matter and calling attention. In other words, executing the notification effect is equivalent to notifying a specific matter. In the following description, effects other than notification effects may be collectively referred to as “general effects”. The above-described effect game is classified as a general effect. Hereinafter, images used for general effects are collectively referred to as a general image G0.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the notification effect includes an effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball. In the following description, an effect for notifying the launch intensity of a game ball may be referred to as an intensity notification effect. The strength notification effect includes a right-handed notification effect for urging a right-hand strike and a left-handed notification effect for urging a left-hand strike. In this embodiment, the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect both correspond to notification related to the launch intensity of the game ball. Therefore, the effect display device 25 corresponds to a second notifying means among the notifying means capable of notifying the firing intensity of the game ball.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the right-handed notification effect is performed in such a manner as to display a right-handed image G1 simulating a character string “please right-hand” or a right-pointing arrow. The right-handed notification effect may be in any form as long as the player can recognize the firing strength at which the game ball flows down the second route R2. For example, an image imitating a character string that is a negative expression such as “Do not left-hand” may be displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left-handed notification effect is performed in such a manner as to display a left-handed image G2 simulating a character string “Please left-handed” or a left-pointing arrow. The left-handed notification effect may be in any form as long as the player can recognize the launch intensity at which the game ball flows down the first route R1. For example, an image imitating a character string that is a negative expression such as “Please do not strike right” may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, the right-handed image G1 and the left-handed image G2 correspond to information related to the launch intensity of the game ball. The right-handed image G1 and the left-handed image G2 are images having a size that covers a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and are not images that have a size that covers all or almost the entire display area 25r.

  The right-handed image G1 and the left-handed image G2 are larger than the right-handed display portion 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a. That is, in this embodiment, the display area of information (right-handed image G1 and left-handed image G2) related to the launch intensity of the game ball on the effect display device 25 is the launch of the game ball on the information display panel 22 or the information auxiliary display panel 33. Larger than the display area of information on strength. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can easily recognize the notification regarding the launching intensity of the game ball by the effect display device 25 rather than the notification regarding the launching intensity of the game ball by the information display panel 22 or the information auxiliary display panel 33. However, as will be described in detail later, during the execution of the movable body effect, the player's line of sight is blocked by the movable bodies 24a and 24b. It is not always easy to do.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the notification effect includes an error notification effect for notifying an error occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 6C, the error notification effect includes a full error notification effect for notifying a full error. The full error is a state in which the game balls stored in the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 exceed a predetermined amount. For example, the full error notification effect is performed in such a manner as to display a ball-extracted image G3 that imitates a character string “Please extract the ball”. The mode of full error notification effect may be any mode as long as a player or an employee of a game store can recognize that the game ball needs to be discharged from the lower plate 19. .

  The full error is a state in which the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are merely full, and it is unlikely that some fraud is being performed. In this embodiment, the full error corresponds to a predetermined error. In this embodiment, the ball removal image G3 displayed on the effect display device 25 is an image having a size that covers a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and covers all or substantially all of the display area 25r. It is not a size image. Further, in this embodiment, the display area of the right-handed image G1 and the display area of the ball-free image G3 do not overlap. Further, the display area of the left-handed image G2 and the display area of the ball-free image G3 do not overlap. That is, the display position of the images G1 and G2 in the display area 25r is different from the display position of the ball removal image G3.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the error notification effect includes a magnetic error notification effect for notifying a magnetic error. The magnetic error is a state in which magnetism having a predetermined strength is detected by the magnetic sensor SE5. In this embodiment, the magnetic error corresponds to a specific error. For example, the magnetic error notification effect is performed in such a manner that a character string “magnetic error” or a magnetic error image G4 imitating a graphic for calling attention is displayed. The magnetic error notification effect may be in any form as long as a player, an employee of a game shop, or the like can recognize that magnetism having a predetermined strength has been detected. The magnetic error is a state in which there is a high possibility that an illegal act affecting the flow of the game ball is performed by bringing a magnet close to the game area 21 or the like.

  In this embodiment, the magnetic error image G4 displayed on the effect display device 25 is an image having a size that covers all or almost the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. The magnetic error image G4 corresponds to information regarding a specific error. In other words, in this embodiment, when a magnetic error occurs, the effect display device 25 displays an image having a size that covers the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25, thereby generating the magnetic error. This is configured so as to be notified.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the notification effect includes a return notification effect that notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returning (starting up) as the power is turned on. For example, the return notification effect is performed in such a manner as to display a returning image G5 that imitates a character string “Waiting for a while”. The return notification effect may be in any form as long as the player, the employee of the amusement shop, and the like can recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returning (starting up). In this embodiment, the returning image G5 displayed on the effect display device 25 is an image having a size that covers a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and covers all or substantially all of the display area 25r. It is not a size image.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 as main control means on the back side. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the result of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side. The sub control board 41 performs a predetermined process based on a control signal output from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for executing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, the sound effect by the speaker 17, the display effect by the effect display device 25, and the movable object effect by the movable bodies 24a and 24b. In this embodiment, the sub control board 41 functions as a sub control means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 42 that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 on the back side of the machine.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the contents of the effect of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. In addition, the main control board 40 of this embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the main control board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). In this embodiment, the information display panel 22 corresponds to first notification means and first display means controlled by the main control board 40.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 40. The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 17 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 of this embodiment is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub control board 41, and the sub control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). Therefore, the effect display device 25 of this embodiment corresponds to a second notification unit and a second display unit controlled by the sub control board 41. The sub control board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 through a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The sub control CPU 41a is connected to the information auxiliary display panel 33 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information auxiliary display panel 33 via a drive circuit (not shown). Therefore, the information auxiliary display panel 33 of this embodiment corresponds to a third notification unit and a third display unit controlled by the sub control board 41. The main control CPU 40a is connected to the third actuator A3 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third actuator A3 (movable bodies 24a, 24b) via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the power supply substrate 42 will be described.
The power supply board 42 includes a power supply circuit 42a. The power supply circuit 42a converts electric power (for example, AC 24V) supplied from a power supply outside the machine into predetermined supply power (for example, DC 30V), and further converts this supplied power to configure the pachinko gaming machine 10 Supply to electrical parts. The power supply circuit 42a is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41, and supplies the converted power.

