JP6591913B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Patent Document 1 includes, for example, a first display means (first liquid crystal display device 31 in Patent Document 1) and second display means (second liquid crystal display device 37 in Patent Document 1) capable of displaying a game. A gaming machine including the above is disclosed. The first display means can, for example, variably display the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) (in Patent Document 1, the effect symbol 38 can be variably displayed).

  In Patent Document 2, for example, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped due to a power failure or the like (so-called power interruption), the power supply after the power interruption is resumed (that is, when the power interruption is restored). (Patent Document 2 displays a power failure recovery screen), and then a gaming machine that returns to the normal display is disclosed. This power failure recovery screen is displayed, for example, until the change interrupted by the power interruption stops.

JP 2014-128483 A JP 2010-264027 A

  For the plurality of display means in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when applying “display at the time of power restoration” described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, Only the display means may be switched to the normal display, and the other display means may remain in the display at the time of recovery. In this case, there is a possibility that the player may be confused, for example, the player misunderstands that some of the display means switched to the normal display are normal and the unrecovered display means are faulty.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from being confused when power is restored even when a plurality of display means are provided. And

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present application is:
A gaming machine comprising first display means and second display means capable of display relating to a game, capable of variable display and control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Display control means for performing control for causing the first display means and the second display means to display the game machine ;
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display (for example, the 4th pattern) for notifying the state of variable display ,
The display control means includes
A recovery-time display control means for performing control to cause the first display means and the second display means to display when the power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. anda normal display control means for performing control to return to the normal display when the display of the time the recovery,
The second display means is movable from an initial position to a predetermined position;
The display control means includes
Can the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the display at the time of recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means in the initial position and the first display means (for example, during the recovery Integrated specific display to show)
After the return condition is satisfied, said different presentation from the display during recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between the first display means and the second display means at the predetermined position (e.g., in Figure 43-45 Can be executed)
The specific display control means includes
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the specific display is displayed on the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied, the specific display is displayed on the second display means,
A special performance execution means for executing the special performance based on the elapsed time from the reference time point;
The special effect execution means sets the time when the specific power supply is started as the reference time point, and does not set the time when the power supply other than the specific power supply is started as the reference time point,
It is characterized by that.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present application is
A gaming machine comprising first display means and second display means capable of display relating to a game, capable of variable display and control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Display control means for performing control for causing the first display means and the second display means to display the game machine ;
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display (for example, the 4th pattern) for notifying the state of variable display ,
The display control means includes
A recovery-time display control means for performing control to cause the first display means and the second display means to display when the power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. anda normal display control means for performing control to return to the normal display when the display of the time the recovery,
The second display means is movable from an initial position to a predetermined position;
The display control means includes
Can the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the display at the time of recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means in the initial position and the first display means (for example, during the recovery Integrated specific display to show)
After the return condition is satisfied, said different presentation from the display during recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between the first display means and the second display means at the predetermined position (e.g., in Figure 43-45 Can be executed)
The specific display control means includes
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the specific display is displayed on the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied, the specific display is displayed on the second display means,
Clocking means for clocking regardless of the presence or absence of power supply to the gaming machine;
Further comprising a special effect execution means for executing the special effect based on the measurement result of the time measuring means,
It is characterized by that .
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine comprising first display means (for example, main image display device 5) and second display means (for example, sub image display devices 5a to 5d) capable of displaying a game.
Provided with display control means (for example, an effect control board 12 for effect control) that controls the first display means and the second display means to display on the gaming machine,
The display control means includes
Recovery display control means for controlling the first display means and the second display means to display at the time of recovery (for example, display of a power recovery screen, etc.) when power supply to the gaming machine is started (For example, when the power recovery specification command is received by performing the processing of steps S683, 684, etc., the display start setting of the power recovery screen etc.)
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. Normal display control means (for example, steps S689 to 692) for performing control for returning from the display at the time of restoration to normal display (for example, display of a normal effect screen), and the screen return condition is satisfied. Is set to end the display of the power recovery screen when it is determined, performs the process of step S691A, etc., performs the return setting of the display of the normal effect screen, and executes step S75 to display the effect screen, etc. ) And
A special production execution means for performing a special production (for example, simultaneous production) based on the elapsed time from the reference time,
The special effect execution means uses the time when a specific power supply (for example, simultaneous power-on of a plurality of gaming machines) is started as the reference time, and when a power supply other than the specific power supply is started. Is not the reference time,
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, it can suppress that a player is confused at the time of a power failure recovery.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine comprising first display means (for example, main image display device 5) and second display means (for example, sub image display devices 5a to 5d) capable of displaying a game.
Provided with display control means (for example, an effect control board 12 for effect control) that controls the first display means and the second display means to display on the gaming machine,
The display control means includes
Recovery display control means for controlling the first display means and the second display means to display at the time of recovery (for example, display of a power recovery screen, etc.) when power supply to the gaming machine is started (For example, when the power recovery specification command is received by performing the processing of steps S683, 684, etc., the display start setting of the power recovery screen etc.)
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. Normal display control means (for example, steps S689 to 692) for performing control for returning from the display at the time of restoration to normal display (for example, display of a normal effect screen), and the screen return condition is satisfied. Is set to end the display of the power recovery screen when it is determined, performs the process of step S691A, etc., performs the return setting of the display of the normal effect screen, and executes step S75 to display the effect screen, etc. ) And
Clocking means (for example, a real-time clock) for clocking regardless of whether or not power is supplied to the gaming machine;
A special effect executing means for executing a special effect (for example, simultaneous effect) based on the timing result of the time measuring means,
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, it can suppress that a player is confused at the time of a power failure recovery.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
You may make it further provide the drive means (For example, each drive device 50a-50d which consists of a motor drive circuit, a 1st stepping motor, and a 2nd stepping motor) which displaces the said 2nd display means.

  According to said structure, the interest of a game can be improved because a 2nd display means displaces.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The display screen of the first display means may be larger than the display screen of the second display means.

  According to said structure, it can suppress misinterpreting that the 1st display means which is easy to be watched by a player is a failure at the time of a power failure recovery | restoration, and can suppress confusing a player.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The first display means performs variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) to derive a display result,
The second display means displays, as the normal display, a common image (for example, a decoration image 521) that is common when the identification information is variably displayed on the first display means. A common image superimposed on the sub background image 522 may be displayed.

  According to said structure, even if it is a case where a 2nd display means is a structure which displays a common image, it can suppress that a player is confused at the time of a power failure recovery.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The display at the time of recovery by the first display means is a specific display indicating that recovery is in progress (for example, a character display such as “Recovering in progress”),
The display at the time of restoration by the second display means may be a display that does not include the specific display.

  According to said structure, the display processing burden of the 2nd display means at the time of a power failure recovery can be suppressed.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Driving means for displacing the second display means (for example, driving devices 50a to 50d each including a motor driving circuit, a first stepping motor, and a second stepping motor);
A display control board (for example, liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d) that can be displaced together with the second display means and controls display by the second display means;
With
The display control board includes noise suppression means (for example, a varistor 460 in the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d, a capacitor 462, bidirectional Zener diodes 464 and 466, ferrite beads 468 and 470, a capacitor 472, and a signal input / output circuit. A bidirectional Zener diode 474),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the noise countermeasure in the 2nd display means which can be displaced can be strengthened.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of the recovery state designation | designated command. It is a block diagram inside a display control part, a signal separation board | substrate, a main image display apparatus, and a sub image display apparatus. It is a block diagram of the input side board | substrate in a signal separation board | substrate. It is a block diagram of the output side board | substrate in a signal separation board | substrate. It is a block diagram of a liquid crystal control board. It is a block diagram of a harness. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the magnet in a sub image display apparatus, and arrangement | positioning of the magnet of the display apparatus of a comparative example. It is a figure which shows the state which rotated the sub image display apparatus of FIG. 10 180 degrees. It is a figure which shows the state which the sub image display apparatuses contacted. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a figure explaining an example of the command at the time of a power recovery. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure explaining an example of screen return conditions. It is a figure explaining an example of the processing content at the time of screen return conditions satisfaction. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the message effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows a response | compatibility with the step number of a stepping motor, and the coordinate of the four corners of a sub image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the message effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the sub image effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the sub image effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the sub image effect process in the process at the time of opening of a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the image display in the sub image effect process in the process at the time of big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the synchronous display effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure explaining the return etc. from a power supply restoration screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the power supply restoration screen of a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in a modification. It is a figure explaining return from a power restoration screen in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special diagram”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner (that is, variable display of the special diagram is executed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, a definite special symbol (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as derivation) as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the light to be turned off are different in a 7-segment LED (a lighting pattern that forms a special symbol includes a pattern in which all LEDs are appropriately turned off. In addition, a pattern in which all the patterns are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on is alternately included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern appears to blink). ) May be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”.

  A main image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. In addition, four sub image display devices 5 a, 5 b, 5 c, and 5 d are provided at the four corners on the upper surface side of the main image display device 5. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d are display devices having the same shape. In the present embodiment, the display area of the main image display device 5 is wider than the display areas of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and form display areas for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the main image display device 5, it corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be individually identified are variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be moved (displaced), and an image is appropriately displayed on the screen.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the main image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, the decorative pattern change (variable display) (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5 are displayed. As a result, a fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as a “big hit” or “losing” symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the main image display device 5, a plurality of each can be identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B. Various kinds of decorative designs are variably displayed, and a fixed decorative design that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the main image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the hold number (special figure hold memory number) of the special figure game (which is also a variable display of the special figure) is performed. Here, when the special figure game is put on hold, the game ball enters (for example, passes) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game (variable display game) has been established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko game When the start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is held. In this embodiment, the hold memory display is displayed by displaying the same number of hold display symbols as in the special figure game being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, hereinafter also referred to as a hold memory image). Do. One hold display symbol corresponds to one special game that is put on hold. As will be described later, the fact that the special figure game is on hold (the hold display symbol is displayed) means that the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning is stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. Therefore, the hold display symbol is also displayed in correspondence with the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. The special game and the hold data that are put on hold are also called hold storage. The hold memory of the first special figure game is represented by a hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha on the left side in the start winning memory display area 5H. The hold memory of the second special figure game is represented by a hold display symbol displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb on the right side in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the first start condition is satisfied. If the first start condition for starting the first special figure game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first special figure game is put on hold. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start condition is satisfied. If the second start condition for starting the second special figure game is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and when the execution of the second special figure game is started, the second special figure game is started. The pending storage number is decremented by 1 (decremented). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. Moreover, when the other hold display symbols are displayed in the display area in which the erased hold display symbols are displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the displayed hold display. For example, the symbol is shifted to the left display position (including the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of the predetermined edge in the display area of the main image display device 5 (here, in the vicinity of the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the main image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the motor 61 for the movable effect member shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end portion is the main image display device. 5. A production model (production equipment device for production) that advances to the front of the display area in FIG. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

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

  As an example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. become. On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an opening that allows the game ball to enter the second start winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It becomes a state. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, but from the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (state where entry is difficult (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state where entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. The passing of the gaming ball is illustrated in FIG. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a signal separation board 220 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the main image display device 5 and the sub image display. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the devices 5a to 5d, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like. A function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for effect to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in, and controlling the determined control content is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid driving signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  A game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and as shown in FIG. 2, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides a work area for game control, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs a control operation, and a random number value independent of the CPU 103 And a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating the I / O (input / output port) 105.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is temporarily stopped due to an unexpected power outage (so-called power interruption), the capacitor as a backup power source is discharged, for example. Until the power supply is disabled), part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the state of various flags such as a special figure process flag, a big hit flag, a short time flag, a probability change flag, which will be described later, the special figure holding memory number, Indicates various values such as figure specified buffer values, various data such as variable display results, and data necessary for game control such as timer values of various timers such as game control process timers) and the number of unpaid prize balls Data is backed up and saved. The backed up data is referred to as backup data as appropriate. With this backup data, when power supply is resumed after power interruption, recovery is performed in the state of power interruption (when power is stopped) (for example, game control that was stopped when power was stopped by restarting power supply) Will be resumed). Note that all data used when the power supply is resumed after the power interruption is stored in the RAM 102 as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  Next, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 will be described. The main board 11 controls the progress of the game. Then, the main board 11 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 as the game progresses. The effect control board 12 performs various effects by executing effect control for controlling the main image display device 5 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, the game executed by the main board 11 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 12 are synchronized.

  Hereinafter, the effect control command will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100.

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating (notifying) a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the main image display device 5 in response to variable display of the special symbol. In the “XX” of the command, a numerical value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 23, which will be described in detail later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). Further, the variation pattern designation command may be a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a numerical value corresponding to the display result is set in “XX” in the command. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” with big hit type “non-probable change”). "01" if the big hit type is "big hit" with "probable change", etc.) The display result designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special figure or variable display of the second special figure may be included in the above-described variation pattern designation command. The change start designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  The command 8F00 (H) derives the variable display (variation) of the first special figure in the first special figure game or the variable display (variation) of the second special figure in the second special figure game (that is, the variable display result is derived). This is an effect control command (design determination designation command) for designating (notifying). The symbol confirmation designation command is also for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol is terminated and the display result (stopped symbol or the like) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted at the end of the special game.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (background specifying command) for specifying the background of the effect image displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In this embodiment, since the background is changed according to the effect mode, the background designation command also designates the effect mode. In addition, since the production mode changes according to the gaming state (the probability variation mode if the probability variation state, the normal mode if the non-probability variation state), the background designation command is the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (especially the gaming state) It is also what specifies. A numerical value corresponding to the background (effect mode) is set to “XX” in the command. For example, each background (production mode) is assigned a unique number, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “normal mode”, “01” for “probability mode”). "Such). The background designation command is transmitted when the game state (that is, the background (effect mode)) can be changed (at the end of jackpot, when the variable display result is derived, etc.), at the start of the special figure game, or the like.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (demonstration display designation command) for designating a demonstration display (display of a customer waiting demonstration screen displayed when the game is not controlled to a special game or a big hit game state). The demonstration display designation command is transmitted when the demonstration display is performed.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted at the start of the big hit gaming state.

  Command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (special prize opening designation command) for designating (notifying) the opening of the special prize opening. In this embodiment, in “XX” in the command, the number of times of opening (the number of round games) in the big hit gaming state is the number of times that the winning prize opening notified by the command is released. A value is set (for example, “01” if the first round is opened, “15” if the 15th round is opened). The special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted when the special winning opening is opened.

  The command A3XX (H) is an effect control command (special prize opening closing designation command) for designating (notifying) the closing of the special prize opening. In this embodiment, in “XX” in the command, the closing of the big prize port notified by the command is the number of times of closing in the one-hit gaming state (the number of round games is ended). (For example, “01” if the first round is closed, “15” if the fifth round is closed). The special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted when the special winning opening is closed.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating (notifying) that the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state designation command) for designating (notifying) that the gaming state is the time reduction (advantageous) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of times of the time reduction (advantageous) state (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-saving (advantageous) states.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating (notifying) the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating (notifying) the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted at a timing at which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change (when a start prize is generated, a special game is started, etc.).

  Command D100 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command) for designating (notifying) that the main board 11 side has been initialized. The initialization designation command is transmitted at the time of initialization.

  Command D200 (H) designates (notifies) the effect that the power supply has been restored (the power supply after power interruption has been resumed and the state of power interruption has been restored by the backup data in RAM 102). Command (power recovery specification command). The power recovery specification command is transmitted when the power is recovered (when the power failure is restored).

  The command D3XX (H) is a state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (also referred to as power restoration) (in this case, the internal state of the pachinko game at the time of power failure restored by the backup data in the RAM 102). Is an effect control command (recovery state designation command). In the “XX” of the command, a numerical value corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored (which is also a state when the power interruption occurs and has been restored) is set.