  The power supply board 42 includes a monitoring circuit 42b. The monitoring circuit 42b monitors the voltage of the supplied power. The monitoring circuit 42b outputs a power interruption signal when the voltage of the supplied power drops to a predetermined operating voltage. Here, the operating voltage is a voltage at which the pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate without any trouble, and is a voltage in consideration of a predetermined safety factor. The monitoring circuit 42b is connected to the main control board 40. The main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) is configured to be able to input a power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b.

  The power board 42 includes a reset circuit 42c. The reset circuit 42c is connected to the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c is configured to be able to input a power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal when the power interruption signal is input. The reset circuit 42 c is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are configured to be able to input a reset signal from the reset circuit 42c.

  The power supply board 42 includes an auxiliary power supply 42d. For example, the auxiliary power source 42d is an electric double layer capacitor. The auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the power supply circuit 42a and stores electric power supplied from the power supply circuit 42a. The auxiliary power source 42d is connected to the main control board 40, and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c when power cannot be supplied from an external power source. The auxiliary power source 42d may be connected to the sub-control board 41, and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 41c when power cannot be supplied from the power source outside the apparatus. May be. In the following description, the interruption of the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be referred to as “power interruption”.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 26 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. Step S101). When the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number (the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c). In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, if the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the processing of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not won the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number (the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c). In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S106). When the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number, and stores it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not a big hit game and is not in a special game, while it makes a negative determination when it is a big hit game or during a special game. When the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Is determined (step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( Step S203). If the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number information read in the processing of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning a big hit (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern, and generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Store in output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S208). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the off symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command that can identify the determined symbol that is lost, and stores it in the output buffer. In step S208, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern, generates a game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the second special reservation number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs steps S209 to S213 related to the second special game in the same manner as the processing related to the first special game in steps S204 to S208. Process.

  That is, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number, and stores it in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit for the second special game (step S211). The main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the second special game, generates a symbol command that can specify the determined special symbol, and stores it in the output buffer (steps S212 and S213). The main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern of the second special game, can specify the determined variation pattern, generates a game start command instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, and outputs the output buffer (Steps S212 and S213). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates a game end command for instructing to stop the variation of the effect symbols and deriving the symbol combination when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. Store in output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game, and performs processing for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) instructing execution of the opening effect, and stores it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 in accordance with the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined in the jackpot game is completed. Further, every time the round game is started, the main control CPU 40a generates control information for instructing execution of a round effect (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) and stores it in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and stores it in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be given after the big hit game is ended based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the high control state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high control state when the big hit game is finished. The main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can specify that the gaming state is the high base state, and stores the control information in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is provided.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. The main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can specify that the gaming state is in the low base state, and stores the control information in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state, and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state when a big hit game is awarded. Set to base state flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates a low base state command and stores it in the output buffer.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a displays the first state display section of the information display panel 22 so as to display information that can be recognized as being in the high base state from when the high base state is started until it is ended. 22g is controlled. The main control CPU 40a displays the first state display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 so as to display information that can be recognized as being in the low base state from the start to the end of the low base state. Control. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the first state display unit 22g is turned on during the high base state, and the first state display unit 22g is turned off during the low base state.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays the second state display unit of the information display panel 22 so as to display information that can be recognized as being in the high probability state from the start to the end of the high probability state. 22h is controlled. The main control CPU 40a displays the second state display unit 22h of the information display panel 22 so as to display information that can be recognized as being in the low probability state from the start to the end of the low probability state. Control. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the second state display unit 22h is turned on during the high probability state, and the second state display unit 22h is turned off during the low probability state.

  The main control CPU 40a recognizes that it is recommended that the game ball be fired with the second firing strength, that is, right-handed is recommended until the end of the big hit game. The right-handed display portion 22i of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display the hit information). In the following description, displaying right-handed information may be referred to as “right-handed notification”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the right-handed display portion 22i of the information display panel 22 so as to display right-handed information from the start to the end of the high base state.

  The main control CPU 40a can recognize that it is recommended that the game ball be fired with the first firing strength from the start to the end of the low base state that is not in the big hit game. The right-handed display part 22i of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display correct information (hereinafter, referred to as left-handed information). In the following description, displaying left-handed information may be referred to as “left-handed notification”. For example, the main control CPU 40a is configured such that the right-handed display unit 22i is turned on during a big hit game or a high base state, and the right-handed display unit 22i is turned off during a low base state that is not a big hit game. The display panel 22 is controlled.

  In this embodiment, when the right-handed display unit 22i is informing (displaying) right-handed information, the main control CPU 40a is when a magnetic error or full error is detected in an error detection process described later. However, the display content of the right-handed display unit 22i is not changed with this as an opportunity. As described above, in this embodiment, the information display panel 22 (right-handed display unit 22i) displays right-handed information as information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, and an error (magnetic error or fullness) is displayed. When an error occurs, the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to continue displaying right-handed information. That is, in this embodiment, when the information display panel 22 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and an error has occurred, the information display panel 22 continues to inform about the launch intensity of the game ball. To be controlled.

  Here, when the information display panel 22 displays right-handed information and an error occurs, the information display panel 22 temporarily stops displaying the right-handed information, and then the error disappears. From the front, it may be controlled to display right-handed information again. That is, when the information display panel 22 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and an error occurs, the information display panel 22 once displays the information on the launch intensity of the game ball, Control may be performed so that notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed again before the error is resolved.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal holdings.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, a normal symbol start process performed as an interrupt process by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal lottery (ordinary hit determination) of whether or not the normal hit. For example, in the case of adopting the above-described normal symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a is normal so that in the high base state, the probability of determining winning per normal is higher than in the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and sets the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays the information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. The panel 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second start winning opening 27 when the normal game is finished, and the second starting winning opening 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. Thus, the first actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and plays one normal hit game in the high base state rather than the first opening pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

Next, magnetic error processing performed as interrupt processing by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the magnetic error process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a magnetic error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when information indicating that the magnetic error notification is being executed (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic error flag) is stored in the main control RAM 40c, but is not stored. Make a negative decision. When the magnetic error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error process.

  When the magnetic error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the magnetic sensor SE5 has detected magnetism. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor SE5, while a negative determination is made when no detection signal is input. When the magnetic sensor SE5 does not detect magnetism, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error process.

  On the other hand, when the magnetic sensor SE5 detects magnetism, the main control CPU 40a stores a magnetic error flag in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic error notification start command) instructing the start of magnetic error notification, and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error process.

  The main control CPU 40a of this embodiment does not execute the special symbol start process or the big hit game process when the occurrence of the magnetic error is detected and the magnetic error notification is started. That is, the main control CPU 40a stops the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The condition for canceling the magnetic error notification in this embodiment is that the power is turned off.