  Here, the contents of the recovery state designation command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the recovery state designation command. As shown in FIG. 4, if the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is the first special figure game being executed (the first special figure game is resumed by the power restoration). "XX" is set to "01". If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is the second special figure game being executed (if the second special figure game is resumed by the power restoration), the state is changed to “XX”. Is set to “02”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is in a big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the first special figure game (if the big hit gaming state is resumed by power restoration), “XX "03" is set to "." If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration (when power interruption occurs) is in a big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special game (if the big hit gaming state is resumed by power restoration), “XX "04" is set to "." If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power recovery (when power interruption occurs) is in any other state than the above, “XX” is set to “05”. The recovery status designation command is transmitted when the power is restored (when the power failure occurs).

  Returning to FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control contents of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d, and the effect control CPU 120 independently generate random values. A random number circuit 124 for updating the numerical data shown and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has various wirings for transmitting video signals to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and information signals indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Are connected to the lamp control board 14 for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (for example, when there is a power interruption).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 362, a main display system output unit MK, and a sub display system output unit SK. Although not shown, the display control unit 123 may additionally include a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like.

  The VDP 362 transmits a main display system output unit MK to which a video signal for a main image to be displayed on the main image display device 5 is transmitted, and a video signal for a sub image to be displayed on each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. It has two signal output lines with the sub display system output unit SK. Of these two signal output lines, the main display system output unit MK is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400 in the main image display device 5, and the signal output from the VDP 362 via the liquid crystal control board 400 is the main image. This is input to the liquid crystal panel 401 in the display device 5.

  The sub display system output unit SK is connected to a signal separation board 220 for separating and transmitting the video signal output from the sub display system output unit SK to each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The substrate 220 is connected to the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Then, the video signal output from the VDP 362 through the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d is input to the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  Further, the signal separation substrate 220 includes an input side substrate 220a and an output side substrate 220b. The input side substrate 220a outputs the video signal of the sub display system output unit SK (one system) output from the sub display system output unit SK in the display control unit 123 to the output side substrate 220b. The output-side board 220b includes a primary separation circuit 302 that separates the video signal from the input-side board 220a into two systems, and two systems of signals (each one system) separated and output by the primary separation circuit 302. The two secondary separation circuits 304a and 304b that are separated into two and the video signals of the respective systems (each one system) separated and output by the secondary separation circuits 304a and 304b are transmitted to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Transmission circuits 306a to 306d.

  The VDP 362 transmits a video signal with a dot clock value of 40 MHz, and the main image display device 5 receives the video signal with the same dot clock value of 40 MHz as the VDP 362 and receives an image. It is supposed to be displayed. On the other hand, each of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d receives a video signal having a dot clock value of 10 MHz and displays an image. Therefore, the video signal having a dot clock value of 40 MHz output from the VDP 362 is converted to a video signal having a dot clock value of 10 MHz by the signal separation board 220 and output.

  Specifically, in this signal separation substrate 220, the video signal having a frequency of 40 MHz with a dot clock value output from the VDP 362 is converted into a video signal having a frequency of 20 MHz by the primary separation circuit 302, and further, a secondary signal is obtained. The dot clock value is converted into a video signal having a frequency of 10 MHz by the separation circuits 304a and 304b and output.

  FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of the input-side board 220a in the signal separation board 220. As shown in FIG. 6, one end of electric circuits (signal lines) 230, 232, 234 and the like is connected to the connector 222 connected to the sub-system output unit SK in the input side board 220a. An IC 224 is connected to the other end of the signal lines 230 and 232, and an IC 226 is connected to the other end of the signal line 234. Further, one end of signal lines 236, 238, 240, and 242 is connected to the IC 224, and an IC 228 is connected to the other end of these signal lines 236, 238, 240, and 242.

  A V-by-One (registered trademark) signal (+) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 230, and a V-by-One signal (−) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 232. . A bidirectional Zener diode 252 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 230 and the ground (GND), and a bidirectional Zener diode 254 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 232 and GND. ing. In the bidirectional Zener diode 252, when a voltage having an absolute value greater than or equal to a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 230 as noise, current flows and the noise is removed. Similarly, in the bidirectional Zener diode 254, when a voltage having an absolute value greater than or equal to a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 232 as noise, current flows and the noise is removed.

  Further, a part of the signal line 230 passes through the cylindrical ferrite bead 256 for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 232 passes through the cylindrical ferrite bead 258 for noise suppression. ing. When a current flows through the signal line 230, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 256. Thereby, the ferrite bead 256 functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 232, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 258. Thereby, the ferrite bead 258 functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  A power supply voltage signal (VDD) signal is transmitted to the signal line 234. A varistor 260 for noise suppression and a capacitor 262 are connected in parallel between the signal line 234 and GND. The varistor 260 has a low resistance value when a voltage having an absolute value greater than or equal to a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 234 as a noise, and removes the noise when a current flows. When the voltage applied to the signal line 234 changes, the capacitor 262 removes noise that is an AC component when a current flows.

  A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is transmitted to the signal lines 236 to 242. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is a dot clock signal (CLKOUT), a data enable signal (DE), a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC), and a horizontal synchronization signal (HSYNC). A bidirectional Zener diode 264 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 236 and GND, and a bidirectional Zener diode 266 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 238 and GND. A noise-reducing bidirectional Zener diode 268 is connected between 240 and GND, and a noise-reducing bidirectional Zener diode 270 is connected between the signal line 242 and GND. In the bidirectional Zener diodes 264 to 270, when a voltage having an absolute value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the signal lines 236 to 242 connected thereto, current flows, and the noise is removed.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of the output side substrate 220 b in the signal separation substrate 220. As shown in FIG. 7, signal lines 330 a, 330 b, 330 c, 330 d, and 334 are connected to the primary separation circuit 302. The signal line 330a branches into a signal line 331a and a signal line 332a in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331a is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332a is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330b branches into a signal line 331b and a signal line 332b in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331b is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332b is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330c branches into a signal line 331c and a signal line 332c in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331c is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332c is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330d branches into a signal line 331d and a signal line 332d in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331d is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332a is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b.

  The signal line 333a connects between the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a and the connector 322a in the transmission circuit 306a, and the signal line 333b connects between the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a and the connector 322b in the transmission circuit 306b. Connected by. The signal line 333c is connected between the IC 324b in the secondary separation circuit 304b and the connector 322c in the transmission circuit 306c, and the signal line 333d is connected between the IC 324b in the secondary separation circuit 304b and the connector 322d in the transmission circuit 306d. Connected by.

  The signal line 334 connected to the primary separation circuit 302 branches to signal lines 335a, 335b, 335c, and 335d. The signal line 335a is connected to the connector 322a in the transmission circuit 306a, the signal line 335b is connected to the connector 322b in the transmission circuit 306b, the signal line 335c is connected to the connector 322c in the transmission circuit 306c, and the signal line 335d is connected to the connector 322d in the transmission circuit 306d.

  The connector 322a is connected to a liquid crystal control board 400a in the sub display device 5a via a harness 600 described later, and the connector 322b is connected to a liquid crystal control board 400b in the sub display device 5b via a harness 600 described later. The connector 322c is connected to a liquid crystal control board 400c in the sub display device 5c via a harness 600 described later, and the connector 322d is connected to a liquid crystal control board 400d in the sub display device 5d via a harness 600 described later. Yes.

  A reset control signal (RESX) that is a signal for forcibly resetting after the image is drawn on the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d is transmitted to the signal line 330a. In the primary separation circuit 302, a noise suppression capacitor 352 is connected between the signal line 330a and GND. When the voltage applied to the signal line 330a changes, the capacitor 352 removes noise that is an AC component when a current flows.

  In the transmission circuit 306a, a part of each of the four signal lines 333a passes through a cylindrical ferrite bead 354a for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 335a is a cylindrical ferrite for noise suppression. The structure passes through the beads 356a. When a current flows through the four signal lines 333a, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 354a. Thereby, the ferrite bead 354a functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335a, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356a. Thereby, the ferrite bead 356a functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  The same applies to the transmission circuits 306b to 306d. That is, in the transmission circuit 306b, a part of each of the four signal lines 333b passes through a cylindrical ferrite bead 354b for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 335b is a cylinder for noise suppression. The ferrite beads 356b pass through. When a current flows through the four signal lines 333b, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 354b. Thereby, the ferrite bead 354b functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335a, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356b. Thereby, the ferrite bead 356b functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  In the transmission circuit 306c, a part of each of the four signal lines 333c passes through a cylindrical ferrite bead 354c for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 335c is a cylindrical ferrite for noise suppression. The structure passes through the beads 356c. When a current flows through the four signal lines 333c, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 354c. Thereby, the ferrite bead 354c functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335c, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356c. Thereby, the ferrite bead 356c functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  In the transmission circuit 306d, a part of each of the four signal lines 333d passes through a cylindrical ferrite bead 354d for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 335d is a cylindrical ferrite for noise suppression. The structure passes through the beads 356d. When a current flows through the four signal lines 333d, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 354d. Thereby, the ferrite bead 354d functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335d, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356d. Thereby, the ferrite bead 356d functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. As shown in FIG. 8, the connector 402 is connected to transmission circuits 306a to 306d in the output side substrate 220b of the signal separation substrate 220 via a harness 600 described later.

  An IC 404 is connected to the connector 402 via a signal line. The connector 402 is connected to one end of signal lines 422, 424, 426 and the like. An IC 406 is connected to the other ends of the signal lines 424 and 426.

  A power supply voltage signal (VDD) is transmitted to the signal line 422. A varistor 460 for noise suppression and a capacitor 462 are connected in parallel between the signal line 422 and GND. The varistor 460 has a low resistance value when a voltage having an absolute value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 422 as noise, and removes noise when current flows. When the voltage applied to the signal line 422 changes, the capacitor 462 flows a current and removes noise that is an AC component.

  A V-by-One signal (+) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 424, and a V-by-One signal (−) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 426. A bidirectional Zener diode 464 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 424 and the ground (GND), and a bidirectional Zener diode 466 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 426 and GND. ing. The bidirectional Zener diode 464 removes the noise when a voltage having an absolute value greater than or equal to a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 424 as noise. Similarly, in the bidirectional Zener diode 466, when a voltage having an absolute value equal to or larger than a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 426 as noise, current flows and the noise is removed.

  Further, a part of the signal line 424 passes through the cylindrical ferrite bead 468 for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 470 passes through the cylindrical ferrite bead 470 for noise suppression. ing. When a current flows through the signal line 424, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 468. Thereby, the ferrite bead 468 functions as an inductor and removes noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 426, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 470. Thereby, the ferrite bead 470 functions as an inductor and removes noise.

  Further, a signal line 428 is connected to the IC 404. A reset control signal (RESX) that is a signal for forcibly resetting after the image is drawn on the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d is transmitted to the signal line 428. A noise suppressing capacitor 472 is connected between the signal line 428 and GND. When the voltage applied to the signal line 428 changes, the capacitor 472 flows a current and removes noise that is an AC component.

  In addition, four signal lines 430 are connected to the IC 406. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is transmitted to the four signal lines 430. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is a dot clock signal, a data enable signal (DE), a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC), and a horizontal synchronization signal (HSYNC). A bidirectional Zener diode 474 for noise suppression is connected between each of the four signal lines 430 and GND. The bidirectional Zener diode 474 removes the noise when a voltage having an absolute value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 430 connected thereto as noise.

  FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a harness 600 that connects the connectors 322 a to 322 d and the connector 402. The harness 600 includes a connector 602 connected to any one of the connectors 322a to 322d, a connector 604 connected to the connector 402, and signal lines 610, 612, and 614 that connect the connector 602 and the connector 604. The

  A V-by-One signal (+) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 610, and a V-by-One signal (−) that is a video signal is transmitted to the signal line 612. The signal line 614 is a ground (GND) line. These signal lines 610, 612, and 614 have a stranded structure, and suppress noise generated in each of them.

  Next, the structure of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are provided with magnets for maintaining the contact state when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are in contact with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d by movement.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, areas (contactable areas) 651a, 651b, and 651c that can be in contact with the other sub image display apparatuses 5a to 5d are provided on the respective sides of the outer edges of the sub image display apparatuses 5a to 5d. , 651d. Two magnets 650a1 and 650a2 are arranged at both ends in the contactable region 651a. The magnet 650a1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650a2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside, and the magnetic poles are arranged differently. Similarly, in the accessible region 651b, two magnets 650b1 and 650b2 are arranged at both ends. The magnet 650b1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650b2 has an N pole on the outside and an S on the inside. It is the pole. In the contactable area 651c, two magnets 650c1 and 650c2 are arranged at both ends. The magnet 650c1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650c2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside. ing. In the contactable region 651d, two magnets 650d1 and 650d2 are arranged at both ends. The magnet 650d1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650d2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside. ing.

  When the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10A are rotated by 180 °, the result is as shown in FIG. Comparing the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10 (A) with the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 11 (A), the arrangement of the magnetic poles is the same. Further, when the four sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIGS. 10A and 11A are brought into contact with each other, the state shown in FIG. 12 is obtained, and the S pole of the magnet of one sub image display device 5a to 5d is obtained. Is opposed to the north pole of the magnets of the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d in contact, and the north pole of the magnet of the one sub image display device 5a to 5d is the contact of the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Opposite the south pole of the magnet. Thereby, the contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d in contact with one sub image display device 5a to 5d is maintained. That is, when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are brought into contact with each other by sharing the arrangement of the magnets of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d with those shown in FIGS. 10A and 11A. It becomes possible to maintain a contact state.

  On the other hand, for example, when the arrangement of the magnetic poles is as shown in FIG. 10B, when the sub-image display device is rotated 180 °, the arrangement of the magnetic poles changes as shown in FIG. 11B. In this case, even if the four sub image display devices shown in FIGS. 10B and 11B are brought into contact with each other, the S pole of the magnet of one sub image display device is in contact with the other sub image display device in contact. The N pole of the magnet of one sub image display device does not face the N pole of the magnet and does not face the S pole of the magnets of the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d that are in contact with each other.

  In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the magnet shown in FIG.10 (C) may be sufficient. That is, regions (contactable regions) 651a, 651b, 651c, and 651d that can be in contact with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d are formed on each side of the outer edge portions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. A magnet 650a is disposed in the contactable area 651a. The magnet 650a is arranged so that the lower side is an N pole and the upper side is an S pole. Similarly, in the contactable region 651b, the magnet 650b is arranged so that the left side is an N pole and the right side is an S pole. In the contactable region 651c, the magnet 650c is arranged such that the upper side is an N pole and the lower side is an S pole. In the contactable area 651d, the magnet 650d is arranged so that the right side is the north pole and the left side is the south pole.

  When the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10C are rotated by 180 °, the result is as shown in FIG. When the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10C and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 11C are compared, the arrangement of the magnetic poles is the same. In this case, when the four sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIGS. 10A and 11A are brought into contact with each other, the S poles of the magnets of the one sub image display devices 5a to 5d are in contact with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The N pole of the magnet of one of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is opposed to the S pole of the magnet of the other sub image display device 5a to 5d that is in contact. To do. Thereby, the contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d in contact with one sub image display device 5a to 5d is maintained. That is, when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are brought into contact with each other by sharing the arrangement of the magnets of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d with those shown in FIGS. 10C and 11C. It becomes possible to maintain a contact state.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes driving devices 50a to 50d that move the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, respectively. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movement control command to each of the driving devices 50a to 50d that moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Each of the driving devices 50a to 50d includes a first stepping motor (not shown) for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d linearly from the four corners of the main image display device 5 to the center, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. A second stepping motor (not shown) for tilting (rotating) and a motor drive circuit (not shown) for driving these stepping motors are provided. Each motor drive circuit drives the first and second stepping motors in response to a movement control command from the effect control CPU 120, whereby the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d may include the driving devices 50a to 50d.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a position detection sensor (not shown) that detects the initial positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In the present embodiment, the initial positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are, for example, positions that are inclined at the four corners of the main image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 1, but are not limited thereto. This position detection sensor (not shown) is connected to the effect control board 12. For this reason, the effect control board 12 can determine whether the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are in the initial position based on a detection signal from a position detection sensor (not shown).