Next, a full error process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a magnetic error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a magnetic error flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, while a negative determination is made when no magnetic error flag is stored. When the magnetic error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error process.

  When the magnetic error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the full error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when information indicating that the full error notification is being executed (hereinafter referred to as a full error flag) is stored in the main control RAM 40c, but is not stored. Make a negative decision.

  When the full error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are full. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from the full sensor SE6, while a negative determination is made when no detection signal is input. When the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are full, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error process. On the other hand, when the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are not full, the main control CPU 40a erases (clears) the full error flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information for instructing the end of the full error notification (hereinafter referred to as a full error notification end command) and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error process.

  When the full error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are full. When the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are not full, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error process. On the other hand, when the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are full, the main control CPU 40a stores a full error flag in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a full error notification start command) for instructing the start of full error notification, and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error process.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the high base state or the low base state by referring to the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the opening control command is input, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the big hit game is being played in the big hit state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game start command after inputting the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying that the big hit game is not being played in the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the big hit game is being played by referring to the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. . For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 to perform a right-handed notification effect as an opening effect. When the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 to perform a right-handed notification effect as an ending effect.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a is at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect game as a general effect and an effect accompanying the effect game are performed. To control. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when a game start command and a symbol command are input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol.

  When the reach condition is established, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination including a reach when performing a reach effect in the current effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the reach variation pattern is specified among the deviation variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery You may decide that you won.

  In addition, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured so that the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, the movable bodies 24a and 24b, and the effect display device 25 can perform a predetermined effect based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. Control at least one of them. For example, the predetermined effects include a jackpot notice effect, a suggestion effect suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

  Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the event symbol upon input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count a change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, a process for causing the auxiliary control CPU 41a to display information on the information auxiliary display panel 33 will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a of the information auxiliary display panel 33 so as to display right-handed information from the start to the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a of the information auxiliary display panel 33 so as to display right-handed information from the start to the end of the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a of the information auxiliary display panel 33 so that left-handed information is displayed from the start to the end of the low base state that is not a big hit game. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured such that the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a is turned on during the big hit game and the high base state, and the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a is turned off during the low base state that is not the big hit game. The information auxiliary display panel 33 is controlled.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a informs (displays) right-handed information in the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a, even when a magnetic error or full error is detected. As an opportunity, the display content of the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a is not changed. That is, when the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a is informing (displaying) the right-handed information, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the right-handed information even when a magnetic error notification start command or a full error notification start command is input. As an opportunity, the display content of the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a is not changed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 (right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a) displays right-handed information as information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, and an error (magnetic error) Or the full error) occurs, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is controlled to continuously display the right-handed information. That is, in this embodiment, when the information auxiliary display panel 33 is informing about the launching intensity of the game ball and an error occurs, the information auxiliary display panel 33 sends an alert about the launching intensity of the game ball. It is controlled to continue.

  Here, when the information auxiliary display panel 33 displays right-handed information and an error occurs, the information auxiliary display panel 33 temporarily stops displaying the right-handed information, and then the error is resolved. Control may be made so that right-handed information is displayed again before this is done. In other words, when the information auxiliary display panel 33 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and an error occurs, the information auxiliary display panel 33 once ends the display of the information about the launch intensity of the game ball. After that, before the error is resolved, control may be performed so that the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed again.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command related to the first special game, the sub control CPU 41a displays information that can be recognized that the first special game is being executed (hereinafter referred to as changing information). The first fluctuation state display unit 33b is controlled. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game end command related to the first special game, the first CPU 41a displays information that can be recognized that the first special game is not being executed (hereinafter referred to as “stopped information”). The fluctuation state display unit 33b is controlled.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game start command related to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the second change state display unit 33c so as to display the changing information related to the second special game. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game end command related to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the second variation state display unit 33c so as to display information on the stop related to the second special game.

  When the big hit fluctuation pattern can be specified from the game start command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the fluctuation state display units 33b and 33c so as to display information that can be recognized as a big hit among the stopped information. May be. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the fluctuation state display units 33b and 33c so as to display information on stopping that can specify the type of jackpot symbol that can be specified from the symbol command. In addition, when the deviation control pattern can be specified from the game start command, the sub control CPU 41a displays the change state display units 33b and 33c so as to display information that can be recognized as out of the stopping information. You may control.

  In addition, when the first hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first special hold number auxiliary display unit 33d so as to display the first special hold number that can be specified from the command. When the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second special hold number auxiliary display unit 33e so as to display the second special hold number that can be specified from the command.

Next, the processing for causing the sub control CPU 41a to cause the effect display device 25 to execute the notification effect will be described in detail.
As described above, the notification effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include at least a right-handed notification effect, a left-handed notification effect, a full error notification effect, and a magnetic error notification effect. ing. In this embodiment, a priority is set for each notification effect. For example, in this embodiment, the priority [normal] as the first priority is set for the right-handed notification effect, the left-handed notification effect, and the full error notification effect. For example, the priority [high] as the second priority that is higher than the priority [normal] is set in the magnetic error notification effect. Note that the priority [low], which is a priority lower than the priorities [normal] and [high], is set for the general performance.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41 a controls the effect display device 25 according to the priority set for each notification effect when the execution conditions are established for a plurality of types of notification effects. The notification effect as the display effect is performed. Details will be described below.

First, processing relating to a notification effect of priority [high] will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a restricts the general effect of priority [low] and the notification effect of priority [normal] and restricts the priority [high] when performing the notification effect of priority [high]. The notification effect is performed. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the priority [low] general effect and the priority [normal] notification effect when performing the priority [high] notification effect. In this embodiment, the notification effect of priority [High] includes a magnetic error notification effect.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform a magnetic error notification effect when a magnetic error occurs. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a magnetic error notification start command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the magnetic error image G4 in a size that covers the entire display area 25r. With such a configuration, in the effect display device 25, even if a general effect such as an effect game or a notification effect of priority [normal] is performed, these other effects are ended, Magnetic error notification effect is performed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect display device 25 is displaying information (images G1, G2) relating to the launch intensity of the game ball, and when a magnetic error occurs, the effect display device 25 is Control for displaying information on the magnetic error (magnetic error image G4) is performed. That is, when the effect display device 25 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and a magnetic error has occurred, the effect display device 25 is controlled to notify about the magnetic error. As described above, the condition for canceling the magnetic error notification in this embodiment is that the power is turned off. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to end the magnetic error notification effect, it is necessary to cut off the power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, processing related to a notification effect of priority [normal] will be described.
When the subordination CPU 41a performs the notification effect of the priority [normal], the sub-control CPU 41a restricts a part or all of the general effect having the priority [low] and performs the notification effect of the priority [normal]. Make it. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts the execution of the priority [normal] notification effect while the priority [high] notification effect is being executed. In this embodiment, the notification effect of priority [normal] includes a right-handed notification effect, a left-handed notification effect, and a full error notification effect.

First, a process for performing a right-handed notification effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform a right-handed notification effect when the big hit game ends and the state shifts to the high base state. Note that due to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect are not performed at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a right-handed image G1 superimposed on the front side of the general image G0 when a game start command is input after the big hit game is finished during execution of the general effect. Thus, the effect display device 25 is controlled. The right-handed image G1 is not an image having a size that covers the entire display area 25r. For this reason, in the effect display device 25, the general image G0 and the right-handed image G1 are displayed simultaneously. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, when a right-handed notification effect is performed, although the general effect is limited in that the display area of the general effect is reduced, the execution of the general effect is not stopped.

  Further, if the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command after the big hit game is finished during execution of the full error notification effect, the right-handed image G1 is displayed at a position that does not overlap the display area of the ball removal image G3. The effect display device 25 is controlled. For this reason, in the effect display device 25, the right-handed image G1 and the ball removal image G3 are displayed simultaneously without interfering with each other. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, the right-handed notification effect is performed without limiting the full error notification effect.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a starts displaying the right-handed image G1, and when a predetermined end condition (for example, elapse of a predetermined time) is satisfied, the right-handed image G1 is hidden. The display device 25 is controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the right-handed notification effect when a predetermined end condition is satisfied after starting the right-handed notification effect.

Next, a process for performing a left-handed notification effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform a left-handed notification effect when the upper limit number of special games is finished and the low base state is entered after the big hit game is finished. As described above, due to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect are not performed at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the general effect, and when the upper limit number of special games is over and the low-base state is entered, the left-handed image G2 is displayed as the general image G0. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed superimposed on the front side. The left-handed image G2 is not an image having a size that covers the entire display area 25r. For this reason, in the effect display device 25, the general image G0 and the left-handed image G2 are displayed simultaneously. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, when the left-handed notification effect is performed, the general effect is not stopped, although the general effect is limited in terms of reducing the display area of the general effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the full error notification effect, and after the big hit game is over, when the upper limit number of special games is over and the low base state is entered, the left-handed image G2 is displayed as a ball-out image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to display at a position that does not overlap the display area of G3. For this reason, on the effect display device 25, the left-handed image G2 and the ball-extracted image G3 are displayed simultaneously without interfering with each other. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, the left-handed notification effect is performed without limiting the full error notification effect.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a starts display of the left-handed image G2, and when a predetermined end condition (for example, elapse of a predetermined time) is satisfied, the left-handed image G2 is hidden. The display device 25 is controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the left-handed notification effect when a predetermined end condition is satisfied after starting the left-handed notification effect.

  Next, a process for performing a full error notification effect will be described. When the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 19 are full, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to perform a full error notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a full error notification start command during execution of the general effect, the ball-extracted image G3 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of the general image G0. The effect display device 25 is controlled. The spherical image G3 is not an image having a size that covers the entire display area 25r. For this reason, in the effect display device 25, the general image G0 and the ball-free image G3 are displayed simultaneously. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, when the full error notification effect is performed, although the general effect is limited in terms of reducing the display area of the general effect, the execution of the general effect is not stopped.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the right-handed notification effect or the left-handed notification effect and inputs a full error notification start command, the ball-extracted image G3 is displayed as a display area for the right-handed image G1 or the left-handed image G2. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that it is displayed at a position where it does not overlap. For this reason, in the effect display device 25, the ball removal image G3, the right-handed image G1, and the left-handed image G2 are simultaneously displayed without interfering with each other. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, the full error notification effect is performed without limiting the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the full error notification end command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as not to display the ball removal image G3. That is, when the full error is eliminated, the sub control CPU 41a ends the full error notification effect.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect display device 25 displays the images G1 and G2 as information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball, and when a full error occurs as a predetermined error, The effect display device 25 is controlled to continuously display the images G1 and G2. That is, in the case where the effect display device 25 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and a full error has occurred, the effect display device 25 continues to make an alert about the launch intensity of the game ball. Be controlled.

  Here, when the effect display device 25 displays the images G1 and G2 and a full error has occurred as a predetermined error, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops displaying the images G1 and G2. Thereafter, control may be performed so that the images G1 and G2 are displayed again before the full error is resolved. That is, when the effect display device 25 is informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and a full error has occurred, the effect display device 25 is controlled so as to make an alert about the launch intensity of the game ball again. May be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (so-called power-off), at least a part of the information related to the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at that time Can be backed up (held). Hereinafter, the processing related to backup will be described in detail.

First, a process performed when the main control CPU 40a is powered off will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 40a performs a power interruption process when the voltage of the supplied power drops to a predetermined operating voltage. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a receives the power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b, the information on the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 among the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is stored in a predetermined storage area. For example, the information regarding the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a probability state flag regarding the jackpot probability and a base state flag regarding the base state, whether or not a special game is being executed, the number of special holds, the result of the jackpot lottery, This is information for specifying the variation pattern, the special symbol jackpot symbol, the number of round games in the jackpot game, and the like.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 40c and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a prohibits access to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a stops operating when it receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 42c. And the information regarding the control state stored (backed up) in the main control RAM 40c is held by the power supplied from the auxiliary power source 42d even when the supply voltage becomes 0 due to the power interruption.

Next, processing performed when the main control CPU 40a is turned on will be described.
When the power supply voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs power recovery processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the power recovery process when the supply power voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the input of the reset signal from the monitoring circuit 42b is completed.

  In the power recovery process, the main control CPU 40a disables the interrupt process. Next, the main control CPU 40a generates a power recovery command for designating the start of power recovery processing and stores it in a predetermined output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a calculates a checksum based on information on the control state stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the checksum calculated and stored in the power failure process matches the checksum calculated in the current power recovery process.

  If the checksums match, the information on the backed-up control state is correct. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a provides control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify the control state when the power is turned off. Generate and store in output buffer. On the other hand, if the checksums do not match, the information related to the backed-up control state is not correct. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a initializes the information related to the control state stored in the main control CPU 40a. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a return command that can specify the control state based on the initialized information, and stores it in the output buffer.