  In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents to be displayed by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. . The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the image. Generate data. For example, the display control unit 123 determines the display timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screens of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Perform control to execute.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a command (effect sound signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command (electric signal) transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and a motor drive circuit 16 are transmitted. Command (drive control signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to each of the driving devices 50a to 50d, and the like are output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 displays effect images in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d via the display control unit 123. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs via the lamp control board 14. Or display effect images in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d via the display control unit 123, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the drive devices 50a to 50d. Is moved (displaced), or the movable effect member motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16 to move the movable effect member 60. Thus, various effects (to be described later, reach effect, movable effect member effect, message effect in which the main image display device 5 displays a message image for the player (see FIG. 37, etc.), originally the main image display device. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display a part of the image to be displayed by the sub image display device 5a to 5d (such as an effect for exciting the game).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game on a gaming machine.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”) Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is fired based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure (first figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A 1 special figure game) is started.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (first 2 special figure game) is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning port.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the opening control and the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted are performed. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation and display.

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, at a predetermined rate based on the determination of the variable display result, the determination of the variation pattern (specifying the execution time of the variable display of the special figure or decorative design, the variable display pattern of the decorative design, etc.) is performed, etc. An effect control command for designating a display result and a variation pattern is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11 shown in FIG.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" arranged on the screen of the main image display device 5 In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. Special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (second special figure game) (second special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) In the game), when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the main image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result (display result of a special symbol game), the display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), and the player It is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state to which a value advantageous to the player is given. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the special symbol variable display result (display result of the special game), when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply called “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. The normal open round that has a relatively long upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Further, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time (variable display period) may be controlled to a short time state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the short-time end conditions is the first among the fact that a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) and the next big hit game state has been started. It is controlled to continue until it is established. In addition, the remaining number of executions of the special figure game until the time-shortening condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time-shortening remaining number. The short-time state and the probable change state are game states advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a short time state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

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

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared with the non-short-time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 (which is a variable variable display period, also referred to as the normal symbol change time) than in the normal state, Control that increases the probability that the variable symbol display result of a normal game (the display result of a general game) will be “per normal” in the normal game, and the variable display result is “per normal”. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the above, the control for making the tilt control time for moving the movable blade piece longer than in the normal state, and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state, the variable variable win The ball device 6B may be changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high-base state”, “high-accuracy high-base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without entering the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The gaming state when it is in the probabilistic state instead of being in the short-time state is also referred to as “high accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the main image display device 5, the first special game and the second special game in the first special symbol display device 4A are provided. Corresponding to the start of one of the second special symbol games in the second special symbol game on the symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In the (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation design” that has not been stopped yet when the decorative design stopped on the screen of the main image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. ")" Is a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium” decoration) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the speed of variation of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design. May be executed. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the main image display device 5 but also the display operation in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 (Flashing operation) or the like may be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode in the reach mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, according to the production mode in each reach production, there is a possibility of being a “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”) (“reliability”). Or “big hit reliability”, “expected degree” or “big hit expected degree”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, battle A, battle B, and battle C are preset. The reach effects of battles A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of battles A to C is referred to as battle reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  Battle reach A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the battle reach A to C, for example, different battle characters may be used, and the battle reach A to C may be set to different rendering modes. In battle A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When battle reach C is executed, battle reach A is executed after battle reach C is executed (develops to battle reach A).

  Depending on which reach production is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”). Expectation of jackpot) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when the battle reach A or B is executed than when the normal reach is executed. Further, when the battle reach C is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the battle reach B is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the jackpot) / {(probability of the effect to be executed at the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary that the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5 is “1”. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5, for example, A decorative pattern (probability variation symbol) that is changed again in a state where the same ornament symbols are aligned in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a non-probable large hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays the symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and a re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including resumption after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, the game control main process of FIG. A predetermined process is executed. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition (step S11) and then performs necessary initial settings (step S12). In the initial setting, for example, initialization of a built-in device of the game control microcomputer 100 (initialization of a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port)) or the RAM 102 is performed. For example, setting to an accessible state is performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether a clear switch (not shown) (for example, mounted on a power supply board (not shown)) is pressed and turned on (step S13). For example, whether the signal is turned on is determined by whether an on signal output from the clear switch (a signal output when the clear switch is turned on) is input via the input port of the I / O 105. Is called.

  When the clear switch is turned on, for example, when an on signal is input (step S13; Yes), the CPU 103 clears the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the CPU 103 is turned on at normal power-on ( Steps S18 and after are executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery.

  When the clear switch is off (when the clear switch is not pressed) (step S13; No), the CPU 103 determines whether data protection processing is being performed (step S14). The data protection process is a process executed by the CPU 103 when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and is a process for protecting data stored in the RAM 102 when a power interruption or the like occurs. In this embodiment, the data protection processing includes power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data (parity bits). Whether or not the data protection processing has been executed may be determined by the state of the backup flag set in the RAM 102 (this is also backed up) in the power supply stop processing or the like. If the clear switch is not pressed (step S13; No) and the data protection process is executed (step S14; Yes), there is a possibility that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to a power interruption. Execute. On the other hand, when the data protection process is not executed (step S14; No), the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped. The process after step S18 performed at the time of power-on is performed.

  In step S15, the CPU 103 checks the data in the RAM 102 to determine whether it is normal (step S15). In this embodiment, a parity check using the parity data (parity bit) added in the power supply stop process is performed as a data check. In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 and stored in the RAM 102. In step S15, the checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 by the same process as the power supply stop process. The data check may be performed by comparing the two checksums.

  When the power supply is resumed after the power supply stop (power interruption) such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the RAM 102 should be backed up, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (match). Become. If the check result is not normal, the backup data is different from the data when the power supply is stopped (when power is interrupted). If the data check is abnormal (mismatch) (step S15; No), the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so at the time of normal power-on (when the power is not restored) The process after step S18 to be executed is executed.

  If the check result is normal (match) (step S15; Yes), it can be determined that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to power interruption, so the CPU 103 sets the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when power supply is stopped (power interruption). A recovery process for recovering to the state of occurrence) is performed (step S16). Specifically, the backup time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to and the contents of the backup time setting table are set in the RAM 102. The RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source. Initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the stored contents of the RAM 102 is set in the backup setting table. By setting the contents of the backup setting table in the RAM 102, the saved contents (backup data) remain in the portions of the RAM 102 that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state when the power supply is stopped (at the start of power interruption) (states of various flags such as a special process flag, a big hit flag, a short time flag, a probability change flag, which will be described later) Data required for game control, such as various values such as the number of special figure hold memory and variable special figure designation buffer value, various data such as variable display results, and timer values of various timers such as game control process timer Etc.), an area where the output state of the output port of the I / O 105 is stored (output port buffer), a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set, and the like.

  Note that the variable display result to be backed up indicates the variable display result of the special figure game being executed if the special figure game is being executed, and the latest special figure if the special figure game is not being executed. The game variable display result is shown (in the special symbol process described below, the variable display result is stored and held in the RAM 102 until the next special game is started). When there is no latest special game, the variable display result may indicate a loss.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is restored, backup data (when power supply is stopped (when power interruption is started) is performed in a special symbol process or a normal symbol process, which will be described later, executed after the process of step S16. (The game state data) is used (it will be used as it is in the normal state), and the game control is executed (restarted). Processing in the state of (when power is stopped) is resumed, and game control from the state stopped when power is stopped is resumed.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the RAM 102 is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the data check, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the data check may be used as an opportunity for executing the process of step S16.

  After the process of step S16, the CPU 103 transmits a power recovery command in accordance with the state (recovered internal state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovered by the recovery process (step S17) (see FIG. 14). ). In FIG. 14, “◯” indicates a command to be transmitted.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the restoration is in execution of the first special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “2” and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”) ), As the power recovery command, power recovery specification command, display result specification command (command indicating variable display result being backed up), background specification command (backed probability change flag (when probability change status) The background may be specified according to the state of the on-state flag), a recovery state designation command (a command for designating that the first special figure game is being executed), and a special figure pending storage number designation command (which is backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number) It performs a process of sending.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the restoration is in execution of the second special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “2” and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”) ), As the power recovery command, power recovery specification command, display result specification command (command indicating variable display result being backed up), background specification command (backed probability change flag (when probability change status) According to the state of the flag that is turned on), a recovery state designation command (a command for designating that the second special figure game is being executed), and a special figure pending storage number designation command (which is backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number) It performs a process of sending.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after the recovery is in the big hit game state based on the big hit of the first special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is "4" to "7", the fluctuation When the special figure designation buffer value is “1”, for example, a power restoration designation command and a display result designation command (commands indicating variable display results of the last special figure game being backed up) are used as power restoration commands. In this case, since it is a “big hit”, it may be a “big hit” command regardless of the backup data.) And a background designation command (backed up probability change flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability change state)) The background can be specified accordingly, but since it is in the normal state during the big hit gaming state, a command that specifies the background in the normal mode regardless of the backup data. And a recovery state designation command (a command for designating a jackpot gaming state based on a big jackpot of the first special figure game), and a special figure pending memory number designation command (a first special figure pending memory being backed up). The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the number and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number) are transmitted.

  When the state of the pachinko machine 1 after restoration is in the big hit game state based on the big hit of the second special figure game (the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is "4" to "7" When the special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a power restoration designation command and a display result designation command (a command indicating a variable display result of the last special figure game being backed up) as a power restoration command. In this case, since it is a “big hit”, it may be a “big hit” command regardless of the backup data.) And a background designation command (a backup flag flag (a flag that is turned on when the flag is changed)) The background can be specified accordingly, but since it is in the normal state during the big hit gaming state, a command that specifies the background in the normal mode regardless of the backup data. And a recovery state designation command (a command for designating a jackpot gaming state based on a big hit of the second special figure game) and a special figure pending memory number designation command (a first special figure pending memory being backed up) The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the number and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number) are transmitted.

  If the pachinko machine 1 after recovery is in any other state (such as when the value of the special figure process flag being backed up is “0”, “1”, “3”, etc.) As recovery commands, power recovery specification command, display result specification command (command showing variable display result of the last special figure game being backed up), background specification command (probability change flag being backed up (in probability change state) The background may be specified according to the state of the flag that is turned on), the recovery state designation command (the command that designates others), and the special figure reserved memory number designation command (the first special backup data). The first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number) are transmitted. Carry out the management.

  Through the process in step S17, the effect control board 12 can be notified of the restored state after restoration (at the time of restoration).

  After step S17, the process of step S21 is executed.

  In step S18, the CPU 103 performs an initialization process. For example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Although the predetermined data is initialized to 0 by the clear process, it may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. Further, the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102. Further, the initialization time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to, and the contents of the initialization time setting table are sequentially set in the RAM 102. In this way, various flag states, various timer values, various data, and the like are initialized.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization designation command (step S19). For example, on the production control board 12 side, when the initialization designation command is received, the main image display device 5 displays a screen display for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been performed, that is, initialization notification. You may make it perform.

  In step S21, the CPU 103 performs initial setting (including operation setting) of the random number circuit 104 (in addition, initial setting of various circuits provided in the game control microcomputer 100 may be performed).

  Thereafter, timer interruption is set (step S22). For example, the register of the CTC built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set, and thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds). A game control timer interrupt process can be executed.

  After step S22, the process enters a loop process and prohibits timer interruption (step S23), and then performs processing for updating the random number in the random number circuit 104 and the like (step S24), and sets the setting for permitting timer interruption. Is performed (step S25), and the process of step S23 is performed again.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, performs the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Execute.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 performs a switch process (step S51), a main side error process (step S52), an information output process (step S53), a game random number update process (step S54), a special symbol process process ( Processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as step S55), normal symbol process (step S56), and command control process (step S57) are included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt permission state is set. Thus, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is an interrupt request signal supply interval.

  The switch processing is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It is a numerical value and can take any value from “1” to “65535”.

  The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “251”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is regarded as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to set the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening (execution of the round game) in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined that the gate switch 21 is turned on by the switch process), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random value stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal game is determined, and the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display device 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to execute the variable symbol normal symbol display. First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per normal map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is performed (for example, storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used to transmit a control command (the same applies to command transmission in FIG. 13).

  After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process ends, but the CPU 103 ends the game control timer interrupt process after setting the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). If it is determined in the switch process (step S51 in FIG. 15) that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). If it is determined in the switch process (step S51 in FIG. 15) that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special chart It is determined whether or not the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 (increment) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the second starting condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting prize opening. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used to determine the special figure display result determination. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance indicator 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 19A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result in this special figure game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information. The production control board 12 displays a hold display symbol corresponding to the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit, for example, in the first hold display area 5Ha of the screen of the main image display device 5.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 19B has been started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is not stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information. The production control board 12 displays a hold display symbol corresponding to the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit, for example, in the second hold display area 5Hb of the screen of the main image display device 5.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command and a hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 executes the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A on the effect control board 12. Settings are made to transmit a first start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition has been established. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed on the effect control board 12 for the second special game. Settings are made to transmit a second start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the start condition has been established. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). Setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command to be performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure reserved memory number (the second reserved memory number count value or the like) for the effect control board 12. Is set to transmit the second pending storage number notification command. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  The first reserved memory number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the increase of the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number decreases while the designated command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 shown in FIG. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Determine (predetermined) before being displayed At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a confirmed special symbol (a jackpot symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 17 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have entered the start winning opening, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to be able to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is only necessary that the determination result of “losing” is assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation state is present when a probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state. . For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of a non-probable change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 16 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, as shown in FIG. By storing “0” in the case of “probability change” and “1” in the case of “probability change”, the jackpot type may be stored.

  If the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a confirmed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, depending on the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value), multiple types of big hits Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. At this time, the determined variable display result (either “losing”, “probable change” “big hit”, or “non-probable change” “big hit”) is also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The variable display result is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 until the next special game is executed (also stored as backup data and used when a power restoration command is transmitted).