  For example, in this embodiment, the return command includes a return command that can specify a high probability state, a return command that can specify a low probability state, and a return command that can specify a low base state There is a return command that can identify the high base state. For example, in the return command, it is possible to specify a return command that can specify that the game is a big hit game, a return command that can specify that the first special game is being executed, and that the second special game is being executed. Return command, a return command that can specify the first special hold number, a return command that can specify the second special hold number, and the like.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a sets the interrupt processing to be permitted when a predetermined period Tb has elapsed since the power recovery processing was started. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the power recovery process. That is, the main control CPU 40a resumes the normal processing related to the variable game and the big hit game based on the backed up information on the control state or the information on the initialized control state. Thereby, on the information display panel 22, the display of the information regarding the control state is resumed. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display right-handed information when the game is returned to the big hit game or the high base state. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display left-handed information when it is returned to a low base state that is not in a big hit game.

  Since the interruption process is set to be permitted after the power recovery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a starts the magnetic error notification when the magnetic error is detected again with the execution of the magnetic error process described above. A command is generated and stored in a predetermined output buffer. Similarly, when the full error is detected again as the full error process described above is performed, the main control CPU 40a generates a full error notification start command and stores it in a predetermined output buffer.

Next, processing performed when the sub control CPU 41a is turned on will be described.
When the power supply voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the sub control CPU 41a performs power recovery processing. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a starts the power recovery process when the supply power voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the reset signal input from the monitoring circuit 42b is completed. In this embodiment, the reset signal output time T1 for the main control board 40 is shorter than the reset signal output time T2 for the sub-control board 41.

  In the power recovery process, when the power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to perform a return notification effect over a predetermined period Ta after inputting the power recovery command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the returning image G5. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a power recovery command, information on the game ball firing intensity (right-handed information) and whether or not the first special game is being executed over a predetermined period Tb shorter than the predetermined period Ta. The information auxiliary display panel 33 is controlled so that none of the information, the information indicating whether or not the second special game is being executed, the first special hold number, and the second special hold number are displayed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the information auxiliary display panel 33 so that all the display units 33a to 33e are turned off. That is, in this embodiment, during the predetermined period Tb as the predetermined period, the display of information by the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 and the display of the effect symbol by the effect display device 25 are restricted.

  Then, when the predetermined period Tb has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the information auxiliary display panel 33 so as to display information regarding the control state that can be specified from the input return command. That is, the display of information on the information auxiliary display panel 33 is restored (started). For example, when the base state that can be specified from the return command is the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a of the information auxiliary display panel 33 so as to start displaying right-handed information. . When the base state that can be specified from the return command is the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a of the information auxiliary display panel 33 so as to start displaying left-handed information. Even when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a magnetic error notification start command or a full error notification start command after power-on, the sub-control CPU 41a does not change the display content of the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a.

  When it is possible to specify that the first special game is being executed from the return command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first change state display unit 33b so as to start displaying the changing information. When it is possible to specify that the second special game is being executed from the return command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second change state display unit 33c so as to start displaying the changing information. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first special hold number auxiliary display unit 33d so as to display the first special hold number that can be specified from the return command. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the second special hold number auxiliary display unit 33e so as to display the second special hold number that can be specified from the return command. The sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 to start displaying right-handed information when the predetermined period Tb has elapsed.

  In addition, when the power recovery command is input, the sub control CPU 41a causes the movable bodies 24a and 24b to perform an initial operation (initial check operation) over a predetermined period Ta. In this embodiment, the predetermined period Ta is a period longer than the predetermined period Tb. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so that the first movable body 24a moves from the initial position P0a to the effect position P1a and then moves to the initial position P0a again. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so that the second movable body 24b moves from the initial position P0b to the effect position P1b and then moves to the initial position P0b again. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine that an error has occurred in the movable bodies 24a and 24b when the initial operation of the movable bodies 24a and 24b is not completed within a predetermined check time.

  In this embodiment, the first movable body 24a corresponds to a specific movable body. The first movable body 24a is initially operated within a predetermined operating range when a specific condition that power is turned on is satisfied. In this embodiment, the same applies to the second movable body 24b corresponding to the predetermined movable body. In this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is restored after at least the predetermined period Tb of the predetermined period Ta in which the movable bodies 24a and 24b perform the initial operation. In other words, in this embodiment, a notification condition is established that the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are controlled to display right-handed information that the high base state is restored by the power recovery process. If the specific condition is satisfied, at least the display panels 22 and 33 are controlled to display right-handed information. The display of right-handed information corresponds to right-handed notification.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a ends the power recovery process as the predetermined period Ta elapses. After completion of the power recovery process, the sub control CPU 41a resumes the normal process related to the effect as already described based on the control information (command) input from the main control board 40. That is, the sub control CPU 41a returns (starts) the display effect in the effect display device 25 when the predetermined period Ta elapses. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform an effect game (general effect) based on a game start command, a symbol command, and a game end command. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform a big hit effect (general effect) based on the opening command, the round command, and the ending command. Further, the sub control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the movable body effect by the movable bodies 24a and 24b can be executed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to start the magnetic error notification effect when the magnetic error notification start command is input even immediately after the completion of the power recovery process. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to start the full error notification effect when the full error notification start command is input even immediately after the completion of the power recovery process.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the notification effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
FIG. 12 shows a specific flow of the notification effect after the end of the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 12A, the effect display device 25 displays a jackpot effect (general effect) during the jackpot game. In the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a, right-handed information is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the effect display device 25, when the big hit game ends and shifts to the high base state, an effect game (general effect) is displayed and a right-handed image G1 is displayed. Right-handed notification effect is performed. Further, the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a continue to display the right-handed information.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, in the effect display device 25, when a full error occurs during execution of the right-handed notification effect and the effect game (general effect), a ball-extracted image G3 is additionally displayed, and the full error is displayed. The notification effect is performed in parallel. In this state, it is possible to recognize that right-handed is recommended from the display content of the effect display device 25, but attention is paid to the right-handed image G1 compared to when the full error notification effect is not performed. May be deviated, and it is relatively difficult to recognize the notification by the right-handed image G1. On the other hand, in the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a, the display of right-handed information is continued without any restriction. Therefore, the player can continue to clearly recognize that right-handed is recommended even when the ball removal image G3 is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 12D, in the effect display device 25, when the full error is eliminated during execution of the right-handed notification effect, the full error notification effect, and the effect game (general effect), the ball-free image G3 is not displayed. The full error notification effect is terminated. Further, the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a continue to display the right-handed information.

  As shown in FIG. 12E, in the effect display device 25, when a magnetic error occurs during execution of the right-handed notification effect and the effect game (general effect), the magnetic error image G4 is displayed, and the magnetic error notification effect is displayed. Be started. The magnetic error image G4 is an image that covers the entire display area 25r in the effect display device 25, and the general image G0 and the right-handed image G1 are not displayed. That is, the effect game (general effect) and the right-handed notification effect are limited (finished in this embodiment) with the start of the magnetic error notification effect.

  As described above, when a magnetic error as a specific error occurs, the notification content in the effect display device 25 is different from the notification content of the right-handed display portion 22i or the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a. That is, when the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are informing about the launch intensity of the game ball and a specific error occurs, the display panels 22 and 33 are related to the launch intensity of the game ball. The presentation display device 25 is controlled to be in a state different from the state of the display panels 22 and 33. When the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are informing about the firing intensity of the game ball and a specific error occurs, the display panels 22 and 33 are the same game before and after the error occurs. It can be said that the notification display device 25 is controlled to be in a different state before and after the occurrence of the error. Further, according to another aspect, when an error occurs in a state where the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are informing about the launch intensity of the game ball, the error is a first type error. Control is performed so that at least one of the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 is different depending on whether or not there is a second type error.

  In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is continued until the power is turned off. And in the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a, the display of right-handed information is continued without any restriction. Therefore, the player can still clearly recognize that right-handed is recommended even when the right-handed image G1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

  Further, the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) executes power interruption processing when a power interruption occurs, and backs up information relating to the control state. Here, the description will be made assuming that the backup is normally performed. When the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a executes power recovery processing to return to the control state when the power interruption occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 12F, the effect display device 25 displays the returning image G5 from the input of the return command (power-on) to the predetermined period Ta, and the return notification effect is performed. Here, the movable bodies 24a and 24b perform an initial operation over a predetermined period Ta. As indicated by virtual lines in the figure, the movable bodies 24a and 24b block the player's line of sight with respect to the effect display device 25 when the initial operation is performed. As a result, the effect display device 25 makes it difficult to recognize the display content.

  On the other hand, the right-handed display unit 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a are restored to the state where the right-handed information is displayed after a predetermined period Tb has elapsed from the input of the return command (power-on). . The right-handed display portion 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a are disposed at positions that do not overlap with the operation range of the movable bodies 24a and 24b when viewed from the player. Therefore, the player can recognize that right-handed is recommended even when it is difficult to visually recognize the effect display device 25 as the movable bodies 24a and 24b perform initial operations.

  As shown in FIG. 12G, in the effect display device 25, when the power recovery process is completed, the general image G0 is displayed on the condition that no magnetic error has occurred, and the effect game (general effect) is played. Is displayed. In the effect display device 25, on the condition that a magnetic error has not occurred, the right-handed image G1 is displayed, and a right-handed notification effect is performed. Further, the right-handed display part 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display part 33a continue to display the right-handed information. That is, the power is shut off when the display panels 22 and 33 are making a right-handed notification in response to the occurrence of a magnetic error, and the effect display device 25 is performing a magnetic error notification effect. When the power is turned on after that, the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are controlled to make a right-handed notification on the condition that no magnetic error has occurred.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), in the effect display device 25, when the power recovery process is completed, a magnetic error image G4 is displayed on the condition that a magnetic error has occurred, and a magnetic error notification effect is provided. Is done. In this case, the effect display device 25 does not perform a general effect or a right-handed notification effect. On the other hand, the right-handed display unit 22i and the right-handed auxiliary display unit 33a continue to display right-handed information. Therefore, the player can recognize that right-handed is recommended even when the magnetic error notification effect is being executed.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, even if the effect display device 25 is in a state of making a notification regarding a specific error (in this embodiment, a magnetic error), the information display panel 22 and the information auxiliary display panel 33 have a game ball. Is notified about the firing intensity of this (right-handed notification in this embodiment). For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (2) According to this embodiment, even if a predetermined error (full error in this embodiment) occurs, the information display panel 22, the effect display device 25, and the information auxiliary display panel 33 have a game ball. Is notified about the firing intensity of this (right-handed notification in this embodiment). For this reason, when it is not necessary for the effect display device 25 to be in a state in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is not performed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (3) According to this embodiment, in the effect display device 25 that is a display device, an image having a size that covers the entire display region 25r or substantially the whole (magnetic error image G4 in this embodiment) is displayed. However, the display panels 22 and 33 provide notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (4) According to this embodiment, when the effect display device 25 is informing about a specific error, no specific error occurs when the power is turned on after the power is turned off. On this condition, the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 are controlled to a state in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed. Therefore, even if the effect display device 25 is in a state where it does not make a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball (right-hand notification in this embodiment) before the power is cut off, It is possible to easily recognize the launch intensity of the sphere.

(5) A serious error such as a magnetic error can be notified by occupying the effect display device 25, and the error notification and the notification regarding the firing intensity can be realized in a well-balanced manner.
(6) According to this embodiment, the information auxiliary display panel 33 is disposed at a position that does not overlap the operating range of the first movable body 24a when viewed from the player. For this reason, even if the 1st movable body 24a is in operation, it can control that it becomes difficult to recognize information about the discharge intensity of a game ball (right-hand notification in this embodiment). Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (7) According to this embodiment, for example, even if the effect display device 25 is in a state in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is not performed, such as in a state in which a magnetic error as a specific error is informed. On the panels 22 and 33, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (8) According to this embodiment, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 can be controlled to a state in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the effect display device 25 is in a state in which the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is not performed before the power is turned off, the player after the power is turned on. Can easily recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (9) According to this embodiment, even if the occurrence of a magnetic error as a specific error has not been eliminated after the power is turned on, the player can easily recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (10) According to this embodiment, until the predetermined period Tb elapses after the power is turned on, notification by the display panels 22 and 33 and the effect display device 25 and display of the effect symbol by the effect display device 25 are performed. Since it is limited, it can be made easy to recognize that recovery is being performed as the power is turned on.