  After executing the processing in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” (step S247), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 16 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In the demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. However, it is determined whether or not transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the demonstration display designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. In the effect control board 12, when a demonstration display designation command is transmitted, a demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the contents (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative design is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 in FIG. 16 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 23 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode and the reach mode is reached. , And the variable display result (special figure display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. A pattern is prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, as a variation pattern in which the variable display result is “losing” and “non-reach” is designated, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-short-time), and variation patterns for time-shortage PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") that designate execution of battle reach A are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (“big hit”) that specify execution of battle reach B are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-5 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-5 ("big hit") are prepared which specify that the battle reach C (rescue) is executed and then developed into battle reach A.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 22, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. Depending on the jackpot type “probable change” or “non-probable change” (which can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the allocation of the determination result of the variation pattern may be different.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, thereby obtaining the random value MR3. What is necessary is just to determine (select) the fluctuation pattern allocated to the applicable decision value as a fluctuation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the big hit type buffer setting value is “0” or “1”.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 22, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using, for example, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern according to the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total reserved memory count value and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not short, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the storage number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 22, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 23, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S263.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the change pattern determination result, etc., the command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol change is performed (step S268). ). For example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 uses the first fluctuation start designation command as a fluctuation start command corresponding to the first special figure game. , First special figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure reserved memory number count value decremented by 1 in step S237, that is, the first special figure when one reserved memory is consumed by the start of execution of the first special figure game. Fig. Command including EXT data indicating number of reserved storage), Fluctuation pattern designation command (Command including EXT data indicating fluctuation pattern determined in steps S262 and S263), Display result designation command (EXT data indicating current variable display result) Command), background designation command (command including EXT data indicating the rendering mode (background) corresponding to the state of the probability variation flag) It performs the transmission settings for sending. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 uses a second fluctuation start designation command, a second special figure pending storage number designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory count value subtracted by 1 in step S233, that is, the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by the start of execution of the second special figure game. ), A variation pattern designation command (a command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in steps S262 and S263), a display result designation command (a command including EXT data indicating the current variable display result), a background designation command (probability variation flag) A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting a command (including EXT data indicating a rendering mode (background) corresponding to the state)

  The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command are the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in a special figure game using the. The variation pattern command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S263) such as a decorative design. The display result designation command designates a variable symbol display result (whether “big hit” or “losing”, what kind of big hit type, etc.) based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. This is an effect control command. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 16 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 in FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol variation process. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is time to derive a special diagram display result) (step S301). In step S310, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer set in step S111 and the initial value is set, and it is determined whether or not the subtracted timer value is “0”. It may be determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure change time has not elapsed (step S301; No), and therefore, the special figure variable display in the special figure game is executed. Control (for example, control for transmitting a driving signal for updating the display of the first special figure and the second special figure (including update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time, the same applies hereinafter)). The process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed (step S302), and the special symbol change process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time (step S301; Yes), the first special symbol display device 4A Alternatively, the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (confirmed) The special symbol may be controlled so as to continue to be displayed for a predetermined time.) (Step S303), the symbol fixed designation command transmission setting is performed (in either case where the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1” or “2”). The symbol determination designation command is set for transmission) (step S304), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” (step S305). By repeatedly executing step S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized. It should be noted that which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and which is to display the special figure display result may be specified by a variable special figure designation buffer value or the like.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) When the count value of the short time counter is counted, the count value of the short time counter is reset to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, a setting is made to transmit a hit start specifying command and a background specifying command (in this case, a command specifying the normal mode) for specifying the current background (effect mode), and the special process flag is updated to “4”. To finish the special symbol stop process. Note that the background of the effect screen in the jackpot gaming state of this embodiment does not depend on the effect mode, so it is not necessary to transmit a background designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. Thereafter, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a background designation command (here, a command for designating the probability variation mode) is performed based on the state of the probability variation flag. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after setting the background designation command transmission, the special process flag value is updated to “0”. To finish the special symbol stop process.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening Executes processing to set a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period in which the game is opened to the game control process timer, transmission setting of a big prize opening designation command (command for designating the first round), etc. Is done. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state (or may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set a timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (the interval period of the round game, which is set in advance) in the gaming control process timer, Command for designating the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times), a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the round number counter, and the like. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (start of ending in the big hit gaming state) Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether or not the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. Is set in the game control process timer, transmission setting of a special winning opening release designation command (command for designating the number of rounds according to the count value of the round number counter), and the like are executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs. That is, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, the short time counter, the probability variation flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the time reduction flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter. In the jackpot end process, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute, for example, a predetermined effect control main process illustrated in FIG. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), and clears the RAM 122 (since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, clearing is performed). Setting of initial values, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12 and the like are performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  For example, a first start port winning designation command and a first reserved memory number notification command, a second start port winning designation command and a second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs. When one of the above is received, the number of reserved storages is increased by 1. Therefore, the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123, for example. Then, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the main image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, the reserved display symbol is increased by one, and the reserved memory is stored. The number of variable display holds that can be specified by display is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1, and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a light emission such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as lighting operation on the body, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process (step S77) is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the determination as to whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72) is executed again.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a power supply restoration designation command has been received (step S683). If the command is received (step S683; Yes), the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5a. The display start setting of the power recovery screen of 5d is performed (step S684), and the power recovery flag is turned on (step S685). The power recovery screen is a screen for notifying that there has been power recovery (resumption of power supply) (game control is resumed from the state of power interruption). For example, the main image display device 5 displays a power restoration screen composed of a composite image in which white characters such as “being restored” are superimposed on a black background image, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d include There is no display of characters such as “Recovering”, and the power recovery screen is displayed with only a black background image (FIGS. 46B, 47B, 48B described in detail later). ) Etc.) In step S684, the effect control CPU 120 causes the main image display device 5 to start displaying the power recovery screen by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The power recovery flag is a flag that is turned on when the power recovery screen is displayed, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are located at the initial position based on the detection signal from the position detection sensor (not shown) (step S685A), and is located at the initial position. If not (step S685A; No), the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are set to return to the initial position (step S685B). For example, the effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial position, and outputs the drive control signal to each of the drive devices 50a to 50d. Each motor drive circuit (not shown) in the drive devices 50a to 50d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to the drive control signal, and moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial positions.

  The effect control CPU 120 does not receive the power restoration designation command (step S683; No), the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are located at the initial position (step S685A; Yes), or the step S685B. Then, it is determined whether or not a recovery state designation command has been received (step S686). If there is a reception (step S686; Yes), a screen return condition corresponding to the content of the recovery state designation command (from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen) (Condition for returning to) is set (step S687).

  In step S687, the effect control CPU 120 sets a screen return condition as shown in FIG. 29, for example.

  If the internal state (the contents of the command) specified by the recovery state specifying command is in execution of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, all the reception of the background specifying command and the symbol determination specifying command are in the condition (Hereinafter also referred to as first screen return condition). In this case, for example, the first screen return condition flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) are turned on. . In step S689 (first timing before the following determination) or step S693, when a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is in the ON state is received, a reception confirmation flag corresponding to the reception command is received. Is turned off. In step S689 (second timing after the first timing after the control of the reception confirmation flag), if the first screen return condition flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 responds to each command. It is determined whether or not all the corresponding reception confirmation flags are in the off state, and when all are in the off state, it is determined that the first screen return condition is satisfied.

  If the internal state (command content) specified by the recovery state designation command is in the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening closing designation command, the winning end designation command, the variation start command ( Any one of the commands at the start of change such as the first change start specification command, the second change start specification command, or the change pattern specification command may be used)) or any of the demonstration display specification commands Reception is set to the condition (hereinafter also referred to as second screen return condition). In this case, for example, the second screen return condition flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the reception confirmation flags corresponding to the respective commands (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) are turned on. . In step S689 (first timing before the following determination) or step S693, when a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is in the ON state is received, a reception confirmation flag corresponding to the reception command is received. Is turned off. In step S689 (second timing after the first timing after the control of the reception confirmation flag), if the second screen return condition flag is on, the effect control CPU 120 responds to each command. It is determined whether one of the corresponding reception confirmation flags is in an off state, and when any one is in an off state, it is determined that the second screen return condition is satisfied.

  If the internal state (command content) specified by the recovery state specifying command is other state (a state different from the above state), a change start command (first change start specifying command, second change start specifying command, or The reception of either one of the commands at the start of change, such as the change pattern designation command, and the demonstration display designation command is also referred to as the condition (hereinafter referred to as a third screen return condition). ). In this case, for example, the third screen return condition flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on, and each reception confirmation flag corresponding to each command (provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122) is turned on. . In step S689 (first timing before the following determination) or step S693, when a command corresponding to the reception confirmation flag that is in the ON state is received, a reception confirmation flag corresponding to the reception command is received. Is turned off. In step S689 (second timing after the first timing after control of the reception confirmation flag), if the third screen return condition flag is on, the effect control CPU 120 responds to each command. It is determined whether any of the corresponding reception confirmation flags is in an off state, and when any of the reception confirmation flags is in an off state, it is determined that the third screen return condition is satisfied.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the restoration state designation command is received (step S686; No), or after step S687, whether the power restoration flag is on (step S688). If it is on (step S688; Yes), it is determined whether or not the screen return condition set in step S687 is satisfied (step S689). If it is satisfied (step S689; Yes), the main image display device 5, The display end setting of the power restoration screen of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is set (step S690). The effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the power restoration screen on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (FIG. 46). (B), FIG. 47 (B), FIG. 48 (B), etc.) are terminated. The description of step S689 is as described above.

  After step S690, the value of the effect process flag and the like are set according to the received command that satisfies the screen return condition (step S691). In step S691, for example, settings as shown in FIG. 30 are performed.

  When all of the background designation command and the symbol confirmation designation command are received and the screen restoration condition (first screen restoration condition) is satisfied, the value of the effect process flag is set to “3”. When the special winning opening opening designation command or the special winning opening closing designation command is received and the screen return condition (second screen return condition) is satisfied, the value of the production process flag is set to “4” and the received command is Accordingly, an effect control pattern for resuming the effect of the big hit gaming state (the effect changes between opening and closing) from the middle (when the big prize opening is opened or closed) is set (when the number of rounds is notified) The effect control pattern for resuming the notification of the number of rounds indicated by the received command is set. When the winning end designation command is received and the screen return condition (second screen return condition) is satisfied, the value of the effect process flag is set to “5”. When the change start command is received and the screen return condition (second screen return condition or third screen return condition) is satisfied, the value of the production process flag is set to “1” (about the change start command) Is provided with a reception confirmation flag corresponding to each command of the fluctuation start command, and when all the reception confirmation flags are in the OFF state, it is handled that the screen return condition by reception of the fluctuation start command is satisfied. May be.) When the demonstration display designation command is received and the screen restoration condition (third screen restoration condition) is satisfied, the demonstration is displayed and the value of the effect process flag is set to “0”.

  It should be noted that a necessary production control pattern may be appropriately set so that the normal production screen can be restored. In addition, for example, when the first screen return condition is satisfied, since it is usually a symbol confirmation designation command that is finally received, the processing may be executed from step S562 shown in FIG. Can smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal production screen). The final stop symbol may be, for example, a symbol predetermined for power interruption (for example, a dedicated symbol after power restoration such as an asterisk), or as a power restoration command. It is good also as a symbol predetermined according to the transmitted display result designation | designated command. As described above, when the command for satisfying the screen return condition is received, the process is executed from the process executed when the command is received in the processes in steps S170 to S175 of the effect control process. Good. Further, in such a case, when the originally necessary data is not stored in the RAM 122 due to power interruption or the like, data prepared in the ROM 121 in advance may be substituted, or the data is supplemented based on other commands. You may do it. For example, in step S562 and the like, it is only necessary to perform an appropriate process that can smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen. In particular, by restarting the process execution from the process executed in the normal time according to the received command, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen without increasing the processing load.

  After step S691, the effect control CPU 120 performs return display setting of the normal effect screen of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S691A). The effect control CPU 120 causes the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to simultaneously display a normal effect screen (later later) by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. 46C, 47C, and 48C described in detail). By such setting, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal performance screen.

  After step S691A, the power recovery flag is turned off (step S692).

  If the power recovery flag is off (step S688; No), the screen return condition is not satisfied (step S689; No), and after step S692, the effect control CPU 120 performs other analysis processing ( Step S693), the command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. The step number in the processing content indicates that the processing at the same step number described above is performed. Other processing contents are, for example, processing performed in step S693. The command received as the power recovery command is also processed in the table. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on.

  When receiving the background designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the probability variation mode flag between the on state and the off state based on the content of the received background designation command. The probability variation mode flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and is turned on in response to the probability variation state, and corresponds to switching of the probability variation flag on the main board 11 side between the on state and the off state. As a result, the on state and the off state are switched. When the probability variation mode flag is on, the effect mode is the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation mode flag is off, the effect mode is the normal mode. The effect control CPU 120 turns on the probability change mode flag (that is, when the effect mode changes to the probability change mode) or turns the probability change mode flag off (that is, the effect mode changes to the normal mode). When a display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, a background currently being displayed is changed to a background corresponding to the effect mode.

  When the initialization designation command is received, the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized in the main image display device 5 by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. A screen display for notifying that, that is, initialization notification is performed.

  When the demonstration display designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 after, for example, 30 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the demonstration display designation command. In this way, the control for starting the demonstration display is performed, but the demonstration display may be performed with the background designated by the background designation command (or the background corresponding to the state of the probability change mode flag). The demonstration display may be a common demonstration display regardless of the production mode (not based on the background designation command). By such setting, it is possible to smoothly return from the power recovery screen to the normal performance screen.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the power recovery flag is on (step S161), and when it is on (step S161; Yes), ends the effect control process. To do. Thereby, during the display of the power recovery screen (during a period of time just after power recovery), it is possible to limit production control.

  When the power recovery flag is off (step S161; No), the following step S170 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (initially “0”). Any one of the processes of S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the main image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing to determine whether or not. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the main image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the decoration on the main image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of symbols and other various effects, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result.

  Here, the variable display start setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Determination is made (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 has a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” which is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. Numerical data is extracted, and a “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols is obtained by referring to a left fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. The left fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the main image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the main image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the main image display device 5 are used. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect pattern setting processing (step S529).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used later, from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, based on the effect pattern set in step S529 (step S530). The effect control CPU 120 sets the background to be different depending on the effect mode.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern command, the initial value (change pattern) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. (Initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time) corresponding to (1) is set (step S531).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the variation of the decorative design and the like in the main image display device 5 (step S532). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the main image display device The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the five display areas. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  In addition, since one hold storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123, the start winning memory is changed by changing the color of the predetermined area of the starting winning memory display area 5H of the main image display device 5, etc. A process of changing the hold storage display in the display area 5H, reducing the hold display symbol by one, and reducing the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display by one is also performed.

  Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start prize storage display area 5H, for example, to the left of the start prize storage display area 5H. The first special display hold memory that can be specified by the display of the hold memory by reducing the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha by one (erasing the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display design) Decrease the number by one. When receiving the second variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, to change the second reserved display area on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display symbol displayed on 5Hb is reduced by 1 (the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol is deleted), the second hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the hold memory The number of second special figure reservation storage that can be specified by display is reduced by one.

  Returning to FIG. 32, the variable display effect process in step S <b> 172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. Here, the variable display effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display effect processing. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control processing according to the set effect control pattern (step S560). . For example, the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the sound control. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 / Performs production operation control processing such as turning off / flashing. By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, execution of reach effect, message effect, sub-image effect, synchronous display effect, and the like is realized. After step S560, the variable display effect process ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S561). At this time, if the command is not received (step S561; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  When a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Then, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) that becomes the variable display result in (step S562). At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S563). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S564), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 32, the special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received, the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result specifying command received before that is “probable change”. Or, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this special prize opening opening process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the timer value after subtracting 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the above, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image as the main image. Displaying in the display area of the display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, lamp control Turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the board 14 In addition, various effect controls in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” (including effect control for informing, for example, in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d that a big hit has occurred). ). By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, execution of an effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including a fanfare and excluding an ending) is realized. In addition, when receiving a special prize opening opening designation command or receiving a special prize opening closing designation command (when a command is newly stored in each command storage area), it corresponds to the number of rounds indicated by each command. An effect control pattern is set so as to execute an effect (for example, an effect of notifying the opening or closing of a big prize opening or the number of rounds). In the process when the big winning opening is opened, it is further determined whether or not a winning end designation command has been received. If no winning end designation command has been received, each round game has not been completed. The process at the time of opening the grand prize opening is finished without updating. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect process flag is “5” corresponding to step S175 in order to start execution of the ending effect. To "" to end the process when the special winning opening is opened. At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern, the same value as the timer value after decrementing by 1. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image in the main image display device 5, Displaying in the display areas of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and commands to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal) to turn on / off / flash the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED , To perform a variety of performance control at the end of the jackpot gaming state. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process The flag value is updated to the initial value “0”.

  In the effect operation control process (step S560 shown in FIG. 34) in the variable display effect process of step S172 described above, the message effect process shown in FIG. 35 may be performed. This message effect process is an effect process in which the main image display device 5 displays an image of a message for the player.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the message effect process in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the message effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the message effect execution flag indicating that the message effect is being executed is on (step S700). For example, the message effect execution flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S700, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the message effect execution flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  When the message effect execution flag is off (step S700; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change pattern designated by the change pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, It is determined whether it is any one of PA3-5 (step S701).

  If the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S701; No), the message effect process is not performed and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Among them, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the message effect, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved (step S702). For example, the effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and outputs the drive control signal to each of the drive devices 50a to 50d. The drive control signal is a combination of pulse power for driving the first stepping motor and pulse power for driving the second stepping motor. Each motor drive circuit in the drive devices 50a to 50d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to the drive control signal, and moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The greater the number of pulse powers for driving the first stepping motor, the greater the amount of linear movement of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, and the greater the number of pulse powers for driving the second stepping motor, The amount of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d increases.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has ended (step S703). For example, the first stepping motor is driven according to one pulse power that is a drive control signal, and the time during which the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d move linearly by a predetermined distance, according to one pulse power that is a drive control signal. The time for which the second stepping motor is driven and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are rotated by a predetermined amount of rotation is fixed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 multiplies the predetermined number of pulse power outputs corresponding to the first stepping motor by the time during which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move linearly according to one pulse power. When the time has elapsed and the number of outputs of the pulse power corresponding to the predetermined second stepping motor is multiplied by the time for which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate according to one pulse power, It is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has been completed. Otherwise, it is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has not been completed.

  When the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is not completed (step S703; No), the operation after step S700 is repeated for each timer interruption (the same applies hereinafter). On the other hand, when the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is completed (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the sub image display devices 5a to 5d correspond to the driving of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor. The position is specified (step S704).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 has the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in the initial positions (positions at the four corners of the main image display device 5), and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d have the first positions. When the number of steps of each of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor is 0, counting of the number (step number) of pulse power output from the effect control CPU 120 to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is started. . Note that the moving direction of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the first stepping motor is reversed between the case where the pulse power is positive and the case where the pulse power is negative, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the second stepping motor are reversed. The direction of rotation is reversed. That is, the direction of linear movement and the direction of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 increases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is positive, and decreases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is negative.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the table shown in FIG. 36 stored in the RAM 122, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d uniquely determined by the number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. Specify the coordinates of the four corners. In the table shown in FIG. 36, the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are associated every 10 steps. For this reason, if the current number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor are not an integral multiple of 10 at the timing of step S704, the effect control CPU 120 performs the step of the current first stepping motor. The coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are specified according to the number of steps obtained by rounding off the number and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. The configuration of the table is not limited to this, and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each step, or the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each predetermined step. May be associated with each other.

  Returning again to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the gap between the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in the display area of the main image display device 5 based on the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S704. An area (gap area) is specified (step S705). For example, since the main image display device 5 does not move, the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 are fixed and stored in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 uses the gaps in the main image display device 5 based on the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 stored in the RAM 122 and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S704. An area can be specified. The coordinate system of the main image display device 5 and the coordinate system of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are common.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d to display character images (option character images) as options to be selected by the player, and the player in the gap area of the main image display device 5. A selection instruction message image, which is a message image prompting the user to select an option character image, is displayed (step S706).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines an option character image to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control unit 123 generates image data of different option characters for each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs the image data to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display option character images corresponding to the input image data. The effect control CPU 120 determines a selection instruction message image to be displayed on the main image display device 5 and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. This display control command includes information on a gap region in the main image display device 5 as a region where the selection instruction message image is to be displayed. The display control unit 123 generates image data of a selection instruction message based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120 and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a selection instruction message image corresponding to the input image data in the gap area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the message effect executing flag to ON (step S707).

  On the other hand, if the message effect execution flag is on (step S700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation for selecting any of the option characters has been performed by the player (step S709). . For example, the player selects any of the option character images displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by tilting the stick controller 31A, and further presses the push button 31B to select the option character. Confirm the image selection. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the selection operation of the option character image by the player based on the operation detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B.

  When the player performs an operation of selecting any of the option characters (step S709; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the selected option character image on all of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. (Step S710).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines an option character image corresponding to the selection operation recognized in step S709 as an option character image to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and a display control unit according to the determination. A display control command is output to 123. The display control unit 123 generates the image data of the option character based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs it to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display option character images corresponding to the input image data.

  In step S710, after the selected option character image is displayed on all of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, or in step S709, the player has not performed an operation of selecting any of the option characters. (Step S709; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the message effect (step S711). For example, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the message effect, and determines that the measurement effect is the message effect end timing when the message effect time corresponding to the effect control pattern is reached. To do.

  If it is not the end timing of the message effect (step S711; No), the operations after step S700 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the message effect (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the end of the message effect (step S712). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends a message effect image output end command to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the selection instruction message image on the main image display device 5 and the display end of the option character image on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in response to the output end command. The effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for returning the position of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial position, and outputs the drive control signal to each of the drive devices 50a to 50d. Each motor drive circuit in the drive devices 50a to 50d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor in accordance with the drive control signal, and moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to their initial positions.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the message effect execution flag to OFF (step S713).

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of image display in the message effect process in the variable display effect process. FIG. 37 shows an example in which a message effect is executed in parallel with a reach effect. When the main image display device 5 transitions from the decorative display variable display state shown in FIG. 37A to the reach effect state shown in FIG. 37B, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d start to move. . When the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 37C is finished, different option character images 500a to 500d are displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, respectively. Further, from the gap region of the main image display device 5, specifically, the gap region between the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5c, between the sub image display device 5b and the sub image display device 5d. The selection instruction message image 500 is displayed over the gap area. When the selection instruction message image 500 cannot be displayed at a time, the selection instruction message image 500 is scrolled as shown in FIGS. 37 (C) and 37 (D).

  Also, in the effect operation control process (step S560 shown in FIG. 34) in the variable display effect process of step S172 described above, the sub image effect process shown in FIG. 38 may be performed. This sub image effect process is an effect process in which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display a part of the image that the main image display device 5 should display.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the sub image effect process in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the sub image effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub image effect executing flag indicating that the sub image effect is being executed is on (step S720). For example, the sub image effect executing flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S720, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub-image effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  When the sub-image effect execution flag is OFF (step S720; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change pattern designated by the change pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3. , PA3-5 is determined (step S721).

  If the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S721; No), the sub image effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S721; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Among them, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub-image effect, an image of the decorative pattern (variable display image) corresponding to the variable display is displayed on the main image display device 5 (step S722).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a variable display image as an image to be displayed on the main image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Here, the effect control CPU 120 excludes images other than the variable display image from the display target of the main image display device 5 among the images that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 originally. The display control unit 123 generates image data of the variably displayed image based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a variable display image corresponding to the input image data.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 inherently displays the main image on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in the effect execution based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. The reserved memory image indicating the number of reserved memories, the game mode image indicating the current game mode, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, which are images relating to the progress of the game to be displayed on the display device 5. An image of the 4th symbol corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the screen, a right-handed instruction image for instructing the player to launch a game medium such as a game ball to the right side of the game area, and the like are displayed (step S723). .

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays, as images to be displayed on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, a reserved memory image, a game mode image, a fourth symbol image, a right-handed image indicating the reserved memory number specified by the reserved memory number designation command. An instruction image or the like is determined, and a display control command is output to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control command includes information instructing that the stored storage image, the game mode image, the fourth symbol image, the right-handed instruction image, and the like are displayed on different sub-image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control unit 123 generates image data such as an on-hold storage image, a game mode image, a fourth symbol image, and a right-handed instruction image based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and a sub-image display device Output to 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display a reserved storage image, a game mode image, a fourth symbol image, a right-handed instruction image, etc. according to the input image data.

  In the present embodiment, the VDP 362 in the display control unit 123 displays image data output to the main display system output unit MK to display an image on the main image display device 5, and images to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. For display, color tone correction is performed on the image data output to the sub-display system output unit SK. For the color tone correction, for example, brightness correction for adjusting the brightness and contrast of images displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and gamma correction for adjusting numerical values indicating the response characteristics of the image gradation. There are methods.

  Specifically, the VDP 362 corrects the color tone of each image data when drawing in the VRAM, or collectively corrects the color tone of the image data drawn in the VRAM. The color tone of the images displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is corrected by performing a filtering process using a mask pattern prepared by recording in CGROM in advance. Note that an IC (integrated circuit) for color tone correction may be externally attached to the outside of the VDP 362, and the color tone of image data output from the sub display system output unit SK may be corrected by the IC.

  In the present embodiment, color correction is performed on images to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d having a small display area so as to match the main image display device 5 having a large display area. Specifically, first, a reference color (for example, white) is specified, and the color tone of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is corrected so as to match the main image display device 5 for the specified color. Since the sub image display devices 5a to 5d use the same liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d, data necessary for color tone correction may be used in common for the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Data (correction amount) required for color tone correction is recorded in a predetermined area of the CGROM as a mask pattern or the like, and all colors other than the specified color are corrected using the mask pattern or the like.

  Thereby, for example, even if the portion displayed in white in the main image display device 5 is displayed in blue or in yellow in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, by correcting the color tone, A difference in color with the main image display device 5 can be suppressed. That is, it is possible to realize a display that does not cause a sense of discomfort between the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Further, since it is adapted to the main image display device 5 having a large display area, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity according to a large conspicuous place. Furthermore, by correcting all colors based on a specific color, it is possible to realize a display that does not give a sense of discomfort among a plurality of display devices such as the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  In addition, you may perform color tone correction | amendment about the image displayed on the main image display apparatus 5 so that it may suit sub image display apparatus 5a-5d. Further, the main image display device 5 is adjusted in color tone to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are adjusted in color tone to the main image display device 5. And the color tone between the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d may be taken. Thereby, for example, it is possible to cope with a case where correction cannot be performed beyond the range in which the color tone can be corrected, such as trying to make white more white.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub image effect executing flag to ON (step S724).

  On the other hand, when the sub image effect execution flag is ON (step S720; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the sub image effect (step S726). For example, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the sub image effect, and at the timing when the measurement time reaches the time of the sub image effect corresponding to the effect control pattern, at the end timing of the sub image effect. Judge that there is.

  If it is not the end timing of the sub-image effect (step S726; No), the operations after step S720 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the sub image effect (step S726; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the end control of the sub image effect (step S727). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output end command such as a reserved storage image in the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the hold storage images and the like in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the output end command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub-image effect executing flag to OFF (step S728).

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of image display in the sub-image effect process in the variable display effect process. As shown in FIG. 39, in the main image display device 5, when the decorative symbol variable display image 501a is displayed, the game mode is an image related to the progress of the game to be originally displayed on the main image display device 5. The image 505a is displayed on the sub-image display device 5a, the right-handed instruction image 505b (in the case of a game machine capable of both left and right strokes) is displayed on the sub-image display device 5b, and the fourth symbol image is stored on the sub-image display device 5c. Are respectively displayed on the sub image display device 5d.

  Further, in the above-described process at the time of opening of the special winning opening in step S174, a sub image effect process in which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display a part of the image that should be displayed by the main image display device 5 is performed.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub image effect process in the process at the time of opening of the big winning opening in step S174. In the sub-image effect process in the process when the big prize opening is open, the effect control CPU 120 designates the start of fanfare (start of the big hit gaming state) in the case of the 15 round big hit that is output from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not a command has been input (step S800). For example, when the special winning opening opening process is started, a hit start designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the hit start designation command is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets a hit start designation command input completion flag indicating that the hit start designation command has been input to the RAM 122 to ON. In step S800, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning start command input flag is on.

  When the hit start designation command has not been input (step S800; No), the sub image effect process is not executed, and the processes after step S800 are repeated. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command has been input (step S800; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect executed flag indicating that the fanfare effect has been executed is on. Determination is made (step S801). For example, the fanfare effect execution completion flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S801, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect executed flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  If the fanfare effect execution completion flag is not on (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output a fanfare sound as a sound effect (step S802). For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a fanfare sound effect signal to the sound control board 13 and controls the speakers 8L and 8R to output a fanfare sound.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect executed flag to ON (step S803).

  After setting the fanfare effect executed flag in step S803 or after determining that the fanfare effect executed flag is turned on in step S801 (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 then performs main control. It is determined whether or not a large winning opening opening designation command for designating the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the round game, which has been input from the board 11, has been input (step S804). For example, when one round game is started, a special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the special winning opening release designation command is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning opening release designation command input completion flag indicating that the special winning opening release designation command has already been input to the RAM 122. In step S804, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening designation command input completion flag is ON.

  If the big prize opening opening designation command has not been input (step S804; No), the sub-image effect process is not executed, and the processes after step S800 are repeated. On the other hand, when the special winning opening opening designation command has been input (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub image effect executing flag indicating that the sub image effect is being executed is ON. Is determined (step S805). For example, as in step S720 of FIG. 37, the sub image effect executing flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S720, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub-image effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  When the sub-image effect execution flag is OFF (step S805; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change pattern designated by the change pattern command from the main board 11 is PA3-2, PA3-3, PA3-5. It is determined whether or not any of the above (step S806).

  If the variation pattern is not any of PA 3-2, PA 3-3, and 3-5 (step S806; No), the sub image effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any one of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S806; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines the current round based on the input big prize opening designation command. The number is specified (step S807).

  Next, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 causes the main image display device 5 to correspond to the big hit gaming state. A background image (main jackpot background image) is displayed, and a character image (big hit character image) corresponding to the big hit gaming state is displayed superimposed on the main jackpot background image (step S808).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a main jackpot background image and a jackpot character image as images to be displayed on the main image display device 5 and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Here, the effect control CPU 120 excludes images other than the main jackpot background image and the jackpot character image from the display targets of the main image display device 5 among the images that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 originally. . In addition, the display control command includes information such as a drawing order of image data so that the big hit character image is displayed superimposed on the main big hit background image. Based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 generates image data of a composite image in which the big hit character image is superimposed on the main big hit background image, and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a composite image in which the big hit character image is superimposed on the main big hit background image according to the input image data.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to enter the big hit gaming state in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. While displaying a corresponding background image (sub jackpot background image) and superimposing it on the sub jackpot background image, the current round number is an image related to the jackpot gaming state that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 originally. Round number image showing a jackpot mode image showing the type of jackpot, special figure game jackpot image showing which of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the first special figure game and the second special figure A stored memory image or the like indicating the number of held games is displayed (step S809).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the sub jackpot background image, the round number image, the jackpot mode image, the special figure game jackpot image, the reserved memory image, and the like as images to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In response to the determination, a display control command is output to the display control unit 123. For example, the number of rounds indicated by the round number image is specified based on the number of rounds indicated by the special winning opening opening designation command. The type of jackpot indicated by the jackpot mode image is specified by a display result designation command. The special figure game big hit image is specified by the first change start designation command. The reserved stored image is specified by the first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command. The display control command includes information for instructing that the number-of-rounds image, the jackpot mode image, the special figure game jackpot image, the reserved storage image, etc. are displayed on different sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the sub jackpot background image. Information such as the drawing order of image data is included so that a round number image, a big hit mode image, a special figure game big hit image, a reserved storage image, and the like are displayed in a superimposed manner. Based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 is configured to display a composite image in which a round number image, a big hit mode image, a special figure game big hit image, a reserved storage image, and the like are superimposed on the sub big hit background image. Image data is generated and output to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub-image display devices 5a to 5d display composite images in which the round number image, the big hit mode image, the special figure game big hit image, the reserved storage image, etc. are superimposed on the sub big hit background image according to the input image data. To do.

  Here, as in step S723 in FIG. 38, the VDP 362 in the display control unit 123 displays the image data output to the main display system output unit MK to display an image on the main image display device 5, and the sub image display device. In order to display images on 5a to 5d, color tone correction of the image data output to the sub display system output unit SK is performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub image effect executing flag to ON (step S810). After the sub image effect executing flag is set to ON, the operations after step S800 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if the sub-image effect execution flag is ON (step S805; Yes), whether the effect control CPU 120 has received a special winning opening closing command specifying that the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed in the round game. It is determined whether or not (step S811). For example, when one round game is finished, a special winning opening closing command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the special winning opening closing instruction is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening closing instruction command input flag indicating that the special winning opening closing instruction is already input to the RAM 122. In step S811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening closing instruction command input completion flag is ON.

  When the big winning opening closing designation command has not been input (step S811; No), the operations after step S800 are repeated. On the other hand, when the special winning opening closing instruction has been input (step S811; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs sub-image effect end control according to the end of the round game (step S812). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output end command such as a round number image in the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the round number images and the like in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the output end command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub-image effect executing flag to OFF (step S813). Here, when the special prize opening opening designation command input completion flag and the special prize opening closing designation command input completion flag are set to ON, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the special prize opening opening designation command input completion flag is set. , And the special winning opening closing instruction command input completion flag are both set to OFF.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 designates the start of ending output from the main board 11 and determines whether or not the hit end designation command has been input (step S814). For example, when the special winning opening opening process is completed, a winning end designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the hit end designation command is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets a hit end designation command input flag indicating that the hit end designation command has been input to the RAM 122 to ON. In step S814, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit end designation command input completion flag is on.