  (11) According to this embodiment, even if it becomes difficult to recognize the notification by the effect display device 25 as the first movable body 24a as the specific movable body operates, the display panels 22 and 33 Then, the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (12) According to this embodiment, even when the first movable body 24a as a specific movable body is initially operated when the power is turned on, the display panels 22 and 33 are configured to emit game balls. Notification is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (13) According to this embodiment, as the first movable body 24a as the specific movable body and the second movable body 24b as the predetermined movable body operate, the notification by the effect display device 25 is recognized. Even in a difficult state, the display panels 22 and 33 provide notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

  (14) According to this embodiment, when viewed from the player, the third notification means is disposed at a position where the entire third notification means does not overlap the operating range of the first movable body 24a as the specific movable body. Yes. For this reason, even if the 1st movable body 24a is operating, it can suppress that the alerting | reporting regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball becomes difficult to recognize. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
The information display panel 22 may be a dedicated device that provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. That is, the information display panel 22 may include only the right-handed display unit 22i.

  The position of the information display panel 22 can be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the display units 22a to 22i may be provided in the second frame 11b, or may be provided inside the game area 21 in the game board 20. That is, a part or all of the display units 22a to 22i may be another display device.

  The information auxiliary display panel 33 may be a dedicated device that provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. That is, the information auxiliary display panel 33 may include only the right-handed auxiliary display portion 33a.

  The position of the information auxiliary display panel 33 can be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the display units 33a to 33e may be provided in the second frame 11b, or may be provided outside the game area 21 in the game board 20. That is, some or all of the display units 33a to 33e may be other display devices.

  The effect display device 25 may be disposed at a position where the entire display device 25 does not overlap the operation range of the first movable body 24a when viewed from the player. The effect display device 25 may be disposed at a position where the entire display does not overlap the operation range of the second movable body 24b when viewed from the player.

  The display panels 22 and 33 may be disposed at a position where at least a part of the display panels 22 and 33 overlaps the operation range of the first movable body 24a when viewed from the player. The display panels 22 and 33 may overlap at least part of the operation range of the second movable body 24b when viewed from the player. Further, of the display panels 22 and 33, at least the information auxiliary display panel 33 may be disposed at a position that does not overlap with both or one of the operation ranges of the movable bodies 24a and 24b when viewed from the player. preferable. However, from the viewpoint of making it easier for the player to recognize the launch intensity of the game ball, it is preferable to be configured as in the above embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to detect an error described below and to notify the error. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets one or a plurality of errors arbitrarily selected from a magnetic error, a full error, and an error described below as a specific error, and an error with a priority [High]. A notification effect may be performed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets one or a plurality of errors arbitrarily selected from a magnetic error, a full error, and an error described below as a predetermined error, and an error with priority [normal] A notification effect may be performed.

  For example, the specific error may be that the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c have been erased (so-called RAM clear). In this case, the power supply board 42 may include a reset button. Then, when the reset button is operated in the power recovery process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same process as when the backup is not performed normally, and is stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is good to delete information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined error notification start command and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so as to notify that the RAM clear has been performed. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to storage means for storing information.

  For example, the specific error may be an abnormality in the generation of random numbers (so-called random number error). In this case, when an error signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred in random number generation is input from the random number generation circuit as the random number generation means, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined error notification start command and stores it in the output buffer. Good. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so as to notify that a random number error has occurred. When the main control CPU 40a performs random number generation processing, it may be detected whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the generation of random numbers by the main control CPU 40a.

  For example, the specific error may be that a predetermined radio wave is detected (so-called radio wave error). In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a radio wave sensor as radio wave detection means for detecting radio waves. Further, when a detection signal is input from the radio wave sensor, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined error notification start command and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so as to notify that a radio wave error has occurred.

  For example, the predetermined error may be that the second frame 11b is opened (a so-called door opening error). In this case, when the second frame 11b is released, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined error notification start command and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so as to notify that a door opening error has occurred.

  The above-described errors can be classified into first type errors and second type errors. For example, a magnetic error, a random error, a radio wave error, and a RAM clear are classified as a first type error, and a full error and a door opening error are classified as a second type error. The first type error is more likely to be fraudulent than the second type error, and can be said to be a serious error. It is preferable to set the first type error as the specific error and set the second type error as the predetermined error.

  For example, the movable body effect by the first movable body 24a may be executed as a jackpot notice effect. In this case, the specific condition is to win a jackpot notice lottery in the effect game. Moreover, you may perform the movable body effect by the 1st movable body 24a as a reach notification effect which alert | reports that a reach effect is performed. In this case, the specific condition is that the reach condition is satisfied. Moreover, you may perform the movable body effect by the 1st movable body 24a as a demonstration effect when the special game is not performed. In this case, the specific condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed since the number of special reservations becomes zero. As described above, the movable body effect by the first movable body 24a may be executed as a general effect. The movable body effect by the second movable body 24b can be similarly changed.

The initial operation of the first movable body 24a may be performed within a part of the operation range of the first movable body 24a. The second movable body 24b can be similarly changed.
The contents of the images G1 to G5 used for each notification effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, the display positions and sizes of the images G1 to G5 can be changed as appropriate.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to perform the second left-handed notification effect with the priority [normal] when the game ball is launched at the second launch intensity in the low base state. May be. According to this embodiment, in the low base state, when the game ball is fired at the second firing strength (when it is hit right), there is a possibility that the player may suffer a disadvantage without being aware of it. . In this embodiment, even if it is a full error notification effect as a predetermined effect, the player's profit can be protected and the interest can be improved by performing the second left-handed notification effect.

  -The start condition and end condition of the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect may be changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute a right-handed notification effect or a left-handed notification effect based on another control information (command) input from the main control board 40. Specifically, the main control board 40 instructs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a right-handed start command) for instructing execution of a right-handed notification effect and an end of a right-handed notification effect (start of a left-handed notification effect). Control information (right-handed end command) may be output. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a right-handed start command at the start of a big hit game (opening time) or shifts to the high base state, and stores it in the output buffer. Further, when the high base state ends and the main control CPU 40a shifts to a low base state that is not a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a generates a right-handed end command and stores it in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the right control start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes the right control notification effect until the right control end command is input. According to this, the right-handed notification effect is continuously performed from the start of the big hit game to the start of the low base state that is not in the big hit game. Note that, as in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed notification effect may be terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed since the right-handed notification effect was started. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a right-handed end command, the left-handed notification effect is executed. Note that, as in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed notification effect may be terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed since the left-handed notification effect was started.