  When the hit end designation command has not been input (step S814; No), the operations after step S800 are repeated. On the other hand, when the winning end designation command has been input (step S814; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect executed flag to off (step S815). Here, when the hit start designation command input completed flag and the hit end designation command input completed flag are set to ON, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hit start designation command input completed flag and the hit end designation. Set the command input flag to OFF.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S816), and ends the sub-image effect process.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of image display in the sub-image effect process in the special winning opening opening process. As shown in FIG. 41, when the jackpot character image 501 is displayed on the main image display device 5 so as to be superimposed on the main background image 502, the image related to the jackpot gaming state that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 originally. The big hit mode image 511a is superimposed on the sub background image 512a and displayed on the sub image display device 5a, and the round number image 511b is superimposed on the sub background image 512b and displayed on the sub image display device 5b. The game big hit image 511c is superimposed on the sub background image 512c and displayed on the sub image display device 5c, and the reserved storage image 511d is superimposed on the sub background image 512d and displayed on the sub image display device 5d. Here, the sub background images 512a to 512d have the same shape and color as the main background image 502.

  In the variable display effect processing in step S172 described above, one image is displayed continuously by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (one image is the main image display device). 5 and the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are displayed separately), one image is displayed continuously by the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d (one image is the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d). 5d) and a synchronous display effect process may be performed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the synchronous display effect process in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the synchronized display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the synchronized display effect executing flag indicating that the synchronized effect display effect is being executed is on (step S750). For example, the synchronous display effect executing flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S750, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the synchronous display effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  When the synchronous display effect executing flag is OFF (step S750; No), the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the change pattern designated by the change pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3. , PA3-5 is determined (step S751).

  If the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S751; No), the synchronous display effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Among them, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the synchronous display effect, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved (step S752). For example, as in step S702 of FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and outputs the drive control signal to each of the drive devices 50a to 50d. The drive control signal is a combination of pulse power for driving the first stepping motor and pulse power for driving the second stepping motor. Each motor drive circuit in the drive devices 50a to 50d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to the drive control signal, and moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The greater the number of pulse powers for driving the first stepping motor, the greater the amount of linear movement of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, and the greater the number of pulse powers for driving the second stepping motor, The amount of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d increases.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the driving of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor (step S754).

  For example, as in step S704 of FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are in the initial state positions (positions where the main image display devices 5 are arranged at the four corners). When the number of steps of each of the stepping motor and the second stepping motor is 0, counting of the number of pulse powers (number of steps) output from the effect control CPU 120 to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is started. Note that the moving direction of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the first stepping motor is reversed between the case where the pulse power is positive and the case where the pulse power is negative, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the second stepping motor are reversed. The direction of rotation is reversed. That is, the direction of linear movement and the direction of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 increases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is positive, and decreases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is negative.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the table shown in FIG. 36 stored in the RAM 122, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d uniquely determined by the number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. Are specified (coordinates in a coordinate system common to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d). In the table shown in FIG. 36, the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are associated every 10 steps. For this reason, if the current number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor are not an integral multiple of 10 at the timing of step S754, the CPU 120 for effect control is the step of the current first stepping motor. The coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are specified according to the number of steps obtained by rounding off the number and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. The configuration of the table is not limited to this, and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each step, or the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each predetermined step. May be associated with each other.

  Returning to FIG. 42, the description will be continued. Next, the effect control CPU 120 divides one image into the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S754. (Step S755). For example, since the main image display device 5 does not move, the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 are fixed and stored in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 displays the display of the main image display device 5 based on the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 stored in the RAM 122 and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S754. Among the regions, the display region (superimposed region) on which each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is superimposed is specified. Further, the effect control CPU 120 assigns one image to the main image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 includes an image included in a superimposition region generated by the sub image display device 5a, and an image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display device 5a. Is assigned to the sub-image display device 5a. Similarly, the effect control CPU 120 includes an image included in a superimposition region generated by the sub image display device 5b and an image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display device 5b. Are assigned to the sub-image display device 5b, and are included in the superimposition area generated by the sub-image display device 5c, and the image that protrudes from the main image display device 5 and is sub-image display device 5c. The included image is assigned to the sub-image display device 5c, and the image included in the overlapping region generated by the sub-image display device 5d and the image that protrudes from the main image display device 5 among the one image and is displayed as a sub-image. The image included in the device 5d is assigned to the sub image display device 5d.

  Here, allocating one image to the main image display device 5 means, for example, that the display position of the image when the one image is displayed on the main image display device 5 in the coordinate system of the main image display device 5. It means to specify by coordinates. In addition, assigning the image included in the superimposition area and the image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is one image. Among these, the image of the superimposition area and the image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (hereinafter, the image of the superimposition area and the image protruding from the main image display device 5 and sub The images included in the image display devices 5a to 5d are collectively referred to as “sub-image display device target image”) by the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image, and the display position of the sub-image display device target image Is designated by coordinates in the respective coordinate systems of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the assigned image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S756).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs to the display control unit 123 display control commands for images to be displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control command includes information for specifying one image assigned to the main image display device 5, coordinates in the coordinate system of the main image display device 5 indicating the display position of the one image, and the overlapping region. Information on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image representing the image and the coordinates in the respective coordinate systems of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d indicating the display position of the image of the overlapping region is included. The display control unit 123 generates image data corresponding to one image based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and the coordinates of the main image display device 5 indicating the display position of the one image. The coordinates in the system are designated and output to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays one image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates.

  Further, the display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a. Image data corresponding to the target image of the image display device is generated, and the coordinate in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5a indicating the display position of the target image of the sub image display device to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a. It designates and outputs to the sub image display apparatus 5a. The sub image display device 5a displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position specified by the coordinates. The display control for the sub image display devices 5b to 5d is the same. That is, the display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b. Image data corresponding to the target image of the image display device is generated, and the image data is displayed in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5b indicating the display position of the target image of the sub image display device to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b. It designates and outputs to the sub image display apparatus 5b. The sub image display device 5b displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates. The display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c. Image data corresponding to the device target image is generated, and the image data is designated in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5c indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c. To the sub-image display device 5c. The sub image display device 5c displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates. The display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d. Image data corresponding to the device target image is generated, and the image data is designated in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5d indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d. To the sub image display device 5d. The sub-image display device 5d displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position specified by the coordinates.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the synchronous display effect executing flag to ON (step S757).

  On the other hand, when the synchronous display effect execution flag is on (step S750; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has ended (step S763). ). For example, as in step S703 of FIG. 35, the time when the first stepping motor is driven according to one pulse power which is a drive control signal and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move linearly by a predetermined distance, and the drive control signal The time during which the second stepping motor is driven according to one pulse power and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate by a predetermined rotation amount is fixed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 multiplies the predetermined number of pulse power outputs corresponding to the first stepping motor by the time during which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move linearly according to one pulse power. When the time has elapsed and the number of outputs of the pulse power corresponding to the predetermined second stepping motor is multiplied by the time for which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate according to one pulse power, It is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has been completed. Otherwise, it is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has not been completed.

  When the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is not completed (step S760; No), the operations after step S752 are repeated. On the other hand, when the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is completed (step S760; Yes), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the synchronous display effect (step S761). For example, as in step S761 of FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the synchronous display effect, and the timing when the measured time reaches the time of the synchronous display effect corresponding to the effect control pattern. It is determined that it is the end timing of the synchronous display effect.

  When it is not the end timing of the synchronous display effect (step S761; No), the operation after step S750 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the synchronized display effect (step S761; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the end control of the synchronized display effect (step S762). For example, as in step S712 in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output end command of the image of the synchronous display effect to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of one image in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in response to the output end command. The effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for returning the position of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial position, and outputs the drive control signal to each of the drive devices 50a to 50d. Each motor drive circuit in the drive devices 50a to 50d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor in accordance with the drive control signal, and moves the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to their initial positions.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the synchronous display effect executing flag to OFF (step S763).

  43 to 45 are diagrams illustrating an example of image display in the synchronous display effect process in the variable display effect process. In the synchronized effect display processing, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move and rotate, and are superimposed on the entire main image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 45 from the state shown in FIG. 43 through the state shown in FIG. It becomes a state. In the mode shown in FIG. 45, as shown in FIG. 12 described above, the south pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device 5a to 5d is opposite to the north pole of the magnet of another sub-image display device 5a to 5d that comes into contact. Then, the N pole of the magnet of one sub image display device 5a to 5d is opposed to the S pole of the magnet of another sub image display device 5a to 5d that is in contact, and is in contact with one sub image display device 5a to 5d. The contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the sub-image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub-image display device 5a among the one image 551 is displayed on the sub-image display device 5a, and the sub-image to be displayed on the sub-image display device 5b. The image display device target image 551b is displayed on the sub image display device 5b, and the sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c is displayed on the sub image display device 5c and displayed on the sub image display device 5d. The power sub-image display device target image 551d is displayed on the sub-image display device 5d.

  Thereafter, as the sub image display devices 5a to 5d move and rotate, as shown in FIG. 44, the sub image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5b should be displayed. The sub image display device target image 551b, the sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c, and the sub image display device target image 551d to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d change.

  Furthermore, when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved and rotated, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are superimposed on the entire main image display device 5 when the state shown in FIG. In this case, the entire one image 551 is a sub image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a, a sub image display device target image 551b to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b, and a sub image display device 5c. The sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d and the sub image display device target image 551d to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d are displayed in association with each other.

  Here, with respect to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d at the time of power recovery when a power interruption occurs during a special game, a big hit, or a demonstration display, FIG. 46 to FIG. 48 are used. Each will be explained.

  For example, a case where a power interruption occurs during the execution of the first special figure game will be described. Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern PA1-1 (non-reach variation display) shown in FIG. 23 is selected in the first special figure game. As shown in FIG. 46 (A), on the screen of the main image display device 5, the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the first reserved display area 5Ha is displayed. Three hold memory images (indicating that the hold memory number of the first special figure game is “3”) and one hold memory image (the hold memory number of the second special figure game is in the second hold display area 5Hb) "1") is displayed. In the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, a common image (based on the background designation command) that is not related to the decorative display variation display in the main image display device 5 is displayed. This common image is an image that is common when the decorative image variation display is executed and when it is not executed on the main image display device 5. Here, for example, a star-shaped decoration image 521 is used as a sub image. The image is superimposed on the background image 522. The common image may be an image common to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  When power supply is resumed after a power failure (power interruption) occurs during the execution of the first special figure game, the “first special figure game being executed” of FIG. 14 is directed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 46 (B), a power restoration screen indicating that the power has been restored is displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. (The power recovery screen is displayed based on the power recovery specification command). The main image display device 5 displays a power restoration screen composed of a composite image in which white characters such as “being restored” are superimposed on a black background image, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display “ There is no display of characters such as “is”, and the power recovery screen with only a black background image is displayed.

  Thus, since the power supply restoration screens of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are unified with the black background color, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d It is easy to see that both are being restored. Note that both the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be unified with a background color other than black, or may be unified with a similar pattern, or may be unified with a combination thereof.

  As shown in “Running the first special figure game” in FIG. 14, the display result designation command, the background designation command, the restoration status designation command, and the reserved storage number designation command are sequentially provided after the power restoration designation command. It is transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12.

  If the state after power recovery is in execution of the special figure game (here, the first special figure game is being executed), then the special figure game is not executed at the time of recovery (it was not executed at the time of power interruption) When the corresponding symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, the screen return condition “currently executing the first special figure game” shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied (the first screen return condition flag is turned on). Note that the display of the power recovery screen shown in FIG. 46B continues on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d until the screen return condition is satisfied (until the first special figure game ends). Is done.

  The special figure game being executed (here, the first special figure game) is finished (at the time of transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command), that is, the screen return condition of “running the first special figure game” shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied. When this is done (the first screen return condition flag is turned on), the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d simultaneously return to the normal effect screen (FIG. 46C).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the “effect” on which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at “394” in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed on the normal effect screen of the main image display device 5. Image (based on display result designation command), background image (based on background designation command), three reserved storage images in the first reserved display area 5Ha, and 1 in the second reserved display area 5Hb One hold memory image (based on the hold memory number designation command) is displayed. On the normal effect screens of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, a common image (based on the background designation command) in which the star-shaped decoration image 521 is superimposed on the sub background image 522 is displayed.

  Note that, even when the state after power restoration is in the state where the second special figure game is being executed, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display device are the same as in the case where the first special figure game is being executed. A power recovery screen and a normal effect screen are displayed at 5a to 5d.

  Next, a case where power interruption occurs during a big hit will be described. Here, as shown in FIG. 47A, the big special hit of the second special figure is in progress, and the main image display device 5 displays an image in which the big hit character image 501 is superimposed on the main background image 502, In the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the big hit mode image 511a is superimposed on the sub background image 512a, the round number image 511b is superimposed on the sub background image 512b, and the special figure game big hit image 511c. Is displayed on the sub background image 512c, and an on-hold image 511d is superimposed on the sub background image 512d.

  When power supply is resumed after a power failure (power interruption) occurs during the big hit of the second special figure, the main board 11 is directed to the effect control board 12 to “during the big hit of the second special figure” in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the power restoration screen is displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d as shown in FIG. The power recovery screen is displayed based on the recovery specification command).

  As shown in “Big hit of the second special figure” in FIG. 14, the display result designation command, the background designation command, the restoration status designation command, and the reserved storage number designation command are sequentially arranged after the power restoration designation command. It is transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12.

  By sending a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening closing designation command, the screen return condition of “Big hit of the second special figure” shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied (the second screen return condition flag is turned on). State). Note that the display of the power restoration screen shown in FIG. 47B is continued on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d until the screen return condition is satisfied.

  When the screen return condition of “during the big hit of the second special figure” shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied (the second screen return condition flag is turned on), the big hit gaming state (the big winning opening is opened and closed) according to the received command The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d simultaneously return to the normal effect screen according to the effect control pattern in which the effect of (state) is resumed from the middle (when the big prize opening is opened or closed) (FIG. 47). (C)). Here, it is assumed that the round specified by the special prize opening opening designation command or the special prize opening closing designation command (here, the special prize opening closing designation command “A305 (H)” is received, and the sub-image display device 5b receives “5 rounds”. ”Is displayed).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47C, on the normal effect screen of the main image display device 5, an image (based on the restoration state designation command) in which the big hit character image 501 is superimposed on the main background image 502 is displayed. Is done. The normal effect screens of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d include an image in which the big hit mode image 511a is superimposed on the sub background image 512a, an image in which the round number image 511b is superimposed on the sub background image 512b, An image in which the figure game big hit image 511c is superimposed on the sub background image 512c and an image in which the reserved storage image 511d is superimposed on the sub background image 512d are displayed (displayed in accordance with the resumption effect control pattern described above). ).

  Even when the state after the power restoration is the big hit of the first special figure, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5a˜ are similar to the case of the big hit of the second special figure. A power restoration screen and a normal production screen are displayed at 5d.

  Next, a case where a power interruption occurs during the demonstration display will be described. Here, as shown in FIG. 48A, the main image display device 5 displays a composite image in which a character such as “Demo!” Is superimposed on a predetermined background image, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5a. In 5d, it is assumed that a demonstration display in which common images are displayed is being displayed.

  When power supply resumes after a power failure (power interruption) occurs during the demonstration display, a power restoration designation command shown in “Others” in FIG. 14 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 48 (B), the power restoration screen is displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (the power restoration screen is displayed based on the power restoration designation command).

  As shown in “Others” in FIG. 14, after the power supply restoration designation command, the display result designation command, the background designation command, the restoration state designation command, and the reserved storage number designation command are sequentially controlled from the main board 11. It is transmitted toward the substrate 12.

  The demonstration display designation command is transmitted (for example, the demonstration display is set in step S248 in the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, and the command control process in step S57 in the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 15 is performed. 29), the “other” screen return condition shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied (the third screen return condition flag is turned on). Note that the display of the power restoration screen shown in FIG. 48B is continued on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d until the screen return condition is satisfied.

  When the “other” screen return condition shown in FIG. 29 is satisfied (the third screen return condition flag is turned on), the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d simultaneously display a normal effect screen. It returns (FIG. 48C).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), on the normal effect screen of the main image display device 5, a composite image in which characters such as “Demo!” Are superimposed on a predetermined background image (in the demonstration display designation command). Is displayed. On the normal effect screens of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, a common image (based on the demonstration display designation command) in which the star-shaped decoration image 521 is superimposed on the sub background image 522 is displayed.

  Next, the timing for returning from the power recovery screen to the normal performance screen will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, when power is restored during the execution of the first special figure game and the power is restored, the effect control board 12 includes a power restoration command (including a symbol confirmation designation command) when the power is restored. Not) and start displaying the power recovery screen. After that, when the first special figure game ends (when the symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the main image display device 5 returns from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen (in the big hit game state) Production, production during variable display, demonstration screen display, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 49 (B), when there is a power interruption during the execution of the second special figure game and the power is restored, the effect control board 12 includes the power restoration command (including the symbol confirmation designation command) when the power is restored. Not) and start displaying the power recovery screen. Thereafter, when the second special figure game is over (when a symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the main image display device 5 returns from the power recovery screen to the normal effect screen (in the big hit game state) Production, production during variable display, demonstration screen display, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 49C, when there is a power interruption during the jackpot gaming state (period before the ending) and the power is restored, the production control board 12 receives the power restoration command when the power is restored, Start displaying the recovery screen. After that, the next process in the jackpot gaming state (opening the big prize opening, closing the big prize opening, or starting the ending) is executed and the command (special prize opening opening designation command, big prize opening closing designation command, hit end designation) When any one of the commands) is transmitted, the display returns to the normal effect screen from the power recovery screen (the display of the effect screen corresponding to the process is started).

  As shown in FIG. 49 (D), when power is restored in the big hit gaming state (during ending), the production control board 12 receives a power restoration command when the power is restored, and the power restoration screen is displayed. Start displaying. After that, when a demonstration display designation command or a change start command is transmitted, the power restoration screen is restored to the normal presentation screen (the demonstration display or the presentation corresponding to the execution of the special game is performed). .)

  As shown in FIG. 49E, when the power is restored during the demonstration and the power is restored, the presentation control board 12 receives the power restoration command when the power is restored, and starts displaying the power restoration screen. When a demonstration display designation command (sent as a power recovery command or transmitted after that) or a change start command is transmitted, the power recovery screen returns to the normal production screen (demo display) Or an effect corresponding to the execution of the special game is performed.)

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the display control means at the time of restoration of the effect control board 12 (for example, the part for performing the processing such as steps S683 and 684 and setting the display start setting of the power restoration screen when the power restoration designation command is received) ) Executes a display at the time of restoration (for example, display of a power restoration screen) on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (resumed) The normal display control means (for example, steps S689 to 692) of the effect control board 12 is performed, and when it is determined that the screen return condition is satisfied, the display of the power recovery screen is set to end. Steps such as S691A are performed to set the return of the normal effect screen display, and the step S75 is executed to display the effect screen. The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are the same based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are displaying at the time of restoration. Control is performed to return from the display at the time of recovery to the display at the normal time (for example, display of a normal effect screen) at the timing. Therefore, even when a plurality of display means (main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5a to 5d) are provided, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused when power is restored.

  It should be noted that the above-mentioned “same timing” indicates that the output of the [1] signal is the same timing (for example, the effect control board 12 has received a predetermined command from the main board 11 (for example, symbol confirmation designation command, big prize opening The first display connected in series or in parallel with the reception of an opening designation command, a special prize closing closure command, a winning end command, a variable start command, a demonstration display designation command, etc. By controlling the display of the means (main image display device 5) and the second display means (sub-image display devices 5a to 5d), the signal output to the first display means and the second display means is the same (same or substantially the same). ) The timing is the same, and the display control unit 123 in the production control board 12 has the same signal output to the first display means and the second display means connected in series or in parallel. The timing is the same or substantially the same)) [2] As a phenomenon, the first display means and the second display means return to normal display (for example, display of a normal effect screen, etc.) It is the same timing (completely simultaneous return display in which the first display means and the second display means return in time coincidence, or there is a discrepancy in time between the return display deviations from the player although they do not match in time. Including a substantially simultaneous return display that is indistinguishable or difficult to perform). For example, the “same timing” may be a predetermined period (for example, a substantially simultaneous period) in which the return display deviation between the first display unit and the second display unit cannot be identified or is difficult.

  In addition to returning to the normal display (normal effect screen) immediately after the return condition is satisfied, the display may be returned to the normal display after a predetermined time has elapsed after the return condition is satisfied.

  The normal display is a display other than the display at the time of recovery and the display after the return. For example, the display at the normal time may be a display that is the same, similar or similar to the display at the time of power interruption, or a display that is the result or the result. ) May be the same, similar, or different aspects (at least one or more of various elements such as font, arrangement, color, etc. are the same, similar or different), or may be a display indicating that it has returned.

  Further, since the driving devices 50a to 50d displace the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the displacement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Further, even when the main image display device 5 and the displaced sub image display devices 5a to 5d are provided, the player can be prevented from being confused when the power interruption is restored.

  Moreover, since the main image display device 5 has a larger display screen than the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the main image display device 5 is more easily watched by the player than the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Even in such a configuration, the main image display device 5 having a large display screen and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d having a small display screen are normally restored from the display at the same timing (for example, the display of the power recovery screen). Since it is possible to return to the time display (for example, the display of the normal effect screen), only the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d having the small display screen return to the normal display first, and the main image of the large display screen. It is possible to suppress the display device 5 from being displayed at the time of restoration, to suppress misunderstanding that the main image display device 5 that is easily watched by the player is a failure, and to confuse the player. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the production control board 12 receives a progress status command from the main board 11 (for example, a symbol confirmation designation command, a big prize opening opening designation command, a big prize opening closing designation command, a winning end designation command, a variation start command, a demonstration display, The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are returned to the normal display (for example, display of a normal effect screen) based on the designation command. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be returned to the display of the common image at the same timing as the return to the display. That is, it is possible to prevent the main image display device 5 from being displayed at the time of restoration and only the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to return to the display of the common image. Therefore, even if it is a case where sub image display devices 5a-5d are the composition which displays a common picture, it can control that a player is confused at the time of electric power restoration.

  Further, at the time of power restoration, the main image display device 5 performs a specific display (for example, character display such as “Recovering”) indicating that the recovery is in progress, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display this specific display. Is not included. That is, since the sub image display devices 5a to 5d do not perform specific display (for example, character display such as “recovering”), it is possible to suppress the display processing burden of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d when power is restored. .

  The “display not including the specific display” may be the above-described “display without the specific display (that is, display not including the specific display), or may be a case where nothing is displayed. , “Display without specific display” means [1] display without specific display indicating that recovery is in progress (in the above-described embodiment, the whole is displayed as black), [2] display nothing (For example, nothing may be displayed without performing control itself (for example, transmitting no power activation signal, video signal, etc.)).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the signal lines in the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d have noise suppression. Varistor 460, capacitor 462, bidirectional Zener diodes 464 and 466, ferrite beads 468 and 470, capacitor 472 and bidirectional Zener diode 474 are provided. Thereby, noise countermeasures can be strengthened.

  Further, noise countermeasures in the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d that can be displaced can be strengthened.

  Further, a signal separation board 220 that is fixed to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and outputs information to the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d is provided, and the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d are based on information from the signal separation board 220, The display of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is controlled. For this reason, it is possible to appropriately display the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  In addition, noise suppression bidirectional Zener diodes 252 and 254, ferrite beads 256 and 258, varistor 260, capacitor 262, and bidirectional Zener diodes 264, 266, and 268 are connected to signal lines in the input side substrate 220a of the signal separation substrate 220. 270, and a noise suppression capacitor 352 and ferrite beads 354a, 354b, 354c, 354d, 356a, 356b, 356c, and 356d are provided on the signal line in the output-side board 220b. It can be further strengthened.

  Further, although the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, the signal separation substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are connected by the harness 600. Further, the harness 600 has a structure in which the signal lines 610, 612, and 614 have a stranded structure and can suppress noise. As a result, the durability against rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be improved as compared with the case where a flexible cable is used for the connection between the signal separation substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d. Can be further strengthened. Specifically, the flexible cable can only cope with the linear motion of the movable object to be connected, and disconnection occurs when connected to a movable object with rotation or displacement such as the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Cheap. If the sub image display devices 5a to 5d only rotate, it is possible to make the flexible cable less susceptible to disconnection by providing a slip ring mechanism, but the sub image display device as in this embodiment. It is difficult to apply when 5a to 5d are accompanied by displacement. Furthermore, it is conceivable to displace the slip ring mechanism together with the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, but in this case, the displacement is limited to a linear displacement by the flexible cable. On the other hand, when the harness 600 is used, disconnection is unlikely to occur even when rotation or displacement is involved as in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  Further, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are synchronized with the main image display device 5 and the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, or display the main image as shown in FIG. A display different from that of the device 5 and the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d is possible. The production effect can be improved by such synchronized display or different display.

  In addition, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are arranged so as to be separated from or in contact with each other as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, but each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is as shown in FIG. Further, contactable areas 651a to 651d that can be contacted when other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d approach each other are provided, and a magnet 650a1 and a magnet 650a2 are disposed in the contactable area 651a, and a magnet is provided in the contactable area 651b. 650b1 and magnet 650b2 are arranged, magnet 650c1 and magnet 650c2 are arranged in contactable region 651c, and magnet 650d1 and magnet 650d2 are arranged in contactable region 651d. Furthermore, the internal and external polarities of the set of magnets 650a1 and 650a2 in the accessible region 651a are opposite to each other, and the internal and external polarities of the set of magnets 650b1 and 650b2 in the accessible region 651b are opposite, and The pair of magnets 650c1 and 650c2 in the contactable area 651c have opposite polarities inside and outside, and the pair of magnets 650d1 and magnet 650d2 in the contactable area 651d have opposite polarities inside and outside. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of combinations in which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can come into contact with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and to share the structure of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Manufacturing costs can be reduced.

  Further, the display control unit 123 that performs display control of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d corrects the color tone of all or part of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and matches the color tone of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Therefore, it is possible to realize a display without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, a main image display device 5 fixed to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are movable to a position where at least a part thereof overlaps with the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays the selection instruction message image 500 shown in FIG. 37 in the gap area when it is at a position at least partially overlapping with the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. That is, since the selection instruction message image is displayed on the main image display device 5 when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are arranged in a superimposed manner, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (A), the power supply restoration screen of the main image display device 5 may be a display including the hold display symbols of the first special game and the second special game in the start winning memory display area 5H. Good. For example, the effect control board 12 can grasp the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game and the second special figure game based on the reserved memory number designation command (see FIG. 14) received when the power is restored. In step S684 of the command analysis process, the setting for including the display of the hold display symbols of the first special figure game and the second special figure game on the power restoration screen is performed, so that the power restoration screen of the main image display device 5 is displayed. The hold display symbols of the first special figure game and the second special figure game can be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50B, the power restoration screen of the main image display device 5 may be a display including the fourth symbol. For example, the effect control board 12 can grasp which of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is changing based on the restoration state designation command (see FIG. 14) received when the power is restored. Then, it is possible to stop the variation of the fourth symbol based on the subsequent symbol confirmation designation command, and in step S684 of the command analysis process of FIG. 28, a setting is made to include the display of the fourth symbol on the power recovery screen. Thus, the fourth symbol can be displayed on the power restoration screen of the main image display device 5.

  As a modification, the command analysis process shown in FIG. 51 is used in place of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 28, and the power recovery command in FIG. Command, background designation command, and recovery state designation command pending storage number designation command shown in FIG. Specifically, since the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 51 does not include step S686 and step S687 of FIG. 28, it is not necessary to set a screen return condition according to the recovery state designation command as shown in FIG. 51, in step S689, a predetermined command (variation start command, demo display designation command, big hit command (large prize opening opening designation command, big prize opening closing designation command, fanfare execution designation command It is different from FIG. 28 in the above embodiment in that it is determined that the screen return condition is satisfied when any one command) is received.

  Returning from the power supply restoration screen in such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. A power interruption occurs during the first special game shown in FIG. 52A or the second special game shown in FIG. 52B, and power is supplied to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. When the restoration screen is displayed, it receives the demonstration display designation command or the change start command and determines that the screen restoration condition is satisfied (step S689 in FIG. 51), and displays the normal time (here, the demo display). Or the next fluctuation display of the special figure game that was being executed at the time of power interruption.

  During the big hit (other than the ending) of the first special figure (second special figure) shown in FIG. 52 (C), a power interruption occurs, and a power restoration screen is displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. When it is displayed, it is determined that the screen return condition is satisfied by receiving a special winning opening opening designation command, a special winning opening closing designation command, or the like (step S689 in FIG. 51), and a normal display (in this case) It is possible to return to the display during the big hit. However, since the power restoration command is only the power restoration designation command, and the display result designation command, background designation command, recovery state designation command, and pending memory number designation command are not transmitted, the big hit mode image, special figure game big hit image, hold The stored image cannot be displayed. Here, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d display the common image as the normal display, and the main image display device 5 performs the normal display (display including the round number image).

  Some commands that are not sent as power recovery commands (for example, display result specification command, background specification command, recovery status specification command, pending storage number specification command) are transmitted at recovery (that is, power May be sent as a recovery command). For example, when a pending storage number designation command is transmitted at the time of recovery, the display of the retention count can be made recoverable.

  In addition, the display that can be recovered among the display of the big hits may be recovered, or may be recovered but may not be recovered (for example, the number of rounds is a command for opening a prize winning opening command, a prize winning Since it can be specified by a command such as a mouth closing designation command, it may be restored, or an image such as a big hit type displayed on a part of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d cannot be restored and is restored by the number of rounds. Since the display may become unnatural, it is not necessary to restore the number of rounds).

  During the big hit (ending) of the first special figure (second special figure) shown in FIG. 52 (D) or during the demonstration display shown in FIG. 52 (E), the power interruption occurs and the main image display device 5 and the sub image display are displayed. When the power-recovery screen is displayed on the devices 5a to 5d, it is determined that the screen return condition is satisfied by receiving the demonstration display designation command or the change start command (step S689 in FIG. 51). Display (here, demo display or fluctuation display).

  Even in the case of this modification, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be returned to normal display (for example, display of a normal effect screen) at the same timing, It is possible to prevent the player from being confused at the time of power restoration.

  In the above embodiment, only the power restoration screen of the main image display device 5 is displayed with a specific display indicating that restoration is in progress (for example, a character display such as “Restoring”) (FIG. 46 (B ), FIG. 47 (B), FIG. 48 (B), etc.), at least one of the power restoration screens of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d together with the main image display device 5 or instead of the main image display device 5. One specific display (for example, a character display such as “in recovery”) may be performed. In addition, a plurality of second display means (for example, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d) can perform integrated specific display (for example, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d have “return”, “old”, “middle”, “ ! ”May be displayed on each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and“ recovering! ”May be displayed as a whole. Moreover, you may perform integral specific display by a 1st display means (main image display apparatus 5) and several 2nd display means (for example, sub image display apparatuses 5a-5d).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the sub image display apparatuses 5a-5d (2nd display means) are four pieces, it is not limited to four pieces. For example, the number of the second display means may be singular or plural other than four, and may not move (displace). In the case of a plurality of second display means, at least one may not move (displace).

  Moreover, although the drive devices 50a-50d are provided with the 1st stepping motor and the 2nd stepping motor, it is good also as a single stepping motor and you may use another actuator.

  The first display means (for example, the main image display device 5) and the second display means (for example, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d) may be display screens having the same size. Further, the display screen of the second display means may be larger than that of the first display means.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the symbol confirmation designation | designated command is made into the single command (8F00 (H)), it is not limited to this. For example, the command 8F01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of variable display (fluctuation) of the first special figure in the first special figure game, and the command 8F02 (H ) Is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of variable display (fluctuation) of the second special figure in the second special figure game. In step S304 shown in FIG. If the symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the first symbol confirmation designation command may be transmitted and set, and if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the second symbol confirmation designation command may be transmitted and set. .