  The right-handed notification effect may be performed in any manner as long as the player can recognize the firing strength at which the game ball flows down the second route R2. Similarly, the left-handed notification effect may be performed in any manner as long as the player can recognize the launch intensity at which the game ball flows down the first route R1. For example, the mode of the right-handed notification effect and the mode of the left-handed notification effect may be configured to include a light-emitting effect by the decoration lamp 16 or may be configured to include an audio effect by the speaker 17. Moreover, the aspect of the right-handed notification effect and the aspect of the left-handed notification effect may include a movable body effect that operates the movable body.

  The effect relating to the launch intensity of the game ball may not be an effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball, such as a right-handed notification effect or a left-handed notification effect. For example, the effect relating to the launch intensity of the game ball may be an effect suggesting the launch intensity of the game ball.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with three or more paths as paths through which game balls flow down. That is, the recommended route and the non-recommended route may be set according to the gaming state, and the number of routes may be changed as appropriate.

The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
-A 1st special game and a 2nd special game may be performed in the hold order, and may be performed alternately. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

  The function of the sub control board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 17. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(A) When a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was turned on and the specific error has not occurred, the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means When the specific error occurs, the first display means and the third display means are related to the launch intensity of the game ball, while being controlled to display information related to the launch intensity of the game ball. Control is performed to display information, and the second display means is controlled to display information regarding a specific error.

  (B) special display means capable of displaying a special symbol variation game, effect display means capable of displaying an effect symbol variation game, and variation display means for displaying that a special symbol variation game is being performed, The display means is controlled by the main control means, the effect display means and the fluctuation display means are controlled by the sub-control means, and during the predetermined period, the first display means, the second display means, and Display of information by the third display means, display of the effect symbol by the effect display device, and display by the variation display means are limited.

  (C) a storage means for storing information; and an operation means. The storage contents of the storage means are erased on condition that the operation means has been operated, and the specific error Is that the stored contents of the storage means have been erased.

(2) Random number generation means for generating a random number is provided, and the specific error is that an abnormality has occurred in the generation of the random number.
(E) magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism is provided, and the specific error is that predetermined magnetism is detected;

(F) Radio wave detection means for detecting radio waves is provided, and the specific error is that a predetermined radio wave is detected.
(G) If an error occurs while the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means are displaying information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball, the error that has occurred At least one display means which is a part of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means when the error is a first type error and a second type error. Control is performed to display information different from other display means.

  (G) main control means, sub-control means for performing predetermined processing based on control information output from the main control means, and notification means capable of reporting on the launch intensity of the game ball, the notification means Includes a first notification means controlled by the main control means, a second notification means controlled by the sub-control means, and a third notification means controlled by the sub-control means. 1 informing means, the second informing means, and the third informing means are informing about the launch intensity of the game ball, and when a specific error occurs, the first informing means and the third informing The notification means is controlled so as to continue notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, or is controlled so as to perform notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball again, and the second notification means is notified regarding the specific error. I will do It is controlled to.

  (H) main control means, sub-control means for performing predetermined processing based on the control information output from the main control means, notification means capable of at least reporting about the launch intensity of the game ball, and one or more movable bodies The notification means includes a first notification means controlled by the main control means, a second notification means controlled by the sub control means, and a third notification controlled by the sub control means. And a specific movable body among the movable bodies operates within a predetermined operating range when a specific condition is satisfied, and the second notification means, when viewed from the player, At least a portion is disposed at a position overlapping the operation range of the specific movable body, and the first notification means, the second notification means, and the third notification means notify the firing intensity of the game ball. Notification conditions controlled to perform And if the specific condition is met, at least the first notifying unit and the third notifying unit among the first notifying unit, the second notifying unit, and the third notifying unit. 3 A notification means is controlled to the state which performs the alerting | reporting regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball.

  G1 to G5 ... image, SE5 ... magnetic sensor (magnetic detection means), 10 ... pachinko gaming machine (game machine), 22 ... information display panel (notification means, first notification means, display means, first display means, special display) Means), 22a ... first special symbol display unit, 22b ... second special symbol display unit, 22i ... right-handed display unit, 22r ... display region, 24a ... first movable body (specific movable body), 24b ... second Movable body (predetermined movable body), 25 ... effect display device (notification means, second notification means, display means, second display means, effect display means), 25r ... display area, 33 ... information auxiliary display panel (notification means) , Third notification means, display means, third display means, variation display means), 33a ... right-handed auxiliary display portion, 33b ... first variation state display portion, 33c ... second variation state display portion, 33r ... display region, 40 ... main control board (main control means), 4 a ... The main control CPU, 41 ... sub-control board (sub-control means), 41a ... sub control CPU.

Claims (1)

Main control means;
Sub-control means for performing predetermined processing based on control information output by the main control means;
Display means capable of at least displaying information on the launch intensity of the game ball;
A movable body,
The display means includes
First display means controlled by the main control means;
Second display means controlled by the sub-control means;
Third display means controlled by the sub-control means,
The display area of the second display means is larger than the display area of the first display means and the display area of the third display means,
The second display means is disposed at a position where at least a part of the display area of the second display means and the operation range of the movable body overlap when viewed from the front,
The third display means is disposed at a position where the entire display area does not overlap the operating range of the movable body when viewed from the front.
The first display means, the second display means, and the third display means are capable of displaying information relating to the launch intensity of a game ball, wherein the first display means, the second display means, In the third display means, when a specific error occurs while displaying information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, the first display means and the third display means indicate the launch intensity of the game ball. While the display of the information on the display is performed in the same manner without changing, the second display means displays the information on the specific error,
In the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means, when the information regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is displayed, the power is shut off, and then the power is turned on. In a situation where a specific error has not occurred, the first display means and the third display means resume display of information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball prior to the second display means, and the second display means The display means restarts the display of information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball after the first display means and the third display means ,
The movable body is designed to perform an initial operation when the power is turned on,
When viewed from the front, at least a part of the display area of the second display means overlaps the range of the initial operation by the movable body,
The information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball displayed on the second display means is an image,
During the period from when the power is turned on until the second display means can start displaying an image relating to the launching intensity of the game ball, the movable body is initially operated and the launching intensity of the game ball is also related. An image different from the image is displayed on the second display means,
The display area of the third display means includes a launch display unit that displays information related to the launch intensity of the game ball, and a hold display unit that displays information related to the number of suspensions of the variable game,
At the timing when the first display means can start displaying information on the launch intensity of the game ball, the launch display section can start displaying information on the launch intensity of the game ball, and the hold display section Is a game machine characterized in that it can start displaying information on the number of suspensions of a variable game .

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