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the special image game big hit image and the reserved memory image are respectively displayed on the sub image display devices 5c and 5d. In addition, the number of appearing balls image, the continuous number of times image, etc. may be displayed. The number-of-balls image is an image indicating the number of prize balls that have been paid out after the big hit gaming state. The continuous-chang number-of-times image is an image indicating the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state (the number of continuous-chain times). For example, the number of balls displayed in the number-of-balls image is specified by a command input from the main board 11 based on the number of passes of the game ball detected by the count switch 23. , And the number of hit start designation commands are specified. In the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the round number image, the big hit mode image, the number of appearance balls, the continuous number of times image, and the like are displayed on different sub image display devices 5a to 5d. And information such as the drawing order of the image data so that the round image, the big hit mode image, the number of balls appearance image, the continuous number of times image, etc. are displayed superimposed on the sub jackpot background image. Is included. Based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 is configured to display a composite image in which a round number image, a big hit mode image, an output number image, a continuous number of times image, and the like are superimposed on the sub jackpot background image. Image data is generated and output to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display a composite image in which a round number image, a big hit mode image, an output number image, a continuous number of times image, etc. are superimposed on the sub jackpot background image according to the input image data. To do.

  In addition, among the commands shown in FIG. 3, the game state can be changed only by the background designation command (95XX (H)) without providing the normal state designation command (B000 (H)) and the short time state designation command (B001 (H)). You may make it designate. In addition, both the short time count designation command (B1XX (H)) and the recovery state designation command (D3XX (H)) may not be provided, or only one of them may not be provided.

  In addition to the noise suppression measures in the above embodiment, the following measures can be considered. For example, a part of the signal line connecting the effect control board 12 and the signal separation board 220 may pass through a cylindrical ferrite bead for noise suppression. Further, it may be passed through a cylindrical ferrite bead for noise suppression that connects the signal separation substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d.

  In the above embodiment, as the synchronous display effect processing, one image is displayed continuously by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, or one image is the main sub image display device. Although the case where the continuous display is performed by 5a to 5d has been described, the case where the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display the same image, or the case where the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are the same. The present invention can be similarly applied to the synchronous display effect processing when displaying the image.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d have been described as having the same shape and the same size, but the present invention is similarly applied to different shapes and sizes. be able to.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process were performed in the effect process during variable display, the execution timing of a message effect process arrow synchronous display effect process is not limited to this, FIG. It may be executed in any of the processes of Step S170 to Step S175. Further, in the effect processing other than the message effect processing, the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d may be moved to display images in the gap area of the main display device 5. Further, in any of the processes of steps S170 to S175 in FIG. 32, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved to display an image in the gap area of the main display device 5 in the effect process other than the message effect process. You may do it. For example, the message effect process may be executed in an effect when the decorative symbol other than the reach effect is changing, a demonstration other than the change effect, a big hit, a small hit effect, or the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-image effect process in which the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d display the image that should be originally displayed on the main image display device 5 in the variable display effect process and the special prize opening opening process. However, the execution timing of the sub image effect process is not limited to this, and may be executed in any of the processes of Step S170 to Step S175 of FIG. Further, in an effect process other than the sub image effect process, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may display an image that should be originally displayed on the main image display device 5.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG.35 and FIG.42, when a fluctuation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, a message effect process and a synchronous display effect process are always performed. However, the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process may be executed in other variation patterns. Further, for example, even if the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5 using random numbers for setting whether or not to execute the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process, etc. The message effect process and the synchronous display effect process may not be executed with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, in the variable display effect process, when the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, the sub image display device 5a is always used. Although the sub-image effect process for displaying the image that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 is originally executed at ˜5d, the sub-image effect process may also be executed for other variation patterns. Good. Further, for example, by using a random number for setting whether or not to execute the sub-image effect process, even if the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, with a predetermined probability The sub image effect process may not be executed. Similarly, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, in the process for opening the special prize opening, when the variation pattern is PA3-2, PA3-3, PA3-5, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d Originally, the sub image effect process for displaying the image to be displayed on the main image display device 5 is executed, but all the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PA3 corresponding to the process at the time of the big prize opening opening. -3, PA 3-5, the sub image effect process may be executed. Further, for example, by using a random number for setting whether or not to execute the sub-image effect process, even if the variation pattern is PA3-1, PA3-2, PA3-3, PA3-5, with a predetermined probability The sub image effect process may not be executed. Furthermore, step S806 in FIG. 39 is not provided, so that the process of determining whether or not the sub image effect process can be executed based on the variation pattern is not performed, and the sub image effect process is always executed in the case of a normal big hit. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although all the sub image display apparatuses 5a-5d were moved and the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process were performed, any one or more of the sub image display apparatuses 5a-5d are moved. The message effect process and the synchronous display effect process may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG.37 (c), from the clearance gap area | region between the sub image display apparatus 5a and the sub image display apparatus 5c among the clearance gap areas of the main image display apparatus 5, it is a sub image. The selection instruction message image is displayed over the gap area between the display device 5b and the sub-image display apparatus 5d. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection instruction message image is displayed in one or more appropriately selected gap areas. May be displayed. For example, in FIG. 37 (c), the gap region between the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5b extends to the gap region between the sub image display device 5c and the sub image display device 5d. A selection instruction message image may be displayed.

  Further, the image displayed in the gap area of the main image display device 5 is not limited to the selection instruction message image described above, and may be an image of the remaining time that can be selected by the player, an image of the option itself, or the like.

  In addition, the images that should be displayed on the main image display device 5 that are originally displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are the big hit mode image, the round number image, the number-of-balls image, the continuous number-of-changes image, It is not limited to a game mode image, a right-handed instruction image, a fourth symbol image, a special figure game jackpot image, or a reserved storage image. For example, when a work having a story is used as a motif and the story progresses according to the number of consecutive channels, an image of a story corresponding to the number of consecutive channels, which is an image corresponding to the story, may be used. Also, an image that shows the number of all the balls in the chain, an image that shows how many times the decorative symbol has changed since the previous big hit, and the current big hit is whether or not the current big hit is a promising big hit. It may be an image indicating whether or not.

  In the above embodiment, the main image display device and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are liquid crystal display devices with a built-in liquid crystal panel. For example, a display composed of a 7-segment display device and a dot matrix LED is used. The present invention can also be applied to devices, display devices composed of organic EL (Electro Luminescence) and inorganic EL, transmissive display devices incorporating transmissive liquid crystals, and the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a time measuring means such as a real time clock is provided, and a special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed based on the time measurement result of the time measuring means (eg, the time indicated by the real time clock becomes a specific time). May be. When a plurality of such gaming machines are installed in a gaming store, for example, when a specific time comes, special effects (simultaneous effects) are started simultaneously on the plurality of gaming machines. A powerful performance can be performed.

  The execution method of such special effects (simultaneous effects) is not limited to the one that is executed on the condition that the time indicated by the real-time clock has become a specific time as described above. Any method may be used as long as it is a method that can execute (production) all at once. For example, a special effect (simultaneous effect) may be executed based on an elapsed time since power-on (eg, every hour since power-on). In a game store, it is possible to power on a plurality of gaming machines all at once. Thus, by powering on a plurality of gaming machines all at once, based on the elapsed time from power-on. When the special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed, the special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed all at once with the plurality of gaming machines. As a method of measuring the elapsed time from power-on, when a real-time clock is provided, for example, the time indicated by the real-time clock at the time of power-on is stored, and the current time indicated by the real-time clock is stored. What is necessary is just to obtain | require elapsed time from the difference with the time at the time of power activation. When the real-time clock is not provided or not used, for example, time measurement by a timer is started simultaneously with power-on, and the elapsed time may be obtained based on the time measurement result of the timer. When a special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed based on the time indicated by the real-time clock, a slight timing error may occur between the real-time clocks of each gaming machine as the gaming machine is used for a long period of time. There is a risk that there will be a difference in the execution timing in each gaming machine, but it occurs between real-time clocks provided in each gaming machine by executing a special effect (simultaneous effect) based on the elapsed time since the power was turned on A slight timing error can be prevented from affecting the execution timing.

  In this way, when a special effect (simultaneous effect) is simultaneously executed on a plurality of gaming machines at a gaming store, if only some of the gaming machines are temporarily interrupted due to occurrence of a malfunction or maintenance, each gaming machine In this case, there is a possibility that the timing at which the special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed is shifted and the powerful effect cannot be executed.

  Therefore, even when only a part of the gaming machines are temporarily interrupted, the execution timing of the special performance (simultaneous performance) may be configured not to be shifted. Specific examples 1 and 2 are illustrated below as specific methods.

  (Specific example 1) A real-time clock that keeps timing even when no power is supplied to the gaming machine is provided (a battery that can supply power to the real-time clock even when power is interrupted), and the time indicated by the real-time clock is a specific time When this happens, a special effect (simultaneous effect) may be executed. In this way, even if a temporary power interruption occurs in some of the gaming machines, the real time clock keeps counting, so it counts with the real time clock included in the gaming machine in which no power interruption has occurred. Since the time does not shift, it is possible to prevent the execution timing of the special effect (simultaneous effect) from being shifted in some gaming machines.

  (Specific example 2) As described above, when a special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed based on the elapsed time since the power was turned on (eg, every hour since the power was turned on), the power is turned on only when the specific power is turned on. The time of the hour may be stored, or the timer may be reset to start timing. When a specific power is turned on, for example, when turning on a plurality of gaming machines at once, it is highly likely that a plurality of gaming machines at a gaming store are turned on at the same time when the power is turned on immediately before the start of business. The power may be turned on immediately before the start of business. As described above, the time when the power is turned on is stored only when a specific power is turned on, or the timer is reset to start the timekeeping. Even if only a part of the gaming machines are temporarily cut off, the time of power-on and the timer are not reset and the clocking can be continued in the same way as in the case of no interruption of power (real time clock or timer). Can be operated by a backup power source or the like that can supply power even when power is interrupted), and the execution timing of special effects (simultaneous effects) can be prevented from shifting. For example, in the case of a gaming machine equipped with a real-time clock, the power is turned on at a specific time (for example, between 8 am and 10 am). If the power is turned on at any other time, it is determined that the power is not turned on at any other time. That's fine. In addition, when determining whether or not a plurality of gaming machines are simultaneously turned on when a specific power is turned on, for example, it is determined from the state of a power switch provided in the gaming machine before the power is turned on. do it. Specifically, if the power switch is turned off before turning on the power, it is determined that the individual power is turned on. If the power switch is turned on before turning on the power, it is determined that the power is turned on all at once. . When the power switch is turned on before the power is turned on, it means that the power supply itself is turned off at a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines are connected, and power is supplied to the gaming machine from this state. Can be determined as simultaneous power-on.

  In this way, even if only a part of the gaming machines have a temporary power interruption, the configuration is made so that the execution timing of the special performance (simultaneous performance) does not deviate. Even when only a part of the gaming machines are temporarily interrupted, a powerful effect can be executed without shifting the timing at which the special effect (simultaneous effect) is executed.

  When the method of the first specific example is executed, a slight timing error may occur between the real-time clocks included in each gaming machine as the gaming machine is used for a long time as described above. Therefore, there is a possibility that a slight deviation may occur in the timing at which the special effects (simultaneous effects) are executed in each gaming machine. Therefore, in addition to the method of specific example 1 described above, the time of the real-time clock may be corrected to a predetermined time when a specific power is turned on (eg, power is turned on immediately before the start of business) (specified) The power-on example and determination method are the same as those shown in the specific example 2). As a specific example, if the power is turned on between 8:30 am and 9:30 am (specific power on), the time of the real-time clock may be corrected to 9:00 am. If the power is turned on at another time, the real-time clock is not corrected. By performing such correction, a difference (in this example, a maximum of 30 minutes) occurs between the time indicated by the real-time clock and the actual time. However, a plurality of gaming machines can be used at the same time before the start of business. When the power is turned on, the time of all real-time clocks of a plurality of gaming machines is unified at 9:00 am, so even if a slight error has occurred between gaming machines before that time The error is eliminated. Even when such corrections are made, the time at which the gaming machine is turned on at the gaming store is almost the same time every day, so the real time clock and the actual time are significantly different. It is hard to happen. As described above, it is determined whether the power is turned on all at once without determining whether the power is turned on at a specific time, and the time of the real-time clock is corrected when the power is turned on all at once. It may be.

  The specific power-on in the above specific example 2 is not limited to the simultaneous power-on of a plurality of gaming machines or power-on at a specific time (e.g., just before the start of business). The power may be turned on with an operation of a switch (eg, a dedicated switch for turning on a specific power, a RAM clear switch).

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by a command higher than that. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration for recognizing recognizing that a specific effect is executed to a pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball as a game medium into a game area and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In addition, the configuration for providing different privileges depending on the operation content has been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, various effects operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect images in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. These can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as an enclosed gaming machine that gives points.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Main image display device 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d ... Sub image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Normal Variable winning ball apparatus 7 ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d ... Drive apparatus 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O
220 ... Signal separation board 220a ... Input side board 220b ... Output side boards 222, 322a, 322b, 322c, 322d, 402, 602, 604 ... Connectors 224, 226, 228, 324a, 324b ... IC
230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 330a, 330b, 330c, 330d, 331a, 331b, 331c, 331d, 332a, 332b, 333a, 333b, 333c, 333d, 335a, 335b, 335c, 335d, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 610, 612, 614 ... signal lines 252, 254, 264, 266, 268, 270, 464, 466, 474 ... bidirectional Zener diodes 256, 258, 354a, 354b, 354c, 354d, 356a, 356b, 356c, 356d, 468, 470 ... Ferrite beads 260, 460 ... Varistors 262, 352, 462, 472 ... Capacitor 302 ... Primary separation circuit 304a, 304b ... Secondary separation circuit 306a 306b, 306c, 306d ... transmission circuit 362 ... VDP
400, 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d ... Liquid crystal control boards 401, 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d ... Liquid crystal panel 600 ... Harnesses 650a1, 650a2, 650b1, 650b2, 650c1, 650c2, 650d1, 650d ... Magnets 651a, 651b, 651c , 651d ... Touchable region MK ... Main display system output unit SK ... Sub display system output unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising first display means and second display means capable of display relating to a game, capable of variable display and control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Display control means for performing control for causing the first display means and the second display means to display the game machine ;
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display for informing the state of variable display ,
The display control means includes
A recovery-time display control means for performing control to cause the first display means and the second display means to display when the power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. anda normal display control means for performing control to return to the normal display when the display of the time the recovery,
The second display means is movable from an initial position to a predetermined position;
The display control means includes
Can the power supply to the gaming machine is started, being capable of performing display in the recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means in the initial position and the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied can execute a different effect from the display at the time of recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means at the predetermined position and the first display means,
The specific display control means includes
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the specific display is displayed on the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied, the specific display is displayed on the second display means,
A special performance execution means for executing the special performance based on the elapsed time from the reference time point;
The special effect execution means sets the time when the specific power supply is started as the reference time point, and does not set the time when the power supply other than the specific power supply is started as the reference time point,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine comprising first display means and second display means capable of display relating to a game, capable of variable display and control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Display control means for performing control for causing the first display means and the second display means to display the game machine ;
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display for informing the state of variable display ,
The display control means includes
A recovery-time display control means for performing control to cause the first display means and the second display means to display when the power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Based on the fact that the return condition is satisfied when the first display means and the second display means are displaying at the time of recovery, the first display means and the second display means are set at the same timing. anda normal display control means for performing control to return to the normal display when the display of the time the recovery,
The second display means is movable from an initial position to a predetermined position;
The display control means includes
Can the power supply to the gaming machine is started, being capable of performing display in the recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means in the initial position and the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied can execute a different effect from the display at the time of recovery as an integral production which together with continuity between said second display means at the predetermined position and the first display means,
The specific display control means includes
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the specific display is displayed on the first display means,
After the return condition is satisfied, the specific display is displayed on the second display means,
Clocking means for clocking regardless of the presence or absence of power supply to the gaming machine;
Further comprising a special effect execution means for executing the special effect based on the measurement result of the time measuring means,
A gaming machine characterized by that.